Not more than one commercial vehicle may be parked on or adjoining any one lot. Vehicles over 22 feet in length and/or more than 7.5 feet in height and/or having a bed width of 7 feet or greater shall be kept behind the required garage setback line (20’).

Commercial Vehicle Parking in R-1 Districts, see MCC 38-26 L 1

Inoperative vehicles or vehicles without current registration shall be stored inside a garage or other enclosed structure or behind the required garage setback line (20’) and screened from public view.

Inoperable/Unregistered Vehicles, see MCC38-26 L 2

It is illegal to use RVs or trailers as living quarters in residential neighborhoods.

Living in RVs/Trailers, see MCC38-26 L 3

Individual private vehicle washing is exempt per §31.5-12(b). We do discourage washing vehicles in a location that would allow the water runoff to go directly into a storm drain as this water does not get treated. Alternatives include going to a commercial car wash, choosing biodegradable soap, washing on the lawn, emptying wash water into a sink or toilet, and exploring alternative fundraising opportunities other than car washes.

No property owner may allow weeds or other combustible material to accumulate on their property such that they constitute a public nuisance and/or fire hazard.

Weed Abatement, see MCC 14-10

Yard/garage sales are allowed to take place in residential neighborhoods and no permit is required. There is no restriction on the number of sales a person can hold. However, if it is noted that a particular residence is holding frequent yard/garage sales over an extended period, it could eventually be determined that the resident is conducting a commercial business. Because commercial businesses are generally not permitted in residential areas, this type of use would not be allowed. Posters advertising garage sales are permitted but may NOT be posted on utility poles, trees or where they might interfere with a driver’s line of sight and must be taken down after the garage sale is over.

It is the property owners’ responsibility to properly maintain frontage sidewalks on their property and to keep them free of debris and trip hazards including lift or debris hazards caused by street trees. Property owners may be held liable to persons injured or property damaged as a result of their failure to periodically inspect and properly maintain their frontage sidewalks.
Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance, see MCC 32-24

The public right-of-way begins at the property line and extends to the center of the road. Residents often mistakenly assume that their property begins at the street or sidewalk. While residents are responsible for maintaining this area, anything placed in the right-of-way, either temporary or permanent, requires an encroachment permit. An example of a temporary encroachment would be a storage container that will be at the location for a week. An example of a permanent encroachment would be the placement of a large boulder for landscaping purposes.

Encroachment Permit Application
Fence Information Sheet
R-1 Standards