The provision of parking space, either open or enclosed for the parking or storage of vehicles in a Residential Zoning District or Planned Residential Zoning District shall be subject to the following:
(a) Commercial Vehicles:
(1) Not more than one truck limited to being a two-axle, six-tired pickup, panel or light truck, used strictly for commercial purposes, with a gross vehicle weight (gvw) not exceeding nineteen thousand, five hundred (19,500) pounds shall be allowed per one (1) dwelling unit; said vehicle shall not be permitted on the front yard of any dwelling unit, and are only permitted on the dwelling unit’s paved driveway or on a paved surface on the side or rear yard.
(2) Trucks having more than two (2) axles, designed for the transportation of cargo, for commercial purposes and including, but not limited to tractor-trucks, trailers and semi-trailers shall not be allowed except in association with a home occupation, subject to approval in accordance with Section 351.17 of the Codified Ordinances and Chapter 1134 Conditional Use Review. (Ord. 2020-013. Passed 7-27-20.)
(b) Trailers, Recreational, and Similar Equipment:
(1) The parking of (Class A, Class B, Class C) motor homes and similar vehicles shall not be permitted in any front yard of a dwelling unit, except on the dwelling unit's driveway or on a gravel or paved surface on the side or rear yard.
(2) In addition, non-motorized equipment including but not limited to travel trailers, folding tent trailers, boats or boat trailers and other similar equipment shall be permitted in side or rear yard without restriction.
(c) Temporary Portable Storage Units:
(1) Must be located on the lot it is servicing and placed on a permanent surface such as a driveway or parking lot.
(2) One temporary unit may be placed on a lot for up to thirty (30) days straight without a zoning certificate.
(3) Units servicing a construction project can be placed on a lot with an active building permit until the permit expires or the project is completed. The storage unit must be removed upon the completion of the project.
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)