(A) Introduction. The only vehicles permitted to be parked in residential areas of the City shall be:
(1) Operable automobiles, vans, motorcycles and trucks (panel or pickup, one ton or less), which shall be only be parked in the driveway or on a street (where permitted) of a residential area and no other place.
(2) Operable recreational vehicles, campers, boats, construction equipment and certain trucks which shall only be parked as noted in Table 1 of this chapter.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“AUTOMOBILE.” A four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, designed for transporting passengers inside a metal body.
“BUS.” A large, enclosed motor vehicle built and used for the purpose of transporting over ten passengers.
“COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.” Vans, trucks (panel or pick-up) of any size, that are owned or leased and used as a commercial vehicle by either a licensed contractor or a business.
“DRIVEWAY.” A driveway is as defined in Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance, to wit: “A vehicular access to a development site other than one which has or shall be dedicated to the public, including private streets or roads.”
“BOAT (OVER 12 FEET IN LENGTH AND MOTORIZED).” A water-going vessel that is longer than 12 feet in length, and which is typically powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.
“BOAT (UNDER 12 FEET IN LENGTH AND NON-MOTORIZED).” A water-going vessel that is less than 12 feet in length, and which is typically human-powered.
“CAMPING TRAILER/TENT TRAILER.” A vehicular portable structure mounted on wheels constructed with collapsible, partial side walls of fabric, plastic or other pliable materials for folding compactly while being transported.
“CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.” Backhoes, front loaders, bulldozers and other mechanized equipment used to move dirt, dig trenches, chip wood, or otherwise used in construction and excavation work.
“MOTORCYCLE.” A two or three-wheeled motorized device where the operator, and any passengers, are exposed and not covered by a metal body.
“MOTOR VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL.” A motor vehicle used or designed to be used for business or commercial purposes.
“MOTOR VEHICLE, INOPERABLE.” Any motorized vehicle incapable of being immediately driven and one or not properly licensed in accordance with Indiana law or the laws of other states.
“MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERABLE.” Any motorized vehicle capable of being immediately driven and properly licensed in accordance with Indiana law or the laws of other states.
“RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV).” A vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, which either has its own motor power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, including trailers with wheels and camper units mounted on pick-up beds.
“TRACTOR.” A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for towing other vehicles, equipment and farm implements.
“TRAILER.” A wheeled device, either open or enclosed, designed and used for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight, and that of its load, rests upon or is carried by said motor vehicle.
“TRUCK, HEAVY.” Trucks, including truck-tractors and similar vehicles with two or more rear axles.
“TRUCK, LIGHT.” Trucks, and similar vehicles, with single rear axles and single rear wheels.
“TRUCK, MEDIUM.” Trucks, and similar vehicles, with single rear axles and dual rear wheels.
“RESIDENTIAL AREA.” Includes all those areas within the Corporate Limits of Butler carrying any residential zoning designation, as they now exist or as they may be amended in the future, and any other area, lot or location that has a residential structure thereon and has characteristics consistent with and similar with residential areas as described in the Butler Zoning Ordinance.
“VAN.” A four-wheeled, box-type, self-propelled vehicle, designed for transporting passengers or cargo.
“YARD.” A yard is as defined in Article 10 of the Butler Zoning Ordinance, to wit: “A space on the same lot with a principal building that is open and unobstructed except as otherwise authorized by this ordinance. All required yards shall be kept free of all material including but not limited to, buildings, structures, material for sale, storage, advertising or display to attract attention and parking lots.”
(C) Table 1: Parking of Vehicles in Residential Areas.
(1) The following table illustrates the parking requirements for residential areas within the Butler corporate limits for various vehicles and trailers. Permitted and prohibited parking in residential areas is summarized as follows ("Y" means Yes; "N" means No).
