(A) Scope of off-street parking requirements. Compliance with the off-street parking regulations shall be required as follows:
(1) General applicability. For all buildings and uses established after the effective date of this chapter, off-street parking shall be provided as required in this section prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. However, where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this chapter and construction has been diligently carried on, compliance with the parking requirements at the time of issuance of the building permit shall be required.
(2) Change in use or intensity.
(a) Whenever use of a building, structure or lot is changed, parking facilities shall be provided as required by this chapter for the new use, regardless of any variance which may have been in effect prior to change of use.
(b) If the intensity of use of any building, structure or lot is increased through the addition of dwelling units, increase in floor area, increase in seating capacity or through other means, additional off-street parking shall be provided for the increase in intensity of use.
(3) Existing parking facilities.
(a) Off-street parking facilities in existence on the effective date of this chapter shall not thereafter be reduced below, or if already less than, shall not be further reduced below the requirements for the use being served as set forth in this chapter.
(b) An area designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless equal facilities are provided elsewhere in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Additional off-street parking. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent voluntary establishment of off-street parking facilities to serve an existing use of land or buildings, or to prevent provision of additional parking facilities beyond what is required by this chapter; provided, all such parking is in conformance with the regulations herein.
(5)
Review procedures. Compliance with the requirements in this subchapter shall be subject to site plan review and approval as specified in § 156.476. (B) General requirements. In all zoning districts. off-street vehicle parking facilities shall be provided and maintained as herein prescribed.
(a) Proximity to building or use being served. Off-street parking for multiple-family and non-residential uses shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the building or use being served or within 300 feet of the building it is intended to serve (measured from the nearest point of the building or use to the nearest point of the parking), except as otherwise permitted for collective use of off-street parking.
(b)
Within yards. Off-street parking in commercial, office, multiple-family and industrial districts may only be located in a side or rear yard or non-required front yard, provided that all landscaping requirements in §§ 156.085 through 156.091 are complied with; and, provided further that, off-street parking shall not be permitted within 20 feet of a single-family residential or agricultural district boundary, nor within ten feet of any road right-of-way line. (a) Off-street parking spaces in single-family residential districts shall consist of a parking strip, driveway, garage or combination thereof, and shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve. No parking shall be permitted on a regular basis on lawns or other unpaved areas on residential lots, with the exception of approved gravel parking areas.
(b) Commercial and recreational vehicle parking in residential districts shall comply with the standards in division (E) below.
(3) Control of off-site parking. It shall be unlawful to park or store any motor vehicle on private property without the expressed or implied consent of the owner, holder, occupant, lessee, agent or trustee of the private property. Where required parking is permitted on land other than on the same lot as the building or use being served, the land on which the parking is located shall be under the same ownership or control as the lot occupied by the building or use.
(4) Access to parking. Each off-street parking space shall open directly onto a clearly-defined aisle or driveway of sufficient width and design as to provide safe and efficient access to or from a public street or alley in a manner that will least interfere with the smooth flow of traffic. Parking designed for backing directly onto a street or road is prohibited. Access to off-street parking which serves a non-residential use shall not be permitted across land that is zoned or used for residential purposes.
(5) Collective use of off-street parking. Off-street parking for separate buildings or uses may be provided collectively subject to the following.
(a) The total number of spaces provided collectively shall not be less than the sum of spaces required for each separate use, unless the operating hours of the buildings or uses do not overlap, in which case the Planning Commission may reduce the total number of spaces to a number deemed reasonable based on the characteristics of the buildings or uses.
(b) Each use served by collective off-street parking shall have direct access to the parking without crossing streets.
(c) The collective off-street parking shall not be located farther than 500 feet from the building or use being served.
(d) Written easements which provide for continued use and maintenance of the parking shall be submitted to the township for approval.
(6) Storage and repair prohibited. The storage of merchandise, sale of motor vehicles, storage of inoperable vehicles or repair of vehicles are prohibited in required off-street parking lots or areas. Emergency service required to start vehicles shall be permitted.
