Parking

Parking. (a) It shall be unlawful for any Person to park an automobile or other vehicle on any part of the reservoir main dam or any dike, levy, groin, jetty, or mole appurtenant thereto, or on the causeway across Pelahatchie Bay in Rankin County or within one hundred (100) feet of any public boat launching ramp, or within any public park or any public recreation area within the Reservoir Project Area, except at places designated for such parking by posted signs, or on any portion of the Reservoir Project Area adjacent to the South and East sides of Rice Road between the diversion canal for Culley/Brashears Creek and the South and East rights-of-way of the Natchez Trace in Madison County. A vehicle stopped to load or unload passengers or property shall be deemed to be parked for purposes of this regulation. (b) Any area described in Part 203 Rule 1.2 (a) which is not designated as a parking area may be designated a "Tow Away Zone" by the posting of signs stating "Tow Away Zone-Vehicle Will be Towed Away at Owner's Expense." Any vehicle left unattended in a designated Tow Away Zone may be towed away and held until the owner shall pay the towing charges. (c) It shall be unlawful for any Person to park any automobile or other vehicle within any portion of the Reservoir Project Area identified by a sign or signs stating “NO STOPPING NEXT (stated distance) MILES, Stopped Vehicles will be Towed at Owner’s Expense” or similar language. If any Reservoir Police officer finds an attended or unattended vehicle parked in violation of this rule, such officer is authorized to provide for the immediate removal of such vehicle to the a storage site or other place of safety, and the owner of the vehicle shall pay all costs of removal, safety inspection and storage prior to obtaining possession of the vehicle. (d) Prohibited Parking or Storage of Vehicles in Front and Side Yards, Sidewalks and on Public Streets or Rights-of-Way: No vehicle shall be parked or stored in any front yard or side yard within any residential area, except within a garage, carport, apron or driveway. Driveways cannot cover more than 50% of the front yard and a driveway must be solid surfaced with brick, asphalt or concrete. Parking and/or storage of any vehicle on a public street, sidewalk or public right- of-way is prohibited. EXCEPTIONS: Parking for isolated, non-reoccurring gatherings, parties or visitors will be permitted. Parking will be permitted in residential subdivisions where signage has been posted indicating where on-street parking is allowed. Unless prohibited by the covenants of a residential area: (i) Utility trailers, transient trailers, enclosed trailers, and the like not exceeding 18 feet in cargo area length must be parked or stored within an enclosed garage or open carport or behind the back line of the building (rear yard). Such items may be parked in the driveway, front or side yard for loading/unloading, clearing or repair for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. No utility trailer, transient trailer, enclosed trailer, or the like exceeding 18 feet in cargo area length shall be parked or stored within any residential area of the Reservoir Project Area. (ii) Boats, jet skis, other water craft, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) shall be parked or stored within an enclosed garage or open carport or behind the back line of the building (rear yard). Such items may be parked in the driveway, front or side yard for loading/unloading, cleaning or repair for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. (iii) Any trailer, boat, jet ski, other water craft or ATV that cannot be stored in a garage, carport, or rear yard may be parked on the premises’ driveway under the following conditions: (1) Any trailer, boat, jet ski, other water craft or ATV shall be in a current state of registration and licensing with the State of Mississippi with the license plate affixed thereto; (2) Any trailer subject to this regulation shall be in operable condition with inflated tires, license plate affixed thereto, and in road worthy condition; and (3) Any boats, jet skis, other water craft or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) located upon trailers shall be in a good and operable condition and any and all boats, jet skis, water craft, or trailers shall be free of garbage, trash, refuse, debris, or other items in violation of Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Rules 6.1 and 6.7. (iv) Recreational vehicles, defined as a Class A, Class B, or Class C motor home, fifth wheels, travel trailers, or travel campers may not be parked in a residential area within the Reservoir Project Area and must be stored off site. Such items may be stored at a residential area in the Reservoir Project Area under special circumstances, which must be approved by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may grant a permit pursuant to the then existing PRV fee structure to allow parking such items which would otherwise violate this regulation. The applicant must show to the Board of Directors special circumstances, no adverse effect on the residence or the subdivision and that grant of the permit is not a violation of the subdivision’s covenants. Special circumstances shall include, but are not limited to, situations in which the leaseholder has invested substantial capital and made significant renovations or incurred significant construction costs prior to the adoption of this regulation. In making this determination, the Board of Directors may also take into consideration whether the Recreational Vehicle will be housed in an enclosed building or covered awning located on the premises and which was constructed prior to the adoption of this regulation. In order to justify special circumstance, said enclosed building or awning must be in a good and not dilapidated condition. Such vehicles may be parked in the driveway, front or side yard for loading/unloading, cleaning or repair for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. A recreational vehicle shall not be used as a residence within the Reservoir Project Area when not located within a campground or park. (v) No Specialty Vehicle shall be parked at any residence in the Reservoir Project Area, except when the same is actually being used for its normal purposes. Specialty vehicles shall be defined as a motor vehicle manufactured by a second stage manufacturer by purchasing motor vehicle components, e.g. frame and drive train, and completing the manufacture of finished motor vehicles for the purpose of resale with the primary manufacturer warranty unimpaired, to a limited commercial market rather than the consuming public. Specialty vehicles shall include garbage trucks, ambulances, fire trucks, buses, limousines, hearses, wreckers, landscape specialty trucks, box trucks, food trucks, and other similar limited purpose vehicles. Law enforcement vehicles or handicapped accessible vans are excepted from the provisions of this Regulation. (vi) No heavy equipment, defined as ground engaging equipment greater than 4,000 pounds, including, but not limited to, bulldozers, back hoes, track hoes, skid steer loaders, or the like may be parked or stored within any subdivision or residence within the Reservoir Project Area. (vii) Construction trailers and heavy equipment may be located on residential properties in the Reservoir Project Area during construction provided a permit has been issued by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Building Director or, for construction or maintenance that does not require a permit, for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. Construction trailers and heavy equipment may not be parked, located on, or stored at a residential site within the Reservoir Project Area unless a part of a construction or maintenance project. (viii) Each violation of this regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).