§ 6-272. Storage of recreational vehicles—By zoning districts.

(a)

Nonresidential zoning districts. Storage of recreational vehicles in nonresidential zoning districts is permitted only in zoning districts that permit "Storage, open (with screening)" or in other zoning districts when used as a temporary construction trailer. Storage of recreational vehicles in nonresidential zoning districts is permitted only under the following guidelines:

(1)

A certificate of occupancy is required prior to storage of vehicles. Zoning ordinance regulations will limit the maximum number of vehicles based on lot coverage, parking standards, and/or applicable regulations under the Code of Ordinances, as amended.

(2)

Vehicles shall be parked on a permanent, hard-surfaced area which shall consist of concrete, asphalt, brick, or comparable surface;

(3)

The parking pad site must be of an adequate size to accommodate parking of all tires on the vehicle at one time;

(4)

No recreational vehicle can be parked upon any public street or alley within the city in accordance with section 19-24 of the Code of Ordinances; and

(5)

Recreational vehicles shall not block public sidewalks, streets or alleys.

(b)

Residential zoning districts. Storage of recreational vehicles in residential zoning districts is permitted only under the following guidelines:

(1)

Vehicles shall not be commercial type;

(2)

No more than one recreational vehicle is permitted per lot;

(3)

Vehicles shall be parked on a permanent, hard-surfaced area which shall consist of concrete, asphalt, brick, or comparable surface;

(4)

The parking pad site must be of an adequate size to accommodate parking of all tires on the vehicle at one time;

(5)

Vehicles must be stored in the side or rear yard upon an improved surface, or on a designated front entry driveway;

(6)

No vehicles can be parked upon any public street or alley within the city in accordance with section 19-24 of the Code of Ordinances; and

(7)

Vehicles shall not block public sidewalks, streets or alleys.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 3, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 2011-1885, § 3, 2-15-2011)