(7) Duration. Except when land is used as permitted storage space in direct connection with a legitimate business, a 24-hour time limit for parking in non-residential off-street parking areas shall prevail; provided that, it shall be unlawful to permit the storage of wrecked, inoperable or junked vehicles in any parking area in any district for any period of time.
(8) Parking structures. Parking structures shall be permitted subject to the following standards.
(a) Any parking structure shall comply with the required setbacks for the district in which it is located.
(b) Parking structures shall be designed as integral elements of the overall site plan, taking into account the relationship to the principal building and other structures on the site.
(c) The facade of the parking structure shall be compatible in design, color, and type of material to the principal building(s) on the site.
(d) Landscaping shall be placed around the parking structure in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Any such landscaping shall be compatible with the overall landscape plan for the entire site.
(C) Minimum number of spaces required. The following standards shall be used in determining the required number of parking spaces.
(1)
Definition of floor area. For the purposes of determining required number of parking spaces, FLOOR AREA shall be measured in accordance with the definitions in § 156.003. (2) Units of measurement.
(a) Fractional spaces. When calculations for determining the required number of parking spaces results in a fractional space, any fraction of less than one-half may be disregarded, while a fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one space.
(b) Employee parking. Parking spaces required for employees shall be based on the maximum number of employees on the premises at any one time.
(3) Uses not cited. For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking for a similar use shall apply, subject to review by the Planning Commission and/or Building Official.
(4) Parking during construction. Temporary off-street parking shall be provided for workers during construction a rate of one space per employee. Gravel surfacing may be permitted for such temporary parking.
(5) Parking for the physically handicapped. Each parking lot that serves a building, except single- and two-family dwelling units, shall have a number of level parking spaces, identified by an above-grade sign which indicates the spaces are reserved for physically handicapped persons. Parking for the handicapped shall comply with the State of Michigan Barrier-Free Rules, Michigan Public Act No. 1 of 1966, as amended, the adopted Township Building Code, and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Each barrier-free parking space shall have no more than a nominal 3% grade and shall be not less than 12 feet in width or not less than eight feet in width and be adjacent to an access aisle not less than five feet in width. The number of barrier-free spaces required is as follows:
Total Parking in Lot | Required Number of Barrier-Free Spaces |
Up to 25 | 1 |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 8 |
301 to 400 | 12 |
Over 400 | 12 plus 2 for every 250 or fraction thereof over 400 |
(6) Use of loading space. Required loading space shall not be counted or used for required parking.
(7) Minimum number of spaces for each use. The amount of required off-street parking shall be determined in accordance with the schedule which follows. Where more than one standard is provided for a particular use, the standard that provides the most parking shall be used. The Planning Commission may modify the numerical requirements for off-street parking, based on evidence that another standard would be more reasonable, because of the level of current or future employment and/or level of current or future customer traffic.
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
RESIDENTIAL USES |
Single- and two-family |
Up to 3 bedrooms | 2 | Dwelling unit |
4 or more bedrooms | 3 | Dwelling unit |
Multiple-family housing and attached single-family housing | 1.0 | Efficiency unit, PLUS |
1.5 | 1-bedroom unit, PLUS |
2.0 | 2-bedroom unit, PLUS |
3.0 | 3 or more bedroom unit |
In addition, multiple-family and attached single-family developments shall be required to provide supplemental guest off-street parking equal to at least 20% of the spaces required by the above standards. |
Senior apartments | Use same standards as for multiple-family housing. |
Housing for elderly | 0.5 | Dwelling unit, PLUS |
Elderly housing complex, congregate housing, dependent housing facilities | 1 | Employee on day shift |
Should units revert to general occupancy, the requirements for multiple-family housing shall be complied with. |
Mobile home park | Parking should be provided in accordance with Michigan Mobile Home Commission Rules and Michigan Public Act 419 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.2301 et seq., as amended. |
INSTITUTIONAL OR PUBLIC USES |
Churches, temples and places of worship | 1 | 3 seats, or |
1 | 6 lineal ft. of pews in the main hall, PLUS land area shall be available for future development of additional spaces, equal to 10% of the specified parking requirement (to accommodate growth) |
Child care centers | 1 | Teacher, administrator or other employee, PLUS |
