(a) Scope. This section does not apply to recreational vehicles. For purposes of this section, the term “recreational vehicle” means a motor vehicle designed and constructed primarily to provide temporary living quarters for recreation, camping, or travel.
(b) Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection (c), a vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds may not be parked on a residentially zoned or developed lot except for the purpose of providing temporary service.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) A vehicle of any gross vehicle rating may be parked on a residentially zoned or developed lot if the owner demonstrates that the vehicle is customarily used in connection with an existing lawful use.
(2) The owner of a lot or parcel located in an RA or RLD Zoning District with an agricultural use assessment from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation or an approved soil conservation and water quality plan from the Soil Conservation District may park or store a vehicle of any gross vehicle weight on the lot or parcel provided the vehicle is used as part of an active farming operation.
(Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 62-23)