§ 94-147. Parking of certain trucks in residential areas prohibited.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to park or leave standing within the corporate limits of the town, any commercial and/or common carrier motor vehicle with a length exceeding 25 feet, and any motor vehicle designed to carry and distribute flammable fuels such as propane, liquid petroleum, natural gas, gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, or any other flammable substance on any street or highway, or within ten feet of any street or highway, or within any residentially zoned area, or on any property owned by the town. For purposes of enforcing this section, the following vehicles are not applicable: recreational vehicles (travel trailers and motor homes), light commercial vehicles used in conjunction with trades contracting to include, but not limited to, welders, plumbers, electricians, and others that are service related. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, trailers designed to be towed by any commercial and/or common carrier vehicle are prohibited from parking or standing in any residential area at any time, regardless of length. When parked in residential areas, commercial and/or common carrier motor vehicles 25 feet or less in length must:

(1)

Be parked only at the residence of the vehicle owner/operator/lessor;

(2)

Be parked wholly in the driveway, side yard, or rear yard of the residence in a manner not to interfere with air and light enjoyment by adjacent neighbors, and in a manner not to encroach into or over any public or utility easements such as sidewalks, water mains and service laterals;

(3)

Be maintained in a sound operable condition and appearance at all times;

(4)

Be respectful of neighbors' right to peace and quiet upon arrival or departure, especially between dusk and dawn;

(5)

Not allow any portion of the vehicle to be positioned in such a manner that may obscure the vision of motorists and pedestrians; and

(6)

Must comply with any homeowner's association/covenant restrictions in effect.

(b)

Vehicles left parked or standing in a prohibited area as a result of an emergency stop shall not be in violation of this section for a period of two hours, provided the location does not create a traffic hazard necessitating immediate removal of the vehicle.

(c)

This section shall not apply to trucks actively delivering or receiving merchandise, property, or heating fuel substance from a business or residence, or otherwise present and necessary to perform a service to the business or residence.

(Code 1985, § 72.19; Code 1999, § 90-149; Ord. of 6-17-2002, § 1; Ord. of 12-2-2002, § 1)