City of Edmundson, MO Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Carports, Car Covers and Driveways

[CC 2001 §210.611; Ord. No. 1395 §1, 10-13-2011]

Carport Defined. A "carport" is defined as an attached or detached structure on a residential lot which is designed or intended to contain one (1) or more vehicles, which is open on one (1) or more sides, and which sides are visible from the street, and which contains a roof.

Unlawful Storage. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to permit, keep, store or maintain, within a carport, any item which is not specifically permitted by this Section.

Permissible Storage. The following items may be stored, kept, parked and maintained in a carport: functional and licensed vehicles and trailers, lawn mowers and patio furniture which is designed, constructed and intended for exterior use as long as such patio furniture is kept in a neat and orderly condition. All other household items including, but not limited to, lawn maintenance equipment such as leaf and snow blowers and edge trimmers, hand and power tools, and items necessary for maintenance of the residential structure shall not be kept or stored on the carport unless such items are in an enclosed cabinet or tool box with functional doors capable of closing and shielding all items from view of the street. Any storage cabinet or tool box used to store the permissible items set forth herein shall be designed, constructed and intended for exterior storage.

[CC 2001 §210.612(B)]

Permitted Car Covers. All car covers shall be specially manufactured, form-fitting and shall be in good condition with no tears, mold, or mildew, and shall only be permitted on vehicles which are properly licensed and registered. No car cover shall be permitted to be maintained on any vehicle parked on a street.