(A) Declaration of concern and intent.
(1) The physical appearance of residential neighborhoods make a significant contribution to the total community image. The allowance of a reasonable amount of vehicular parking and storage without having a detrimental effect upon residential neighborhoods is needed and is customarily accessory to residential uses. It is necessary to regulate the location for parking and storage of vehicles in order to prevent the creation of pedestrian and vehicular safety hazards. Vehicle parking and storage can adversely impact the character of residential neighborhoods, therefore it is necessary to:
(a) Limit the number of vehicles which can be parked or stored outside of a building;
(b) Establish the areas in which recreational vehicles can be stored; and
(c) Impose weight limitations upon the types of vehicles which can be stored in residential areas.
(2) The regulations prescribed in this section shall not supersede nor nullify private covenants that may lawfully impose other restrictions on the use of property.
(B) Vehicle parking and storage restrictions within residential areas. It shall be illegal to park or store in a residential area:
(1) Any vehicle within the public right-of-way at a location other than the immediate vicinity of the owner’s primary residence;
(2) Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 35,000 pounds or greater within the public right-of-way;
(3) Any construction vehicle, equipment, or trailer required to move such equipment within the public right-of-way; and/or
(4) Any vehicle in a driveway in such a manner that it creates a pedestrian or vehicular safety hazard.
(C) Limitation on number of vehicles; outside. Subject to division (B) above, the maximum number of vehicles which may be parked or stored by any individual is one vehicle per licensed driver up to three per dwelling. This limitation shall apply to the parking and storage of vehicles on or in the public right-of-way within the vicinity of the individual’s primary residence. This restriction shall not apply to the parking of guests’ vehicles as long as said parking does not exceed ten days.
(D) Recreational vehicles (RVs) and all trailers; parking and storage limits.
(1) Definition. For the purpose of this division (D), the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RV. A vehicle used primarily for sport, amusement, or leisure travel. A vehicle which meets the definition of a RV and is used primarily for personal transportation on a daily basis shall not be classified as a RV.
(2) RV parking and storage restrictions.
(a) Any vehicle which is parked in the same vicinity for over 24 hours is presumed to be stored.
(b) Storage of RVs is prohibited within the public right-of-way or in city public parking lots.
(3) Limitations.
(a) No RV shall be used in such a manner as to constitute a temporary dwelling unit except in a RV park.
(b) No RV shall be temporarily or permanently connected to wastewater or drinking water lines or a source of electricity while parked in the public right-of-way.
(E) Parking and storage variance permits; requirement; criteria and fee.
(1) Except as set forth in division (C) above, parking or storage of any vehicle in violation of the regulations set forth in divisions (A) through (D) above may be allowed only with a parking variance permit issued by the City Finance Officer. Authorization for such a permit will be granted only if all of the following are met:
(a) An application is made to the city and approved by the City Finance Officer;
(b) A fee of $5 per application is paid at the time the application is submitted to the City Finance Officer;
(c) The applicant demonstrates a need for the variance permit;
(d) The proposed location of the vehicle will not create a pedestrian or vehicular safety problem. To determine if a pedestrian or vehicular safety problem exists for the proposed location of the vehicle, the City Finance Officer shall consider the following factors: the speed limit; vehicular traffic volume; pedestrian traffic volume; sight distance; and physical design characteristics of the sidewalk and street; and
(e) The granting of the parking variance permit will not have an adverse impact upon the surrounding properties and neighbors.
(2) A parking variance permit issued by the City Finance Officer shall be valid only for the period stated on the permit. No parking variance permit may be issued by the City Finance Officer for a period to exceed the date of the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
(3) If an applicant requests a period of time longer than allowed under division (E)(2) above or if the holder of a permit issued by the City Finance Officer requests an extension of said permit, then the application required under division (E)(1) above shall be presented to the City Council for approval. The City Council shall apply the standards set forth under division (E)(1) above before any permit may be granted. No permit issued under this division (E)(3) may be issued by the City Council for a period longer than 30 days.
(Ord. 279, passed 5-17-2005) Penalty, see § 10.99