(A) Permitted uses.
(1) Campsites for recreational vehicles, tents, cabins, lean-to's, or similar temporary abodes;
(2) Community activities building;
(3) Recreational areas and facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, sports fields, hiking or walking trails, and picnic areas;
(4) Laundry facilities;
(5) Restroom and shower facilities;
(6) Convenience store;
(7) Management office;
(8) Manager housing;
(9) Off-season storage of recreational vehicles; and
(10) Sales and rental of recreational vehicles.
(B) Occupancy standards.
(1) Each recreational vehicle, other than those that are for sale, shall display a current, valid license plate.
(2) Campsites shall be for seasonal, temporary occupancy only, limited to the time periods shown on the table below.
Occupancy Limits
Campground and RV parks
Campground and RV parks
Type of camping unit | Maximum occupancy time |
Recreational vehicle | 90 days/calendar year |
Cabin | 90 days/calendar year |
Tent or other temporary abode | 30 days/calendar year |
(C) Dimensional requirements.
Dimensional Requirements
Campgrounds and RV parks
Campgrounds and RV parks
Use | Minimum area | Minimum setbacks | Minimum width | ||
Front | Side | Rear | |||
Campground or RV park | 5 acres | 75 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet | None |
RV or cabin campsite | 1,500 square feet | 20 feet minimum separation | 35 feet | ||
Other campsite | 800 square feet | 20 feet minimum separation | 35 feet | ||
(D) Development standards.
(1) All campgrounds and RV parks shall meet all state and local standards and shall have adequate sewage disposal, rubbish disposal, and water supply. The health and safety standards contained in Section 410 of the Indiana Administrative Code apply to all campgrounds regardless of size.
(2) At least 10% of the gross land area in the park shall be maintained as usable open space or recreation areas.
(3) The park shall have perimeter landscaping in accordance with § 157.092.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)