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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the occupancy and use of lands by alternative energy conversion systems for protection of the public health, safety and general welfare, including, but not limited to, that of owners and occupants of adjacent lands in a manner that will facilitate the effective and efficient use of such systems.
(Ord. 960, passed 2-13-2020)
Alternative energy systems utilizing biomass, geothermal, methane, hydropower, solar and/or wind sources shall conform with and adhere to the rules associated with "Net Metering" per Neb. RS 70-2001 to 70-2005 (August 30, 2009, as amended). All costs associated with project conformance to said "Net Metering" rules shall be the responsibility of the property owner seeking to implement the alternative energy conversion system.
(Ord. 960, passed 2-13-2020)
All alternative energy conversion systems sought to be constructed, implemented, or otherwise put into service following the passage of this subchapter shall be considered as conditional uses in all zoning districts within the city and shall be subject to the procedural requirements as set forth by §§ 53.32 and 153.240 through 153.243 of this code.
(Ord. 960, passed 2-13-2020)
All structures within the city intended to support, aid, facilitate, or that are otherwise associated with an alternative energy system shall, at a minimum, and notwithstanding any additional requirements recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council, conform to the same zoning requirements set forth for accessory buildings within the respective zoning district where the alternative energy structure is intended to be constructed and conform to the requirements of §§ 53.32 and 153.240 through 153.243 of this code.
(Ord. 960, passed 2-13-2020)
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS
It is intended that the requirements for recreational vehicle (RV) parks shall be such that the quality of a neighborhood is not detrimentally affected by the adjacent location of an RV park. The RV park is basically a low- to medium-density temporary or long-term residential use and shall be treated as such. Since this form of temporary or long-term residency physically contrasts with typical on-site constructed housing, it is necessary to review each request via the procedures of Bridgeport City Code §§ 153.240 through 153.243. This review procedure allows design adjustments to fit the constraints of any site.
(Ord. 974, passed 3-18-2021)
(A) An RV park shall only be established in those parts of the city where RV park is set forth as a conditional use, and shall not be established until a conditional use permit is granted. In those districts where RV park is listed as a conditional use, all applications must first be processed via the procedures of Bridgeport City Code §§ 153.240 through 153.243.
(B) In addition to possible conditions being attached as the result of the conditional use, the following standards shall also apply:
(1) Minimum size of RV park area. The minimum size of an RV park area shall be 10,000 square feet.
(2) Setback. RVs shall not be placed within 20 feet of any boundary that is not a street and 25 feet from any boundary that is adjacent to a street.
(3) Minimum separation between RVs. The minimum separation between RVs shall be based on the distance between RVs measured from the closest point or edge of the RV as follows:
(a) Five feet between RVs if the units are placed end (width) to end (width);
(b) Ten feet between RVs if the units are placed side (length) to side (length); and
(c) Ten feet between RVs if the units are placed side (length) to end (width).
(4) Access to dedicated streets. Access to dedicated streets shall be provided. The city may require RV parks over 50 units to have additional access points for emergency access purposes.
(5) Adequate lighting shall be provided.
(6) Architectural/manufacture control.
(a) The conditional use permit that is prerequisite to the establishment of an RV park may set forth architectural/manufacturing standards for the RV park and/or the RVs that are allowable to be utilized in the RV park.
(b) The conditional use permit may set forth requirements pertaining to the individual RVs and/or the RV park, including, but not limited to, number, age, appearance, maintenance, length of stay, and other requirements necessary for the health and safety of the patrons in the park, residents of the city, and/or any other third parties that might have cause to interact with the park, as well as to maintain the appearance of the city.
(7) Landscaping. A landscaping concept plan shall be submitted for review and approval.
(8) Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. Potable water and a sewage disposal system meeting Department of Health requirements shall be provided.
(9) Trash receptacles shall be provided and properly screened from view.
(Ord. 974, passed 3-18-2021)
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