Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate
the parking of recreational vehicles in all districts zoned for residential
use in the Town so as to reduce hazardous traffic conditions, protect
those districts from polluted air, excessive noise, trash and refuse;
protect the residents from unreasonable burdens in gaining access
to their residences, preserve the character of those districts as
residential, to promote efficiency in the maintenance of those streets,
preserve the value of property, protect the safety of pedestrians
and maintain the general health and welfare of the residents of those
districts.
To place a recreational vehicle for the purposes of convenient
departure from or return to the vehicle in connection with a planned
trip, outing or vacation, including the process of loading or unloading
the vehicle and preparation of the vehicle, for a period of less than
10 days.
A vehicular type that can be towed, hauled or driven and
primarily designed for temporary living accommodations, recreational,
camping and travel use and including but not limited to a travel trailer,
camper, motor home, tent trailer, camping trailer, boat, boat trailer,
snowmobile, snowmobile trailer, jet ski, jet ski trailer, all-terrain
vehicle (ATV), ATV trailer and utility trailer.
Zoning districts. This section shall apply to R-R,
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and residential uses in R-6 Zoning Districts.
All nonresidential uses in R-6, C, WD and M Zoning Districts require
a special use permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the parking
and/or storage of recreational vehicles.
Garage storage. Storage of recreational vehicles within
a completely enclosed garage with the door(s) closed shall be permitted
in all zoning districts.
From January 1 to December 31 of any calendar year,
one recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on a front yard driveway
or other hard-surfaced parking area.
Recreational vehicles shall not have fixed connections
to electricity, water, gas or sanitary facilities, nor shall any recreational
vehicle at any time be used for living or housekeeping purposes while
on the premises.
Any such recreational vehicle shall be kept in good
repair and in working condition, with current license plate and/or
registration, unless stored within a garage.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate
the parking of motor vehicles in all districts zoned for residential
use in the Town so as to reduce hazardous traffic conditions, protect
those districts from polluted air, excessive noise, trash and refuse;
protect the residents from unreasonable burdens in gaining access
to their residences, preserve the character of those districts as
residential, to protect the public highways from excessive wear and
tear, to promote efficiency in the maintenance of those streets, preserve
the value of property, protect the safety of pedestrians and maintain
the general health and welfare of the residents of those districts.
No parking or storage of such vehicles on vacant
lots or lots without a principal structure unless a special use permit
is obtained from the Zoning Board of Appeals.