(A) The purpose of this section is to reduce the visual clutter, surface soil runoff, facilitate stormwater infiltration, promote the general safety and welfare, and protect the property values of adjoining properties by controlling the number of vehicles that may be parked on a residentially zoned lot, and the impervious surface created by driveways.
(B) Parking in all residential districts shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Required off-street parking in the residential districts shall be on the same lot as the principal building unless otherwise approved by the City Council;
(2) Non-passenger vehicles shall not be parked or stored in a residential district except when loading, unloading or rendering a service. Under no circumstances shall parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for open air storage of non-passenger vehicles;
(3) All motorized vehicles, regardless of type, method of propulsion, or placement on a trailer, and all Class II vehicles and trailers shall be parked or stored on a paved surface. A surface constructed of pervious material may be used if approved by the city;
(4) No person shall cause, undertake, permit or allow the outside parking and storage of vehicles on residentially zoned property unless it complies with the following requirements:
(a) A property located in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and R-CL zoning districts, or planned development districts where the primary use is single-family residences may have a maximum of four passenger vehicles, in addition to any permitted motorcycles, recreational vehicles or trailers, parked or stored outside the residence for the occupants of that property provided all passenger vehicles are parked or stored on the lot as regulated by the city code. A permitted accessory unit dwelling shall not be entitled to park additional vehicles than are otherwise allowed for the primary dwelling unit.
(b) The city may approve an annual “on site parking permit” for outdoor parking of more than four but not to exceed six passenger vehicles, on an R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-CL zoned property, or planned development districts where the primary use is single-family residences, provided it meets the following standards:
1. The applicant’s property shall conform to the parking standards set forth in § 155.378 hereof;
2. The owner shall pay a permit fee as stated in the appendix to Chapter 35;
3. All vehicles must be parked or stored on the established paved driveway and not on the street;
4. No vehicle shall encroach into or otherwise block a sidewalk, trail, path or any roadway; or within the area between any sidewalk and roadway; and
5. All vehicles must be operational and properly licensed.
(C) Recreational vehicles and trailers.
(1) On a residential lot one acre or larger, not more than four of any combination of recreational vehicles or trailers of any class may be parked or stored outside, provided at least two are completely screened from view from public roads or adjacent properties.
(2) On residential lots smaller than one acre, a resident may park or store the following outside: either one Class I recreational vehicle or trailer and either one Class II recreational vehicle or trailer; or not more than two Class I recreational vehicles or trailers. Under no circumstances, shall there be more than one Class II recreational vehicle or trailer parked or stored outside on residential lots smaller than one acre at any one point in time.
(3) Motorized recreational vehicles or recreational equipment on trailers and Class II trailers shall be parked or stored on a paved surface entirely on the vehicle owner's property. If parked in the front of the primary residence, all recreational vehicles and trailers regardless of classification shall be located on the established driveway. If stored in the rear yard, Class II recreational vehicles and Class II trailers shall be 10 feet from the rear lot line, or 20 feet from any street-side lot line. When parked or stored outside, trailers shall be emptied of all refuse, debris, junk, or other materials.
(4) Recreational vehicles are not to be occupied or used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes while parked or stored on any lot; except nonpaying guests of the owner of the property may occupy one recreational vehicle in addition to those permitted herein. Such vehicle shall be parked subject to the provisions of this section and used for sleeping purposes for a period not to exceed seven consecutive days at one time or more than 14 days total in one calendar year.
(‘81 Code, § A1-61) (Ord. 291, passed 4-21-83; Am. Ord. 443, passed 5-18-89; Am. Ord. 455, passed 7-27-89; Am. Ord. 479, passed 4-12-90; Am. Ord. 729, passed 6-26-03; Am. Ord. 834, passed 2-28-08; Am. Ord. 1050, passed 10-11-18) Penalty, see § 155.999