§ 17.28.080. Parking for personal and recreational vehicles.

A.

Applicability. This section permits the parking of personal vehicles on a single lot in a residential district subject to specific conditions. Personal vehicles include: passenger cars; vans; pickup trucks; camper shells, toppers, trailers, boats, and other similar appurtenances intended for attachment to a personal vehicle. The maximum height of any personal vehicle shall be thirteen feet six inches from grade.

B.

Location of Parking.

1.

Parking is permitted within any enclosed structure when such structure conforms to the regulations of its zoning district.

2.

Parking of personal vehicles is permitted on a driveway surface (outside of an enclosed structure), complying with the off-street parking design standards provisions of Section 17.28.060.B.1. of the zoning code, within the front yard setback, but shall in no case encroach upon the public right-of-way.

Parking of personal vehicles is permitted on a driveway surface (outside of an enclosed structure) within the front yard setback, but shall in no case encroach upon the public right-of-way. The driveway surface must comply with the off-street parking design standards provisions of Section 17.28.060.B.1. of the zoning code.

3.

Parking of personal vehicles may occur in the rear yard setback (outside of an enclosed structure and not on the front yard paved driveway) if the zoning administrator determines that such parking conforms to the provisions of this title and meets the following conditions:

a.

The parking space is provided on a driveway surface connected by a driveway surface to a dedicated public right-of-way and/or alley. The driveway surface must comply with the off-street parking design standards provisions of Section 17.28.060.B.1. of the zoning code.

b.

The paved parking does not exceed the maximum impervious coverage limit for the lot.

4.

Heavy commercial vehicles, including tractor cab units rated at more than ten tons gross vehicle weight shall not be parked on any lot within a residential zoning district. All permitted heavy commercial vehicles in a residential district must be parked on paved hard surface consisting of concrete, asphalt, asphaltic concrete.

C.

Special Provisions for Recreational Vehicles and Boats. Parking and storage of recreational vehicles and boats within residential districts is subject to the following additional conditions. These conditions are in addition to those requirements for the parking of personal vehicles.

1.

Recreational vehicles and boats, when parked or stored on residential properties, must be maintained in a clean, well-kept state at all times. Spider webs, debris, excessive dirt, weed accumulation on or under a recreational vehicle are prohibited at all times as are broken windows and flat tires. All parking and storage areas for recreational vehicles or boats shall be properly maintained and kept free of weeds, mud, and other debris.

2.

Recreational vehicles and boats equipped with liquefied petroleum gas containers must ensure that such containers must meet the current standards of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the United States Department of Transportation, or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Any valves must be closed at all times that the vehicle is not in preparation for immediate use. Leaks in containers must be repaired immediately.

3.

Recreational vehicles may be used as temporary parking by guests for a maximum of three consecutive days or fourteen days total during any calendar year. Cooking in a recreational vehicle or boat is prohibited at all times. Recreational vehicles or boats shall not be occupied for living purposes.

4.

Recreational vehicles and boats may not be permanently connected to utility lines. Sewer hookups are prohibited at all times.

5.

Recreational vehicles and boats may not be used for the storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those items which pertain to the use of the vehicle.

6.

If feasible on a lot, recreational vehicles and boats shall be parked outside of required front yard and street side yard setbacks.

7.

All covers and tarps or any other material utilized to protect recreational vehicles or boats from the elements must be secured and weatherproof. Rocks, bricks, or other weighted items cannot be used to secure the weatherproofing cover. The use of ropes, bungee cords, adjustable straps, or other similar methods are required to secure the cover to the vehicle.

8.

Recreational vehicles or boats shall not block sidewalk access or interfere with pedestrian use of sidewalks. Recreational vehicles or boats must be parked or stored on a driveway at all times and shall not surpass or encroach upon a property's sidewalk. In the event a sidewalk is not present on a property, recreational vehicles or boats shall be parked or stored at least ten feet from the back of the curb or edge of pavement on a driveway, if no curb exists. The city manager or designee shall maintain discretion, to declare the parking or storage of recreational vehicles or boats to be a traffic hazard and require immediate removal of the recreational vehicle or boat at any time.

9.

No recreational vehicles or boats shall be parked or stored in the corner lot side yard next to the street unless it complies with all other provisions of this section.

(Ord. 1086 §17.908, 2000)

(Ord. No. 1345, §§ 3, 4, 10-21-2013)