10.16.260 Parking or storage of commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in a residential zone.
1. Commercial Vehicles.
a. It is considered unlawful for any person to park or store any ‘commercial vehicle’ on a public street in residential areas. Off street, the vehicles shall be located behind a six foot sight obscuring fence, or within an enclosed structure, and shall not be stored within the front 30 foot setback area. For the purpose of this ordinance a ‘commercial vehicle’ is defined as, “A motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer used or maintained for the transportation of persons or property that operates: a), as a carrier for hire, compensation or profit; or b) as a carrier to transport the vehicle owner’s goods or property in furtherance of the owner’s commercial enterprise, or c) Any vehicle exceeding 25' in length.” Below are exceptions to the standards and definition listed above for vehicle storage in residential areas:
i. Any agricultural vehicle or associated tractor or agricultural implement not parked on the street, but located on the property behind the 30' front setback.
ii. Recreational vehicles (RVs) of any length or size, but located on the property behind the 30 foot front setback.
iii. School buses, except that said buses shall not be parked on the street overnight.
iv. Any passenger vehicles, including ‘pick-up trucks’ less than twenty-five (25) feet long that are used for personal commercial, or agricultural use - regardless of its rated load capacity.
v. Any vehicle actively involved in permitted construction, landscaping, or development of the property.
vi. Vehicles associated with a state of emergency at the site or area.
vii. Any vehicle involved in temporary parking for dropping off, moving in, deliveries, or similar temporary uses.
2. Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Trailers. The parking and storing of recreational vehicles (RVs), boats, trailers, and other similar recreational vehicles in residential areas is permitted provided the following conditions are met:
a. The storage of these vehicles shall not be located in the front 30' of the property.
b. The vehicles shall not be parked in a public street for more than 48 hours as required under LCC Section 10.16.170. (Ord. 2007-15, amended, 2007; Ord. 2-94, amended, 1994; Ord. 8-92, amended, 1992; Ord. 108 §4, amended, 1984)