(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "Recreation vehicle" means a vehicle unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles shall include, but not be limited to the following: travel trailers, camping trailers, motor homes, boats and boat trailers and truck campers. Small pick-up trucks and standard-size truck vans primarily used for personal travel, which are designed for alternative recreation use, are specifically excluded from the definition of recreational vehicle.
(2) "Incidental parking" means the stopping of a recreational vehicle in a residential district in the Village for a period not to exceed two days, for the purpose of minor maintenance, use preparation or after use clean-up.
(3) "Open storage and parking" means openly locating any recreational vehicle in a residential district in the Village for a period exceeding two days in duration.
(b) Approved Open Storage and Parking. Open storage and parking of recreational vehicles in residential districts shall be permitted only behind the rear line of the building and only under the following conditions:
(1) There must be sufficient space in the lot's rear yard behind the building line for the parking of the recreational vehicle.
(2) The parking area must be reachable by the recreational vehicle without damage to buildings, terrain, trees or any permanent obstacle.
(c) Variance. If front or side yard storage or parking of a recreational vehicle is necessary due to the presence of obstacles, a variance permitting such storage or parking may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In considering any such application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be governed by the standard set forth in Chapter 1133 of the Codified Ordinances, and the Board of Zoning Appeals, in granting any such applications, may establish such terms and conditions as will best protect neighboring properties.
(d) Incidental Parking. This section shall not apply to the incidental parking of recreational vehicles, as defined herein.
(Ord. 91-124. Passed 8-5-91.)