(a) This section shall set forth regulations and the permitting process for the temporary parking in the front yard of recreational vehicles or equipment as defined in this Zoning Code. This section shall also apply to agricultural or horticultural vehicles. All vehicles regulated by this section shall collectively be referred to as “subject vehicles.”
(b) Enclosed Storage Required for Front Yard Area.
(1) Except as provided in this division (b) herein, boats, any type of trailer, recreational vehicles, campers, other equipment and supplies may be stored on a residential zoned lot, provided that they are located in a completely enclosed structure. An “enclosed structure” shall mean a roofed structure contained on all sides by walls which are pierced only by windows, vents or customary entrances and exits.
(2) Limited temporary parking. One residential zoned lot may temporarily park one boat, recreational vehicle or any type of trailer which is twenty-four feet or less in length may be parked on a driveway off the right-of-way between the sidewalk and garage temporarily for loading, cleaning and basic maintenance not to exceed a total of five days in a thirty day cycle or a total of twenty days in any calendar year.
A. For temporary parking, no wheels or similar transporting devices shall be removed, nor shall such boat, trailer or recreational vehicle be temporarily or permanently fixed to the ground.
B. No open storage or unenclosed storage shall be permitted in any residential zoning district.
C. No temporary parking of boats, any type of trailer, recreational vehicles, campers, other equipment and supplies shall not be permitted in any PMU zoning district featuring a multifamily residential land use.
(c) Prior Storage. In the R-1A zoning district, the storage of one boat, trailer, recreational vehicle, less than twenty-four feet in length, existing prior to the effective date hereof, may be continued after the effective date hereof if all of the following apply:
(1) The property owner obtains a permit from the Building Department.
(2) Thereafter, there is no change of ownership of the real estate.
(3) No occupancy for human habitation is maintained or business conducted within the subject vehicle.
(4) The subject vehicle is fully maintained in appearance and functionality.
(5) No such vehicle is temporarily or permanently affixed to ground.
(6) The storage of a subject vehicle is only permitted in a rear yard area and must comply with the setback requirements for accessory buildings.
(7) No wheels or similar transporting devices shall be removed, nor shall such boat, trailer or recreational vehicle be temporarily or permanently fixed to the ground.
(8) Said boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle is not replaced with another boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle.
(9) Permit applicant must present the vehicle title to establish date of ownership of any vehicle which is required by state law to be titled.
(10) No such vehicle or other equipment shall be parked or stored on a public or private street, alley, tree lawn or sidewalk, except vehicles licensed for street travel may be parked on public or private streets during the hours and in the areas designated for automobiles as specified elsewhere in the codified ordinances, provided such vehicles are currently licensed.
(11) No such vehicle or other equipment shall have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities, nor shall any such vehicle or other equipment at any time be used for living or housekeeping purposes on the lot.
(12) Any such vehicle or other equipment shall be kept in good repair and in working condition, with current license plate, unless stored in a parking garage.
(d) Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zoning District Standards.
(1) No commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or allowed on any lot or parcel of land or on a public or private street in any residential zoning district.
(2) These standards shall not apply to any commercial vehicle which is making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the residential street, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon the residential street for which a building permit has previously been obtained.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)