[Code 1959, § 17.001 (intro. paragraph); amended 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any motorized or nonmotorized vehicle used, or intended for
use, either 1) as a temporary or permanent dwelling, regardless of
whether such vehicle is self-propelled or is moved by other agencies,
or 2) for the purpose of enjoyment or recreation of the rider, passenger
or occupant. Recreational vehicles include, but are not limited to,
campers, motor homes, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, accessory trailers
and other recreational apparatus.
[Code 1959, § 17.001(a)]
No person shall park overnight, or permit the parking overnight
of, any recreational vehicle upon any public highway, street, alley,
park or other public place within the Village.
[Code 1959, § 17.001(b)]
No person shall park, or permit the parking of, a recreational
vehicle for occupancy on any private property within the Village,
except in an authorized recreational campground permitted under the
provisions of Sections 12501 — 12516 of Public Act
No. 368 of 1978 (MCL 333.12501 — 333.12516). A permit
for the occupancy of a recreational vehicle on a residential lot may
be granted by the Village President or Chief of Police upon application
of the occupant of such recreational vehicle within 24 hours after
the parking of such recreational vehicle. No such permit shall be
granted:
(1)
For a period in excess of six weeks, nor more often than once in
six months for the same lot or parcel of land;
(2)
If any charge is to be made, directly or indirectly, for the parking
of such recreational vehicle or the furnishing of any service or facility
by the owner or occupant of the premises on which such recreational
vehicle is parked;
(3)
For more than one recreational vehicle per address.
[Code 1959, § 17.002]
In addition to the penalty applicable to a violation of this Code as set forth in § 1-17, any person parking, occupying or using any recreational vehicle parked in violation of §§ 16-32 or 16-33 shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance per se and, upon application by the Village to any court of competent jurisdiction, the maintenance of such nuisance may be restrained.