1 | 400 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
In addition, sufficient area shall be set aside for dropping-off and picking-up children in a safe manner that will not result in traffic disruption. |
Fraternities, dormitories | 1 | 2 persons who may legally occupy the premises at one time, based on the occupancy load established by local codes |
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
Hospitals | 2.7 | Bed |
Homes for the aged, convalescent homes, and children's homes | 1 | 3 beds |
Medical center | 6 | Bed |
Museum, library, cultural center or similar facility | 1 | 300 sq. ft. of usable floor space, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Post office | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of usable floor space, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Public utility use | 1 | Employee |
Schools, elementary and junior high | 1.5 | Classroom and other room used by students and/or faculty |
In addition, additional spaces shall be provided as required for any auditorium or public meeting space. If no auditorium or public meeting space exists, then 1 space per classroom shall be provided in addition to required spaces for teachers, administrators and other employees. |
School, senior high | 1 | Classroom and other room used by students and/or faculty, PLUS |
1 | 4 students who may legally occupy the school at one time, based on the occupancy load established by local codes |
In addition, additional spaces shall be provided as required for any auditorium, stadium, or other public meeting spaces. |
Stadiums, sports arenas | 1 | 3 seats, OR |
1 | 6 lineal feet of benches, whichever is greater, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Theaters and auditoriums with fixed seating | 1 | 3 seats, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Theater and auditoriums without fixed seating | 1 | 3 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the occupancy load established by local code, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USES |
Animal hospitals and commercial kennels | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of usable floor area, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Antiques mall | 1 | 350 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
Auto and vehicle repair or service facilities, bump shop | 1 | Employee, PLUS |
2 | Service or repair bay, PLUS |
1 | 800 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Auto or vehicle service/filling station | 1.5 | Vehicle capable of being fueled at 1 time, PLUS |
2 | Service or repair bay, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
In addition, off-street parking shall be provided for convenience stores and other uses operated in conjunction with an auto service station, based on the standards set forth herein. |
Auto wash, automatic | 1 | Employee, PLUS |
15 stacking spaces | Automatic wash operation |
Auto wash, self service | 3 stacking spaces | Washing stall in addition to the stall itself, PLUS |
2 drying spaces | Washing stall |
Banks, financial institutions | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
In addition, financial institutions with drive-in windows shall provide 6 stacking spaces for each window. |
Beauty or barber shops | 3 | Beauty or barber chair for the first two chairs, PLUS |
1.5 | Each additional chair |
Dining halls, exhibition halls, pool halls, billiard halls, assembly halls without fixed seats | 1 | 2 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the occupancy load established by local codes, PLUS |
1 | Employee, OR |
1 | 100 sq. ft. of usable floor area, whichever is greater |
Furniture and appliance sales | 1 | 600 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Hotel, motel or other lodging | 1 | Occupancy unit, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
In addition, spaces shall be provided as required for restaurants, bars, assembly rooms and other affiliated uses. |
Ice cream parlors | 1 | 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area, with a minimum of 8 spaces |
Laundromats and coin-operated cleaners | 1 | 2 washing and/or dry-cleaning dry machines |
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
Lumber yard | 2.5 | Employee |
In addition, additional spaces shall be provided as required for enclosed retail space. |
Mini-warehouses, self-storage establishments | 1 | 10 storage units, equally distributed throughout the storage area, PLUS |
1 | Manager's or caretakers quarters, PLUS |
1 | 50 storage units located at the project office |
Mortuaries, funeral homes | 1 | 50 sq. ft. of floor area in the parlor area |
Motel, hotels, tourist homes, bed and breakfast establishments | 1 | Guest room, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
In addition, additional spaces shall be provided as required for restaurant facilities, meeting rooms, and similar uses. |
Motor vehicle sales | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of usable floor area exclusive of service areas, PLUS |
1 | Auto service stall in the service area, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
All parking required above shall be exclusive from parking for vehicles being offered for sale. |
Open air business | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of land area being used for display |
