Sec. 21-3(b). Enumerated Violations.

(4)

           To leave or permit to remain outside of any single-family or multifamily dwelling or accessory building any camper, vehicle, or part thereof in any portion of the front or side area of the building visible from the street that is not on an improved area designed or intended for such use. An improved area shall:

a. Be contiguous to, parallel with, and share an access point with, the required driveway;

b. Have a consistent length and width, but not necessarily the same dimensions of the parking area or required driveway;

c. Be no greater than thirty-five percent (35%) of the front and side areas visible from the street;

d. Be a minimum of three (3) inches in depth if gravel, crushed rock or other aggregate. If using materials other than asphalt or concrete, an improved surface containing material such as gravel or crushed rock must be contained within a permanent border, imbedded in the ground, delineating the improved area from the remainder of the yard; and

e. Be maintained free of all vegetation, including, but not limited to grasses, trees and bushes.

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A common example:

A common violation for this code is when a vehicle is parked on the grass in the front yard landscape area. The violation in this scenario is having a vehicle parked on an unimproved area designed for vehicles.