The owner of a lot with a single family dwelling may install a parking area for an accessory vehicle or a recreational vehicle, including a boat, trailer, or detached camper, in compliance with this section.
A. Inapplicability To Non-Conforming Dwellings: This section does not apply to the installation of additional parking in accordance with subsection 15-6-2B4 of this title for a single-family detached dwelling nonconforming as to the number of properly located off street parking spaces.
B. General Requirements:
1. A recreational vehicle or accessory vehicle is permitted within the accessory parking area if the dwelling unit has at least one parking space in a private garage or in any area properly located for a future garage.
2. No parked recreational vehicle shall be used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those which are customarily associated with the recreational vehicle.
3. Recreational vehicles may not be occupied as a dwelling while parked on the property.
C. Location And Design: Recreational or accessory vehicle parking shall be located in one side yard setback or rear yard subject to the following conditions:
1. The parking area and driveway must be at least eight feet (8') wide and of sufficient length, which may not be less than eighteen feet (18'), to accommodate the accessory or recreational vehicle with no portion of the vehicle extending forward of the front face of the dwelling;
2. The space above any parking area constructed within a side yard setback must remain open and unobstructed to the sky;
3. All stormwater runoff from a hard surface must be directed to prevent drainage onto adjacent properties or across the sidewalk;
4. No parking area is permitted within the twenty foot (20') required side yard facing a street on a corner lot;
5. Access to the accessory parking area shall be provided by either;
a. Widening the approach from the street to match the width of the new driveway provided the other provisions of this Code can be met; or
b. A driveway taper from the sidewalk at no less than a forty five degree (45°) angle with the remnant area in the front yard setback landscaped with a minimum of shrubs and an approved ground cover, provided that this option is not allowed if the remnant landscaped area is less than forty five (45) square feet or if curb, gutter and sidewalk are not present.
OPTION A
OPTION B
D. Surface Materials: The portion of the driveway providing access to the accessory parking area and the accessory parking area itself shall be constructed with:
1. An approved hard surface material or drive strips as described in subsection 15-12-8G4 of this title; or
2. A gravel or crushed concrete surface, provided:
a. The gravel or crushed concrete is at least four inches (4") deep, compacted, and is sized between 1/2 inch to 11/2 inch;
b. A poured concrete or masonry border with a minimum four inch (4") width and four inch (4") depth is constructed on all exterior sides of the surface with masonry being limited to either brick, stone or precast concrete;
c. Road-base or other materials shall not be substituted for gravel or crushed concrete; and
d. The surface material is properly maintained, kept free of weeds or other vegetation and is kept fully contained within the allowed area.
(Ord. 2018-28, 10-16-2018)