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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 117, SECTION 117-324 KNOWN AS THE OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING ORDINANCE, AMENDING SECTION 117-324, (g), OUTDOOR PARKING/STORAGE OF BOATS, TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WHILE PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE ENFORCEMENT AND RULES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO PROVIDE CLARITY IN THE EXISTING ORDINANCES
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WHEREAS THE CITY OF JONESBORO DESIRES TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND HOPES TO ALLOW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENABLING RESIDENTS TO CONDUCT PROPERLY STORE BOATS, TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WHILE PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF OUR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION I: CHAPTER 117, SECTION 117-324, (g), SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Section 117-324
(g) Outdoor parking/storage of boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles. One boat, trailer and/or recreational vehicle may be parked outdoors on a lot in a residential district provided that:
(1) The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle is owned and used by a resident of the premises;
(2) The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle is located in the side or rear yard.
(3) The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle is not parked in the area between the front of the residence and the street or other area between the structure and the street, except for the purpose of loading or unloading during a period of less than eight hours;
(4) Any additional boats, trailers or recreational vehicles must meet all other provisions of this section and be located in the rear yard;
(5) The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle is not used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes; and
(6) The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle is currently registered and licensed, as required by state law.
(7) The administrative officer may approve the placement of such boat, trailer or recreational vehicle in cases where the unit is located a distance of 100 ft. or greater from the street right of...
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