In addition, spaces all be provided as required for retail sales within a building. |
Service establishments not otherwise specified, including household equipment repair shops | 1 | 300 sq. ft. of usable floor area, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Radio or television station or studio | 1 | Employee |
Restaurants, bar/lounge | 1 | 50 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Parking for that portion used principally for dining shall be based on the requirements for "Restaurants, Standard". |
Restaurants, carry-out | 10 | Service or counter station, OR |
1 | 30 sq. ft. of usable floor area in customer waiting areas, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Restaurants, fast-food drive-in, drive-through | 1 | 50 sq. ft. of eating area, PLUS |
1 | Employee, PLUS |
10 stacking spaces | Drive-through window |
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
Restaurants, standard | 1 | 50 sq. ft. of usable floor area, OR |
1 | 2 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the capacity load established by local codes |
Shopping centers | 1 | 225 sq. ft. of leasable floor area for centers having less than 400,000 sq. ft. of floor area, OR |
1 | 200 sq. ft. of gross leasable floor area for centers having between 400,000 and 600,000 sq. ft. of floor area, OR |
1 | 175 sq. ft. of gross leasable floor area for centers having more than 600,000 sq. ft. of floor area |
The parking requirements for restaurants located in a shopping center shall be computed separately and added to the parking requirements for the other uses. |
Supermarkets, convenience stores | 1 | 180 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Wholesale sales stores, machinery sales, showroom of a plumber, electrician or similar trade | 1 | 500 sq. ft. of usable floor area, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Retail stores not otherwise specified | 1 | 150 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
OFFICE USES |
Business and professional offices, except as otherwise specified | 1 | 200 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Professional offices and clinics of doctors, dentists and similar medical professions | 1 | 125 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Real estate offices | 1 | 125 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
INDUSTRIAL USES |
Contractor or construction use | 1 | Employee, PLUS |
1 | Each piece of equipment stored on the site |
Manufacturing establishments, or establishments for industrial production, processing, assembly, compounding, preparation, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair, plus accessory business offices and storage facilities | 1 | 750 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
Wholesale and warehouse establishments | 1 | 1,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area, PLUS required spaces for any office or sales area |
Schedule of Off-Street Parking |
Land Use | Required No. of Parking Spaces | Per Each Unit of Measure as Follows |
RECREATION USES |
Arcades | 1 | Machine, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Archery facilities | 2 | Target |
Softball, baseball fields | 25 | Playing field |
BMX course | 50 | Course |
Bowling establishments | 5 | Lane |
Additional spaces shall be provided as required for restaurants, bars, and other affiliated uses. |
Dance halls, health spas, pools or billiard parlors, skating rinks, exhibition halls, assembly halls without fixed seats and similar indoor recreation uses | 1 | 2 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the occupancy load established by local codes, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Football and soccer fields, other than stadiums | 30 | Field |
Golf course, public or private | 6 | Golf hole, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Additional spaces shall be provided for clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, or other affiliated facilities. |
Golf course, miniature or par 3 | 3 | Golf hole, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Additional spaces shall be provided as required for clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, or other affiliated facilities. |
Golf driving range | 1 | Tee |
Private clubs and lodges | 1 | 2 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the occupancy load established by local codes, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Stadium, sports arena or similar assembly space | 1 | 3 seats, OR |
1 | 6 lineal feet of benches |
Swimming pool clubs | 1 | 2 member families or individual member, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Swimming pools | 1 | 4 persons who may be legally admitted at one time based on the occupancy load established by local code, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Tennis clubs and court-type recreation uses | 1 | Person permitted based on the capacity of the courts, PLUS |
1 | Employee |
Additional spaces shall be provided as required for restaurants, bars, pro shops, and other affiliated facilities. |
(D) Layout and construction. Off-street parking facilities containing four or more spaces shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements.
(1) Review and approval requirements.
