[Adopted 10-26-1994 by Ord. No. 1724]
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 303, Vehicles, Storage of.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PARKED or STORED
The standing of a trailer on public or private property for a period in excess of two hours, by any party who has direct control over such trailer.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any property located in a district zoned residential in the Township of Ridley.
RECREATIONAL TRAILER
A single- or multiple-axle vehicle mounted on wheels or otherwise capable of being made mobile when attached to a motor vehicle for the purpose of storing or transporting recreational vehicles, including but not limited to boats, motorcycles, campers and special purpose automobiles.
UTILITY TRAILER
A detachable trailer for hauling freight, household and yard materials, or other personal property, having its forward end supported by the rear of a truck or other motor vehicle.
A. 
No recreational or utility trailer shall be parked or stored on any street or roadway within the Township.
B. 
Recreational or utility trailers may be parked or stored on private property of the owner of such trailer in either a garage, rear yard or driveway, provided that the trailer is set back a minimum of 10 feet from the curb or paved edge of the street, if no curb exists.
C. 
No recreational or utility trailer shall be parked or stored in the front yard of private property within the Township.
D. 
No recreational trailer over 30 feet or utility trailer over 20 feet in length shall be stored on private property located within the Township.
E. 
All trailers and recreational vehicles shall be currently registered and, where necessary, currently inspected.
[Added 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]
F. 
No more than one recreational trailer or boat may be parked or stored outside on private property.
[Added 7-27-2005 by Ord. No. 1885]
Any recreational or utility trailer parked or stored in violation of any provision of this article shall be removed by the owner of the trailer or occupier of said property after notice to do so, and in default thereof the Township may cause the same to be done and collect the costs thereof, together with a penalty of 10% of such costs, in the manner provided by law for the collection of municipal claims or by action of assumpsit, or may seek relief by bill in equity.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $1,000, together with the costs of prosecution, and, upon default in the payment thereof, be sentenced to undergo imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days.