Automotive vehicles without current license plates shall not be parked or stored in the Village on any private or public property other than in completely enclosed buildings. Parking of a disabled licensed vehicle- a vehicle not operable on public roads under its own power - within any district in the Village for a period of more than two (2) weeks shall be prohibited unless such vehicle is stored in an enclosed garage or other accessory building.
Watercraft (ORC 1546.01), recreational vehicles, and their trailers that have a current license/tags (ORC 1547.57) for use on public roads, waterways or land and any type of vehicle (other than human powered) that is for closed course competition or off road use, if not stored in
a completely enclosed building may be stored in the rear or side yard of their owner, if they meet
side and rear accessory set back requirements, are covered with a cover designed for that vehicle's outdoor storage (Not plastic sheeting, or blue, or canvas tarps etc.) and in a manner to deter access by children and animals, kept free of litter and vegetation, and which does not detract from the neighborhood.
(a) Watercraft, recreational vehicles, off road, or competition vehicles may be parked in owner’s driveway for no more than two (2) consecutive days in any seven (7) day period for cleaning and/or maintenance
(b) Motor homes, all non-commercial trailers and non-commercial equipment on wheels (log splitters, roasters, etc) may be parked in their owner’s side or rear yards providing they have current license and meet setback requirements.
(c) Licensed businesses which are actively engaged in the repair or sales of automotive, recreational, off road, or competition vehicles, watercraft or trailers may have unlicensed or disabled vehicles stored in the open if they are a part of their inventory for sales or repair. This section does not apply to land where licensed junk yards are established.
(d) No more than one commercial vehicle under 10,000 lbs (gross vehicle weight empty) may be parked only in the driveway on properties in zoning districts R-1, R-2, and R-3.
(e) Only vehicles owned and/or registered to the current tenant or resident may be stored in the open on property in zoning districts R-1, R-2, and R-3.
(f) Travel trailers (ORC 4501.01(Q)) when used as a dwelling for habitation (Section 1145.02(23)) shall only be located in approved travel trailer parks. The temporary storage of one travel trailer in the rear or side yard of the residence premises owned or leased by the owner of such travel trailer shall be permitted as long as the travel trailer is not used for human habitation or dwelling purposes during such temporary storage and all setback requirements are observed, and it is currently licensed. In the event of a corner lot, such temporary storage of a travel trailer shall not occur in the side yard which abuts the street right of way.
(g) Tents are prohibited from use as a dwelling for habitation (Section 1145.02(23)) purposes in all districts.
All penalties for violation of this zoning provision shall be as provided under the penalties code of Section 1149.12. (Ord. 10-1045. Passed 4-5-10.)