The outdoor parking or storage of recreational vehicle, or other camping or recreational equipment on any property in a Residential District shall be permitted only as hereinafter provided:
(a) All recreational vehicles may be parked or stored on a durable and dustless surface which shall be free of weeds and otherwise well maintained or if parked on the grass, the grass shall be mowed and maintained consistent with the rest of the lawn.
(b) No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored unless it is titled to, leased, or used exclusively by the owner of the property or with the owner's approval by one of the permanent occupants of the residence where the recreational vehicle is located. All recreational vehicles and must carry a current year license and/or registration, if applicable.
(c) No more than two recreational vehicles may be parked in a driveway for a period of up to sixteen days in each calendar year when the vehicle is owned, leased or controlled by persons visiting the occupants of the dwelling provided the occupant(s) of the dwelling are present and the owner and/or occupant has notified the Zoning Officer.
(d) No recreational vehicle shall be used or leased as a dwelling, office, or other business structure, or for storage of any material, or have permanent connections to any electric, telephone, water, gas, or fuel source. No material of any nature may be stored beneath any recreational vehicle and/or equipment.
(e) All recreational vehicles and/or equipment shall be kept in good repair.
(f) The Zoning Officer may approve the parking or storage of recreational vehicles t that exceeds the maximum length of time or the number of vehicles set forth in subsection (c) or the use of the recreational vehicle as an office or other business structure in subsection (d), hereof when the Zoning Officer determines that the objectives of this section are achieved because of a large lot size, the topography of the lot, extraordinary screening due to existing buildings or wooded areas, setback from lot lines or other extraordinary circumstance unique to the property or the applicant. Appeals of the Zoning Officer's decision shall be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 21-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)