§ 18.38.100 — Recreational Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones

A. Purpose. It is the intent of this Section to establish regulations that apply to the storage and/or parking of trailers, boats, and other recreational vehicles in the City. As applied to this Section, “storage” and “parking” shall be used interchangeably. B. Residential Zones. 1. In residential zones, recreational vehicles, boats and trailers may be stored only on property on which the vehicle’s owner resides. Storage is permitted outside a structure on a continuously paved, graveled, or approved alternative material driveway, provided all of the following conditions exist: a. The vehicle is stored perpendicularly to the front curb; b. No part of the vehicle extends over the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare (right-of-way); c. No more than one recreational vehicle, boat or trailer is stored in the front setback of each residential unit; d. The vehicle is stored at least three feet from side and rear property lines; and e. The vehicle does not block access to or occupy any required parking spaces. 2. In residential zones, stored recreational vehicles, boats and trailers shall not be: a. Used for dwelling purposes, except for temporary residential use during the construction of a permanent dwelling with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 18.122). b. Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity. Temporary electrical connections for charging batteries and the use of electricity or propane fuel are permitted only when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for immediate use and are allowed for a maximum of 72 hours. c. Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its immediate use. C. Non-Residential Zones. An operable recreational vehicle, boat or trailer may be stored in all non-residential zones (excludes mixed-use), where the vehicle belongs to the property owner or the property owner provides written permission allowing the storage. Storage allowed under this Subsection shall be limited to a maximum of three vehicles at any one time. Storage of more than three recreational vehicles, boats, and/or trailers shall be considered a commercial use and shall follow applicable Zoning Code requirements regulating that use. The following rules shall apply to recreational vehicle, boat, and trailer storage in non-residential zones: 1. Storage is permitted inside any enclosed structure that conforms to the requirements of the particular zone in which the structure is located. 2. Storage is permitted outside in a side or rear setback, provided it is not nearer than two feet to the parcel line. 3. Stored recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers shall not be: a. Used for dwelling purposes. b. Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity. Temporary electrical connections for charging batteries and the use of electricity or propane fuel are permitted only when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for immediate use. c. Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its immediate use. 4. The vehicle may not block access to or occupy any required parking spaces.