[Amended 3-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-01]
No storage of merchandise, articles or materials
shall be permitted in any zone except for new/used cars as part of
a car dealership, as a permitted accessory use in a specific zone
or as may be specifically shown on an approved site plan. Outdoor
storage should not occur in such a way as to prevent adequate circulation
of emergency service equipment and personnel. The provisions of this
section shall not be construed to prohibit customary accessory uses
in residential zones such as patios, picnic tables, outdoor fireplaces
and similar uses.
[Amended 10-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13]
Recreational vehicles, including boats, boat trailers, snowmobiles
and snowmobile trailers, as well as campers, tent campers, motor homes,
trailers and travel trailers, may be parked in any zone, subject,
however, to the following restrictions and regulations:
A. The area in which such recreational vehicles are parked shall be surfaced in accordance with the requirements of Article
XX, §
185-80.
B. All recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in the side or
rear yard areas only and shall meet the requirements applicable to
accessory buildings for the zone in which they are located, with respect
to setback requirements.
C. The area, exclusive of garage area, that may be used for storage
of such recreational vehicles shall not exceed 7% of the total lot
area or 320 feet, whichever is less.
D. Such recreational vehicles shall be screened from view either by
fencing, not to exceed six feet in height or with a vegetative screen.
E. Off-street parking provided for and utilized by recreational vehicles
shall be in addition to any other parking provisions required by this
section.
F. Horse trailers may be considered as a recreational vehicle where
horses and/or ponies for riding purposes are kept in connection with
single-family residence use on the premises as a permitted accessory
use.
G. Such vehicles must be owned by the resident of the single-family
dwelling.
H. Such vehicles shall not contain any commercial lettering or advertising.
I. Habitation of any recreational vehicle is prohibited.