Title
Discussion on proposed amendments to Subsection B, Section 7200 of the Zoning Ordinance related to the parking of vehicles such as boats, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, and other non-passenger vehicles on properties with a single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling or townhouse, and to provide an exemption to such parking restrictions applicable to vehicles in existence before March 2006; (OA#16-002)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed parking amendments.
Description/History
The following are possible amendments regarding the parking of vehicles such as boats, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, and other non-passenger vehicles on residential property discussed by the members of the City Council’s Code Compliance Sub-committee:
(1) A provision to allow non-passenger vehicles to be parked at least 100' from the front property line and 15' from side and rear property lines with the approval of the City. This would apply to certain lots that are deep enough to allow one of these vehicles to be parked far enough away from the roadway and would not be easily seen from the rest of the neighborhood.
(2) A provision to prohibit non-passenger vehicles being parked in front of a J-swing house. The wording in the draft amendment provides options to prohibit parking in front of a J-swing house, or to leave the regulation as it is.
(3) Provisions to reinstate the 2006 grandfather clause for non-conforming vehicles to continue to be parked on residential properties.
(4) A provision to remove the 72-hour, 4 times per year limitation and allow an option for requesting permission to park for more than 72 hours at a time. The current language would effectively limit residents to two trips per year. The proposed language would allow them to take as many trips as they desire, provided that they do not park a non-passenger vehicle on the property for more than 72 hours when they load or unload. In cases where a hardship existed, they would be allowed to request an extension from the City.
Prepared By
Lisa Sudbury, AICP
Interim Director of Planning
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