§ 30-856. Parking of trailers, recreational vehicle type units and heavy equipment.

(a)

The following vehicles shall not be parked for storage or overnight purposes on any public right-of-way or on private property except within a completely enclosed garage within residential zoning districts (R1, R1M, R2, R3, R4, RMH, SR or MF):

(1)

Trailers or wagons of more than 5,000 pounds gross vehicle weight;

(2)

Recreational vehicle type units, as defined in F.S. § 320.01, in excess of 45 feet in length;

(3)

Heavy equipment vehicles including, but not limited to, backhoes, bulldozers, front loaders or dump trucks; except equipment directly related to permitted onsite construction activities.

(b)

Only one recreational vehicle type unit, as defined in F.S. § 320.01, shall be permitted on any one lot located in a residential zoning district as an accessory use. Trailers, wagons, and recreational vehicle type units, as defined in F.S. § 320.01, as referred to in this section may only be parked on the same lot after the principal structure is erected and has received a certificate of occupancy.

(c)

Trailers of less than one-ton capacity, including all pleasure boat trailers regardless of capacity, collapsible and camping trailers may be parked on private property in any zoning district provided that such trailers are parked only within the areas in which the principal building, accessory buildings, or the parking of vehicles is permitted.

(d)

All trailers and recreational vehicle type units, as defined in F.S. § 320.01, shall be parked in accordance with all setback requirements of this chapter.

(e)

Trailers and recreational vehicle type units, as defined in F.S. § 320.01, that are parked for storage pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not be used as a place of habitation.

(f)

All vehicles must be registered in the name of the occupant of the property where they are parked, unless they are within a permitted outdoor storage area. In no case shall this provision apply to parking of less than 24 hours.

(g)

Temporary storage units shall only be allowed pursuant subject to the requirements of division 8 "Temporary Uses Including Public Assemblies".

(Ord. No. 05-20, § 2(5.6.7), 9-15-2005)