The provisions for the parking or storage of vehicles within a residential zoning district or Planned Residential Zoning District shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) Parking of Motor Vehicles.
(1) In a residential zoning district, all automobiles, motorcycles, or other motor vehicle shall be parked on an impervious parking surface (e.g. driveway or parking area) or within a private garage, carport, etc.
(2) All motor vehicles on the premises shall be in operating condition and in compliance with all motor vehicle safety, equipment, and registration and licensing laws displaying proper tags and validation stickers unless parked or stored within an enclosed structure. A violation of this Section may result in the vehicle being declared a Nuisance under the provisions of Section 1175.04 of this Zoning Code.
(b) Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles.
(1) For purposes of this Section, “commercial vehicle” means any motor vehicle or trailer that is registered with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a commercial motor vehicles or a commercial trailer pursuant to Chapter 4503 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) With the exception of the vehicles listed in A below, no commercial vehicle shall be parked in any residential district except for the purpose of delivery to or the receiving of goods or other articles, or in connection with the construction, repair or other services being performed, during the actual parking time.
A. The following commercial vehicles may be parked in a residential district. Such vehicles shall be parked in a garage or on an improved impervious surface in a location least intrusive:
i. Vehicles associated with legally established home occupations pursuant to Chapter 1177;
ii. Vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs);
iii. Any vehicle required to respond on an emergency basis for the public health, safety and welfare, and has received a certificate of exemption from the Chief of Police or his designee.
(c) Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles and Watercraft.
Not more than two vehicles or watercraft for personal use, such as, but not limited to, boats, campers, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or motor homes shall be stored or parked outdoors. These vehicles shall be parked or stored on a paved surface behind the front building line. Vehicles may be parked in front of the building line for loading or unloading, for a period of time not greater than seventy-two hours in any thirty (30) day period without the permission of the Zoning Officer or his designee.
(Ord. 07-46(A). Passed 1-8-08.)