What do you think of the proposed Ordinance Text Amendment to add clarifying language to Section 14.34.060 (Boats, Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Travel Trailers) for administrative approvals?

Applicant: Provo City Development Services

Address: Citywide

Provo City Development Services requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 14.34.060 (Boats, Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Travel Trailers) to add clarifying language for administrative approvals. Citywide application. Abinadi Borja (801) 852-6421 [email protected] PLOTA20230034.

Link to PDF of proposed ordinance, Exchibit, Figure, and Definitions

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023-.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVO CITY CODE REGARDING LOCATION OF BOATS, RECREATIONAL VEHILCES, AND TRAILERS, SECTION 14.34.060. CITYWIDE APPLICATION. (PLOTA20230034)
WHEREAS, it is proposed that Provo City Code Section 14.34.060 be amended; and
WHEREAS, on April 12th, May 10th, and May 24th 2023, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings to consider the proposed amendment, and after such meetings, the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0; and
WHEREAS, on June 20th, 2023, the Municipal Council met to ascertain the facts regarding this matter and receive public comment, which facts and comments are found in the public record of the Council’s consideration; and
WHEREAS, after considering the Planning Commission's recommendation and facts and comments presented to the Municipal Council, the Council finds (i) Provo City Code should be amended as described herein and (ii) the proposed amendment reasonably furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Provo City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Municipal Council of Provo City, Utah, as follows:
PART I:
Provo City Code Section 14.34.060 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A.
PART II:
A. If a provision of this ordinance conflicts with a provision of a previously adopted ordinance, this ordinance shall prevail.
B. This ordinance and its various sections, clauses and paragraphs are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, clause, or phrase is adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
C. The Municipal Council hereby directs that the official copy of the Provo City Code be updated to reflect the provisions enacted by this ordinance.
D. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after it has been posted or published in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-3-711, presented to the Mayor in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-3b-204, and recorded in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-3-713.
END OF ORDINANCE

Proposed Exhibit A (old text to be removed is crossed out, new text is in italics)
14.34.060 Location of Boats, Recreational Vehicles, and Boat Trailers, and Travel Trailers.
(1) In any zone, boats, recreational vehicles, boat or trailers, or travel trailers, may not be placed, kept, or maintained within the front yard areas of any residential (R) zones, except that such boats or trailers may be located anywhere on the lot, except in a the clear vision area zone of a corner lot as defined in Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code for a temporary period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours for loading and unloading purposes, or for temporary storage not to exceed seven (7) days, provided the item if such facility is owned or rented by a bona fide guest of the occupants of the premises. In any residential (R) zone, boats, recreational vehicles, or trailers may be kept within the front or street side yards provided each:
(a) Be kept on the driveway or paved area. For the purposes of this section, a paved area includes: asphalt, concrete, pavers, gravel stabilized with a stabilizer grid, grasscrete, or other similar material approved by the Development Services Director;
(b) Any portion of a boat, recreation vehicle, or trailer over three (3) feet in height must be set back a minimum of twelve (12) and one-half (1/2) feet from the inside edge of the sidewalk or property line, if there is no sidewalk; and
(c) Does not encroach into any public right-of-way.
(2) Any boat, recreational vehicle, or trailer may be parked on the side or rear yards.
(3) A recreational vehicle may be occupied on a temporary basis while located on a lot in any residential (R) zone provided that:
(a) The recreational vehicle must be parked off the street and in compliance with subsection (1) and (2) above;
(b) Occupancy of the recreational vehicle must be limited to not more than seven (7) consecutive days and not more than a total of thirty (30) days in any calendar year; and
(d) Any sewage (black water) waste must be discharged at a dump station.
(4) For the convenience of users of this section, certain terms are illustrated below. If any conflict arises between an illustration and a definition, the definition shall apply.

Proposed Figure 14.34.060 Restricted Parking Locations for Boats, Recreational Vehicles, and Trailers

Proposed 14.06.020 Definitions (old text to be removed is crossed out, new text is in italics)
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“Block Face” means all property fronting upon one (1) side of a street between intersecting and intercepting streets, or between the street and the railroad right-of-way, waterway, terminus of a dead end street, city boundary, public park, or other natural boundary. An intercepting street shall determine only the boundary of the block face of the side of the street which it intercepts.
“Boats” means every type of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
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“Building-Main” means the principal building on a lot or building site designed or used to accommodate the primary use to which the premises are devoted. Where a permissible use involves more than one (1) structure designed or used for the primary purpose, as in the case of apartment groups, each such permitted building on one (1) lot as defined by this Title shall be construed as constituting a main building.
“Camping van” means a van designed, used, and maintained primarily to provide a mobile dwelling, sleeping place, or facilities for human habitation or for camping.
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“Public” means that which is under the ownership of the United States Government, Utah State, or any subdivision thereof, Utah County, or Provo City (or any departments or agencies thereof).
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular unit other than a mobile home, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use, that is either self-propelled or pulled by another vehicle.
(a) Recreational vehicle includes:
(i) a travel trailer;
(ii) a camping trailer;
(iii) a motor home;
(iv) a fifth wheel trailer; and
(v) a camping van.
"Trailer" means a vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
“Travel trailers” and “recreational vehicles” means a motorized or non-motorized vehicle which is designed or used for temporary human habitation and for travel or recreational purposes, which does not at any time exceed eight (8) feet in width and forty (40) feet in length and which may be moved upon a public highway without a special permit or chauffeur’s license, or both, without violating provisions of the Vehicle Code. means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle.