§ 18-76. Recreational vehicles, trailers and boats.

(a)

For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this subsection:

Boat: A vehicle for traveling in or on water, not exceeding 40 feet in body length, eight feet in width, or 12 feet in overall height. Height includes the trailer, if the boat is mounted on a trailer. A vehicle meeting the above definition except for size is not deemed incidental to a dwelling unit.

Recreational vehicle: A vehicular unit not exceeding forth 40 feet in overall length, eight feet in width, or 12 feet in overall height, primarily designated as a temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use; it either has its own motive power or is designed to be mounted on or drawn by an automotive vehicle. The term "recreational vehicle" includes motor home, truck camper, travel trailer and camping trailer. A vehicle meeting the above definition except for size is not deemed incidental to a dwelling unit.

Trailer: A vehicle without motive power, designed so that it can be drawn by motor vehicle, to be used for the carrying of persons or property, or as human habitation. However, a structure which meets the requirements of the building code of the city in all ways, including foundation, is not a trailer, whether or not it was once a vehicle.

Yard, front: That part of a lot between the front lot line and the front of the principal building on the lot, and extended to both side lot lines.

Yard, rear: That part of a lot between the rear lot line and the back of the principal building on the lot, and extended to both side lot lines.

Yard, side: That part of a lot not surrounded by buildings and not in the front or rear yard.

(b)

In all residential zones provided for in the city zoning code, it is permissible to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat and boat trailer in the following manner:

(1)

Parking is permitted inside any enclosed structure, which structure otherwise conforms to the zoning requirements of the particular zone, where located.

(2)

Parking is permitted outside in the side yard or rear yard, provided, it is not nearer than two feet to the lot line.

(3)

Parking is permitted outside on a concrete driveway, provided:

a.

Space is not available in the rear yard or side yard, or there is no reasonable access to either side yard or rear yard, a corner lot is always deemed to have reasonable access to the rear yard, a fence is not necessarily deemed to prevent reasonable access;

b.

Inside parking is not possible;

c.

The unit is parked perpendicular to the front curb.

(4)

The body of the recreational vehicle or boat must be at least 13 feet from the face of any curb.

(5)

No part of the unit may extend over the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare (right-of-way).

(6)

Parking is permitted only for storage purposes and any recreational vehicle or trailer shall not be:

a.

Used for dwelling purposes, except for overnight sleeping for a maximum of 14 days in any one calendar year. Cooking is not permitted at any time.

b.

Permanently connect to sewer lines, water lines or electricity. The recreational vehicle may be connected to electricity temporarily for charging batteries and other purposes.

c.

Used for storage of goods, materials or equipment other than those items considered to be a part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.

(7)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (4) to (6) of this section, a unit may be parked anywhere on the premises during active loading or unloading, and use of electricity and propane fuel is permitted when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for use.

(8)

The unit shall be owned by the resident on whose property the unit is parked for storage.

(Code 1964, § 15-15.1; Ord. No. 3386, § 1, 11-14-2005)