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Chapter 20
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND BOAT
TRAILERS*
*Cross references - Regulation of boats and
boating generally, § 16 - 93 et seq.; trailers generally,
Ch. 25.
Sec. 20 - 1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to re gulate the
parking and storage of recreational vehicles and boats
or boat trailers. These regulations are intended for
and in the best interest of the citizens of the city to
provide easy access to recreational vehicles while
promoting the health, safety a nd welfare of all the
citizens of the city. (Ord. No. 78 - 2, § 1, 2 - 7 - 78)
Sec. 20 - 2. Scope.
This chapter is intended to be applicable in all
residentially zoned areas within the city limits. (Ord.
No. 78 - 2, § 2, 2 - 7 - 78)
Sec. 20 - 3. Definition.
As use d in this chapter, “recreation vehicle”
means any travel trailer, motor home, slide - in
camper, or other unit built or mounted on a chassis,
excluding vans, designed without a permanent
foundation, which is used for temporary dwelling or
sleeping purposes a nd which may be legally driven or
towed on a highway, and which body length does not
exceed thirty - five (35) feet and total body width does
not exceed eight (8) feet, or any boat or boat trailer,
and all other sport type recreational vehicles and the
trail ers used to store or transport all such recreational
vehicles. (Ord. No. 78 - 2, § 3, 2 - 7 - 78)
Sec. 20 - 4. More stringent regulations to apply.
This chapter is primarily for the purpose of
protecting residential zoning. Therefore, any
ordinances of this ci ty or laws of this state providing
for the regulation of recreation vehicles, boats or boat
trailers or motor vehicles are in addition to this chapter and wherever any provision of some other ordinance or
applicable statute, whether primarily for the reg ulation of recreation vehicles, boats or boat trailers or motor
vehicles or for purposes of zoning, imposes more stringent requirements or limitations than are imposed or
required by the provisions of this chapter then the more stringent requirements or li mitations shall apply. (Ord.
No. 78 - 2, § 7, 2 - 7 - 78)
Sec. 20 - 5. Effect on private limitations on land
use.
This chapter shall not be construed to limit any deed restrictions, condominium regulations or similar
private limitation more restrictive than the regulations contained herein. Further this provision shall not be
construed as creating an obligation on the city to enforce private limitations on land use. (Ord. No. 78 - 2, § 7, 2 -
7 - 78)
Sec. 20 - 6. Conditions to parking on private
property.
Par king or storing of recreation vehicles, boats or boat trailers on private property may be permitted under
the following conditions:
(a) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer may be parked or stored in a carport.
(b) That the recreation vehicl e, boat or boat
trailer may be parked or stored on a
driveway.
(c) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer may be stored in the rear yard, not
closer than five (5) feet of the rear lot line
or in the side yard not projecting beyond the
front roo f line.
(d) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer must be owned or used by a resident
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of the premises. any recreation vehicle while said vehicle is parked or
stored on private property unless such use is
(e) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat specifically permitted in the applicable zoning
trailer must be currently registered and district.
licensed as required by state and federal
law. (b) Construction t railers shall be permitted as
outlined in Section 4(H) of Appendix A of this Code.
(f) That no recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer may be parked between the right - of - (c) Mobile homes as defined in Section 1,
way and the structure unless on a driveway General Definitions, of Appendix A of this Code shall
or other hard surfaced area, such as asphalt, be permitted in applicable zoned districts. (Ord. No.
paving stones, shellrock or concrete. 78 - 2, § 6, 2 - 7 - 78)
(g) That the total number of vehicles (other
than passenger vehicles) so parked or stored
shall be limited to two (2), not including
those kept in a garage. Only one recreation
vehicle may be parked or stored between
the right - of - way and the structure.
(h) That the re creation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer shall be parked or stored entirely on
the owner's property in a safe and orderly
manner and that vehicles parked or stored
on a driveway shall not be a hazard to
people entering the driveway or to persons
passing on t he sidewalk.
(i) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat
trailer is not in the process of being
constructed, reconstructed or undergoing
major repairs that have taken more than
seven (7) consecutive days to complete.
(Ord. No. 78 - 2, § 4, 2 - 7 - 78; Ord. No . 80 -
23, § 1, 6 - 3 - 80)
Sec. 20 - 7. Time limit for parking on
right - of - way.
No recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer shall
be parked or stored on any public right - of - way for a
period exceeding one hour. (Ord. No. 78 - 2, § 5, 2 - 7 -
78)
Sec. 20 - 8. Occu pying on private property.
(a) Generally. It shall be unlawful to occupy
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