351.19 PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

   (a)   For the purposes of this section, the term “recreational vehicle” means any vehicle, whether motorized or not, that is one of the following:

      (1)   Meets all of the following criteria:

         A.   It is designed for the sole purpose of recreational travel;

         B.   It is not used for the purpose of engaging in business for profit or intrastate commerce;

         C.   It is not regulated by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Chapter 4905, 4921, or 4923 of the Ohio Revised Code.

      (2)   Is classed as a bus, travel trailer, motor home, truck camper, fifth wheel camper, camper trailer or park trailer; or

      (3)   Has been converted from its original design purpose for use as one of the above.

   (b)   No person shall park a recreational vehicle, bus or watercraft on any street in any residential district for periods exceeding twenty-four hours.

   (c)   Any person found to be in violation of this section shall be fined not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) but in no case shall an offender be sentenced to any term of imprisonment. In addition to all other remedies, any motor vehicle parked in violation of this prohibition may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of Section 303.08 at the cost and expense of the owner thereof. (Ord. 2015-013. Passed 5-5-15.)