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ordinance is not limited to residential districts but rather applies uniformly across the city. The <br />ordinance does allow for vehicles of this type to park for a two hour maximum if actively <br />loading, unloading or performing a service. <br />The gross vehicle weight rating (11,075 pounds) is consistent with our current zoning ordinance <br />requirements regarding off - street parking. The use of this specific threshold dates back to 1982 <br />zoning ordinance revision. As an example the gross vehicle weight rating for a single rear wheel <br />Ford F -350 can approach 11,500 pounds. A dual wheel version of the same truck begins at <br />12,600. The council may wish, for the purposes of this ordinance, to adjust the figure to 12,000 <br />pounds to make a clear distinction between single and dual rear wheel trucks. On- street parking <br />restrictions in other communities used gross vehicle weight thresholds that varied from 5,000 to <br />12,000 pounds. <br />Another area for council consideration is the proposed prohibition of on- street parking for <br />recreational equipment, motor homes and boats. Due to the similarities between these types of <br />vehicles, in terms of size, with other trucks and trailers they were incorporated into the ordinance <br />prohibitions. The council may find that recreational vehicles are more in keeping with the <br />residential character of the area and not subject to the prohibitions. Optional language has been <br />included in the draft ordinance for council consideration. <br />Council Direction <br />1. Does the Council want to consider establishment of on- street parking restrictions? <br />Attachments <br />1. Draft On- street Parking Ordinance Amendment <br />2 <br />