(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect and preserve neighborhoods, to ensure public health and safety, to protect property values, and to preserve the aesthetics of the city.
(B) Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall for the purpose of this section have the meanings indicated in this division.
CAMPER. Shall have the same definition as “travel trailer.”
MOTOR HOME. A self-propelled recreational vehicle constructed with facilities for cold storage, cooking food consumption or sleeping that must be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to operate on public highways and roads.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicular portable structure that meets one or more of the following conditions:
(a) Is designed for the purpose of recreational travel.
(b) Contains facilities for cold storage, cooking, food consumption or sleeping.
(c) Is not used for the purpose of engaging in for-profit or not-for-profit business.
TRAVEL TRAILER. A non-self- propelled recreational vehicle that must be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to operate on public highways and road and that can be transported only via attachment to a motorized vehicle.
(C) Prohibitions.
(1) No recreational vehicle, travel trailer, camper, or motor home as described herein shall be installed, occupied, or used for human habitation within the city.
(2) No other structure, or part thereof, that fails to meet the standards of the Residential Code of Ohio, shall be installed, occupied or used for the purpose of human occupancy or habitation within the city.
(D) Penalty. A violation of any division of this section shall constitute a minor misdemeanor and shall be subject to a maximum fine of $150. Any such violation shall constitute a separate offense on each successive day continued. In addition, any appropriate action to enforce this chapter, including but not limited to injunctive relief, may be taken by the Director of Law.
(Ord. 46-13, passed 9-9-13)
Cross-reference:
Property Maintenance Code, see Chapter 159