(A) (1) Not more than two recreational vehicles shall be parked on any single-family residential lot having an area of one acre or less.
(2) No recreational vehicle owned by persons not residing on the property shall be parked on any residential property at any time except for visitors.
(B) Recreational vehicles shall not occupy or obstruct access to any required parking space at any time, except that required for another recreational vehicle and except as otherwise allowed by § 160.29.
(C) Vehicles may be parked in a front yard if such vehicle is parked on a driveway or on a hard surface having a depth of four inches located adjacent to and parallel with the driveway; and in a required side yard subject to compliance with the following.
(1) A minimum separation of ten feet, including the side yard setback of the adjoining property, shall be maintained between the closest point of the vehicle and any other like vehicle or principal building (including attached accessory structures) on an adjoining premises.
(2) There shall not be an adverse impact upon the passage of air or availability of light to adjoining properties, or drainage, according to a finding by the Department of Community Development.
(3) (a) The adjoining property owner does not file a written objection to such parking in the required side yard, in which case such proposal shall be referred to the Board of Adjustment for a determination. The adjoining property owner shall be notified of such proposal and permitted not less than ten days nor more than 20 days to appeal any approval by staff for hearing by the Board of Adjustment.
(b) In determining whether the vehicle may adversely affect the passage of wind and air, the Department or Board shall give consideration to whether increased snow drifting or wind velocity may result to the detriment of adjoining properties to an extent greater than would occur from other activities permitted in the side yard. In determining whether the availability of light will be adversely affected, the presence of doors or windows on adjoining side walls for living or family rooms, kitchen or bedrooms; and porches or organized outdoor living space such as that provided by a deck or patio, shall be considered together with building orientation, topography and similar factors.
(D) No recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent residence, except in a conforming recreational vehicle park or campground.
(E) (1) Residents owning recreational vehicles on September 30, 1996 shall not be required to conform to the parking provisions of this section for their place of residency on September 30, 1996 for the duration that the resident owns a recreational vehicle or any replacement therefore, provided that no nonconformity shall be created; no exception is permitted for more than two such vehicles; and a surface conforming to this Code shall be provided for the vehicles.
(2) Such exemption shall be terminated if the nonconformity is discontinued or ownership is terminated for a period of one year, or upon cessation of residency at said premises.