A. Recreational Vehicle Parking: Up to three (3) licensed and operable recreational vehicles, as defined in this title, may be parked outside of an enclosed building on a residential property provided that:
1. The recreational vehicle is not parked or stored on public property or public right-of-way, including public sidewalks.
2. Only one (1) of the three (3) recreational vehicles allowed may exceed twenty-four (24) feet in length. The length measurement shall include the entire length of the recreational vehicle, including the trailer and tongue of the recreational vehicle.
3. The recreational vehicles may be located on an established driveway during periods of seasonal use, provided that:
a. The recreational vehicles comply with the following seasonal classifications. If a recreational vehicle is not specifically listed, the most similar recreational vehicle listed, as determined by the zoning administrator, shall be used to determine seasonal classification.
Year-Round January - December | Warm Weather Season April - November | Cold Weather Season October - May |
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Dirt Bikes Dune Buggies Go-Karts Golf Carts Trailers Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) | Campers Motor Homes Motorized Watercrafts | Ice or Fish Houses Snowmobiles |
b. No more than two (2) recreational vehicles are parked on the driveway.
4. Except in the UR district and as otherwise provided herein, the recreational vehicles are parked in the rear or side yard on a surface of concrete, bitumen, or pavers. If a gravel side parking area was constructed on the property prior to the effective date hereof, recreational vehicles may be parked on the existing gravel surface.
5. The recreational vehicles are located entirely outside of public easements or buffer yards and provide a five (5) foot setback from property lines. Recreational vehicles within a side yard of a corner lot abutting a public right-of- way must be set back ten (10) feet from the property line abutting a public right- of-way.
B. Enumeration: For the purpose of this section, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorized watercrafts, and other recreational vehicles parked on a trailer shall constitute one (1) recreational vehicle.
C. Covering Vehicles: In the event a tarp or other material is used to cover the vehicles, the color of the tarp or material shall be an earthen tone of black, brown, gray, or green.
D. Loading And Unloading: Recreational vehicles used for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the vehicle are exempt from subsections A2 and A3 for up to three (3) days. This subsection is not meant to circumvent the intent of this section. (Ord. 5, 12-14-2006; amd. Ord. 208, 2-13-2020)