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A licensed, self- nronelled vehicle which: a. Has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GV)M OF 11,501 pounds or more and contains print or logos which advertise a business; or b. Has external modifications to the structure or body, where external modifications are defined as both dealer and non - dealer modifications which result in pick -up trucks that do not have the traditional pick -up truck bed and side walls, and vans that have an expanded cargo area that is taller or wider than a passenger van, except those modified for use as either a recreational vehicle or to accommodate handicapped passengers and which are currently being utilized for this purpose. Motorized vehicles that have racks, storage boxes, or shells added to the traditional pick -up bed are exempt from this definition. Motor vehicle, private use, means any device which is designed to be self - propelled, and not deriving its power from overhead wires. This shall also include standard passenger automobiles, pickup trucks and vans displaying company logos and/or advertisements. Parking Pad means any on -site area used for storage or parking of motor vehicles, equipment, or items listed in section 117 -355 Residential Off - Street Parking. A parking pad does not include a driveway as defined by City Code. A Parking, Pad shall have a prepared surface as required by this Chapter. The parking pad area shall not exceed those area restrictions as prescribed by this Chapter. Screening means a method of reducing the impact of noise and visual intrusions with less offensive or more harmonious elements, such as plants, berms, fences or any appropriate combination thereof. a. 75% Screening: Screening would be required on all common lot lines at 100 %, excluding from along roadwa except on a corner lot, in which case the secondary frontage would still require screening. This means, screening is required on three sides of the vehicle at 100 %. b. 50% Screening: Screening would be required on lot lines adjoining subject prop along the he length of the vehicle /equipment at 100 %. This means screening is required on at least two sides of the vehicle at 100 %. SECTION 3 SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #10 - has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #10 - to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 117 -1 (Definitions) to clarify the definition of driveway, parking pad, and various screening requirements and vehicle types to ease code enforcement and regulations.