Recreational vehicle parks are permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided they are constructed and developed in accordance with the minimum building standards code, other applicable provisions of the city code and the following conditions.
(a) Development approval requirements. A recreational vehicle park shall not be constructed, altered or enlarged without an approved development plan issued by the planning and development department in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(b) Property development standards.
(1) In recreational vehicle parks, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.
Recreational Vehicle Parks
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Recreational Vehicle Parks
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Land area | Minimum of 50 vehicle lot spaces, with required streets and service buildings |
Density | Not to exceed 25 lots per acre of gross site area |
Lot area | 1,000 square feet minimum |
Other setbacks | Recreational vehicles shall be separated from each other and from all other structures by at least 10 feet; for the purposes of such measurement, any accessory to a recreational vehicle, such as an awning or individual storage facility, shall be considered as part of the recreational vehicle |
No recreational vehicle shall be closer than 20 feet to the property line adjoining a public street nor closer than 15 feet to any property line on which the abutting property is zoned residential | |
Private streets | 36 feet minimum width; minimum cul-de-sac diameter 100 feet; maximum block length 500 feet. |
Parking | 1 off-street space |
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May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)) | |
(2) Entrances and exits may not be through a residentially zoned district nor require traffic movement to or from the recreational vehicle park through a residentially zoned district.
(c) Service and auxiliary buildings.
(1) This section shall apply to all service buildings, recreation buildings, management offices, repair shops, storage areas, sanitary facilities, laundry facilities, indoor recreation areas, commercial buildings supplying essential goods or services for park tenants and other similar buildings in recreational vehicle parks.
(2) All service and auxiliary buildings shall be located to be convenient to the recreational vehicle lots they service and shall be kept clean.
(3) Each park shall contain one or more service buildings providing separate sanitary facilities for men and women.
a. No lot space shall be located farther than 500 feet from such a service building.
b. The entrances to such buildings shall be clearly marked to show which gender the facilities serve.
(d) Permanent residential structures.
(1) At each recreational vehicle park, no more than one existing residential structure may be retained or one new residential structure constructed for occupancy by the owner or operator of the park.
(2) An existing residential structure located on a recreational vehicle park may be converted to a clubhouse, community center or service building for use by the guest of the park. A structure so converted shall meet all applicable codes for public occupancy to the proposed use.
(e) Use of recreational vehicle lots.
(1) Recreational vehicle parks lots shall be occupied only by recreational vehicles.
(2) Lots shall be rented only a daily or weekly basis.
(3) The owner or operator of a recreational vehicle park shall not permit a guest or a recreational vehicle to remain in the park longer than 60 consecutive days.
(f) Other development standards.
(1) Ground surface and drainage.
a. Each lot shall provide adequate support and drainage for the placement of the recreational vehicle.
b. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of a recreational vehicle park shall be paved, covered with stone screening or other solid material or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and elimination of dust.
c. The ground surface in all parts of a recreational vehicle park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner.
(2) Public telephone. A public telephone shall be installed and maintained in each recreational vehicle park, located in a well-lighted area and accessible to park guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(g) Development plan approval requirements and appeal.
(1) Development plan and application.
a. A recreational vehicle park shall not be constructed, altered or enlarged without a valid approved development plan issued by the planning and development department. Before any new, altered or enlargement action can occur, a development plan must be submitted for review. Such plan must be approved before any action may proceed. The development plan shall also be used when applying for appropriate permits as regulated by other codes.
b. Applications for development plan approval shall contain at a minimum the following:
1. Name and address of applicant;
2. Location and legal description of the recreational vehicle park; and
3. Two copies of a development plan in conformance with the requirements of this section, and drawn at a minimum scale of:
i. One inch equals 100 feet for sites under 30 acres; or
ii. One inch equals 200 feet for sites of 30 acres or more.
c. The application shall be accompanied by a permit fee;
d. A development plan shall show the following:
i. The area and dimensions of the tract of land, identifying its location and boundaries;
ii. The number, location and size of all recreational vehicle lots;
iii. The location, width and specifications of driveways, private internal streets, parking and walkways;
iv. The location and details of lighting, public telephones and electrical and gas systems;
v. The location and specification of water and sewer lines and sewer service riser pipes;
vi. The location and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the recreational vehicle park;
vii. Existing and proposed topography of the recreational vehicle park;
viii. The location of fire mains, including the size of the main, fire hydrants and fire extinguishment equipment and available fire flow; and
ix. Such other information as may be reasonably required by the departments reviewing the development plan.
(2) Appeal and modifications.
a. If the development plan is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision to the board of adjustment.
b. The board of adjustment may approve the development plan; approve with modifications or may uphold the denial of the development plan.
c. The board of adjustment shall consider the following when modifying a development plan:
i. The minimum number of recreational vehicle spaces in a recreational vehicle park;
ii. The minimum square footage of recreational vehicle spaces;
iii. The minimum per acre density of recreational vehicle spaces; and
iv. The number of permanent residential structures in the recreational vehicle park.
(Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 18435-01-2009, § 1, passed 1-6-2009, eff. 1-14-2009)