It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain or to permit to be placed, kept, or maintained any motor vehicle on any lot, piece, or parcel of land used for residential purposes, except as follows:
(A) All locations. The parking of a motor vehicle on any parcel used for residential purposes is subject to the following standards:
(1) Recreational vehicles shall not be parked within three feet of an adjoining parcel or sidewalk. Elements of the recreational vehicle that are less than three feet in height, such as a trailer tongue, may encroach into this three-foot setback area.
(2) A motor vehicle, including recreational vehicles, shall not be inhabited for any duration, as prohibited by § 9-5.3830.
(3) The motor vehicle shall not be parked within three feet of a bedroom window or other required emergency egress window, or within three feet of an electrical panel or gas meter.
(4) Except for recreational vehicles, only vehicles with payload classifications of Class 1, Class 2, and/or Class 3, as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, may be parked on any parcel used for residential purposes.
(5) Storm water drainage from paved surfaces shall be contained wholly on the subject site and shall not be conveyed to a neighboring property.
(6) The parking of vehicles or associated improvements are subject to the provisions of any underlying easement. Any improvements within or impacting the public right-of-way are subject to the prior issuance of an encroachment permit.
(B) Front yard. When parked in the front yard, the motor vehicle shall be subject to the following standards:
(1) The motor vehicle may be parked on the driveway to the existing garage or on an attached extension.
(2) The motor vehicle may be parked on an attached extension of the existing driveway apron, subject to the following standards:
(a) The extension shall be paved with concrete or other material similar to the existing paved driveway.
(b) The extension shall only be located within the area between the existing driveway and the nearest interior property line.
(c) The extension may extend inward to the center of the front yard no more than three feet.
(d) A maximum of 50% of the front yard may be paved for parking purposes.
(3) (a) The motor vehicle, including recreational vehicles and motor vehicles stored on trailers, shall be operational and registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as required by § 5-1.202(D). Non-operational registration is permitted, though the vehicle must remain functionally operational.
(b) Vehicle under repair may be permitted as regulated by § 9-5.902.
(4) Utility trailers may not be stored containing garbage, debris or other waste.
(5) The motor vehicle shall not be parked in such a manner as to overhang a public or private sidewalk.
(6) The motor vehicle, including any associated cover, shall be maintained in good repair with all exterior finishes in operable, watertight condition.
(7) A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be stored in a single front yard.
(8) The motor vehicle shall not be parked in such a manner as to present a site obstruction as described by § 9-5.1101.
(9) A residential recreational vehicle storage permit (RV permit) is required for the storage or parking of a recreational vehicle in the front yard.
(a) Applications for an RV permit shall be made available by the Community Development Department.
(b) An applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the standards contained herein to receive an RV permit.
(c) An RV permit shall be assigned to a property and shall convey to future property owners or tenants.
(d) RV permits are subject to revocation by the Zoning Administrator for noncompliance.
(e) The City Council may establish by resolution a maximum total or maximum annual total of RV permits that will be issued.
(f) The City Council may establish by resolution a fee for the administration of the RV permit process.
(10) Any motor vehicle stored in the front yard shall be owned by and registered to an inhabitant of the residence where the motor vehicle is parked. The resident shall provide evidence of residency and/or registration upon request of city staff.
(C) Rear yard. When parked in the rear yard, the motor vehicle shall be subject to the following standards:
(1) The motor vehicle shall be stored behind a solid fence or gate at least six feet tall.
(2) The motor vehicle shall be parked on a surface paved with brick, concrete, asphalt, or similar material, or on pervious gravel.
(Ord. 2218-C-S, passed 8-23-22)