Sections:
5.52.010 Definitions.
5.52.020 RV/MH Parks - License to operate required.
5.52.030 RV/MH Parks - Application and issuance of license - Fees.
5.52.040 RV/MH Parks - Water, sanitary sewer, plumbing, and sanitation regulations.
5.52.050 RV/MH Parks - Electrical requirements.
5.52.060 RV/MH - Natural gas connections.
5.52.070 RV/MH - Site regulations.
5.52.080 Inspection - Revocation of license.
5.52.090 Manufactured homes - Applicable HUD Code.
5.52.100 RV/MH Parks - Internal streets.
5.52.110 RV/MH Parks - Stormwater retention.
5.52.120 RV/MH Parks - Fire hydrants and protection.
5.52.130 RV/MH Parks - Management and tenant information.
5.52.140 RV/MH Parks - Compliance.
5.52.150 Violations of municipal code prohibited.
5.52.160 Violation - Penalty.
For the purposes of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
“Manufactured home (MH)” means a structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); built on a permanent chassis; designed for use as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when the structure is connected to the required utilities; transportable in one or more sections; and in the traveling mode, measures at least eighty body feet in width or at least forty body feet in length or, when erected on site, includes at least three hundred-twenty square feet; and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical system of the home. The term manufactured home does not include a recreational vehicle. This definition includes the terms “single-wide” and “double- wide” homes or housing units.
"Recreational vehicle (RV)" means a vehicle which is built on a single chassis; measures four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections; is self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and is designed primarily as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use and not for use as a permanent dwelling. The term shall include any travel trailer, camp trailer, popup or tent campers, house trailer, motor home or house car, and any pickup camper, on or off the pickup, except a simple shell, on the pickup, having no cooking or bath facilities. As used in this code, the term recreational vehicle is synonymous with vacation travel trailer.
"Recreational vehicle or manufactured home park (RV/MH Park)" means and includes any tract or parcel of land maintained, offered or used or intended for the use and occupancy of any recreational vehicle or manufactured home except it shall not include the parking of trailers by the owner thereof on his own land when the same is not used or occupied and shall not include trailers not parked for the purpose of occupancy but for the purpose of display and sale.
"Recreational vehicle or manufactured home site (RV/MH Site)" means a portion of level, adequately drained ground of definite size, clearly indicated by corner markers, for the placing of a single recreational vehicle or manufactured home and for the parking of personal vehicles as well as storage and outdoor living space.
"Recreational vehicle or manufactured home site width" means the horizontal distance between the side site lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.
"Recreational vehicle pad" means a specifically prepared area of a recreational vehicle site that is a minimum of fifteen feet wide and a minimum of forty-five feet in length in developed areas of the city and sixty feet in new development that is level and constructed of materials such as packed caliche, base course gravel, or paving that support the weight of the RV and associated vehicles. (Ord. 531 (part), 2015; Prior code § 23-1-1)
A. It is unlawful for any person to construct or operate a RV/MH Park within the city without first obtaining applicable state permits, a city RV/MH Park license, and paying the RV/MH Park license fee.
B. It is unlawful for any person to construct or operate a RV/MH Park within the city without first obtaining a business license issued by the city upon payment of the business license fee provided by this chapter.
C. RV/MH Park licenses granted under this chapter shall be valid only for the term for which issued, which term shall be recited on the face of the licenses issued pursuant to this chapter.
D. Renewal of RV/MH Park licenses are required. Prior to renewal approval, the city may conduct a compliance inspection.
E. RV/MH Park licenses are non-transferable. (Ord. 531 (part), 2015; Prior code § 23-4-1)
A. Any person desiring to construct or operate a RV/MH Park within the city shall make application to the city for a license. Such application shall be accompanied by the following documentation.
1. A current property survey prepared by and stamped by a licensed surveyor that contains a description of all monuments, both found and set, which mark the boundary of the property, and a description of all control monuments used in the survey.
2. A complete professionally prepared site plan of the proposed park, which shall be drawn to scale and stamped by a licensed engineer. At minimum, the plans must show the following:
a. Existing site conditions including property boundary; existing streets, street right-of-way, easements, principal utility lines and storm drainways on adjoining properties to service the area; existing utilities on the property if any; location and extent of floodplain or flood hazard areas; grade elevations and existing drainage; and permanent structures.
b. North arrow and scale of one inch equals one hundred feet or less.
c. Total property area in square feet.
d. Proposed improvements including the property boundary, setbacks, grade elevations, on-site drainage retention system, streets, permanent structures, utilities, individual RV/MH sites indicating dimensions and location of water, sewer, electrical tower, and gas (if any), amenities such as clubhouse, laundry room, lavatories/showers, restrooms, recreational facilities, playgrounds, open space, photovoltaic structures, additional parking and storage areas.
B. Upon the filing of such application, such applicant shall pay to the city the license fee for such RV/MH Park on an annual basis:
1. Initial license fee of one hundred fifty dollars.
2. Annual renewal license fee of one hundred dollars.
C. All licenses so issued shall expire on December 31st the year in which issued.
D. Upon the filing of such application, the city shall make a thorough inspection of the proposed location and the plans and specifications for such RV/MH Park. If the park and plans are found to comply with all requirements of this chapter and applicable ordinances and requirements, the city shall issue a RV/MH Park license to the applicant for the remainder of the calendar year. The license so issued shall be displayed by the applicant in the office of the RV/MH Park or at some other prominent place in the park. (Ord. 531 (part), 2015; Amended during 1992 codification; prior code § 23-4-2)
A. Every RV/MH Park shall furnish and have available an adequate supply of municipal water, and all wastewater shall be discharged into the municipal sewer system.
B. Each RV/MH Park site shall be equipped with an individual site-specific water tap and an individual site-specific sewer hookup. Individual site specific water and sewer lines shall be located a minimum of five feet apart.
C. RV/MH Parks water and sewer feeder lines that connect to public infrastructure shall comply with state and municipal regulations.
D. RV/MH Parks are not required to provide toilet, sink, or shower facilities with the provision that the park does not allow RVs or campers not equipped with complete restroom facilities. RV/MH Parks that allow RVs or campers that are not equipped with complete restroom facilities shall provide on site not less than one full restroom for each sex equipped with toilet, sink, and shower facilities per every twelve total spaces or fraction thereof.
E. The floors, fixtures, and surfaces in all on-site restrooms shall be cleaned and disinfected daily.
F. All plumbing and electrical installations, alterations or repairs in RV/MH Parks shall be done in full conformity with the ordinances of the city and the laws and regulations of the state.
G. RV/MH Parks shall provide a designated area for trash disposal that is accessible by trash collection vehicles. Trash disposal areas shall be kept clean, free of weeds and debris, and maintained at all times. (Ord. 531 (part), 2015; Prior code § 23-4-7)
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