(a) For purposes of this section, a recreational vehicle shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) “Camper” that is a separate vehicle or structure designed for human habitation and which can be attached or detached from a pickup truck. Campers include unmounted campers, truck campers and overhead campers.
(2) “Camping trailer” that is a type of trailer or trailer coach, the walls of which are so constructed as to be collapsible and made from either canvas or similar cloth, or some form of rigid material such as fiberglass, plastic or metal. The walls are collapsed while the recreational vehicle is being towed or stored and are raised or unfolded when the vehicle becomes temporary living quarters and is not being moved.
(3) “Motor home” that is a motorized vehicle that has a truck or motor van chassis primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation and vacation use.
(b) A recreational vehicle or tent shall not be considered a dwelling unit. The use of recreational vehicles or tents for permanent living, sleeping or housekeeping and its connection to utility services (other than for periodic maintenance and/or repair purposes) shall be prohibited on any private or public property. Any recreational vehicle or tent situated on private property for the purpose of storage must abide by all setback codes and fire codes pursuant to the City Code.
(c) The provisions set forth herein shall not be construed to prohibit the City from operating, maintaining and managing the campsites established at the Paden City park for seasonal temporary recreational use. (Ord. 3-2-20.)
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