(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term
VEHICLES
includes, but is not limited to:
(1) CAMPING TRAILER.
A folding or collapsible vehicular structure, mounted on wheels but without its own power, designed as a temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation and vacation uses, which is not encompassed in the definition of
TRAVEL TRAILER
.
(2) MOTOR BUS.
Any motor vehicle having motor power designed and used for carrying more than nine passengers.
(3) MOTOR HOME.
A self-propelled recreational vehicle constructed with permanently installed facilities for cold storage, cooking and consuming of food and for sleeping.
(4) RECREATIONAL TRAILERS.
Any form of device, equipment, or machinery on wheels, or a single wheel, that is intended to be pulled by a motor vehicle, whether or not attached to a motor vehicle. This shall include every vehicle designed and utilized for the sole purpose of transporting any boat, auto, snowmobile, recreational habitation, and the like, which does not have motive power, but is designed to be drawn by another vehicle.
(5) TRAVEL TRAILER.
A non-self-propelled recreational vehicle, including a tent type fold out camping trailer as defined in R.C. § 4517.01(S).
(6) TRUCK CAMPER
. A non-self-propelled recreational vehicle, without wheels for road use but with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation use, and designed to be placed upon and attached to a motor vehicle.
TRUCK CAMPER
does not include truck covers which consist of walls and roof, but do not have floors and facilities for using same as a dwelling.
(7) WATERCRAFT.
This term shall include, but is not limited to, any of the following when used or capable of being used for transportation on the water:
(a) A boat operated by machinery either permanently or temporarily affixed.
(b) A sailboat other than a sailboard.
(c) An inflatable, manually propelled boat having a hull identification number meeting the requirements of the United States Coast Guard.
(d) A canoe or row boat.
(B) Specifications. All vehicles shall meet the following conditions when parked in any residential zoning district within the Village:
(1) Location/screening. When located outside an enclosed structure, all such vehicles must be parked within the buildable area of any given lot, and must be screened from the view of surrounding neighbors and passing motorists. Buildable area is defined as that interior lot area completely within the required front, side and rear yard setback lines. Screened from view is defined as any combination of coniferous plant material and landscape design elements that obscures the visibility of parked vehicles from surrounding residents and passing motorists throughout the year. The use of tarpaulins and/or location within an open-sided carport does not qualify as adequate screening. If an objection to the degree of obscurity is received by the Village, the Village Council shall determine if adequate screening or obscurity exists.
(2) Parking beyond buildable area. No vehicle as defined herein shall be permitted to remain outside the buildable area of a lot. This would serve to prohibit parking of vehicles as defined by this ordinance on any public street, unless expressly allowed herein.
(3) Improvements. No vehicle shall be parked, stored, or allowed to remain on a lot or parcel of land that is not improved with a principal building.
(4) Habitation/guest occupancy. A vehicle may not be inhabited, except for an occasional emergency sleeping room, or used to conduct any commercial enterprise. A permit must be obtained from the Village anytime a vehicle is used for sleeping purposes.
(5) Storage. No materials of any kind shall be temporarily or permanently placed or stored around, beneath, or on top of, parked vehicles.
(6) Registration. All recreational vehicles and recreational trailers shall be operable and have borne valid registration and licenses within the most recent 12 month period. All watercraft shall be operable and have been registered within the most recent 12 month period. Operable, in the case of a powered vehicle, means a vehicle capable of being started and driven from the location in question. Operable, in the case of a non-powered or water-borne vehicle, means a vehicle capable of being towed from the location in question.
(7) Indoor storage. Parking vehicles under roof within a permanent enclosure is encouraged.
(8) Maintenance/condition. A vehicle is inadequately maintained, and shall be removed from the Village, when all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The vehicle is extensively damaged. Such damage may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. Broken windows or windshield;
2. Missing wheels, tires, motor or transmission;
(b) The vehicle is apparently inoperable.
(9) Ownership. The vehicle must be owned by a resident on whose lot it is parked, unless it qualifies for the guest occupancy exception described herein.
(10) Guest occupancy exception. A vehicle, not belonging to the owner of the residence, may be parked outside the buildable area of the lot for a period not to exceed 14 days in any calendar year.
(11) Safety. The vehicle shall not be parked in an unsafe manner.
(12) Construction/delivery. The other provisions of this section notwithstanding, this section shall not apply to such vehicles used for conveying the necessary tools and materials to premises where labor, using such tools and materials, is to be performed, during the time of parking such vehicles or to the time during which such vehicle is being loaded or unloaded or used to deliver or hoist property or merchandise for completion of delivery, if such loading, unloading or other activities referred to in this provision are conducted diligently and without unnecessary delay.
(Ord. 0-1847-01, passed 12-17-01) Penalty, see § 154.999