Except as noted elsewhere within this chapter, the following
provisions shall apply to the storage of recreation vehicles, boats,
campers and trailers within the RC, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Zoning
Districts, or upon any existing lots used principally for residential
purposes within the SC, INST, LI and LIC Zoning Districts:
A. For purposes of this section, recreational vehicles, travel trailers,
utility trailers, boats (including trailers), and other trailers used
solely for the transport of the resident's recreational vehicle(s)
are divided into two separate categories, as follows:
(1)
Category 1 recreation vehicles that are less than 200 square
feet, as described as follows: those recreational vehicles, travel
trailers, utility trailers, boats (including trailers), and other
trailers used solely for the transport of the resident's recreational
vehicle(s) that possess no more than 200 square feet, as measured
to the vehicle's outermost edges, nor exceed a height of 10 feet,
as measured from the ground to the highest point of the main body
of the vehicle. Vehicle height shall not be measured on vehicle accessories
(e.g., air conditioners, vents, hatches, masts, antennas, outrigging
fishing poles), but will be measured to the highest point of any flybridge
or other boat console.
(2)
Category 2 recreation vehicles that are more than 200 square
feet, as described as follows: those recreational vehicles, travel
trailers, utility trailers, boats (including trailers), and other
trailers used solely for the transport of the resident's recreational
vehicle(s) that possess more than 200 square feet, as measured to
the vehicle's outermost edges, and/or exceed a height of 10 feet,
as measured from the ground to the highest point of the main body
of the vehicle. Vehicle height shall not be measured on vehicle accessories
(e.g., air conditioners, vents, hatches, antennas, masts, outrigging
fishing poles), but will be measured to the highest point of any flybridge
or other boat console.
B. The temporary parking of one Category 2 Recreation Vehicle for periods
not exceeding 48 hours during any seven-day period is permitted on
a paved or gravel surface in any yard, so long as the vehicle is set
back more than 10 feet from any street right-of-way, and more than
five feet from any adjoining property lines.
C. The permanent storage or parking of a Category 1 Recreation Vehicle
shall be permitted, subject to the following requirements:
(1)
The storage of Category 1 recreation vehicles on primarily residential
properties within the SC, INST, LI and LIC Zoning Districts shall
be permitted, provided that the vehicle storage area is located on
a paved parking space behind the building setback line and at least
10 feet from the side and rear lot line.
(2)
The storage of Category 1 recreation vehicles within the R-1,
R-2, R-3, R-4, and RC Zoning Districts shall be permitted, provided
that the vehicle storage area is located on a paved parking space
behind the building setback line and at least three feet from the
side and rear lot lines.
(3)
The designated vehicle storage areas occupied by Category 1
recreation vehicles shall be paved and maintained in mud-free conditions,
the vegetation shall be properly trimmed, and debris or litter shall
be disposed of on a regular basis.
(4)
Category 1 recreation vehicles shall be maintained in order
to prevent the leakage of fuels and/or lubricants into the groundwater
or surface water.
(5)
When required by the Motor Vehicle Code, Category 1 recreation
vehicles shall be required to maintain valid licenses and obtain current
inspections.
D. The permanent storage or parking of a Category 2 recreation vehicle
shall be permitted on primarily residential properties within the
SC, INST, LI and LIC Zoning Districts, subject to the following requirements:
(1)
The storage of Category 2 recreation vehicles shall be permitted,
provided that the vehicle storage area is located on an improved parking
space behind the building setback line and at least 10 feet from the
side and rear lot line.
(2)
The designated vehicle storage areas occupied by Category 2
recreation vehicles shall be paved and maintained in mud-free conditions,
the vegetation shall be properly trimmed, and debris or litter shall
be disposed of on a regular basis.
(3)
Category 2 recreation vehicles shall maintain shall be maintained
in order to prevent the leakage of fuels and/or lubricants into the
groundwater or surface water.
(4)
Category 2 recreation vehicles shall be required to maintain
valid licenses and obtain current inspections.
E. The permanent storage or parking of any Category 2 recreation vehicle
shall be prohibited within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RC Zoning Districts
unless the following requirements are met:
(1)
In no case shall the vehicle contain more than 320 square feet,
as measured to the vehicle's outermost edges, nor exceed a height
of 12 feet, as measured from the ground to the highest point of the
vehicle's main body. The vehicle height shall not be measured
on vehicle accessories (air conditioners, vents, hatches, antennas,
masts, outrigging fishing poles), but will be measured to the highest
point of any flybridge or other boat console.
(2)
The Category 2 recreation vehicle shall be located on an improved
parking space behind the building setback line and at least six feet
from the side and rear lot line.
(3)
No more than one Category 2 recreation vehicle shall be permitted
on a lot.
(4)
The vehicle storage area shall be screened with fencing or landscaping
materials along any adjacent side and rear lot lines. Such screening
shall not extend into the required front yard.
(5)
The designated vehicle storage areas occupied by Category 2
recreation vehicles shall be maintained in mud-free conditions, the
vegetation shall be properly trimmed, and debris or litter shall be
disposed of on a regular basis.
(6)
Category 2 recreation vehicles shall be required to maintain
valid licenses and obtain current inspections.
F. Unless otherwise permitted by the municipality with jurisdiction,
the on-street parking or storage of a Category 1 recreation vehicle
or Category 2 recreation vehicle shall not be permitted.
G. No Category 1 or Category 2 recreational equipment shall be utilized
for living, housekeeping or similar activities when parked or stored
on any lot within the Borough.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction thereof by a District Justice or other court of competent
jurisdiction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or
to undergo imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day
that a violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate
offense.