The following regulations shall be applicable to vehicles parked, stored, or maintained in an R-1, R-2, R-3, or G-C zone, or any other property utilized for residential purposes.
(A) Subject to the requirements of division (B) of this section, automobiles, buses, motor homes, motor trucks, vans, campers/camper shells mounted on a vehicle, camp trailers, boats on trailers, and tent trailers may be parked in a portion of a yard clearly visible to a public right-of-way provided that the vehicles are:
(1) Fully operable, completely assembled, supported by inflated tires, and not supported by blocks, jacks, or similar supports, except that such vehicles may be safely leveled to maintain the proper flow of propane or other gas to built-in appliances.
(2) Currently registered for operation on public streets.
(3) Located entirely on the subject property with no overhang or encroachment permitted into the public right-of-way or adjacent private property.
(4) Parked or stored on an approved residential parking space or on an approved residential driveway.
(B) Subject to the requirements of division (A) of this section, buses, motor homes, unmounted campers, camper shells mounted on a vehicle, camp trailers, boats on trailers, and tent trailers may be parked in a front or side yard if there is no access to the rear yard and no other approved location can be made available on the property for parking, and:
(1) Buses have a maximum capacity of no more than 18 adult persons.
(2) Unmounted camper stored on dollies or jacks must have lockable wheels with the lowest portion of such camper not to exceed a height of 12 inches above ground level.
(3) Any area used for parking or storing vehicles or equipment shall be graveled or paved with concrete or asphalt.
(4) No portion of any vehicle or equipment is located on that part of a corner lot within a front or side yard in a manner that will obstruct clear view of the intersection.
(C) Authorized emergency vehicles or tow trucks, as determined by the Oregon Vehicle Code, Chapter 801, may be parked in a yard if:
(1) The operator or owner of the tow truck possesses a towing permit that has been approved by the city.
(2) An overweight vehicle permit has been obtained from the city for vehicles which exceed a maximum gross weight of three tons.
(3) The operator or owner of the vehicle possesses a valid contract with the Oregon State Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff Department, or an insurance company to provide emergency service on a 24-hour basis.
(D) Exceptions from prohibitions of parking and storage of vehicles on private property are:
(1) Antique vehicles as defined in Oregon Vehicle Code § 801.125 and registered as required by Oregon Vehicle Code § 805.010.
(2) Vehicles of special interest as defined in Oregon Vehicle Code § 801.605 and registered as required by Oregon Vehicle Code § 805.020.
(3) Vehicles or portions of vehicles used as part of a landscape plan approved by the city.
(4) Vehicles not designed for street use (race cars, off road vehicles) or trailers not requiring a license, such as golf carts, utility trailers, etc.
(Ord. 296, passed 12-3-2020) Penalty, see § 70.99