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Ringwood City Zoning Code

§ 40-8.12

Trailers, Boats and Recreational Vehicles.

[1985 Code § 22-6.2.12]
a. 
For purposes of this section, trailers shall mean any vehicles including self-propelled vehicles which are used or can be used as a conveyance upon public streets and which are so designed, constructed, reconstructed or added to by means of accessories in such a manner so as to permit occupancy as temporary quarters for any purpose, a temporary dwelling or sleeping place.
b. 
The outdoor storage or parking of trailers, boats or recreational vehicles is prohibited in all districts except as follows:
1. 
In Residential Districts, not more than one trailer or recreational vehicle and not more than one boat can be stored or parked in the side yard or rear yard of the premises upon which the owner of the vehicle resides provided:
(a) 
Storage or parking is not nearer than five feet from any lot line.
(b) 
The vehicle is at all times kept properly licensed, registered and in good repair.
(c) 
The vehicle is not related to any business use and is not commercially licensed.
2. 
Whenever a building or structure is destroyed or damaged by fire, flood or other casualty and the building or structure is not habitable for a period of time, and the owner thereof intends to immediately repair, rebuild, or reconstruct the building or structure, then the owner shall notify the Construction Official and Borough Clerk in writing of the owner's intention, and the Construction Official is hereby authorized to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy to the owner for a period not to exceed 90 days to permit the placement of a trailer on the premises. The trailer shall be situated so as not to be detrimental to adjoining properties and shall meet the health regulations as to septic disposal and water supply. The Construction Official may extend the Certificate of Occupancy for a period not to exceed 90 days.
3. 
A trailer may be used on a temporary basis when it is designed as a temporary office for a construction or subcontracting company engaged in the erection of buildings or structures or the installation of improvements during the period that work is in process.