Can Anyone Interpret this Local Ordinance about Storing an RV on Our Property?

Question

We have a large RV stored on our property, on the side of our home, and a large trailer we use for transporting motorcycles in our driveway. We received the notice below from our township (located within the referenced R-2 district). Our property is less than the 21,750 square feet specified in the ordinance. We are hoping someone can interpret it for us... what does "situated to the exterior" mean, and can we keep our RV and trailer on our property or not?

"In no instance shall any recreational vehicles, trailers (used in transporting or hauling vehicles or boats), boats, or other like items, be situated to the exterior of the dwelling of any lot which is less than 21,750 square feet and occupied as a dwelling within the R-2 district."

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

i believe it has to be 50 ft. not completely sure but it's an estimate...it also depends where you live.

Answer 2

The final wording about occupied as a dwelling has me confused, I would think they are trying to keep you from living in the Camper not restricting you from parking it on your land. You know so redneck using it as an Inlaw appartment.

Answer 3

R2 just refers to the size lot, and the area you live in.  Obviously residential.  Situated to the exterior means, that it is not in a garage, and is visible to the public.  In layman's terms, an eyesore.  You can not store vehicles on the property.  This ordinance is common in many areas.  In some cases, you would be allowed to park for a short period of time with a special permit, or, if it is blocked on three sides.  This is the law in my area.  Check the exact wording of the ordinance.  It will be found at City Hall, or very possibly on line.

Answer 4

Situated to the exterior, means outside your house, as opposed to in a garage.  

You said your lot is less than 21,750 sq ft, so this ordinance does apply to you, meaning that NO you cannot keep the RV stored there.  

Tim - where they say "occupied as a dwelling" they are not referring to the recreational vehicle they are referring to the "dwelling" on the lot, as in the house.  The house is occupied as a dwelling, and its on a lot less than 21,750, and the recreationaly vehicle is parked outside.  This makes it against the ordinance.  Now, if this was a lot with a warehouse, or just a shed on it, and people didn't live there, the ordinance would not apply.