Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/06/2014

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Existing Definitions Equipment, commercial use, means a variety of heavy machines, either specifically designed or used for commercial purposes, which perform specific construction or demolition functions, such as hoisting, excavating, hauling, grading, paving, drilling, or pile driving, under power. Trailers, either enclosed or flatbed, 6x12 or smaller are exempt unless they have a Department of Transportation Certificate or number; trailers used for transport of recreational vehicles and not used for any commercial use are exempt. A licensed, self-propelled vehicle which: (1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) OF 10,001 pounds or more and contains print or logos which advertise a business; or (2) 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. Home occupation means any business or commercial activity that is conducted or petitioned to be conducted from the principal or an accessory structure on the property that is zoned for residential use, by persons residing on the property. Motor vehicle, commercial use, means any device designed to be self-propelled that is eligible for legal operation on the public roads and highways and whose primary use is to facilitate the generation of revenue. This shall not include standard passenger automobiles, pick-up trucks and vans displaying company logos and/or advertisements. 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. (1) 75-percent screening: Screening would be required on all common lot lines at 100 percent, excluding from along roadway, 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 percent. (2) 50-percent screening: Screening would be required on lot lines adjoining subject property along the length of the vehicle/equipment at 100 percent. This means screening is required on at least two sides of the vehicle at 100 percent.