As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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.
Any property located in a district zoned residential in the
Township of Ridley.
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.
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.
