A. Permitted Districts: Outdoor storage of recreation vehicles is permitted in the RL, R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts, Agricultural, Agricultural Preserve, and Rural Residential Zoning Districts, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. Conditions On Permitted Storage And Parking: The following conditions apply in all districts in which outdoor storage of recreation vehicles is permitted:
1. Only recreation vehicles owned by an individual residing at the premises may be stored outdoors on the premises.
2. Recreation vehicles must be parked in compliance with applicable setbacks as defined in the City of Rosemount zoning regulations.
3. Recreation vehicles must be parked in compliance with the intersection sight triangle visibility requirements under the City of Rosemount zoning regulations.
4. Recreation vehicles must be parked on a parking surface in compliance with subsection 8-2-2J of this chapter.
C. Prohibitions On Storage And Parking: The following prohibitions apply to all districts in which outdoor storage of recreation vehicles is permitted:
1. Recreation vehicles may not be stored or parked:
a. On public property, including the public right-of-way and boulevard;
b. On any portion of a front yard, except as follows:
(1) Boats, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, and the trailers used to convey them, campers, and other recreation vehicles less than twenty three feet (23') in length and less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) pounds (empty weight) may be stored from April 1 to November 1 in a front yard driveway;
(2) Snowmobiles and the trailers used to convey them may be stored from November 1 to April 1 in a front yard driveway;
(3) In a front yard driveway for temporary loading, not to exceed forty eight (48) hours; or
(4) As allowed by a temporary storage permit.
c. In such a manner as to block public sidewalks or paths;
2. Recreation vehicles may not be used as a temporary residence, shop, or office, except as follows:
a. Recreation vehicles may be used by police, fire, EMS, public works or other similar agencies requested by the City to provide emergency assistance;
b. Recreation vehicles may be used on a construction job site, or used as temporary offices for development, real estate, or sales shops as authorized by the Building and Planning Departments; and
c. Recreation vehicles may be used for services such as a bloodmobile, bookmobile, or clinic, lab, or other public services as authorized by the Community Development Department.
D. Conditions For Storage On Residential Property:
1. The following conditions apply to outdoor storage of recreation vehicles in the RL, R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts:
a. Two (2) recreation vehicles may be stored at any time, only one (1) of which may be an oversized recreation vehicle.
b. One (1) additional oversized guest recreation vehicle may be stored in compliance with a temporary storage permit issued under subsection F of this section.
c. Recreation vehicles parked in a front yard driveway must be parked at least fifteen feet (15') from the curb line.
2. In addition to the requirements in subsection D1 of this section, the requirements in the city of Rosemount zoning regulations apply to storage of recreation vehicles in R-3 residential districts.
E. Conditions For Storage On Rural Residential And Agricultural Property: The following conditions apply to storage of recreation vehicles in rural residential and the agricultural and agricultural preserve districts:
1. Three (3) recreation vehicles may be stored outdoors at any time, only one of which may be an oversized recreation vehicle.
2. Boats, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and the trailers used to convey them, campers, and other recreation vehicles may be stored in a front yard driveway and are not subject to the time limitations in subsections C1b(1) and C1b(2) of this section.
3. Oversized recreation vehicles may be stored in a front yard driveway for temporary loading, not to exceed forty eight (48) hours.
F. Permits For Temporary Storage Of Oversized Recreation Vehicles: Storage of oversized recreation vehicles in a front yard driveway area in the RL, R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 residential districts is permitted only pursuant to a temporary storage permit issued by the city. The following criteria apply to temporary storage permits:
1. An applicant must meet all of the permit requirements and pay the required fee.
2. The permit will allow the temporary storage of one oversized recreation vehicle for a period of ten (10) days.
3. No more than four (4) permits will be issued for any property in one calendar year.
4. At least fourteen (14) days must elapse after the expiration date of a permit before another permit will be issued.
5. The permit must be displayed on the vehicle at all times and must be visible from the street.
6. A permit is not required for temporary storage of oversized recreation vehicles in the agricultural, agricultural preserve and rural residential districts.
7. A permit is not required for outdoor storage of oversized recreation vehicles in side or rear yards.
G. Screening Requirements:
1. Side and rear yard outdoor storage of oversized recreation vehicles in the RL, R-1, R-1A, and R-2 residential districts is subject to the following screening requirements:
a. An oversized recreation vehicle must be screened from view of any immediately adjacent neighbor, street, common green space, ponding area, and public park using plant materials.
b. Plant materials used to screen the vehicle must be eighty five percent (85%) of the height of the vehicle at the time of planting and must completely screen the vehicle from view when they reach maturity.
c. A fence with a gate may be used only to provide ingress and egress to the storage area, not as a means of providing screening of the vehicle. The gate must be at least six feet (6') in height; must provide eighty five percent (85%) opacity; and must be constructed in compliance with all applicable zoning and building code requirements.
d. Plant materials and gates must be maintained as follows:
(1) Plantings that die must be immediately replaced and must comply with the requirements for original plantings;
(2) Original plantings that fail to completely screen the vehicle within three (3) years must be replaced; and
(3) A gate must be maintained at the eighty five percent (85%) opacity level and in compliance with all applicable zoning and building codes requirements.
2. Oversized recreation vehicles stored outdoors in agricultural, agricultural preserve or rural residential districts must meet the screening requirements in subsection G1 of this section if the storage area is within three hundred feet (300') of another residence, road, or any lake, pond, or river with authorized public access.
3. The screening requirements in the zoning regulations of the city must be met for storage of recreation vehicles in R-3 residential districts.
4. The planning, building, and engineering departments of the city must review and approve all site plans for oversize recreation vehicle storage areas. (Ord. XII.20, 7-20-2004)