(a) Limitation on Residential Parking Not in Parking Lots.
(1) Parking of a school bus, truck in excess of manufacturer’s recommended one ton carrying capacity, tractor-trailer, bus, commercial trailer, semi- trailer, pole trailer, moving van or other commercial motor vehicle shall be prohibited in residential districts, except a motor vehicle whose manufacturer’s recommended rating is one ton or less carrying capacity and used in connection with the occupant’s livelihood.
(2) Agricultural tractors, boat trailers, camper trailers and utility trailers which are designed to be pulled by passenger automobiles and other similar vehicles, including wholly contained self-propelled recreational vehicles, which are primarily for the purpose of private, domestic and recreational use, are exempt from the prohibitions of Section 1133.03(k)(1) hereof, provided, however, that such vehicles are owned by the person who has legal or equitable interest in the residence area, and that such a vehicle is parked in the least noticeable but practical locations as viewed from the street. The exemptions of this subsection apply only to persons having a legal or equitable interest in the residence area and to a temporary transient and gratuitous guest.
(3) No person shall rebuild, overhaul or dismantle a vehicle or store motor vehicle parts in an open yard.
(4) Section 1133.03(k)(1) shall not apply to emergencies; to the standing of vehicles designed for and engaged in the receipt or distribution of foods, wares and merchandise; or to parking at public institutions.
(Ord. 73-1996. Passed 11-19-96.)
(b) Penalty. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.