(A) For those sections of the city which have been or are being developed primarily as residential areas, it shall be unlawful for any person to park, store, or otherwise maintain a boat, any truck, tractor truck (an automotive vehicle with a driver's cab used to haul trailers) truck trailer, trailer, house trailer, ATV, disabled vehicle, recreational vehicle, or mobile home on any public or private property within the city, unless it is enclosed within a garage or structure, and is not occupied as a dwelling or sleeping place. This refers to resident-owned vehicles and all commercial vehicles.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (A) above, a city resident may park his or her boat, tractor truck, truck trailer, trailer, or recreational vehicle in the driveway, but not on the grass, of his or her dwelling for a period not to exceed 72 hours for the purposes of loading, unloading, cleaning, repairing, or servicing the recreational vehicle, upon obtaining a permit from the city. The permit shall be issued solely for the foregoing purposes and may not be issued more than three times per calendar year. The permit shall be displayed prominently upon the recreational vehicle, boat, bus, tractor truck, truck trailer, or trailer.
(C) A renewal permit may not be issued to any person within one week after issuance to that person of an initial permit, except in the event of an emergency situation creating the likelihood of injury to persons or property. The existence of an emergency shall be determined by the city.
(D) A recreational vehicle owned by a person who is not a resident of the city and is a guest of a resident of the city, may be parked for a period not to exceed 72 hours in the driveway of the residence in which the recreational vehicle owner is a guest, upon obtaining a permit from the city. A city police officer or the City Administrative Officer shall issue the permit upon execution by the resident of an application stating that the permit will be used exclusively for his or her guest. The permit shall be displayed prominently on the recreational vehicle.
(E) It shall be the duty of the city law enforcement officer upon request, or upon his or her own volition, to investigate any and all violations of this section and enforce its provisions.
(Ord. 39-1975, passed 6-23-75; Am. Ord. 109-1983, passed 7-27-83; Am. Ord. 294-1994, passed 9-19-94; Am. Ord. 448-2005, passed 3-31-05) Penalty, see § 72.99