Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 203 - Regulations Pertaining to Use of Reservoir Project Area By General Public › Chapter 1 - Regulations Pertaining to Use of Reservoir Project Area by General Public › Rule 33-203-1.2 - Parking

Current through June 25, 2024
(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).