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"Watercraft". Specifically, all watercraft were removed from the definition of recreational vehicles and utility trailers so that the definitions would more accurately reflect the commonly understood use of these terms. Watercraft vehicles continue to be regulated under this ordinance, but are now listed separately from other types of RV s. For the purposes of this ordinance the term "RV" is used to reference those vehicles defined as recreational vehicles, as well as any utility trailers. The term "Watercraft" has replaced the term "Water-Oriented RV" and the definition now reads: Watercraft. Water-oriented vehicles and their trailers including, but not limited to, power boats, cruisers, jet skies, fishing/hunting boats, pontoon boats, as well as, row boats, sail boats, and other non-motorized craft with greater than two person capacity. This definition excludes non-motorized one and two person crafts such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. In addition to boatlifts, non-motorized one and two person watercraft have been excluded from this definition entirely. These items will be dealt with in the Shoreline Management Code. Number of Permitted RVs and Watercraft Based on the discussion at the November 7'h work session, the number of permitted RVs and watercraft has been set at three; however, of these, only one may be a motor home or other such vehicle. On shoreline properties, the number of additionally permitted watercraft has been reduced to two. This number was reduced because the definition of watercraft no longer includes canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. Based on this ordinance, the owner of a shoreline lot would be permitted to have up to five R V s, trailers, and watercraft. Only one ofthe RVs could be a motor home or other such vehicle. Height/Length The maximum height of any RV or watercraft has been set at twelve feet. This is the minimum height that can be regulated without functionally prohibiting motor homes and travel trailers within the City. In addition to the 28 foot maximum length, a regulation has been added that would permit one motor home to be kept on property that is between the length of 28 and 34 feet, if certain requirements are met. The new language reads as follows: A. One (1) self-propelled motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type of RV that is greater than twenty-eight (28) feet, but not iarger than thirty-four City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session for December 5, 2007 C:\Documents and Settings\jackie.freppertILocat Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKDt\120S07 - PC Work Session - RV Ordinance.doc Page 2 oB