1262.15 STORAGE OF VEHICLES.
   A.    General Requirements.
      1.    All vehicles in the City of Shaker Heights must be stored within an enclosed building except in those districts specifically permitting accessory storage of vehicles. Where accessory storage of vehicles is allowed, it shall be provided pursuant to the following:
         a.    Residential Districts. Storage of recreational vehicles or trailers is a permitted accessory use in all residential districts. Such vehicles may be stored only behind the front setback line and landscaped.
         b.    C2, C3, and CM Commercial Districts. Storage of privately owned commercial trucks is a permitted accessory use in the C2 C3, and CM Districts.
      2.    Vehicles other than passenger vehicles shall be adequately screened as determined by the Zoning Administrator after reviewing a screening plan submitted by the property owner or resident and subject to all the limitations and requirements of this section.
      3.    No stored or parked vehicle shall be occupied or used for human habitation.
   B.    General Prohibition in Residential Districts. The parking and storage of any vehicle, other than passenger cars and including any vehicle carried on a trailer, shall not be allowed in any residential district for longer than two (2) days except:
      1.    On a non-recurring basis.
      2.    Within an enclosed building which meets the requirements of all applicable ordinances.
      3.    Outdoors, as restricted in this section.
      4.    For delivery vehicles engaged in loading or unloading.
      5.    For vehicles parked in connection with current work being done on the premises.
      6.    A recreational vehicle may be temporarily parked or stored in a side yard driveway or front yard driveway of a residence for no more than two (2) days and then only for the express purpose of loading, unloading or housekeeping tasks related to embarking or returning from a trip.
   C.    Other Restrictions in Residential Districts.
      1.    No vehicle which is in a state of externally visible disrepair or partial construction shall be stored or parked outdoors in a residential zone, but shall be stored or parked only within an enclosed building meeting the requirements of all applicable regulations.
      2.    All such motor vehicles in public view on the premises shall be in operating condition and in compliance with all motor vehicle safety, equipment, and registration licensing laws displaying proper tags and validation stickers.
      3.    No more than one (1) of the following may be stored or parked outdoors on any lot in a residential zone: a recreation vehicle a boat (including its trailer if the boat is mounted thereon) or two (2) snowmobiles, motorcycles, or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) if both are mounted on one (1) trailer. In no case shall more than one (1) such trailer be allowed. All stored recreational vehicles must be screened pursuant to review by the Zoning Administrator.
   
   D.    Restrictions in Commercial Districts. Outdoor Storage of Vehicles, as permitted in the C2 or C3 Districts, shall be regulated pursuant to Chapter 1251, Off-Street Parking Regulations Section 1253.08, Parking Lot Landscaping and Chapter 1253, Landscape Buffers and Screening.
   E.    Restrictions Based on Vehicle Size. No vehicle in excess Class 5 of the Federal Highway Administration classifications system, as defined by Chapter 1211, Definitions and Rules of Word Usage, shall be stored or parked within the City except for temporary parking by customers or vendors in a commercial district.
   F.    Waivers by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may grant a temporary waiver of these parking restrictions for a reasonable period of time.