(A) The registered owner of the recreational vehicle or travel trailer must be the owner of the property the recreational vehicle is placed upon.
(B) Recreational vehicles or travel trailers cannot be used as short-term rental properties within the City of Tool.
(C) All recreational vehicles and travel trailers must have current/up-to-date state mandated registration, license plates, insurance, and in a proper state of repair, and shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry to park on residential property.
(D) No temporary cloth or foil screens, tarps or exterior window coverings are permitted on any portion of the recreational vehicle or travel trailer.
(E) The recreational vehicle or travel trailer must be operable in all phases/categories to remain on a residential property.
(F) All recreational vehicles and travel trailers must be placed behind the building setback line of the residence and also only on the side or rear of the residence.
(G) The recreational vehicle or travel trailer must be placed at least five feet from the eave of the residence, and five feet from the property line.
(H) Canopies cannot be extended to encroach within five feet from the eave of the residence or five feet from the property line.
(I) The maximum square footage for a recreational vehicle or travel trailer on a residential property is 301 square feet and no longer than 35 feet in length. Any recreational vehicles and travel trailers greater than 35 feet in length cannot be stored on residential property within the city limits.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 96.99
(A) Temporary living in recreational vehicles and trailers is approved with restrictions, that are to be determined by the Building Official.
(B) Temporary living is restricted to be used as an overflow for sleeping quarters, to be determined by the Building Official.
(C) Electric, water, and sewer service shall be connected and functioning.
(D) Electric generators are not permitted as a source of electricity.
(E) Sewage drains must be located underneath the recreational vehicle or travel trailer and shall be connected to the residence. Pumping of sewage tanks is not permitted.
(F) A clear and unobstructed path of five feet on all sides of the recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall be maintained at all times for first responder access.
(G) Pop-up campers are allowed; however, all listed restrictions and requirements of this chapter shall apply.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 96.99
(A) Any property found to be in violation of this chapter shall be given written notice of violation and provided for a reasonable period of time to remedy the violation.
(B) If the violation is not remedied within the period of time provided, the city may take action to abate the violation by removing the vehicle or trailer in violation.
(C) The cost of abatement, including fines, court cost and filing fees, shall be charged to the property owner and shall be recoverable in the same manner as property taxes.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 96.99
(A) Any person who violates this chapter or who does not comply with the requirements of this chapter shall upon conviction by the municipal court of the city be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for each offense, not in compliance shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) If any provision of this chapter is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such provision shall be severed from this chapter and the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 6-20-2024)