Eldridge City Zoning Code
§ 36.01
MAJOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
(A) Definition. For purposes of §§ 36.01 through 36.03 of this chapter, MAJOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES are defined as including boats and boat trailers, pick-up campers or coaches (designed to be mounted on automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings, tent trailers and similar vehicles. Trailers used for hauling which are required to be licensed by the state are also included under provisions of this chapter.
(B) Parking on public property. No major recreational vehicle shall be parked on city streets or other public ways for more than 48 hours. At no time that the vehicle is parked on public property shall it be utilizing public utilities.
(C) Parking and storage in residential district. No major recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored on any lot in a residential district, except in a carport, enclosed building or behind the front yard and side yard setback of a residential lot.
(D) Number of vehicles allowed. No more than three major recreational vehicles or hauling trailers per family on the premises shall be permitted.
(E) Prohibited uses. A camping or travel trailer, motorized dwelling or similar vehicle shall not be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes while it is parked or stored in any area within the incorporated limits, except in a mobile home park authorized under ordinances of the city, unless a permit is obtained from the Clerk. Such permit can be obtained for $15 and shall limit such occupancy to no more than four times per year per address for no longer than a 72-hour period; provided such vehicles are parked on private property.