(a) The Town recognizes that there may be isolated instances in which a property owner might need to temporarily utilize unimproved areas of his/her front and side yard for purposes otherwise prohibited by this article. For that reason the provisions of this article shall not apply to the temporary (less than 12 hours) parking of a motor vehicle or utility trailer within the yard for purposes of loading and unloading materials or equipment; nor shall it apply to temporary parking of motor vehicles or utility trailers used in conjunction with permitted construction or repair activities on the premises.
(b) In addition to the foregoing paragraph, should a property owner or occupant of a structure desire to utilize a front or side yard in a manner prohibited by this article, that individual shall be allowed to file a written request for permission to do so with the Mayor. Should the Mayor determine, based upon the particular facts applicable to the request in question, that the request should be granted, the Mayor shall notify the applicant in writing that his or her request has been approved. The Mayor’s letter of approval shall set forth the specific date and time period for which the exception to the parking requirements of this article will be allowed, and additional conditions that the Mayor may deem necessary. No such exception shall be for a period of more than 12 hours.