For purposes of this chapter, the following terms are defined:

   1.   “Dependent vehicle” means a recreational vehicle unit which is dependent upon a service building for toilet and lavatory facilities.

   2.   “License” means a written license issued by the City allowing a person to operate and maintain a recreational vehicle park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder.

   3.   “Permit” means a written permit issued by the City permitting the construction, alteration, and extension of a recreational vehicle park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder.

   4.   “Recreational vehicle” means a vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are: camping trailer, motor home, travel trailer, and truck camper.

      A.   Camping trailer is a vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the camp site to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.

      B.   Motor home is a vehicular unit built on a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.

      C.   Travel trailer is a vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels of such a size or weight as not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motorized vehicle; primarily designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use; and of a body width of no more than eight feet and a body length of no more than 32 feet when factory equipped for the road.

      D.   Truck camper is a portable unit, designed to be loaded onto, or affixed to the bed or chassis of a truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. Truck campers are of two basic types as defined below:

         (1)   Slide-in camper - a portable unit designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pick-up truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, travel, or camping use.

         (2)   Chassis-mount camper - a portable unit designed to be affixed to a truck chassis, and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, travel, or camping use.

   5.   “Self-contained vehicle” means a recreational vehicle unit which can operate independent of connections to sewer, water, and electric systems. It contains a water-flushed toilet, lavatory, shower, and kitchen sink, all of which are connected to water storage and sewage holding tanks located within the recreational vehicle unit.

   It is unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend any recreational vehicle park within the City limits unless the owner holds a valid permit issued by the City. All applications for permits shall be made to the City and shall contain the following information:

   1.   Name and address of applicant.

   2.   Interest of the applicant in the recreational vehicle park.

   3.   Location and legal description of the recreational vehicle park.

   4.   Complete engineering plans and specifications of the proposed park area showing:

      A.   The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

      B.   The number, location, and size of all recreational vehicle spaces;

      C.   The location and width of roadways and walkways;

      D.   The location of service buildings, sanitary stations, and any other proposed structures;

      E.   The location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes;

      F.   Plans and specifications of the water supply and refuse and sewage disposal facilities;

      G.   Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the recreational vehicle park;

      H.   The location and details of lighting and electrical systems.

   5.   Such other information as the City shall require to reasonably evaluate the application.

After a permit has been issued by the City and after the plans and specifications for the proposed park area are approved by resolution of the Council, construction may proceed.

   It is unlawful for any person to operate any recreational vehicle park within the limits of the City unless said person holds a valid license issued annually by the City in the name of the person for the specific recreational vehicle park. Every person holding a license shall give notice, in writing, to the City within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any recreational vehicle park. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such recreational vehicle park.

   It is the duty of the owners or occupants of recreational vehicle parks and vehicles contained therein, or of the person in charge thereof, to give the City officials free access to such premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection. It is the duty of every occupant of a recreational vehicle park to give the owner thereof, or any agent or employees, access to any part of such recreational vehicle park or its premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this chapter and regulations issued hereunder or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

   1.   General Requirements. Condition of soil, ground water level, drainage, and topography shall not create hazards to the property or to the health or safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse influences and no portion subject to unpredictable or sudden flooding, subsidence, or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards.

   2.   Soil and Ground Cover Requirements. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every park area 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.

   3.   Density Requirement. The density shall not exceed 20 vehicle spaces per acre of gross site area.

   4.   Required Recreation Area. In all recreational vehicle park areas there shall be at least one recreation area which shall be easily accessible from all vehicle spaces. The size of such recreation area shall be not less than eight percent of the gross site area, not including setbacks.

   5.   Park Street System and Layout.

      A.   General Requirements. All park areas shall be provided with safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public streets. Surfacing of the park street system shall be two-inch asphaltic concrete mat laid over four-inch gravel. All streets shall be maintained in good, usable, smooth condition. Upon approval of the Council, a one-year extension to hard-surface the streets may be granted and may be applied for again until circumstances change or until request to Council is denied.

      B.   Access. Access to recreational vehicle park areas shall be designed to minimize congestion and hazards at their entrances or exits and allow free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. All traffic into or out of the park areas shall be through such entrances and exits. Access to vehicle spaces shall be from internal streets only.

      C.   Internal Streets. Surfaced streets shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic and, in any case, shall meet the following minimum requirements:

         (1)   One-way, no parking         15 feet.

         (2)   One-way, parking on one side only   20 feet.

