The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the parking and storage of
recreational and commercial vehicles in all residential districts and on properties
used as residences, so as to promote safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic,
to preserve peace and good order, to preserve the aesthetic beauty and residential
character of the community, to preserve and enhance the value of properties
within the districts, and to protect the health, safety, and general welfare
of the citizens of the Village of Pittsford.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Any vehicle designed for or used in conjunction with any business,
trade, entity, or event other than residential use.
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE
Any vehicle or equipment customarily used in the construction trades,
including but not limited to vehicles and equipment used for excavating, moving
of earth, or hauling of materials or vehicles.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
A motorboat over 18 feet in length, a motor home, or a camp trailer,
pickup camper, or pop-up camp trailer.
PARK, PARKED, or PARKING
The standing of vehicles or equipment, whether occupied or not, on
public or private property outside of a building.
STORAGE
The parking of vehicles or equipment for a period in excess of 10
days. The incidental movement of the vehicle or equipment on or off the property
shall not affect the calculation of the ten-day time period.
YARD, FRONT
The area between the line of the principal structure on the lot and
the street line, bounded on both sides by the lot lines perpendicular to the
street. On lots abutting more than one street, the front yard shall include
the area between the lines of the principal structure and all street lines,
bounded on all sides by the lot lines perpendicular to the streets.
YARD, REAR
The area between the line of the principal structure on a lot and
the rear lot line, provided that said area is not part of a front or side
yard.
YARD, SIDE
The area between the line of the principal structure on the lot and
the lot line perpendicular to the street, provided said area is not part of
a front yard.
[NOTE: Definitions of front, side, and rear yards will probably be included
in the regular definition section of the Zoning Ordinance.]
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[Added 3-14-2006 by L.L. No. 2-2006]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed six months, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for
conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period
of five years, subject to a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and, upon conviction
for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period
of five years, subject to a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. However, for
the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally,
violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose
only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations.
Each week’s continued violation shall constitute a separate additional
violation.