A. Definitions: Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this section:
OPEN SPACE: Any area within an RV resort and/or a development containing "small transient living quarters" (as defined herein) that is primarily intended for the common enjoyment and recreational use of occupants and users of the RV resort and/or small transient living quarters. Open space is not to include park buffers, interior roads, parking areas, service buildings or resort offices.
RV RESORT: A short term rental property (or "transient lodging facility" under section 3-11-1 of this Code) in which RV pads, alone or in conjunction with small transient living quarters such as cabins and yurts, and/or vacation rentals, are designated for temporary/transient occupancy for recreational, camping, travel, seasonal and/or other use of limited duration (not to exceed 29 consecutive days).
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (OR RV): A vehicle which is: 1) designed to be self-propelled or towable by a light vehicle, and 2) designed primarily for use as a transient living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, seasonal use and/or other use of limited duration (not to exceed 29 consecutive days).
RESORT BUFFER: A designated space, inside and along the RV resort's boundaries, in which no structure, parking areas or recreational equipment shall be erected, maintained, or stored.
SANITARY DUMP STATION: A properly designed and constructed facility intended to receive the discharge of wastewater from any holding tank or similar device installed in any recreational vehicle, and having a means of discharging the contents - in an acceptable manner - to an approved wastewater disposal system.
SERVICE BUILDING: A building or room housing utility facilities, personal hygiene ("restroom") facilities (to include operable sinks, flush toilets, urinals, and showers), and such other facilities as may be required for the use of resort patrons and guests.
SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY: A parcel of property which is used by any person or entity for hotel, inn, lodging, motel, resort, or other transient lodging uses where the term of occupancy, possession, or tenancy of the property by the person is for twenty nine (29) consecutive calendar days or less, for direct or indirect remuneration. For this section, "remuneration" means compensation, money, rent, or other consideration (including free gratis), given for occupancy, possession or use of real property.
SMALL TRANSIENT LIVING QUARTERS: For purposes of this section, small permanent structures, such as cabins and yurts, that are not otherwise specified in the definition of "tourist support" in section 10-6G2-2 of this article and that comply with the provisions of subsection B of this section.
VACATION RENTAL: See definition in section 10-1-6 of this title.
WASTEWATER: Discharges from all plumbing facilities, such as restrooms, kitchen, and laundry fixtures, either separately or in combination.
B. Uses: For uses provided for in this section:
1. Size Of Development Containing Small Transient Living Quarters/Areas And/Or RV Resorts: Such developments or resorts:
a. May not be smaller than five (5) acres in size.
b. Shall be located not less than one thousand feet (1,000') from the intersection of State Route (SR) 9 and SR 17, and-with respect to RV resorts-not more than three thousand feet (3,000') from said intersection.
c. Shall front on or be situated within two hundred feet (200') of SR-9 and/or SR-17.
2. Applicable Law: The development and/or resort, and associated structures, infrastructure, amenities, utilities, and services, if any, shall comply, operate and be maintained, provided, or disposed of in accordance with:
a. All applicable state, federal law, and local law, and administrative code requirements, for such transient lodging; and
b. All applicable building related, fire, licensing, taxation, nuisance, and zoning provisions and restrictions of the city (see titles 3, 4, 9, and 10 of this code).
3. Stormwater And Wastewater: Stormwater and wastewater emanating from the development or resort shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law and ordinance.
4. Caretaker And Resident Employees: An on site caretaker (and his or her household, if any) may reside within the development or resort. Additionally, not more than one resort employee per fifteen (15) RV pads, and/or small transient living quarters may be permitted to reside in the development or resort. Provided that, such longer term caretaker/employee accommodations shall not consume more than five percent (5%) of the development or resort property.
C. Small Transient Living Quarters/Areas:
1. Requirements: "Small transient living quarters" (as defined in subsection A of this section) may be included as a permitted use, but only as an ancillary use to one of the uses specifically specified in said definition, provided that they:
a. Are consistent with and an integral part of the specified primary permitted use; and
b. Are built upon a permanent foundation; and
c. Contain safe and adequate drinking water, sewer facilities, and personal hygiene ("restroom") facilities (to include, at a minimum, operable sinks and flush toilets); and shall contain or have reasonable and convenient access to operational shower facilities; and
d. Do not exceed four hundred (400) square feet in size; and
e. Or the area set aside for such quarters (collectively) occupy no more than thirty percent (30%) of the land comprising the resort development; and
f. Comply, operate and are maintained in accordance with:
(1) All applicable state and federal law and administrative requirements for such transient lodging; and
(2) All applicable building related, licensing, taxation, nuisance, and zoning provisions and restrictions of the city, as set forth in titles 3, 4, 9, and 10 of this code; and
(3) Limit occupancy to not more than twenty nine (29) consecutive days; and
g. Are not advertised, let out, or otherwise made (or permitted to be) available for occupancy for a period in excess of twenty nine (29) consecutive days.
