For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL, UTILITY, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (CURV). Any trailer, boat, travel trailer, motor home, camper, farm tractor, lawn tractor, bulldozer, semi-trailer, earth carrier, crane, jet ski, commercial vehicle, snowmobile, or other vehicle of similar size, regardless of its intended purpose and use.
FRONT YARD. The open and unoccupied space between the front line of the building, excluding the steps and unenclosed porches, and the street line, and extending for the full width of a lot. FRONT YARD shall be measured to the front property line less any area taken for public right-of-way purposes. On a corner lot, the lot shall have two front yards along any public or private street or right-of-way.
IMPOUNDMENT. Removal of a vehicle to a storage facility by an officer or other person authorized by the City of the Village of Douglas.
INOPERABLE CURV. Any CURV vehicle which by reason of dismantling, disrepair, or other causes whatsoever is incapable of being propelled or moved under its own power, or which does not display or have affixed thereto current license plates or tabs as required by the state for the purpose of operating the vehicle upon public roads or streets.
LOT. Has the same meaning as lot in § 2.12 of the City of the Village of Douglas Zoning Ordinance.
PARK or PARKING. Halting an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily, for the purpose of, and while engaging in, loading or unloading of contents, merchandise, or passengers.
REAR YARD. A space unoccupied, except by an accessory building or use as permitted by this subchapter, extending for the full width of the lot between any building other than a building of accessory use and the rear lot line.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Any vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being used, as a dwelling or sleeping place, which is or may be mounted on wheels, and is or may be propelled either by its own power of by another vehicle to which it may be attached.
SNOWMOBILE. Any motorized vehicle designed for travel primarily on snow or ice, whether steered by wheels, skis, or runners, including motorized vehicles known as all-terrain vehicles.
STORAGE. Parking a vehicle continuously upon any lot in the same or an approximately similar location for more than ten days.
(Ord. 169, passed 7-7-2003)
