§ 16-802. Parking or storing of recreational vehicles.

(a) In general.

The parking or storage of recreational vehicles or similar camping equipment must meet the following conditions.

(b) Parking or storing on private property zoned for residential use.

(1) In general.

No recreational vehicle or trailer licensed to transport recreational vehicles or equipment may be parked or stored on private property that is zoned for residential use unless it is parked or stored:

(i) in a fully enclosed structure, not including a temporary storage tent; or

(ii) on a paved surface:

(A) in the rear yard of the lot; and

(B) at least 3 feet from the side and rear lot lines.

(2) Exception.

This subsection does not apply to recreational vehicles offered for sale in an approved outdoor sales and display area of a recreational vehicle dealership.

(c) Use as dwelling, etc., prohibited.

(1) No recreational vehicle may be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes.

(2) No recreational vehicle may have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities.

(d) Maintenance and current registration required.

All recreational vehicles must be maintained in mobile condition. No recreational vehicle may be parked or stored in a manner that creates a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot where parked or stored. Parking or storage in a way that the recreational vehicle, whether loaded or not, might tip or roll is considered a dangerous and unsafe condition. The recreational vehicle equipment must be kept in good repair and carry a current year's license and registration.