(A) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
MANUFACTURED BUILDING. A fabricated, formed, or assembled structure; transportable in one or more sections; built on a permanent chassis; and designed to be used as a dwelling, storage compartment, or place of business; with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein.
TRAILER. A structure designed to be attached to, and having its front end supported by, a motorized vehicle, intended for the carrying of freight or merchandise and having a load capacity of over 1,000 pounds.
(B) Operation on public ways and in lots; exceptions.
(1) No person shall park or affix a trailer or a manufactured building on any property, roadway or street within any commercial or service zones of the city except as expressly provided below.
(2) The aforementioned prohibitions of this section shall not apply to:
(a) The provision of a governmental or public utility service;
(b) A trailer or manufactured building in transit temporarily parked by the transporter of the city for a period of time no longer than necessary to unload freight or conduct such business as, but not limited to, visiting a restaurant or service station;
(c) 1. Any trailer or manufactured building the City Manager or his or her designee, in his or her discretion and upon application in writing with good cause being shown, issues a written, temporary special permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move such an item or combination of items, otherwise excluded by this section. The application for the special permit shall state the proposed purpose, vehicle specifications, and the requested area and time span of anticipated travel within the city limits not to exceed a period of 90 days.
2. There shall be a $35 application and processing fee for purposes of any temporary special permit requested pursuant to division (B)(2)(c)1. above.
(C) Date of effectiveness. This section shall be put before the Commission and shall be effective upon its second reading, adoption, and publication and required by law; however, the provisions, restrictions, and terms contained within this section shall not apply to trailers or manufactured buildings parked or placed within the city limits prior to the date of effectiveness.
(D) Authority of police to determine compliance. Any police officer of the city shall have the right to stop the operator, owner or lessee of any item covered by this section to determine compliance.
(E) Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, unless otherwise specifically provided, be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500, or imprisoned no longer than 30 days, or both. Each day such person violates any provision of this section shall be considered a separate offense.
(Ord. 2011-02, passed 3-28-2011)