§ 59-10400. Recreational vehicle, watercraft on trailer, and trailer parking.

Recreational vehicle, watercraft on trailer and trailer parking is permitted in the RA, R-1, R-1ZL, R-2, R-3, R-3M, R-4, R-4M and R-MH-1 Districts, as well as residential uses in the NC District, any portion of a PUD specifically allowing for residential use, and all permitted residential uses in non-residential districts, subject to the following conditions and requirements:

A.

Indoor parking is permitted.

B.

Outside parking on a hard surface and screened from view by sight-proof screening in the side yard is permitted.

C.

Outside parking on a hard surface and screened from view by sight-proof screening in the rear yard is permitted.

D.

Outside parking in the front yard is permitted, provided:

(1)

Space is not available in, nor is there reasonable access to, either the side yard or rear yard. A corner lot is always deemed to have reasonable access to the rear yard. This applies to all recreational vehicles, including watercraft on trailers, and excludes self-propelled multi-purpose vehicles.

(2)

The unit is parked on a hard-surfaced area.

(3)

The unit is parked perpendicular to the front curb, unless parked on a circular drive.

(4)

The body of the recreational vehicle, including the bumper and tongue of the recreational vehicles or watercraft trailer, is at least 11 feet from the face of the curb.

(5)

The public sidewalk shall not be obstructed.

(6)

The sight triangle required by this chapter shall not be obstructed.

(7)

All trailers are prohibited from parking in the front yard including watercraft trailers devoid of watercraft.

(8)

Pickup truck campers or camper shells not attached to a vehicle are prohibited from being placed or stored in the front yard.

(9)

For the purposes of this section, front yard shall include the area either side of a residential attached garage that extends forward of the living area of the dwelling.

(10)

All trailers are prohibited from parking on a City Street.

E.

Parking in residential districts is permitted only if the unit, while parked in this zone, is:

(1)

Not used for dwelling purposes, except one recreational vehicle may be used by the owner or tenant of the premises, friends, relatives or guests for dwelling purposes for a maximum of 14 days in any calendar year on any given lot, provided that said recreational vehicle shall not be connected to any utility, other than temporary electrical hookups, and provided further that the host person shall receive no compensation for such occupancy or use. Cooking is not permitted in the recreational vehicle at any time, and no such recreational vehicle shall discharge any litter, sewage, effluent or other matter, except into sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such material.

(2)

Not permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines or electricity. The recreational vehicle may only be connected to electricity temporarily for charging batteries. Other hookup facilities shall comply with applicable State law and the Oklahoma City Electrical Code.

(3)

Not used for storage of goods, materials or equipment, other than those items considered to be a part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.

F.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraphs above, a unit may be parked anywhere on the premises during active loading or unloading, and use of electricity or propane fuel is permitted when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for use. A period not to exceed 48 hours shall be a reasonable period for active loading and unloading.

(Ord. No. 23755, § 7, 12-2-08; Ord. No. 23822, § 1, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 24729, § 2, 8-27-13)