(2) Narrative explanations of the various requirements follow this table:
Table 1 - Section 1-A | Driveway | Street | Yard |
Operable automobiles | Y | Y | N |
Operable vans | Y | Y | N |
Operable motorcycles | Y | Y | N |
Table 1 - Section 1-B | Driveway | Street | Yard |
Operable recreational vehicles | Y | N | N |
Operable light or medium trucks | Y | Y | N |
Boat longer than 12 feet in length with trailer with current plate | Y | N | Y |
Boat less than 12 feet in length | Y | N | Y |
Operable construction equipment | Y | N | N |
Camper / tent trailers | Y | N | Y |
Table 1 - Section 2 | Driveway | Street | Yard |
Inoperable automobiles | N | N | N |
Inoperable commercial vehicles | N | N | N |
Inoperable vans | N | N | N |
Inoperable motorcycles | N | N | N |
Inoperable recreational vehicles | N | N | N |
Inoperable trucks (panel or pickup, any size) | N | N | N |
Operable commercial vehicles (less than one ton in size) | Y | N | N |
Operable semi-tractors | Y | N | N |
Operable or inoperable farm tractors | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable road tractors | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable semi-trailers | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable pull trailers of more than 30 feet in length | N | N | N |
Operable pull trailers, 30 feet or less in length (must have current license plate & be free of debris) | Y | N | Y |
Operable or inoperable, other commercial vehicles | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable school busses | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable church busses in residential areas (NOTE: operable church busses are allowed in "INS" zoning districts and on church properties) | N | N | N |
Operable mini buses | Y | N | N |
(D) Parking in alleys. Parking in an alley contrary to the requirement of the free movement of traffic is prohibited and a violation of this section.
(E) Parking in park strips. Parking in a park strip is prohibited except as provided in this section.
(1) Parking in park strips is permissible under this section if all of the following specifications are met:
(a) Base: The base of the park strip must include ground cloth to cover the entire area of the park strip that will be covered with aggregate. The base shall be covered with #2 Aggregate, eight to ten inches deep.
(b) Cover: The park strip shall be covered with #73 Aggregate, two to four inches deep.
(c) Grade: The grade of the park strip shall be level with the surface of the street. The parking area shall be sloped away from the street surface.
(d) Direction: The parking direction shall be either parallel to the street or angled in the direction of traffic. No perpendicular parking or backward parking is permitted.
(e) Permit required: A permit is required from the City Planner. The City Planner shall have the right to the inspection of materials and grading. The finished parking area shall be inspected by the City Planner or their designee.
(f) Slag containing metallic materials: Slag containing metallic materials is prohibited.
(g) Streets with curbs: There shall be no park strip parking on any street with curbs.
(F) Parking in yards. Parking in yards is prohibited except as provided in this section.
(G) Trailer parking.
(1) Trailers that are allowed to be parked on driveways or in yards must have current license plates and be free of debris and trash.
(2) Occupying a trailer, tent-trailer or a truck camper as a permanent dwelling, or for more than seven consecutive days, is prohibited.
(H) Vehicles covered with tarps. Operable vehicles, as prescribed by Table 1, may be covered with serviceable tarps. Only one covered vehicle per address is allowed.
(I) Commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are permitted as provided in this sub-chapter, as follows:
(1) At a job site provided that permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police, which permission shall stipulate the location and length and time during which the commercial vehicle may be parked.
(2) In the driveway of the residence of the contractor provided such vehicle is one ton or less in size.
(J) Temporary parking with permit. Notwithstanding the provision of Table 1, Section 2 above, such permitted recreational vehicles, boats and campers may park upon a street in any residential area after obtaining permission from the Chief of Police, which permission shall stipulate the location and the length of time (not to exceed five days) during which the vehicle may be parked. The Chief of Police shall issue a written permit.
(K) Blocking driveways. No vehicles shall be parked in such a manner, on an adjoining street, so as to block a driveway.
(L) Blocking sidewalks. No vehicles shall be parked in a driveway in such a manner as to block an intersecting sidewalk.
(M) Side of street. No vehicles shall be parked on a side of a street in such a manner as to face oncoming traffic in the adjoining traffic lane.
(N) Accessing yard via park strip. Accessing a yard by vehicle across a grassed park strip instead of a driveway is prohibited.
(O) Parking of dumpsters.
(1) Dumpsters, roll-off boxes or other large trash/debris containers, may be parked on a property during a construction project. In the event of a new building construction, such containers must be removed from the property within 14 days after a “certificate of occupancy” is issued for the new building.
(2) When space is not available on a property for a trash container, such container may be parked in the street/public right-of-way, upon the issuance of a “dumpster permit” by the City of Butler. The permit fee shall be $15 for properties where a building exists, and $25 for properties where a new building is being constructed. The permit shall be valid for a 30 day period. A dumpster placed per a valid permit will need to be removed from the public right-of-way if a certificate of occupancy is issued for a new structure prior to said 30 day period.
(P) The following penalty, § 70.99 applies to all sections of Chapter 70, as well as Chapter 71, “Traffic Schedules,” which is comprised of:
(1) Speed limits;
(2) Stop and yield streets;
(3) Parking prohibited at all times;
(4) Parking time limited; and
(5) Truck routes.
(Ord. 1646, passed 11-20-17; Am. Ord. 1743, passed 12-2-21; Am. Ord. 1754, passed 5-2-22)