Recreational vehicle parks are allowed as a conditional use in accordance with the following regulations.
(A) Recreational vehicle parks are only allowed in the RC Zoning Districts only as a conditional use.
(B) Site plans shall be submitted with the following information:
(1) Name and address of owner(s);
(2) Vicinity map drawn to scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet;
(3) Name of recreational park;
(4) Number of lots, sizes and boundaries;
(5) Roads, rights-of-way and turnarounds with a radius of 45 feet;
(6) Total acreage;
(7) Conceptual layout of lots and distances of lots;
(8) Schematic layout showing utilities, electrical hook ups;
(9) All utilities are to be located underground;
(10) Grading and drainage plans;
(11) Time schedule of development;
(12) Streams;
(13) Flood hazard areas;
(14) Wetlands;
(15) Water shed areas;
(16) Open space;
(17) Location of solid waste disposal area(s);
(18) Fire protection plan;
(19) Accessory buildings (if allowed);
(20) Overflow parking area;
(21) Buffer and riparian buffer areas identified;
(22) Landscaping and screening plan;
(23) Lighting plan;
(24) Signage proposed and location; and
(25) Amenities and accessory areas.
(C) The minimum size for a recreational vehicle park, including permitted accessory uses, is five acres. The lot sizes are 20,000 square feet with well and septic, 15,000 square feet with either well or septic services provided by the town and 8,000 square feet for water and wastewater services both provided by the town. The lots are to be numbered and may not be subdivided or individually sold. Lots must have 20 feet of road frontage.
(D) A permanent office shall be kept on site. Every visitor must register with the office and records shall be kept of names and addresses of the owner(s) of each recreational vehicle, along with the make, model, year and license plate number of each vehicle or the vehicle with which it is towed, state, territory or country issuing such license and the arrival and departure date of each vehicle. This record must be available for inspection to all appropriate agencies whose duty it is to acquire this information. Security shall be provided by the owners while the park is open.
(E) Streets coming to the park must be able to accommodate first class vehicles. All streets within the park are to be 24 feet in width with a 30-foot right-of-way and must be concrete or paved. Adequate room must be allowed for emergency vehicles. Entrance to the park shall be 45 feet wide to allow for turning of large vehicles. All turn-arounds must be 45 feet in width to allow for long vehicles.
(F) Access by bridge shall require the bridge to be built to NCDOT standards and accommodate the traffic proposed for the park.
(G) A landscaping plan must be provided during the conditional permit process. The plan shall be designed to perform the following function:
(1) Screen the RV park visually and audibly from adjacent properties as completely as possible;
(2) Provide an attractive entrance and street frontage;
(3) Provide dust and erosion control;
(4) Provide a neat, attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance; and
(5) Grass and ornamental landscaping shall be provided throughout the RV park.
(H) Concrete pads shall be provided for each lot at ten feet by 40 feet.
(I) All lots shall allow for two parking spaces. No parking is allowed along the sides of streets. Overflow parking shall be provided elsewhere in the park.
(J) Accessory uses permitted may include structures for office, restrooms, picnic shelters, shower and laundry services and recreation facilities for exclusive use of park patrons (i.e., pool, ball fields, clubhouse and the like).
(K) Drainage, sedimentation and erosion control plans must be approved and implemented by standards of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality.
(L) Electrical hook-ups shall be provided for each lot. No generators are allowed for use.
(M) All water distribution and sewage disposal system plans must receive approval from the appropriate state, county and/or town officials prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. Each rental space shall be equipped with a sewer and electrical hookup as well as two water outlets, to provide water connection to the recreational vehicle and a water hose for fire protection.
(1) If not hooked to a town sewer system, then a public sewage system shall be provided by way of a branch line and a riser pipe at least four inches in diameter. The riser pipe shall be capped with a water-tight cap or plug when not in use. Sanitary sewage systems shall be installed in compliance with State Health Department standards. All plumbing in the RV park shall comply with state and local plumbing laws.
(2) An accessible, adequate safe and potable supply of water under pressure shall be provided in the RV park. The water supply system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the State Health Department standards and if supplied by the town, shall meet the applicable standards of the town.
(N) No recreational vehicle lots, structures or other facilities may be located closer than 35 feet from any property line in a residential zone and in no case within 200 feet of an existing structure not associated with park operations. There must be 20 feet of separation between recreational vehicle lots.
(O) Setbacks for the park will be 50 feet from the edge of a state maintained road and/or 35 feet from the center of the road.
(P) Permanent habitation is not permitted. The maximum time a recreational vehicle may be present in the recreational vehicle park is five consecutive months each calendar year. Permanent plumbing or mechanical connections are prohibited. Wheels and axels must remain on recreational vehicles at all times. Recreational vehicles are not to be rented, owner occupancy only.
(Q) Accessory structures cannot be connected to any recreational vehicle. Set-up of recreational vehicles shall be done according to manufacturer’s instructions. Canvas awnings, which are normal camping equipment are allowed, but must be removed when the recreational vehicle is removed. No other structural additions shall be built onto or become a part of any recreational vehicle. No storage sheds are allowed.
(R) (1) Campfires are permitted within a fire ring and shall be monitored at all times. Must be at least 25 feet away from any combustible fuel storage source.
(2) All fires must be extinguished no later than 11:00 p.m.
(S) Location of a recreational vehicle park within a floodplain, not a flood way, is allowed. An emergency evacuation plan must be filed with the town’s Zoning Administrator and the town’s Police Department.
(T) Noise levels shall not exceed those similar to residential neighborhoods in the town, and recreational vehicle parks must post signs advising patrons to observe “quiet hours” between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. no drone are allowed.
(U) Pets are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash or in an enclosure at all times. Patrons of the park must be able to keep their pets under control for excessive barking.
(V) (1) Dumpster sites must use animal proof measure to prevent the attraction of animals into the park.
(2) A schedule of pick-ups must be provided to the Zoning Administrator.
(3) Grills are to be burned off and cleaned after each use as a deterrent for animals.
(W) Adequate fire protection plan shall be provided throughout the recreational vehicle park. Approval of a fire protection plan by the town’s Fire Department shall be provided prior to approval.
(X) (1) At least 10% of the total acreage shall be kept as open space for recreational activities.
(2) Open space shall not include any area designated as a roadway, rental lot, storage area, swimming pool, yard area surrounding the manager’s residence or any area required for setbacks as set forth in § 152.229 of this chapter.
(Y) Tents are allowed in a separate section and shall follow the guidelines of § 152.207 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2005; Ord. passed 10-10-2016; Ord. passed 3-14-2019, § 926; Ord. passed 8-12-2019)