Recreational and commercial vehicles and trailers of all types, including travel, recreational and hauling and motor homes, boats, boat trailers, motorcycles, motorcycle trailers, three (3) and four (4) wheel all-terrain vehicles and dune buggies, shall not be parked or stored on any lot occupied by a dwelling, or on any lot, street or public right of way, and any residential district, except in accordance with the following provisions:
A. Not more than one commercial vehicle which does not exceed one and one-half (11/2) tons' rated capacity, per dwelling unit, shall be permitted; and in no case shall a commercial vehicle used for hauling explosives, gasoline or liquefied petroleum products be permitted.
B. Not more than one recreational vehicle or hauling trailer per dwelling unit shall be permitted and the vehicle or trailer shall not exceed thirty feet (30') in length, or eight feet (8') in width, or twelve feet (12') in overall height. A "recreational vehicle" means a vehicular unit not exceeding the dimensions described above, having its own motive power or designed to be moved or drawn by an automotive vehicle. Recreational vehicle includes, but is not limited to, motor homes, truck campers, travel trailers, camping trailers, boats, trailers, motorcycles, motorcycle trailers, three (3) and four (4) wheel all-terrain vehicles and dune buggies. It is further provided that the vehicle can be parked in front of a house, provided it does not extend into the street and/or cause a hazard, and does not create a grievance upon adjoining neighbors or result in a reduction of property values. Also, a recreational vehicle can be parked in side yard and back yard if alley is accessible. Vehicles can be hooked up to electricity with approved electrical hookup for the purpose of charging batteries and refrigerators. Water can be hooked up temporarily for the purpose of checking lines and filling of water tanks. At no time shall vehicles be hooked up to sewer lines other than to clean up. A recreational vehicle shall not be permanently attached to any utilities. Recreational vehicles with living quarters can be used for family use only for sleeping while stored for no more than thirty (30) calendar days per year, and at no time shall the vehicle be rented or leased on the property. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked in the streets unless for the purpose of loading or unloading. If found in violation, owner will be given five (5) days to correct the violation; except, when the violation is deemed to be critical, the violation shall be corrected immediately and the city shall have the authority to remove said violation at owner's expense.
C. Notice to the owner as set forth in subsection B of this section shall mean written notice to the occupant of the property and the owner and mortgagee of the property, if any, as shown by the records of the county clerk. The written notice shall contain the legal description of the real property involved, a description of the violation, a statement directing the removal or cessation of the violation within five (5) days of the receipt of the notice and a statement that the city, at its option, may remove the violating property at the owner's expense after five (5) days. Notice may be served by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address listed with the county treasurer or last known address of the occupant, owner or mortgagee. If service by personal delivery or certified mail is unsuccessful, after ten (10) days, notice may be served by publishing the notice one time in a newspaper of general circulation.
D. The five (5) day period used herein shall run from the time of the latest notice to the parties set forth in subsection C of this section. If the notice is published, the five (5) day period shall run from the date of publication.
E. If this chapter, as written, conflicts with any property deed restrictions or covenants, the deed restrictions and covenants shall be controlling. (2001 Code § 154.044)
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