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21-3-1.7: CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOs):
   A.   CAFOs and poultry or ratite farms, but not including swine; provided, that they have a minimum of six hundred forty (640) acres and only after it has been found to be in compliance with the following standards:
      1.   There shall be no more than one animal unit (AU) per acre with a total of no more than one thousand (1,000) animal units (AU) per facility at any given time under any circumstance. Poultry facilities shall not be permitted to maintain more than two hundred (200) AU of poultry (10,000 chickens) per facility at any time under any circumstance.
      2.   All animals must be confined to pens, coops, buildings and enclosures that are not closer than two hundred feet (200') to any property line, street, highway or Residence District; other than open pasture.
      3.   A specific plan for the physical containment and location of animal waste and/or disposal, which minimizes odor and fly impacts on adjacent lots or parcels, must be provided and approved by the City.
      4.   Agricultural composting may not be conducted within one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') of an existing residential use. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
21-3-1.8: CAMPGROUND:
These regulations apply to campgrounds where campsites are rented for the placement and occupancy of tents and/or recreational vehicles on a temporary basis. The installation or development of any campground, shall comply with the following minimum criteria:
   A.   All campgrounds shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and administered through the overlay district, conditional use permit and/or site plan review process.
   B.   Campgrounds shall not be used as permanent residences except for that of the owner, manager or permanent maintenance personnel. Maximum length of stay in any campground shall be one hundred eighty (180) days or six (6) months, per calendar year.
   C.   One RV shall be permitted on each allowed camp site. No manufactured homes or dwelling units of conventional construction shall be permitted within the campground for living purposes except for that of the owner, manager, or permanent maintenance personnel.
   D.   The minimum lot or parcel size for a campground shall be five (5) gross acres.
   E.   The maximum number of individual camping sites allowed shall be ten (10) per gross acre.
   F.   The number of camping sites within a campground devoted to use by a recreational vehicle shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the total number of camping sites provided in the campground at any time.
   G.   Each camp site shall be clearly marked with an alpha or numeric symbol on a sign which is clearly visible from an access road. All camp sites shall be labeled on a map, which shall be provided to each campground occupant; Eloy Police, fire district, and emergency service provider; and 911 dispatch center.
   H.   All roads within a campground shall be well-drained, graveled or paved, and maintained in good condition by the park owner or manager. One-way roads shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width, all other roads shall have a minimum travel surface of eighteen feet (18') or as required by the International Fire Code, whichever is greater. Parking shall be prohibited on both sides of all roads within the park.
   I.   Each camp site shall be provided with two (2) off-street parking spaces.
   J.   Street improvements for any public roads bounding the campground shall be made as required by the City Engineer.
   K.   Access to all camp sites shall be from the interior of the campground. There shall be no individual access to any camp site from a public street.
   L.   A preserved natural or planted buffer strip of fifty feet (50') shall be provided along the front, side, and rear lot lines of the campground in which no camping may take place. This buffer strip will provide a visual buffer to minimize any adverse impact on abutting land use.
   M.   Each campground must provide an adequate and easily identifiable office or registration area. The location of the office shall not interfere with the normal flow of traffic into and out of the campground.
   N.   Recreational amenities or social centers, which may be used for crafts, hobbies, games, meetings, banquets and similar recreational uses shall be of conventional site-built construction.
   O.   Each campground may provide a place to procure food, drink, sundries, or souvenirs to patrons of the campground only.
   P.   Service buildings with toilet, bathing and other sanitation facilities and utilities shall be provided as required by the City of Eloy.
   Q.   Provision for on-site stormwater retention/drainage and off- site stormwater drainage both entering and leaving the property shall be as required by the City Engineer.
   R.   All utilities shall be placed underground. The placement of utilities will be up to the developer. However, all utilities services shall meet all requirements specified by the City of Eloy, as well as the respective utility companies.
   S.   All lighting shall be in conformance with section 21-4-5 of this chapter.
   T.   Designated areas for boat and recreational vehicle storage within the park shall be for the sole use of tenants of the campground.
   U.   All refuse collection areas shall be completely enclosed via a solid six foot (6') wall and view obstructing gate and located on a concrete surface. Refuse collection areas shall be readily accessible to collection vehicles, without substantially encumbering adjacent parking and vehicular access. If the refuse collection area can be seen from the exterior of the park, the enclosure should be softened with landscaping on its most visible side(s).
   V.   A site plan approval application for a campground shall include the following information:
      1.   A written description of the proposed operation, including proposed months of operation; desired number, types, and characteristics of different desired camping sites; other ancillary uses existing or proposed for the site; operational procedures (e.g., noise and nuisance control, clean-up); and emergency access plan.
      2.   A campground plan map, drawn to scale, and including the existing and proposed layout; location of camp sites and camping units, roads, parking areas, and site boundaries; existing and proposed topography (grading); minimum required yards; existing and proposed buildings and other structures; common recreational facilities; water and sewer systems; and stormwater management. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
21-3-1.9: CARETAKER QUARTERS:
   A.   One caretaker living quarters may be permitted on the same lot as a principal residence provided the caretaker living quarters complies with the following standards:
      1.   The caretaker living quarters must conform to all minimum density, area, building and yard regulations as that of the principal structure.
      2.   The caretaker living quarters shall be located in the buildable area of the lot.
      3.   A single common driveway shall serve both the principal residence and the caretaker living quarters.
      4.   The caretaker living quarters may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross square footage of the livable area of the primary structure.
      5.   The caretaker living quarters must be connected to all of the primary structure's electric, water and gas meters.
      6.   The caretaker living quarters may not be used for any commercial or nonresidential uses.
      7.   A caretaker living quarters may not be used for rental purposes and/or otherwise used for income purposes. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
21-3-1.10: CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, REVIVALS, RODEOS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES:
   A.   Carnivals, circuses, concerts, revivals, rodeos and similar activities may be permitted, provided the following conditions are met:
      1.   A temporary use permit (private property) shall be obtained or a special event permit when the event is on City property.
      2.   Staff shall ensure that health and fire safety is considered and shall solicit the comments of the Pinal County Health Department and Eloy Fire District Chief/Marshal as necessary.
      3.   Staff shall ensure that land area is adequate for the proposed use's parking; and shall ensure that traffic safety is considered.
      4.   Staff shall require measures to adequately protect surrounding property.
      5.   Permanent structures shall not be allowed.
      6.   A special events permit or a temporary use permit shall pertain to the allowable activity permitted during the time limit of the permit. A change in ownership or sponsor applicant for the same activity during the time limit of the permit shall not constitute grounds for extending the time granted for the activity in the original permit. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
21-3-1.11: CHILD CARE, CENTER:
   A.   A child care center shall be licensed, certified or approved by the State of Arizona.
   B.   Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with section 21-4-1 of this chapter.
   C.   All child care centers shall provide adequate drop-off areas and waiting space so that parents' cars are not required to stand in a public right-of-way. At least one drop-off space, or its equivalent shall be provided for each five (5) children enrolled or cared for at the facility during the largest scheduled class. Child drop-off areas shall have direct, unobstructed pedestrian access to the building entrance.
   D.   A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of outdoor play area shall be provided per child utilizing the outdoor play area at any given time. The total outdoor play area shall not be less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, unless a greater amount is required by the State. Outdoor play areas shall be in the rear or side yard, fenced and screened in accordance with section 21-2-3.4 of this chapter. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
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