(a) Plans for the construction of any parking lot in conjunction with a new development shall be submitted for review and approval according to the normal site plan review procedures. Plans for expansion of an existing parking lot that is not associated with other new development shall be submitted to the Building Official for review and approval prior to the start of construction. Upon completion of construction, the parking lot must be inspected and approved by the Building Official before a certificate of occupancy can be issued for the parking lot and for the building or use the parking is intended to serve.
(b) Plans shall be prepared at a scale of not less than 50 feet equal to one inch. Plans shall indicate existing and proposed grades, drainage, water mains and sewers, surfacing and base materials, and the proposed parking layout. The plans shall conform to the construction and design standards established by the Township Engineer.
(c) In the event that required parking cannot be completed because of cold or inclement weather, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official provided the applicant first deposits a performance guarantee in accordance with §
156.037.
(a) Off-street parking shall be designed in conformance with the following standards and diagram.
Parking Angle | Maneuvering Aisle Width | Parking Stall Width | Stall Depth to Wall | Total Width of Two Stalls of Parking Plus Maneuvering Aisle (Wall to Wall) |
0 degrees (parallel) | 12.0 | 24.0 | 8.0 | 28.0 (one-way) |
24.0 | 24.0 | 8.0 | 40.0 (two-way) |
Up to 45 degrees | 12.0 | 8.5 | 16.6 | 45.5 (one-way) |
46 to 60 degrees | 16.0 | 8.5 | 18.2 | 52.5 (one-way) |
61 to 75 degrees | 20.0 | 8.5 | 18.5 | 57.0 (two-way) |
76 to 90 degrees | 24.0 | 9.0 | 18.5 | 61.0 (two-way) |
(b) Driveways providing access to residential, commercial or industrial uses shall comply with the standards in §
156.029.
(3) Ingress and egress. All spaces shall be provided with adequate access by means of clearly defined maneuvering lanes and driveways. Spaces backing directly onto a street shall be prohibited. Entrances and exits from off-street parking lots shall be located at least 25 feet from the nearest point of any property zoned for single-family residential use.
(4) Surfacing and drainage.
(a) Grading, surfacing and drainage plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Building Official and/or Township Engineer. All off-street parking areas, access lanes, driveways and other vehicle maneuvering areas shall be hard-surfaced with concrete or plant-mixed bituminous material. However, the Planning Commission may permit a gravel surface for heavy machinery storage areas; provided, the applicant or property owner provides sufficient evidence that a paved surface could not support the heavy machinery without being damaged and dust control is provided to the satisfaction of the township.
(b) Off-street parking areas, access lanes and driveways shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface waters. Surface water shall not be permitted to drain onto adjoining property, unless in accordance with an approved drainage plan.
(5) Curbs, wheel chocks. A curb of at least six inches in height shall be installed to prevent motor vehicles from being driven or parked so that any part of the vehicle extends within two feet of abutting landscaped areas, sidewalks, streets, buildings or adjoining property. In lieu of a curb, wheel chocks may be provided to prevent vehicles from extending over grass areas, setback lines or lot lines.
(6)
Lighting. All parking areas, driveways and walkways shall be illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using the areas, in accordance with the requirements in § 156.031. Parking lot entrances shall be illuminated. (7) Buildings. No building or structure shall be permitted on an off-street parking lot, except for a maintenance building attendant shelter, which shall not be more than 50 square feet in area and not more than 15 feet in height.
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(8)
Signs. Accessory directional signs shall be permitted in parking areas in accordance with §§ 156.120 through 156.127. (9)
Screening and landscaping. All off-street parking areas, except those serving single and two-family residences, shall be screened and landscaped in accordance with the provisions set forth in §§ 156.085 through 156.091. (10) Maintenance. All parking areas shall be maintained free of dust, trash and debris. Surfacing, curbing, lighting fixtures, signage and related appurtenances shall be maintained in good condition.
(E) Commercial and recreational vehicle parking in residential districts.
(1) Commercial vehicle parking.
