(A) It shall be unlawful to park a vehicle between the curb or edge of pavement of a street and the front building line of any residential dwelling unit projected to the side of the lot other than completely upon an improved parking area. For purposes of this section,
IMPROVED
means surfaced with concrete, asphalt, gravel, or any other material commonly used for the parking of vehicles, but not including grass or dirt.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) Social gatherings. The prohibitions in this section shall not apply in conjunction with special events including family or social gatherings, provided such events do not occur more frequently than twice per calendar month.
(2) Emergency or public vehicles. The prohibitions in this section shall not apply to emergency and public service vehicles whose operators are performing services for which they are responsible, nor do these prohibitions apply to vehicles belonging to persons under contract with the village to perform a public service. These exceptions, however, shall apply only when an emergency situation requires that such vehicles park in the prohibited areas.
(3) Persons with special needs. The prohibitions in this section shall not apply to a vehicle displaying a "handicap" sticker issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles when such vehicle is parked temporarily (for less than one hour) to enable a person with special needs to access a residence.
(4) Temporary maintenance of household. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to a vehicle being used for offloading mulch or moving furniture into and out of the residence, or which is being washed by its owner when such vehicle is parked temporarily (for less than four hours) to facilitate maintenance of the residence or vehicle.
(5) Permitted off-street parking. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to vehicles parked in compliance with § 71.01.
(C) Maintenance and construction. The improved parking area shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and neat condition; and connect directly with the existing driveway of such residence.
(Ord. 2010-06, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. 2010-08, passed 6-28-10) Penalty, see § 71.99