Boynton20 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 regulate 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 and 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 used 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 and 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 trailers 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 city 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 regulation 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 limitations 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.
Parking 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 vehicle, 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 r
ear lot line or in the side yard not projecting beyond the front roof line.
(d) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer must b
e owned or used by a resident
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of the premises.
(e) That the recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer must be currently registered and licensed as required by state and federal law.
(f) That no recreation vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be parked between the right-of-way and the structure unless on a driveway or other hard surfaced area, such as asphalt, paving
stones, shellrock or concrete.
(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 recreation 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 the 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. Occupying on private property.
(a) Generally. It shall be unlawful to occupy
any recreation vehicle while said vehicle is parked or stored on private property unless such use is specifically permitted in the applicable zoning district.
(b) Construction trailers shall be permitted as outlined in Section 4(H) of Appendix A of this Code.
(c) Mobile homes as defined in Section 1, General Definitions, of Appendix A of this Code shall be permitted in applicable zoned districts. (Ord. No. 78-2, § 6, 2-7-78)