2. Kitchen Facilities: Such quarters may but need not include kitchen facilities.
3. Setbacks: There shall be a minimum setback of not less than ten feet (10') between structures containing such quarters; and
4. Required Open Space: Where not a part of an RV resort, one or more common areas equal to at least fifteen percent (15%) of the land area of the development (of which such quarters are a part) shall be set aside for the joint use and enjoyment of occupants. Land covered by vehicular roadways, sidewalks and off street parking shall not be included in calculating this fifteen percent (15%) common area requirement.
D. RV Resort: Recreational vehicle (RV) pads may only be permitted within a recreational vehicle (RV) resort. It is the intent of the city council that only moderate to higher end RV parks be allowed within the city; hence they are referred to herein as resorts, and must be maintained in a manner consistent with the council's stated intent and shall offer multiple resort quality amenities to their patrons. To be an allowable use herein, the development containing RV pads, or RV pads and small transient living quarters, must comply with the following requirements and restrictions:
1. Setbacks: There shall be a minimum setback of not less than:
a. Ten feet (10') between RV units parked side by side; and
b. Ten feet (10') between RV units parked end to end; and
c. Twenty feet (20') between RV pads and any building.
2. Traffic Circulation And Street Design:
a. Street width, circulation, exiting, fire hydrant spacing, and district approved turnaround radii (or "radiuses") shall comply with the most current fire code adopted by the city.
b. To provide for adequate emergency vehicle access and travel:
(1) Except as may otherwise be required by the adopted fire code of the city, all interior roadways shall be at least:
(A) Thirty two feet (32') in width for two-way traffic, and
(B) Twenty six feet (26') for one-way traffic.
(2) No on street parking shall be allowed within the resort; and
(3) All roads shall be paved.
3. Parking Requirements And Restrictions:
a. All parking shall be confined to:
(1) The designated parking areas of each RV site and the parking area(s) for the small transient living quarters (as designated or posted).
(2) Additional parking areas within the resort reserved for employees, patrons and/or guests, which shall consist of individual parking spaces measuring not less than nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') in size.
b. No visitor parking shall be permitted in the individual RV sites and/or areas in the immediate vicinity of the small transient living quarters. The resort shall provide remote parking facilities within the resort, for visitor parking, which shall consist of not less than one parking space per five (5) RV pads and/or small transient living quarters.
c. All parking areas in the resort shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt.
d. No on street parking - or parking within landscaped areas of RV pads, area(s) containing small transient living quarters, or common areas - shall be allowed anywhere within the resort.
4. RV Pads:
a. Hookups: At least eighty percent (80%) of all RV pads ("pads") shall be fully equipped with operable sewer, water, and electrical hookups ("utility hookups").
b. Pad Size:
(1) Pads with utility hookups shall be not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in size; and
(2) Pads without utility hookups shall be not less than nine hundred (900) square feet in size.
c. Hard Surface: All pads shall be equipped with a surface area of not less than ten feet by forty feet (10' x 40'), which shall consist of concrete or asphalt.
d. Access: Sufficient access shall be provided to each pad to allow for the safe maneuvering of RVs and any associated vehicles into position.
e. Identification: Each pad site shall be marked and numbered for identification.
f. Water: Each pad site without hookups shall have reasonable and convenient access to safe and adequate drinking water, sewer facilities, and personal hygiene ("restroom") facilities (to include operable sinks, flush toilets, urinals, and showers).
5. Open Space And Landscaping:
a. One or more common areas equal to at least fifteen percent (15%) of the land area of the resort shall be set aside for the joint use and enjoyment of occupants. Land covered by vehicular roadways, sidewalks and off street parking shall not be included in calculating this fifteen percent (15%) common area requirement.
b. All areas of the resort not covered by RVs, buildings, structures, or hard surfacing, shall be landscaped. Appropriate landscaping may include trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation, including xeriscape, as well as rock and water features. Prior to approval of the resort development, a landscape plan shall be provided to the building official of the city for review and approval; and resort landscaping shall conform to the approved plan.
6. Sanitary Dump Station: One or more on site sanitary dump stations, as approved by the Ash Creek special service district and capable of adequately servicing the discharge needs of the RVs using the resort, shall be required within the resort.
7. Amenities: The resort shall provide not less than three (3) amenities commonly associated with RV resorts. Such amenities may include, but are not limited to, a clubhouse, swimming pools, spas and/or hot tubs, playgrounds, picnic tables in the common areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, golf and/or mini-golf courses, Wi-Fi access, game rooms, enhanced RV pads, etc.
8. Miscellaneous Provisions:
a. Structural Additions: No temporary structures - such as canvas awnings, screened enclosures, platforms, or stairs - may be erected on RV pads, unless such structures come attached to and are manufactured as a part of the RV.
b. Storage Shed: No storage sheds shall be allowed in an RV pad.
c. Outside Lighting: All outside lighting shall comply with the requirements set forth in title 4, chapter 7 of this code. (Ord. 2017-02, 2-15-2017; amd. Ord. 2017-05, 4-19-2017; Ord. 2022-02, 3-2-2022)