A. Outside Storage Generally: The outside storage of recreational equipment is permitted in one side yard only or rear yard in all residential zoning districts; provided, that any such side yard storage shall not be adjacent to a street; and further provided, that all setback requirements shall be met. Outside storage of vehicles and recreational equipment not originally constructed for recreational use shall not be permitted. In all cases, the storage of recreational vehicles shall comply with the standards of the city's property maintenance code. For the purposes of this chapter, recreational equipment shall include the following:
1. Boats and canoes.
2. All-terrain vehicles.
3. Trailers for the transportation of boats, canoes and all- terrain vehicles.
4. All motor vehicles designed, constructed, or used to provide temporary, movable living quarters for recreational use.
5. Travel trailers.
6. Snowmobiles.
7. Utility trailers.
B. Parking And Storage Of Recreational Camping Vehicles:
1. Definitions: The term "recreational camping vehicle" shall mean and include the following definitions:
CAMPING TRAILER: A folding structure mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation and vacation uses.
MOTOR HOME: A portable, temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle.
PICKUP COACH: A structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation.
TRAVEL TRAILER: A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, permanently identified as "travel trailer" by the manufacturer of the trailer.
2. Restrictions:
a. The outside parking and storage of recreational camping vehicles is permitted in one side yard only or rear yard in all residential zoning districts and all residential areas of PUD districts; provided, that any such side yard or rear yard storage shall not be adjacent to a street; and further provided, that all setback requirements shall be met.
b. The vehicle must be parked on a paved surface other than a typical driveway.
c. In the case of a residential subdivision surrounding a lake or pond, rear yard storage is prohibited where neighbors can see it from across the water unless adequately screened.
d. All RVs stored or parked outside must be adequately screened.
3. Prohibitions: It is unlawful for any person to park or store a recreational camping vehicle:
a. On a residential driveway in a residential district when the recreational vehicle is greater than ten feet (10') in height, twenty three feet (23') in length or six thousand five hundred (6,500) pounds.
b. On a public street in a residential district.
4. Exceptions; Special Temporary Permit:
a. A special temporary permit may be issued by the city for the temporary parking of one mobile home or recreational camping vehicle on a driveway in a residential district for a period not to exceed ten (10) days.
b. No more than four (4) permits per year may be issued to any one residence and cannot be issued consecutively (at least 14 days between permits).
c. Vehicles parked on the driveway must be placed fifteen feet (15') from the roadway to allow for visibility of traffic, and vehicles must have a permit.
d. Vehicles stored outside must be licensed and operable. (Ord. 429, 8-3-2010)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also section 6-2-10 and title 6, chapter 6 of this code. |