(a)
Parking prohibited in certain places.
An operator may
not park, stand, or store any vehicle in the front yard, rear yard,
or side yard unless the vehicle is parked on hard paved surface of
concrete or asphalt not less than nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet,
or at least of sufficient size to accommodate the horizontal area
projected by the extreme limits of the vehicle. A vehicle may be parked
or stored on an unpaved surface in the side yard or rear yard provided
it is screened from public view by a solid fence that is not less
than six (6) feet tall. Items parked or stored in or on a side yard
shall maintain a minimum three-foot clearance to the property lines.
No more than two vehicles shall at any one time be parked in the rear
yard of a residential lot of less than one-half acre, and no more
than three vehicles shall be parked in the rear yard of a residential
lot of one-half acre or more in size. On residential lots greater
than one acre in size, farm implements shall be exempted from the
requirements of this subsection and shall not count as vehicles in
calculating the maximum number allowed. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
vehicles which are parked in an enclosed garage or carport shall not
count as vehicles in calculating the maximum number allowed, and shall
be permitted in unlimited numbers.
(b)
Parking space requirements.
All parking spaces constructed
for the purposes of abating this nuisance shall be constructed with
a driveway adjoining an existing on-site driveway or with a driveway
and approach adjoining a public right-of-way. All screening fences
constructed for the purpose of abating this nuisance shall comply
with setbacks contained in the city's code.
(c)
Exemptions.
Properties that do not have an existing
concrete or asphalt driveway as of the effective date of this article
shall be exempt from this requirement. In the event that a concrete
or asphalt driveway is constructed after the effective date of this
article, the provisions of this section shall apply.
[Ord. No. 1493-24 adopted 3/11/2024]
(a)
Parking prohibited.
An operator may not stop, stand,
or park any automobile, boat, trailer, or any other type of vehicle
upon any private property, including parking lots or driveways of
residential or commercial lots with any type of sign or writing upon
the vehicle which offers the vehicle for sale. The owner or person
entitled to possession of any real property commits an offense by
allowing the parking of a vehicle on the property that violates this
section.
(b)
Defense.
It is a defense to prosecution under this section
if the vehicle is offered for sale upon real property on which a certificate
of occupancy has been issued for automobile sales, or if the vehicle
is offered for sale on private residential property and no more than
two vehicles have been offered for sale upon that property within
any one calendar year.
[Ord. No. 1493-24 adopted 3/11/2024]
(a)
Parking prohibited in residential areas.
No person shall
park or store any oversized commercial vehicle or commercial equipment
upon any private property located in a district zoned for residential
use including any portion of a front yard, driveway, side yard, or
rear yard unless the oversized commercial vehicle or commercial equipment
is:
(b)
Defense.
It shall be a defense to prosecution under
this section if the oversized commercial motor vehicle or commercial
equipment is:
(1)
Utilized in providing an urgent service to a business or residence
which cannot be performed during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;
or
(2)
Utilized by the city (or its contractor) or by a public or franchise
utility (or its contractor) in constructing, maintaining, or repairing
public infrastructure.
[Ord. No. 1493-24 adopted 3/11/2024]
