(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OVERNIGHT PARKING. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
RECREATION VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle or trailer designed and used as a travel trailer, camper, motor home, tent, trailer, boat, boat trailer, snowmobile, snowmobile trailer, camping trailer or for any other similar purpose.
YARD, FRONT. A yard which is bounded by the sides of the residence, front lot line, and the front of the residence.
YARD, SIDE. A yard which is bounded by the rear of the residence, front of the residence and side lot line.
YARD, REAR. A yard which is bounded by the sides of the residence, rear lot line and the rear of the residence.
(B) Storage. In an area zoned for single-family residential purposes, a recreational vehicle may be stored in a garage. Storage outside of the garage, in the front yard or side yard of a residence, shall only be allowed in the driveway and the vehicle must be stored ten feet from the curb line. Outside storage shall also be allowed in the rear yard if the rear yard is not adjacent to a street. Outside storage shall not be allowed in the side yard. No recreational vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping in a single-family residential zoning district, except for the temporary sleeping of guests or residents not to exceed seven nights in a 30-day period.
(C) Parking on the street. It shall be unlawful to park any recreational vehicle on a city street unless it is connected to a motor vehicle and for the purpose of loading and unloading of personal property for a period not to exceed 48 hours.
(D) Overnight parking. Overnight parking on city-owned property is prohibited, including but not limited to city parks.
(E) Commercial parking. No recreational vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping in a commercial zoning district, except for the temporary sleeping of guests or residents not to exceed seven nights in a 30-day period.
(F) Sewage. Recreational vehicles parked or stored in the city shall have a fully-enclosed sanitary system within the recreational vehicle and shall not have fixed connections to sanitary sewer facilities.
(G) Tents. Tent camping is prohibited within a commercial zoning district.
(H) Towing a vehicle. If the owner of a recreational vehicle is violating this section and fails to move said recreational vehicle after seven days from the issuance of a notice from the Police Department, said vehicle shall be subject to removal and towing by an authorized tow service. The said recreational vehicle shall be stored by the tow service in a secure area until all penalties, fines and storage costs permitted by state statute or city ordinance have been satisfied by payment.
(I) Vehicle registration. All recreational vehicles that are permitted to be parked under this chapter must have current registration, title and insurance.
(1960 Code, § 52.809) (Ord. 2928, passed 1-20-1970; Ord. 7483, passed 4-18-2011; Ord. 8968-2021, passed 7-19-2021) Penalty, see § 74.99