§ 50-688. Recreational vehicle standards.

(a)

In all residential zoning districts, and in all subdivisions within nonresidential zoning districts, major recreational vehicles shall conform to the following standards:

(1)

No major recreational vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes on the premises, except that one major recreational vehicle shall be allowed for occasional living purposes to accommodate visitors for a period of no longer than 14 days interval, except as provided in subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(2)

The zoning officer may grant a temporary permit for up to 90 days in cases which include, but are not limited to, living on-site while a home is being constructed or a replacement mobile home set up.

(3)

Storage on public streets, roads or rights-of-way, side yards or front yards is prohibited.

(4)

No more than two such vehicles shall be stored on any lot.

(b)

Within the required side yard and/or rear yard setback areas, the storing and parking of the following recreational vehicles is permitted:

(1)

Travel trailers of less than 35 feet in length.

(2)

"Pop-up" campers in a collapsed position.

(3)

Pickup truck campers of 32 feet or less in length.

(4)

Boats (watercraft), either mounted on a trailer or unmounted, of 35 feet or less in length and not to exceed 12 feet in height.

(5)

Boat trailers without boats.

(6)

Motor homes of 35 feet or less in length.

(c)

All recreational vehicles, exclusive of major recreational vehicles, shall be stored in a safe and secure manner. All such recreational vehicles must be supported to retard tipping or rolling. Tie downs, tarpaulins and ropes must be secured from rattling and flopping in windy weather.

(1991 LDR ch. 79, § 5.07; Ord. No. 2007-03, § 21, 7-17-2007)