§ 72.10. Utility trailers in residential zones.

(a)

Definitions . For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply.

"Enclosed utility trailer" shall mean any vehicle without its own motive power designed to haul cargo while being towed by a car or truck on public roadways, and

(i)

Is professionally manufactured;

(ii)

Does not exceed 20 feet in overall length;

(iii)

Has a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds;

(iv)

Does not display any commercial lettering, wording, symbols, logos, painting or artwork, nor magnetic or non-magnetic materials designed to cover up any such commercial lettering, wording, symbols, logos, painting or artwork;

(v)

Is fully enclosed with four (4) sides and a top by metallic materials keeping the interior cargo closed from view.

"Open utility trailer" shall mean any vehicle without its own motive power designed to haul cargo while being towed by a car or truck on public roadways; and

(i)

The sides of which shall not exceed three (3) feet from the top of the trailer bed;

(ii)

The size of the trailer bed shall not exceed 32 square feet;

(iii)

Shall not be utilized for commercial purposes.

(b)

Parking; enclosed utility trailers. Only one enclosed utility trailer shall be allowed to be parked or stored on a residential parcel and must be parked on a paved driveway or to the side or rear of the principal structure, provided the applicable rear yard setback is maintained.

(c)

Parking; open utility trailers. Only one open utility trailer shall be allowed to be parked or stored on a residential parcel and must be parked on a paved driveway or to the side or rear of the principal structure, provided the applicable rear yard setback is maintained. Open utility trailers parked in a residential district shall not be used for the storage of junk, litter or debris.

(d)

Parking prohibited. No trailer, other than major recreation equipment as determined in Section 158.217(e), enclosed utility trailer or open utility trailer, as defined herein may be parked or stored on any lot in a residential district unless said vehicle is stored inside a closed garage consisting of four walls and a roof.

(Ord. 87-14, passed 4-14-87; Am. Ord. 07-67, § 1, passed 6-11-07; Ord. 09-16, § 1, passed 2-9-09)

Cross reference

Penalty, see section 72.99.