A. A recreational vehicle may be used as temporary housing when a building permit has been issued and a permanent dwelling structure is being constructed or substantially remodeled such that the permanent dwelling structure is not habitable.
B. A recreational vehicle may be used for a longer period of time than otherwise allowed in this Chapter when it is connected through an approved and exclusive connection to city water and sewer services, provided that appropriate steps must be taken between the months of October through May to ensure adequate snow removal from or prevent the accumulation of snow on the roof of the recreational vehicle and to protect water and sewer connections from freezing. The recreational vehicle must be placed to comply with the setback requirements of the Zoning Regulations of the City Code of Idaho City and may not be placed in the public right-of-way or other easement used for vehicular ingress and egress to the public highway or public right-of-way. The recreational vehicle shall have a current registration and shall be in operational condition so it can be operated in a safe and lawful manner upon the roads and highways in the State of Idaho as set forth in the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Idaho, title 49, Idaho Code. A recreational vehicle shall not be set on blocks with the tires or running gear removed.
C. A recreational vehicle may continue to be used and maintained as permanent housing in the same manner and under the same conditions when it was being used as permanent housing before this Chapter was enacted and until a change of use occurs, relocation to another property occurs, or an occupancy permit issued is issued for a permanent dwelling structure on the property. A recreational vehicle may be repaired or replaced. The exception in this paragraph does not supersede, excuse, or waive compliance with any other provision of the City Code of Idaho City, or any other applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, rule, or ordinance. (Ord. 367, 3-29-2022)