Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.22.080 Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Hauling Trailers.

1. A.
   Any parking or storage of Recreational Vehicles, boats and Hauling Trailers, not screened from view from any public right-of-way or adjacent property by a wall or fence that is not specifically permitted by this Section is prohibited. When approved by the Director, mature landscaping material may be substituted for a wall or fence. Any modification to an existing fence shall be subject to a fence permit and a determination by the Director whether the proposed fence modifications are compatible with the existing fence. Refer to Section 18.390.140 Development and Performance Standards for fences and walls.
2. B.
   Each residence is permitted, subject to the restrictions specified in this Section, to park or store, behind a wall or fence, any combination of the following: a boat, with or without a boat Trailer: a Folding Camper Trailer; a Truck Camper; a Travel Trailer; a Fifth-wheel Trailer; a Hauling Trailer; and/or a Motorized RV. Screening shall be subject to the following provisions:

   1. 1.
      The parking and storage of permitted items shall be behind the Front Surface of a Residence, in the side or rear yards.
   2. 2.
      The parking and storage of permitted items shall occupy no more than 20% of the allowable outside storage area.
   3. 3.
      Only one permitted item is approved to be visually seen above a wall or fence by a person standing on a street or other property at ground level. The amount of projection above the fence shall not exceed 25% of  the total height of the fence or wall.  
   4. 4.
      The parking and storage of permitted items shall be at least 3 feet from the side or rear property lines.
3. C.
   Such parking or storage of a boat, with or without a boat Trailer, a Folding Camper Trailer, Truck Camper, Travel Trailer, Fifth-wheel Trailer, a Motorized RV, or a Hauling Trailer shall be subject to the following restrictions:

   1. 1.
      Storage or parking areas are not required to be paved; provided, however, that any boat, Recreational Vehicle or Hauling Trailer must be parked or stored, or driven to and from said parking or storage area, on a dust-free and rut-free surface, including, without being limited to, any such areas covered with grass, ground cover, water-permeable grass pavers, cement, asphalt or other similar ground cover. Parking, storage or driving on gravel or exposed dirt is prohibited; provided, however, driving on a gravel driveway that has been previously established as a lawful nonconforming use as permitted.  
   2. 2.
      Any boat, Recreational Vehicle or Hauling Trailer parked or stored must be operable, not leaking fluids and maintained in a clean, well-kept state that does not detract from the appearance of the surrounding area.
   3. 3.
      All vehicles must be parked or stored on the principal legal residence of the registered owner of the vehicle. If the item is not required or permitted to be registered, sufficient documentation of ownership must be submitted to and approved by the City upon request. 
4. D.
   The following is an exception to the above requirement: 

   1. 1.
      The Director may approve the parking or storage of a boat, with or without a boat Trailer and may approve the parking, storage, and, notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the temporary overnight living occupancy of a Folding Camper Trailer, Truck Camper, Travel Trailer, Fifth-wheel Trailer, Hauling Trailer or Motorized RV on a Paved Driveway between the street and a residence, if the following requirements are met:

      1. a.
         The vehicle is owned or leased by a visitor to the residence and the owner of the residence has applied to the Director and received a permit to park said vehicle on the driveway. 
      2. b.
         The period of time for the vehicle parking or storage is specified and approved as a part of the permit. 
      3. c.
         No equipment on the vehicle, such as a generator, that creates noise in violation of 7.08 Noise shall be operated, nor shall the engine be idled, while the vehicle is parked on the Paved Driveway. 
      4. d.
         The vehicle shall not obstruct the sidewalk or street.
      5. e.
         The vehicle meets the condition requirements for vehicles stated previously in this Section.
      6. f.
         The permit may be revoked for any violation of these conditions or any other applicable law, ordinance or regulation. 
5. E.
   The Director may approve the parking or storage, or an alternative location or screening for items that do no meet the restrictions set out above. Such approval shall be accompanied by a screening plan designed to meet the above restrictions and minimize the impact of the exception on the surrounding properties. Such approval shall be valid only as long as the screening specified in the plan is in place and maintained in good condition. 
6. F.
   This Section shall not apply to those properties that have a zoning designation based on the Johnson County Zoning Regulations. 
7. G.
   This Section shall not apply to the parking of a Passenger Car, Passenger Van, Pickup Truck or Motorcycle, not otherwise included with the definition of a Recreational or Commercial Vehicle, as a lawful accessory use to the lawful residential use. 
8. H.
   Exceptions - The prohibition of the storage or parking of a boat, with or without a boat Trailer, Folding Camper Trailer, Truck Camper, Travel Trailer, Fifth-wheel Trailer, Motorized RV or Hauling Trailer shall not apply under the following circumstances: 

   1. 1.
      The otherwise prohibited item was in lawful ownership of a Resident of the City prior to January 1, 2022; and
   2. 2.
      The otherwise prohibited item was lawfully stored or parked at the owner's residence within the City prior to January 1, 2022; and
   3. 3.
      That item, after January 1, 2022, is parked and stored in as full compliance with the requirements of this Section as feasible, as determined by the Director. 
   4. 4.
      The exceptions set forth in this subsection shall not apply to parking or storage of items in the rear yard that were previously permitted to be parked or stored unscreened from view prior to January 1, 2022.
   5. 5.
      These exceptions to the prohibition specified in subsections 1-3 above shall terminate upon death or relocation of the current owner and shall not pass with any transfer of title or by will or other succession. These exceptions shall also terminate upon the sale, transfer or end of the useful life of the nonconforming item. 
9. I.
   The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any property that was annexed into the City pursuant to Ordinance No. A-2719, unless and until such property is rezoned.  

(History: Ord. PMV-3351 §3, 2021; Ord. PMV-2881 §8, 2010; PMV-2736 §1, 2008; PMV-2577 §3, 2008; ROCR-2245 §10, 2001; PMV-1965 §1, 96; PMV-1900 §8, 95)

Effective on: 1/1/1901