The purpose of this chapter is to establish reasonable rules and regulations regarding the parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties in order to promote to general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this community.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

The provisions of this chapter shall not affect, nor have any application to the following:

A.

The parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties developed and constructed pursuant to the provisions of the PC, planned community zone, contained in chapter 18.13 of this Code, whether such residential properties were developed and constructed prior to, or subsequent to, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

B.

The validity or enforcement of the provisions contained in chapter 10.14 of this Code relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on private property.

C.

Any residential subdivision or other residential development which is subject to any specific plans, master plans, private covenants, conditions and restrictions which impose rules, regulations or standards relating to recreational vehicle parking or storage which are more restrictive than those imposed by the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

For the purpose of this chapter, recreational vehicles are defined to include but not be limited to motor homes, pull behind trailers and campers, fifth wheel, pickup truck campers (whether on or off the pickup truck), motorboats and sailboats with trailers, converted vans, jet skis, snowmobiles, on and off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), utility trailers, and any other similar type of vehicle possessed and used for recreational purposes.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

The following rules and regulations shall apply to all developed residential properties.

A.

Permitted parking and storage. Residents may park and store upon their developed property such recreational vehicles they may own or possess, which are lawfully registered to any occupant of the premises, in such number and type as they may possess. The manner in which such vehicles are to be parked or stored on developed residential properties shall be regulated by this chapter. Such vehicles are not permitted to be parked or stored on undeveloped properties.

1.

Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored within the side yard or rear yard setback area of a property, and said vehicles may also be permitted within the front yard setback area of a property provided they are parked or stored in a direction that is perpendicular to the street or right-of-way. A recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on property non-perpendicular to the street or right-of-way if on a curvilinear driveway leading to the home's primary garage. On corner lots, a recreational vehicle may be parked on property parallel to the secondary street or right-of-way if perpendicular to the primary street or right-of-way. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked or stored within any landscape areas of properties. There shall not be more than two recreational vehicles parked or stored within the front or exterior side-yard of a property. There is not a limit for recreational vehicles that are parked and stored in a fenced side or rear yard.

B.

Recreational vehicle maintenance, property maintenance, and safety standards.

1.

All recreational vehicles shall be kept reasonably clean and free of accumulated dirt, trash, flat tires, and broken windows.

2.

Recreational vehicles shall be maintained in such a manner as will not present a fire hazard. In this regard, the area surrounding the recreational vehicle shall be kept free of trash, rubbish, or flammable materials.

3.

Recreational vehicles shall not be permitted to leak any fluids, gasoline, diesel, propane, anti-freeze, or sewage. Any leakages or any hazard to the public shall be the sole liability of the recreational vehicle owner or the person who is in control of the property, either as tenant, licensee, or owner.

4.

Recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in a manner which does not block any ingress or egress to the residence, including ingress or egress through windows.

5.

Recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in a manner which does not allow such vehicle to obscure the view of any traffic sign or extend into any public right-of-way, such as a sidewalk, public alley or curb; nor shall such vehicle extend over or onto other private property without the permission of the property owner.

6.

Recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored so that they remain a safe distance from energized utilities. The safe distance shall be determined by the Fire Department.

7.

Recreational vehicles shall not be used as kennels or other animal storage, nor shall recreational vehicles be allowed to become infested with rodents, stray animals, insects, or other creatures which pose a health and safety hazard.

8.

Recreational vehicles stored on property pursuant to this section and within public view, and if covered, shall have a properly fitted cover designed for the vehicle that they are covering. Use of tarps, plastic or other similar materials is expressly prohibited for use as a cover.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

Recreational vehicles which are lawfully parked or stored upon residential property may be used for guest quarters for a period not to exceed 30 days within a calendar year. An emergency extension of the 30-day period within a calendar year may be granted in the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

No recreational vehicle lawfully parked or stored upon residential property may be rented, leased, used or occupied as a permanent residence.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

Violation of any provision of this chapter shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in title 19 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)