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   5.3.3   Accessory Uses Prohibited
      (A)   Prohibited in All Zoning Districts
         The following activities shall not be regarded as accessory to a principal use on any site and are prohibited in all zoning districts:
         (1)   Use of Travel Trailer, Recreational Vehicle, or Tent as Residence
            The use of a travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or tent as a residence, permanent or temporary is prohibited, with the exception of a trailer approved as a temporary use for security under Section 5.4. However, a recreational vehicle (RV) may be used as a temporary residence for up to two (2) weeks, provided the vehicle is located in the driveway or a side or rear yard, such that the RV is no closer to the front or corner side of a lot than the principal structure. Utilization of an RV as a temporary residence is not considered as "storage" as described in Section 5.3.2.
         (2)   Use of Motor Vehicle or Trailer for Sales, Service, Storage, or Other Business
            The use of any motor vehicle, or trailer or shipping container, as a structure in which, out of which, or from which any goods are sold or stored, any services performed, or other businesses conducted. However, this subsection shall not prohibit the following:
            (a)   The retail sale of agricultural products, as allowed by Section 5.4.6(D) of this Ordinance; or
            (b)   Use of a motor vehicle, trailer, or shipping container in connection with an approved recycling operation; or
            (c)   Use of a trailer or shipping container in conjunction with construction authorized by a valid building permit; or
            (d)   Use of a trailer or shipping container for the temporary loading and unloading of goods not intended for retail sale, provided that no individual trailer or container is in place longer than forty-eight (48) hours; or
            (e)   The operation of a food truck as allowed by Section 5.3.4(P) of this Ordinance.
      (B)   Prohibited in Residential Zoning Districts
         The following activities shall not be regarded as accessory to a residential principal use and are prohibited in residential districts:
         (1)   Automotive Repair
            Automotive repair, including engine, body, or other repair or repainting of more than one (1) vehicle at any one (1) time; as well as automotive repair of any vehicle not owned by a person residing at that address, regardless of whether compensation was paid for the service.
         (2)   Parking of Business Vehicles
            The storage or parking of a vehicle or trailer, for a period of one (1) or more nights, if the vehicle or trailer is licensed or regularly used for business purposes, and is either:
            (a)   A vehicle for which a commercial driver's license is required by state law; or
            (b)   A vehicle or trailer having in excess of two (2) axles; or
            (c)   Any trailer bearing commercial signage, logo, or carrying commercial or industrial equipment or materials; or
            (d)   A vehicle or trailer having a height in excess of ninety (90) inches, which is stored or parked in any yard.