(A) Purpose. The purpose of this division is to provide for recreational vehicle parks and/or subdivisions that are suitably developed for the placement and occupancy of recreational vehicles for residential purposes on leased, rented or owned spaces on a long-term or temporary basis. The intent of these regulations is to encourage development of a unified project with adequate open space provisions to preserve the residential character of the area and to prohibit uses that are incompatible with the surrounding areas and development.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted under this division:
(1) Only one recreational vehicle permitted per approved space or lot within a lawfully zoned, permitted, developed and conforming recreational vehicle park;
(2) Manager’s office and residences may be of conventional type construction;
(3) Recreational and social centers shall be of conventional type construction and may be used for dancing, crafts, hobbies, games, meetings, banquets, theatrical performances, movie viewing and similar entertainment uses;
(4) Outdoor recreational facilities, such as parks, swimming pools, ramadas, playgrounds, shuffle boards, tennis courts, putting greens and similar recreational uses, provided all the improvements conform to state and county regulations for semi-public uses;
(5) Coin-operated laundry facilities, maintenance building and/or facilities;
(6) Security guard houses at park entrance;
(7) Recreational vehicle storage, including washing areas;
(8) Recreational centers and guest parking areas; and
(9) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES as defined in § 150.174. Accessory structure plumbing shall be limited to drains for the use of one clothes washer, one sink, one toilet and one shower or combination tub/shower. Heating and/or cooling, electrical convenience outlets and ceiling fans may be installed as per current Code requirements.
(C) Conditional uses. Because no list of uses can be exhaustive, interpretations on unspecified uses shall be rendered by the Town Community Director with the right to appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
(D) Property development standards.
(1) Setbacks.
Front | Interior Side | Street Side | Rear |
5 feet * | 5 feet | 10 feet | 5 feet |
* Exclusive of recreational vehicle tongue. | |||
(2) Area and bulk requirements.
Minimum Site Area | Minimum Space Area | Minimum Lot Width | Minimum Lot Depth | Maximum Height |
10 acres | 2,000 square feet* | 40 feet | 50 feet | 30 feet |
*A maximum density of 14 recreational vehicles per net acre after deduction of existing and/or proposed right-of-way. | ||||
(E) Access. Access to all recreational vehicle parks shall be from the interior of the park. There shall be no individual access to any recreational space from the public right-of-way.
(F) Open space requirements. A minimum of 75 square feet of recreational open space and/or recreational facilities for each recreational vehicle park. Public or private streets, vehicle storage areas and exterior boundary landscaping areas shall not be included in calculating open space.
(G) Accessory structures. Removal of sliding doors, windows or modifications of the existing recreational vehicle enclosed by an accessory structure is prohibited. Construction of all accessory structures shall conform to all building codes currently in force in the municipality.
(H) Signs. Directional and informational signs within the park and one identification sign in accordance with all Codes.
(I) Temporary construction uses. Temporary construction buildings and yards necessary during the actual development of the park.
(J) Off-street parking. Parking regulations are as provided in Part 7 of this chapter, Parking; Loading and Unloading.
(K) Procedure for park approval. Approval of a new or expanded recreational vehicle park shall be pursued through the town’s design review application process. Any subdivision is subject to the town’s applicable procedures and codes for subdivisions.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Art. III, § 4-69) (Ord. 432-06, passed 6-19-2006; Ord. 445-06, passed 9-18-2006; Ord. 601-13, passed 9-16-2013)