Title
Ordinance -Third and Final Reading on Proposed Amendments of Section 7200.B of the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Parking of Vehicles Such as Boats, Motor Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Campers, Trailers, and Other Vehicles on Properties with a Single-Family Dwelling, Two-Family Dwelling or Townhouse, and to Provide an Exemption to Such Parking Restrictions Applicable to Certain Vehicles in Existence Before March 2006; (OA#16-002)
Requested Action
To consider the subject ordinance amendments.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 5, 2017, and voted 5 to 2 (Horn and Hudson) to recommend approval with the following changes:
1. Revise the proposed distance in Section 7200.B.21.c from 100 feet to 80 feet or less from the front property line;
2. The Commission recommends no change to Section 7200.B.23, and to continue to allow non-passenger vehicles to park in front of J-Swing homes;
3. Reinstate the March 2006 grandfathering provision in Section 7200.B.25.
4. In Section B.21 and wherever applicable, replace the maximum length of non-passenger vehicles from 25 feet to 40 feet; and
5. Include enforcement and penalty provisions in the ordinance.
Description/History
First Reading
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) Include a provision in Section 7200.B.21 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) Include a provision in Section 7200.B.23 to prohibit non-...
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