For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAMPER. Any type of manufactured structure or recreational vehicle which is not independent as defined in this section.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle which is built on a single chassis, is self-propelled or towable and designed primarily as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. It shall be capable of legal registration for use on public highways; have a body of substantial, safe and weatherproof construction, mounted upon a chassis of adequate carrying capacity; and be completely self-contained as a vehicle having all of the basic conveniences of a home including cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities. It shall have a minimum, interior height of six feet in the living area with a fixed roof (not a pop-up variety); a gas or electric refrigerator; built-in heater which, if using a combustible fuel, must be vented to the outside; and a toilet with connected discharge into a holding tank(s) so arranged that all liquid waste of any kind flows directly into such holding tank(s) and none ever flows onto the ground.
(Ord. 71-3, passed 3-17-71; Am. Ord. 96-25, passed 5-28-96; Am. Ord. 99-37, passed 11-9-99)