For the purpose of the provisions of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be construed to have the following meanings, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:
A. "Recreational Vehicle" or "RV" shall mean any vehicle or trailer which is:
1. Designed, permanently modified, or permanently equipped for human habitation;
2. Designed, permanently modified, or permanently equipped for recreational camping or human habitation for the purpose of recreational travel use, whether self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle;
3. Any structure which is inspected, approved and designated as a recreational vehicle by, and bearing the insignia of, the State of California or any other state or federal agency having the authority to approve recreational vehicles;
4. A "camp trailer," as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 242;
5. A "fifth wheel travel trailer" as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 324;
6. A "house car" as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 362;
7. A "trailer" as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 630;
8. A "trailer coach" as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 635;
9. A "mobile home," as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 396;
10. A "vessel" as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 9840 and/or "trailer" for a vessel;
11. A "park trailer" as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 18009.3;
12. A "recreational vehicle" as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 18010; and
13. A "truck camper" as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 18013.4.
B. "Resident" means a person who customarily resides and maintains a place of abode or who owns land within the city. It shall not mean a person who maintains an address at a mailbox drop or who rents a room which is not his or her primary place of abode nor shall it mean a person who maintains only a post office box, unless that person also provides evidence of residence at a street address within the city.
C. "Out-of-town visitor" means any person who does not reside in the city who is temporarily visiting as a guest of a resident of the city and who has applied for a temporary RV parking permit.
(Ord. 3323 § 3, 2023; Ord. 3322 § 3, 2023; Ord. 3294 § 1 (part) 2020; Ord. 3301 § 1, 2021)