[Added 6-28-1986 by Ord.
No. 153; amended 8-15-2011 by Ord. No. 263]
A. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
DRIVEWAY
That area surfaced with concrete, asphalt, gravel or similar
material leading from an approved and authorized curb cut to a garage,
carport or approved parking space.
FRONT YARD
That area measured from the front lot line to the first supporting
member of a structure. In the case of corner lots, the front yard
shall be the area measured by the lot lines on each street to a depth
measured from the lot lines to the first supporting member of the
structure.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, boat or other
motor-driven vehicle.
PARKING SURFACE
An area for the purpose of parking one automobile, having
a minimum width of 10 feet and a minimum length of 22 feet, surfaced
with concrete or asphalt, with access to a public street or alley.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions,
Art. II)]
REAR YARD
An open space extending the full width of the lot between
a building and the rear lot line.
SIDE YARD
An open space unoccupied and unobstructed between a building
and the side lot line extending from the front yard to the rear yard.
B. Policy of section. In order to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare, to enhance the visual environment of the Village
and to preserve residential neighborhoods, the parking and storage
of motor vehicles in certain areas is prohibited.
C. Parking. The parking, storage or leaving unattended of any motor
vehicle in any front, side or rear yard in any residential district
in the Village is declared to be a public nuisance and is hereby prohibited.
All motor vehicles in residential zoned districts shall be parked
in zoning-approved driveways or garages, provided such vehicles shall
not be parked so as to obstruct sidewalks. A noncommercial trailer
not exceeding eight feet by 16 feet, a boat or motorboat less than
21 feet in length, and nonmotorized portable living quarters not exceeding
28 feet may be parked or stored in the rear yard of residential zoned
and/or used properties.
D. Enforcement of section. This section may be enforced by injunction,
suit for damages or by any other appropriate remedy.