(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Vehicle” is defined as it is in the Traffic Code.
(2) “Recreational vehicle” includes boats and is defined as a portable structure that is self-propelled or towable by another vehicle and of such size and weight as not to require special highway movement permits. Such vehicle shall be primarily designed, constructed or modified to provide temporary living quarters or for recreational, camping or travel use, and not for commercial purposes or for profit, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. “Travel trailer” means a vehicular portable structure built on a chassis designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses and permanently identified as a “travel trailer” by the manufacturer.
B. “Pick-up camper” means a structure designed primarily to be mounted on a pick-up or truck chassis and with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses.
C. “Motorized home” means a portable dwelling designed and constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle.
D. “Folding tent-trailer” means a canvas folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel and vacation uses.
E. “Boat” or “boat trailer” includes boats, floats and rafts, plus the normal equipment to transport the same on the highway.
F. “Driveway” is defined as that area of any residential property designed for vehicular ingress and egress to and from such property.
G. “Parking” means the stationary placement of any vehicle for a continuous period of less than twenty-four hours.
H. “Storage” means the stationary placement of any vehicle for a continuous period in excess of twenty-four hours.
(b) No person shall park or store any recreational vehicle as defined herein in a U1 or U2 Use District, provided, however, that such vehicles may be parked or stored in a U1 or U2 Use District subject to the following conditions:
(1) In a completely enclosed structure, or outside of a completely enclosed structure, but not in front of the rear building line, nine feet to the rear of any habitable building structure, eight feet from the side line, or three feet from the rear property line. In the event the property is a corner lot there shall be a minimum of eight feet from the rear property line and in no case in front of the front building line of the adjoining structure.
(2) By a permit at a one time fee of five dollars ($5.00) from the Commissioner of Buildings requiring such information on such form as he or she may prescribe from all recreational vehicle owners.
(3) No fixed connections to water, gas, electricity or storm or sanitary sewer facilities shall be attached to the recreational vehicle, except that a temporary electrical connection not to exceed twenty-four hours is permitted for the sole purpose of generating electrical energy to charge up the battery or generating system.
(4) The recreational vehicle shall not be used for living or housekeeping purposes while stored on such lot.
(5) All recreational vehicles must carry a current year's license and/or registration.
(6) The recreational vehicle shall be limited to twenty-five feet in length from end to end but not including the size of any hitch or attachment.
(7) Not more than one recreational vehicle shall be granted a permit for parking outside a completely enclosed structure, except upon permission received from the Police Department for purposes of allowing a visiting recreational vehicle for temporary parking purposes.
(c) No person shall park or store any recreational vehicle as defined herein in a U3, U3E or U3EL Use District, provided, however, that such vehicles may be parked or stored in a U3, U3E or U3EL Use District subject to the following conditions:
(1) In a completely enclosed structure; or
(2) Outside of a completely enclosed structure only if the recreational vehicle does not exceed twenty feet in length, unless permitted by the owner of the premises or his or her agent.
(d) Recreational vehicles may be parked in the driveway of the premises for a period not to exceed twenty-four continuous hours in any seven-day period as a complete exception to the terms and requirements of this section for loading or unloading purposes only, provided, however, that the Zoning Commissioner shall be authorized to grant permission to park a recreational vehicle in the driveway of the premises for a period not to exceed forty-eight continuous hours within a seven-day period for loading or unloading purposes only.
(e) The Planning and Zoning Commission, with the confirmation of Council, may grant a variance from the restrictions of this section to any applicant upon a showing that the restrictions of this section impose an undue hardship as a result of any of the following conditions existing upon the property where the recreational vehicle is to be stored:
(1) Topography of property;
(2) Corner lot;
(3) Location of garage;
(4) Setback of home;
(5) Location of home on property;
(6) Size and length of recreational vehicle.
For any variance from side line or rear line requirements, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council shall consider the consent or objection of adjacent property owners.
For variances from the rear line of a habitable building structure, the applicant shall submit the plan to the Building Division and the Fire Department, and the Fire Department shall inspect for access requirements and make a recommendation on the proposed variance.
(Ord. 117-1980. Passed 5-5-80.)
(f) Any person or persons storing recreational vehicles within the City at the time of the passage of this section shall comply with the terms and conditions contained herein on or before thirty days from passage.
(Ord. 145-1979. Passed 5-21-79.)