A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following shall be used as definitions:
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE: | A commercial vehicle is defined as truck tractors, motor trucks, semi-trailers, or combinations of them, where the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating is twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds or more, with or without business markings. |
EQUIPMENT: | Any machinery that by design or purpose is that other than a motorized vehicle. |
B. Prohibited and limited uses:
1. Unattended parking of commercial vehicles or equipment are not permitted on the street or within any public right of way.
2. Equipment requiring the use of commercial vehicles for transport, generally over fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds, are not permitted for parking or storage within residential zones.
3. Parking of Commercial vehicles in residential only zones shall be limited to (1) per lot, providing there is adequate property to do so safely.
C. Commercial vehicles and equipment, not prohibited or limited by section 10-12-26 B of this code, may be parked on residential property providing the following:
1. Must be maintained in operating condition, be current on registration and insurance, as required by law.
2. The parking of vehicles or equipment shall not hinder visibility for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Clear view areas for corners, streets and sidewalks must be maintained.
3. Be placed on a prepared surface (gravel, concrete, etc.) as to prevent any track-out (mud or debris) onto any city or neighboring property.
4. All applicable nuisance laws shall be maintained.
D. The provisions of the section shall not allow for the accumulation of junk and unsightly items.
E. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the owner/occupant of a lot containing a dwelling from parking his/her recreation vehicle on the lot, providing the sections on safe parking, placement and visibility are maintained. (Ord. 99-7-13-5, 7-13-1999; amd. Ord. 21-02, 2-9-2021; Ord. 21-08, 9-14-2021)