A. Occupancy Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in this section, a commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle shall not be occupied for dwelling purposes.
B. Connection To Utilities Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in this section, a commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle shall not be connected in any way to external sources of electricity or water, nor shall it be connected in any manner to an external septic or other sewage storage or disposal system, nor shall waste solids or liquids of any type be allowed to drain from such a dwelling into or onto the ground.
C. Occupancy During Construction; Permit And Fee: A person desiring to occupy a commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle on a temporary basis while constructing an on site built home or tiny home, or installing an approved manufactured home, may apply to city hall for a special permit to do so. The city shall issue such a permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Such a special permit shall be issued only concurrently with a regular building permit to construct or install an approved type, permanent dwelling on that same site. Such special permit shall expire one hundred twenty (120) days from its date of issuance.
2. There shall be an administrative fee charged for such a special permit, which shall be credited to the city's general fund. Such fee shall be set by the city council and may be adjusted periodically.
3. As a condition of occupancy, the commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle shall be connected to electric, water and sewage disposal systems during occupancy, and shall be disconnected from such systems upon the expiration of the special permit. It shall be then removed from the premises or situated upon the premises in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
D. Occupancy And Connection To Utilities: A commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle may occupy space in an approved manufactured home park, and may be occupied as a dwelling and shall be connected to suitable water, electric and sewage disposal systems.
E. Occupancy Restricted: A commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle may be occupied and connected to suitable water, electric and sewage disposal systems when such a dwelling is situated within a city approved campground providing such facilities. Such occupancy shall not be allowed during the months of December through March.
F. Accessory Building: A commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle may be utilized as an accessory or outbuilding to a main, approved dwelling on that same property. However, cooking, laundering or bathing shall not be performed within such a commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle, nor shall it be connected in any manner to an outside water supply or sewage storage or disposal system, nor shall it be situated upon a property in a manner not in accordance with the provision of this code, nor shall it be situated upon any public right of way or other city property.
G. Visitors/Guests; Permit: A visitor/guest desiring to occupy a self-contained commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle while visiting a resident may connect to electricity, water and a proper sewage disposal system if available at the residence being visited, such connections to take place only upon the lot being visited. The commercial coach or park model recreational vehicle shall not be stationed upon any public right of way or other city owned property.
1. As a condition of occupancy, the homeowner/resident must notify city hall. After seven (7) days, the homeowner/resident must obtain a permit for temporary occupancy from city hall.
2. Such a permit shall be issued for eight (8) days to thirty (30) days and shall have an administrative fee to be set by resolution of the city council, which is nonrefundable. The permit will have the commercial coach's license or serial number and legal description. (Ord. 396, 2-12-2009; amd. Ord. 456, 7-11-2019)