(A) In order to operate a travel park within the city, the owner of the travel park shall obtain an annual license. To obtain or renew a travel park license, the operator must provide proof of insurance and construct, maintain and operate the travel park in accordance with this chapter and other city ordinances that may apply. The license application shall be provided by the Finance Officer. The application will be reviewed by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee, and issue or deny the license. The application shall be due by January 30 of each year the travel park is in operation. The fee for obtaining a travel park license shall be as indicated in § 110.25 of this code, related to fees assessed by the city.
(B) A guest registry must be maintained and accurate, with contact information for each guest that stays at the travel park. Each travel park is required to maintain these records for three years. Periodic inspection by the city will be conducted. A review and verification of the registry will be required to renew a license. For any licensed travel park found not to be in compliance, there shall be a reinspection fee as provided in § 110.25 of this code. This reinspection fee shall be charged each time a travel park is reinspected. Travel parks shall be in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter.
(C) All travel park licenses shall begin on May 1 of each year and expire on April 30 of the following year.
(D) Renewal of license is not automatic or guaranteed. Each travel park must reapply for a license each year and provide a copy of the previous year’s guest registry. The Public Works Department will maintain a record of violations and complaints received regarding a licensed campground. If the campground has more than ten minor violations, as determined by the Public Works Director, in any calendar year or a single major violation that risks life and property, the license will be terminated or not renewed.
(E) The license for the operation of a travel park shall be terminated upon written notice from the city for continual violations of this chapter or negligence by the travel park owner that jeopardizes the health and safety of the residents of the travel park or the residents of the city.
(F) Travel park license fees are nonrefundable.
(G) Temporary camping permits for placement of camping units on private property, other than residential districts, not in a licensed travel park may be issued for special occasions and holidays only. The permits shall be obtained from the Public Works Director or his or her designee a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the first date of stay.
(1) No payment transaction shall be made for use of the temporary campsites.
(2) Temporary campsites shall be located 50 feet from the front property line and 15 feet from adjacent properties.
(3) Temporary camping permits shall not exceed four calendar days in length in any 30- calendar-day period. Not more than four camping units shall be permitted on each zoning lot.
(Prior Code, § Q-14-104) (Ord. 986, passed - -) Penalty, see § 155.99