(A) Commercial vehicle parking. One commercial vehicle only, with a rated capacity not to exceed three-quarter of a ton, may be parked on a residential lot, provided that the vehicle in not a utility truck, such as a wrecker, septic tank pumper, or a vehicle that carries flammable or toxic materials. Commercial vehicles not parked in a garage shall be parked in a rear yard.
(B) Recreational vehicle parking. Recreational vehicles as defined in § 154.005, including campers and other recreational equipment, may be parked or stored by the owner on residentially-used property subject to the following conditions.
(1) Connection to utilities. Recreational vehicles parked or stored shall not be connected to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities.
(2) Use as living quarters. At no time shall recreational vehicles parked or stored in residential districts be used for living or housekeeping purposes.
(3) Location. Recreational vehicles not parked in a garage shall be parked or stored entirely in the rear or side yard, but not less than five feet to a side or rear property line which abuts a residential use. On a corner lot, recreational vehicles must be parked and/or stored not less than 20 feet from an adjoining street.
(4) Temporary parking. Notwithstanding the above provisions concerning location, recreational vehicles may be parked elsewhere on the premises prior to or after a trip for loading or unloading purposes for a period of not more than 48 hours prior to and 48 hours after use of the vehicle within a seven-day period.
(5) Lot coverage. Recreational vehicles may occupy no more than 20% (existing standards) of the required rear yard.
(6) Sole transportation. A recreational vehicle designed for use on streets and highways may be parked in a driveway of a residence if it is the sole means of transportation to and from work for one or more of the permanent residents.
(7) Condition. Parked or stored recreational vehicles must be kept in good repair. Vehicles capable of being moved from place to place under their own power must be maintained in good running condition. All vehicles must be properly registered in the name of the occupant of the dwelling unit, and, if required, have a current State of Michigan license attached.
(8) Storage of mobile homes. The parking or storage of an unoccupied mobile home as defined in § 154.005, being designed as a permanent structure for residential occupancy, is prohibited, except as may be permitted in an approved mobile home park.
(9) Waiver of regulations. The provisions concerning connection to utilities, use as living quarters, and location may be waived for a single period of up to two weeks to permit repair of the occupant's or owner's equipment, or to permit the parking of a recreational vehicle of a guest. Any waiver shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator.
(10) Multiple-family complexes and mobile home parks. The Planning Commission may require that a screened storage area be provided on the site of a multiple-family complex or mobile home park for parking and storage of recreational vehicles.
(C) Vehicle storage and repair prohibited. The following is prohibited in all residential districts.
(1) The storage of an inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicle as defined in the State Motor Vehicle Code, unless stored in compliance with division (C)(3) of this section.
(2) The storage of any recreational vehicle as defined in this chapter, except in compliance with division (B) of this section.
(3) The repair or maintenance of any vehicle which renders the vehicle inoperable for a period in excess of 72 hours, unless the vehicle under repair is registered to the owner of the property and the repair or maintenance activities are conducted entirely within an enclosed garage or other enclosed structure approved for that purpose by the city.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999