§ 70-48. Parking of recreational vehicles and equipment on residential premises.  


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  • (a)

    For the purpose of this section, "recreational vehicle or equipment" means any vehicle, motorized equipment or equipment customarily towed behind a motor vehicle, which is designed, intended, or used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, truck campers or motor homes and camping trailers as defined in F.S. § 320.01(1)(b). "Recreational vehicle or equipment" shall not include a private motorcoach as defined in F.S. § 320.01(1)(b)5.

    (b)

    For the purpose of this section, "front plane of a dwelling unit" means the plane of the longest front facade parallel or nearly parallel to the front lot line, and shall include the roof overhang of said longest front facade.

    (c)

    No recreational vehicle or equipment greater than 24 feet in length shall be parked or stored on any residential lot or the right-of-way adjoining the residential lot except for the following:

    (1)

    In an enclosed building or a completely enclosed garage.

    (2)

    Behind the front plane of a dwelling unit.

    (3)

    Anywhere on residential premises for a period not to exceed 72 hours in any continuous 30-day period for the purpose of maintenance, loading or unloading.

    The recreational vehicle or equipment shall be measured along the centerline from the front to the rear of the vehicle or equipment and shall include all appurtenances, accessories and attachments, including but not limited to the trailer tongue, inboard and/or outboard engine, and engine trailer assembly.

    (d)

    When a recreational vehicle or equipment is stored or when parked for maintenance, loading and unloading, the recreational vehicle engine or associated equipment engine shall not be operated between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Subsection (c)(3) shall not be construed to prohibit the arrival and departure of recreational vehicles to and from the driveway of the residence.

    (e)

    No recreational vehicle or equipment shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot or in any location not approved for such use.

    (f)

    No recreational vehicles and equipment shall be parked on the right-of-way adjoining the residential premises.

(Ord. No. 1993-40, § 2, 9-28-93; Ord. No. 1996-9, § 1, 4-16-96; Ord. No. 2001-48, § 2, 7-24-01; Ord. No. 2018-28 , § 1, 9-19-2018)