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Bald Head Island, NC Code of Ordinances
VILLAGE OF BALD HEAD ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
PART I CHARTER*
PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES
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Sec. 28-77. Parking of commercial-use vehicles.
   (a)   Prohibited. All persons operating commercial-use vehicles on village streets must make advance arrangements for lawful parking of the vehicle outside workday hours. Proof of these parking arrangements must be presented upon request or readily displayed on the vehicle.
      Under no circumstances may a commercial-use vehicle be parked on:
   (1)   Village streets or public rights-of-way except while actively loading or unloading;
   (2)   Individual lots or multifamily sites zoned for residential purposes pursuant to Chapter 32 of this Code.
   (b)   Exceptions. The prohibitions of sub-section (a)(2) do not apply to those electric golf carts used in the village for both personal and commercial purposes.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
Secs. 28-78—28-89. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. TRAILERS
Sec. 28-90. Purpose.
   The purpose and intent of this division is to subject every commercial-use trailer on village streets to the regulations, permit requirements, and permit fees set forth in this division.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
Sec. 28-91. Classes of trailers.
   (a)   Personal-use trailers. Registration and permitting are not required.
   (1)   Trailers for boats 16 feet or less in length.
   (2)   Multi-purpose trailers such as those used for gardening or transporting beach and fishing paraphernalia.
   (b)   Commercial-use trailers. Registration and permitting are required.
   (1)   A trailer that is parked for a considerable period of time while construction of improvements is ongoing on the property where parked.
   (2)   A trailer that is used to transport goods, materials, and/or equipment from job site to job site during workdays.
   (3)   No commercial-use trailer shall be permitted or approved for use on village streets if the overall width exceeds seven feet at its widest point from outside wheel edge to outside wheel edge and the overall length exceeds 20 feet not including the tongue.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
Sec. 28-92. Permit requirements.
   (a)   Personal-use trailers. Personal-use trailers are not subject to registration and permitting.
   (b)   Commercial-use trailers. Persons seeking a permit for a commercial-use trailer shall provide the following information:
   (1)   Name of owner;
   (2)   Addresses and contact information;
   (3)   Trailer identification to include make, model, serial number or VIN, and color, if available;
   (4)   A signed agreement to obey all village rules and traffic regulations;
   (5)   Other information as deemed necessary from time to time.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
Sec. 28-93. Mandatory permits for commercial-use trailers.
   (a)   Prohibited.
   (1)   No person shall tow a commercial-use trailer unless properly permitted.
   (2)   No owner of a commercial-use trailer shall fail to secure a permit for the trailer.
   (3)   No owner of a commercial-use trailer shall fail to renew an annual permit within 30 days of expiration.
   (4)   No person towing a commercial-use trailer shall fail to honor the workday use parameters.
   (5)   No person shall tow any commercial-use trailer on village streets with special restrictions without securing a special use permit.
   (6)   No person towing a commercial-use trailer shall fail to comply with the specified terms and conditions of the commercial-use trailer permit as issued.
   (7)   All commercial trailers are subject to the village sign ordinances.
   (b)   Revocation of permit. For failure to comply with any of the provisions set forth in this division, the village in its sole discretion may refuse to register the cart or may choose to revoke any registration previously issued.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
Sec. 28-94. Special use permit.
   (a)   A special use permit is required to tow any commercial-use trailer on village streets outside workday hours. The application for a special use permit shall contain all information required for a workday vehicle permit and, in addition thereto, shall include the following:
   (1)   The purposes to be accomplished by the use of the trailer;
   (2)   The reasons justifying that the proposed use may be accomplished only by a commercial-use trailer;
   (3)   The date(s) of the proposed use of the trailer;
   (4)   The proposed route of travel of the trailer;
   (5)   The specific hours during which the trailer shall be used; and
   (6)   Proof that provisions for overnight parking or temporary storage of the trailer has been made.
   (b)   If all information required by the application for a special use permit is submitted, a special use permit may be issued if the need is justified. Any special use permit shall govern the route of travel, the date(s) and times of travel, the amount of the special use permit fee, and any additional restrictions and conditions as the Director or Village Manager shall deem reasonably necessary.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)
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