A. Definition: For the purpose of this section, the term "recreational motor vehicle (RV)" includes, but is not limited to: motor homes, fifth wheels, over cab pickup campers, travel trailers and/or tents.
B. Prohibition Of Use As Primary Residence: No person(s) shall reside or permit any other person(s) to reside in and utilize any RV as their primary residence in any zoning district within the city unless otherwise prescribed herein.
C. Temporary RV Residence: Pursuant to the regulations contained in subsections D through G of this section, a person may obtain a license permitting the use of an RV as a temporary residence on private property for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days. The RV must remain mobile and roadworthy at all times. The RV may connect to electrical service, but it shall not connect to any residential cleanouts or street manholes for disposal of sewage.
D. Application Procedure: The applicant must submit an application to the City Clerk and receive approval prior to residing in an RV on private property. As part of said application, the applicant must provide the address, proposed dates they will reside in the RV, and written consent from the property owner where the RV will be located.
E. Renewal: Upon request by the applicant, and in the sole discretion of the City Clerk, any temporary RV license obtained may be renewed for an additional fourteen (14) day period. Provided, however, that any such license may only be renewed twice during any calendar year for an absolute maximum of forty two (42) days. Renewal request must be submitted with all of the application materials listed in subsection D of this section and processed and approved by the City Clerk before the expiration of the original approval.
F. Temporary RV Residence Exemption: Any person may reside in an RV on private residential property with the property owner's consent for up to seven (7) days without a license. The RV residence must remain mobile and roadworthy. The RV residence may connect to electricity but it shall not connect to any residential c1eanouts or street manholes for disposal of sewage.
G. Violation; Penalty: Violation of this section shall constitute an infraction as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code and result in a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for per violation, and each day the violation remains uncorrected shall constitute an additional infraction and result in a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day. (Ord. 2-2018, 1-8-2020)