Sec. 48-941

Other

• Parking space conversion

  Up to five or not more than ten percent, whichever is less, of required off-street parking spaces may be converted to bicycle parking, moveable storage containers, electric vehicle charging stations, car share spaces, motorcycle parking spaces and the like, subject to approval by the zoning administrator.

• Parking space use restriction

  Except as otherwise provided by this division, off-street parking spaces required herein shall be occupied only by motor vehicles owned by occupants, employees, patrons or visitors of the property, but not by vehicles stored or displayed for sale or hire or for any other purpose which is classed by this chapter as a principal use.

• Trailer storage restriction

  No trailers or vehicle accessories of any description or type shall occupy any off-street parking or loading space, except as follows: a. House trailers, utility trailers, boat trailers and other non-motorized vehicles, or any vehicle which depends on another for locomotion, may be stored in an off-street parking or loading space, provided it remains attached to the primary vehicle upon which it is dependent, and is parked in such a manner as not to interfere with the required access to any other required space. b. Cargo trailers may be detached from the traction vehicle upon which they are dependent, and may occupy required off-street loading spaces only while being loaded or unloaded. c. Neither a trailer, nor other vehicle or combination of vehicles having a combined overall length in excess of 35 feet shall be parked or stored in any R or T district, or on any public street or alley; except, that one house trailer, utility trailer or boat trailer, not exceeding 4,500 pounds gross weight, may be parked or stored in an enclosed private garage or in the rear yard of the property of its owner; provided the wheels or other transporting devices shall not be removed except for temporary repair. d. Trailers occupying any off-street parking or loading space shall not be connected to any utility service or to the ground or to another structure in any manner that would prevent their ready removal; except when necessary for the preservation of cargo, trailers may be connected to electric lines or other facilities while being unloaded or awaiting unloading. e. Trailers shall not be occupied for living or for business purposes, in any district of the city; except, that contractors may park or temporarily store equipment trailers and office trailers when necessary to the construction or improvement of a structure; provided such trailers are located on the same site as such construction or improvement, and provided, further, that they are removed promptly at the completion of such construction or improvement and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

• Vehicle repair prohibition

  Except for emergencies where it is impractical to move a vehicle, no automobile repairs or service shall be conducted on or in any off-street parking or loading area.