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RECREATIONAL CAMPING AREA REGULATIONS
(A) Density and area requirements.
(1) Minimum area requirement for a recreational camping area shall be 10 acres.
(2) Minimum site size of 2,000 square feet shall be provided for each recreational camping vehicle in camping area.
(B) Setback and spacing requirements.
(1) All recreational camping vehicles shall be located at least 25 feet from any camping area property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway right-of-way and at least 10 feet from other park property boundary lines.
(2) All recreational camping vehicles shall be separated from each other and from other structures by at least 10 feet. Any accessory structure such as attached awnings, carports, or individual storage facilities, shall, for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered to be part of the recreational camping vehicle.
(1970 Code, § 216.46D) Penalty, see § 10.99
All recreational camping areas shall meet the following requirements.
(A) Each site shall be landscaped with trees, shrubbery, hedges, grass, and/or appropriate fencing.
(B) Soil conditions, groundwater level, drainage, and topography shall not create hazards to the property or health and safety of the occupants. The site should not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse influences, and no portion subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding.
(C) Soil and exposed ground surfaces shall be paved or covered with stone, screenings, or other solid material or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust.
(D) The ground surface shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner. No waste water from recreational camping vehicles shall be deposited on the surface of the ground.
(E) In all recreational camping areas, at least 5% of the land area shall be developed for recreational use (tennis courts, play areas, swimming, and the like) and maintained at the owner/operator’s expense.
(1970 Code, § 216.46D) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Each recreational camping area shall be served by a municipal sewage system, which is being operated under a permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, whenever such a system is available. Whenever such a system is not available, a community sewage system acceptable to the State Board of Health and conforms to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Chapter 7080 rules shall be provided.
(B) Each recreational camping area shall be served by a municipal water supply system, whenever such a system is available. Whenever such a system is not available, a community water supply system approved by the State Board of Health shall be provided.
(C) All installations for disposal of surface storm where in recreational camping areas shall be approved by the City Engineer.
(D) All utilities in recreational camping areas shall be underground; there shall be no overhead wires or supporting poles except those essential for street or other lighting purposes.
(E) Each recreational campground shall provide a building which is structurally suitable to serve as a storm shelter with sufficient space to accommodate all of its residents. The building may also supply office, laundry, and recreation facilities.
(1970 Code, § 216.46D) Penalty, see § 10.99
Applications for a conditional use permit to establish or expand either a recreational camping area shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator, with the required fees, on the forms as the city may provide and shall set forth in the information as required in this subchapter; the site plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
(A) Size of the proposed site;
(B) Details as to whether all of the area will be developed at once or whether it will be developed a portion at a time;
(C) Location and size of all recreational camping sites, dead storage areas, recreation areas, laundry drying areas, roadways, parking sites, and all dimensions;
(D) Location and size of all streets abutting the site and all driveways from the streets to the recreational camping area;
(E) Road construction and plans and specifications;
(F) Plans and drawings for new construction or alteration, including any and all buildings, water systems, wells, plumbing and sewage disposal systems, surface drainage, electrical service and gas service;
(G) Location and width of sidewalks and proposed method of lighting;
(H) A detailed description of maintenance procedures, grounds supervision and method of fire protection; and
(I) Any other information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator.
(1970 Code, § 216.46D) Penalty, see § 10.99