(a) One commercial vehicle owned and operated by a resident of the premises with a rated capacity of less than one ton, or one piece of commercial equipment may be parked on a each lot located in a residential district; provided that, the vehicle or piece of equipment is not a utility truck, such as a wrecker, septic tank pumper or a truck that carries flammable or toxic materials.
(b) The parking or storage of vehicles with a rated capacity of over one ton may be permitted where the vehicles are used in conjunction with a bona fide agricultural operation on a farm that is five acres or greater in size.
(c) The parking of no more than one commercial vehicle with a rated capacity of over one ton, or one piece of commercial equipment may be permitted on a residential parcel subject to the following conditions and review and approval by the Planning Commission.
1. The parcel of land must be at least five acres in size and shall not be part of a recorded plat or other single or multiple-family residential development.
2. The parcel of land shall have a minimum width of at least 330 feet.
3. The commercial vehicle or equipment must be owned and operated by a resident of the premises.
4. The vehicle or equipment shall be fully screened when parked. The screening may be provided by parking the vehicle in a garage, or by parking the vehicle in a rear yard which provides complete screening from adjacent properties. Screening of vehicles or equipment located outdoors may be accomplished with existing or new landscaping, topographic barriers, or through construction of screening walls or fences.
5. Approval to park a commercial vehicle or equipment shall not constitute approval to park additional trailers, parts, or other equipment or materials associated with the operation of the commercial vehicle or equipment.
6. In considering whether to permit parking of a commercial vehicle or equipment on a site, the Planning Commission shall consider the potential off-site impacts, including: the impact from additional dust, odors, fumes and noise generated by the vehicle or equipment; the disruption from additional vehicular traffic at various times during the day; and, possible safety hazards related to operation of a commercial vehicle or equipment on public or private residential roads.
(2)
Recreational vehicle parking. Recreational vehicles as defined in § 156.003, including campers and other recreational equipment, may be parked or stored by the owner on residentially-used property subject to the following requirements. Unless otherwise noted, the requirements in this division (E)(2) apply to recreational vehicles that are parked or stored for a period of more than 48 hours. (a) Connection to utilities. Recreational vehicles parked or stored shall not be connected to electricity, water, gas or sanitary sewer facilities.
(b) Use as living quarters. At no time shall recreational vehicles parked or stored in residential districts be used for living or housekeeping purposes.
(c)
Location. Recreational vehicles that are not parked or stored in a building may be parked or stored on a lot provided that the vehicles are located no closer to the front of the lot than any portion of the principal structure and no closer than ten feet of a side or rear property line. If any portion of a recreational vehicle is parked or stored within a required setback, or if more than two vehicles are parked or stored, then the vehicle(s) shall be screened from adjoining property in accordance with § 156.086(E). Vehicles shall be stored in a location where they are readily accessible and capable of being moved. (d) Lot coverage. Recreational vehicles may occupy no more than 20% of the required rear yard.
(e) Temporary parking. Notwithstanding the above provisions concerning "location", recreational vehicles may be parked elsewhere on the premises prior to or after a trip for loading or unloading purposes for a period of not more than 48 hours prior to and 48 hours after use of the vehicle within a seven-day period.
(f) Condition. Parked or stored recreational vehicles must be kept in good repair. Vehicles capable of being moved from place to place under their own power must be maintained in good running condition. All such vehicles must be properly registered in the name of the occupant of the dwelling unit.
(g)
Storage of mobile homes. The parking or storage of an unoccupied mobile home as defined in § 156.003, being designed as a permanent structure for residential occupancy, is prohibited, except as may be permitted in the Mobile Home Park District. (h) Waiver of regulations. The provisions concerning connection to utilities, use as living quarters and location may be waived for a period of up to two weeks to permit repair of the occupant's or owner's equipment or to permit the parking of a recreational vehicle of a guest. Permits for any such waiver shall be obtained from the Building Official. No more than two permits shall be issued for each activity (repair, storage of guest vehicle) per calendar year.
(i) Multiple-family complexes and mobile home parks. The Planning Commission may require that a screened storage area be provided on the site of a multiple-family complex or mobile home park for parking and storage of recreational vehicles.
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