         (3)   Two-way, no parking         24 feet.

         (4)   Two-way, parking on one side only   32 feet.

         (5)   Two-way, parking on both sides      40 feet.

      D.   Off-street Parking and Maneuvering Space. Each recreational vehicle park shall provide sufficient parking and maneuvering space so that the parking, loading, or maneuvering of vehicles incidental to parking shall not necessitate the use of any public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way or any private grounds not part of the park.

      E.   Minimum Requirements for Yards and Lot Sizes.

         (1)   Front Yard. Same as district, or 50 feet, whichever is greater. This requirement shall apply to any and all roads or streets upon which the recreational vehicle park abuts.

         (2)   Side yard - 35 feet.

         (3)   Rear yard - 35 feet.

         (4)   Minimum area - 1½ acres.

         (5)   Maximum density - 20 unit spaces per gross acre of park site.

The rear or side yards shall be screened from adjacent property access by planting screen not less than 10 feet in width or by an unclimbable fence wall.

      F.   Requirements for Recreational Vehicle Spaces.

         (1)   Minimum space size - 20 feet by 55 feet.

         (2)   Minimum space area - 1,100 square feet.

         (3)   Off-drive parking - One parking space for and within the area of each recreational vehicle space.

         (4)   Minimum front yard - 10 feet.

         (5)   Minimum rear yard - Five feet.

         (6)   Minimum side yard - Five feet.

         (7)   Recreational vehicle separation - The minimum distance between any two recreational vehicles shall be not less than 10 feet. Any accessory structures 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 vehicle.

      G.   Site Plan Requirements.

         (1)   A site plan of the park site shall be required for review and consideration of a “special use” permit.

         (2)   The site plan shall be prepared at a scale of not less than 1 inch = 100 feet.

         (3)   All provisions to meet the requirements of this chapter shall be clearly illustrated.

         (4)   All existing drainage and public utility facilities shall be shown; and proposed methods of stormwater removal and waste distribution shall be stated on the plan. Detailed requirements shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of a special permit.

         (5)   Final recreational vehicle park development shall be in accordance with the approved site plan.

   1.   General Requirements. Connection shall be made to the City water system and its supply used exclusively. The connection to the City water main should be made through a compound meter supplied by the park owner and placed in an accessible location. Compound meters shall be sized to fit the main used in the park area.

   2.   Water Distribution System. The water supply system of the recreational vehicle park shall be piped to all buildings and other facilities requiring water. All water piping fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the City Public Works Specifications.

   3.   Water Stations. Each recreational vehicle park shall be provided with one or more easily accessible water supply outlets for filling recreational vehicle water tanks. Such water supply outlets shall consist of at least a water hydrant and the necessary appurtenances and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow and back-siphonage.

   4.   Individual Water Connections. If facilities for individual water service connections are provided, the following requirements shall apply:

      A.   Riser pipes provided for individual water service connections shall be so located and constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of recreational vehicles.

      B.   Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe size shall be three-quarter inch.

      C.   If it is intended to use water service connections in the wintertime, water services shall be provided with a sanitary freezeless water connector similar to the “Woodford Thermaline.”

      D.   If the water system is not to be used in the wintertime, provision shall be made for completely draining the entire water system by providing a drain bib in the meter manhole on the service side of the meter. Provision shall be made to drain the manhole. Other methods of draining the pipelines will be considered upon the submittal of complete design details.

      E.   For those installations not to be used in the winter, valves shall be provided near the outlet of each water service connection. They shall be turned off and the outlets capped or plugged when not in use.

   1.   General Requirements. An adequate and safe sewerage system shall be provided in all recreational vehicle parks for conveying of all sewage. Such system shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the City Public Works Specifications.

   2.   Sanitary Stations.

      A.   A sanitary station shall be provided as required by the City.

      B.   Each recreational vehicle park shall be provided with a sanitary station in the ratio of one for every 100 spaces or fractional part thereof.

      C.   Sanitary stations shall be screened from other activities by visual barriers such as fences, walls, or natural growth and shall be separated from any parking space by a distance of at least 50 feet.

   3.   Individual Sewer Connections. If facilities for individual sewer connections are provided, the following requirements shall apply:

      A.   The sewer riser pipe shall have at least a four-inch diameter, shall be trapped below the ground surface and shall be so located on the parking space that the sewer connection to the recreational vehicle drain outlet will approximate a vertical position.

      B.   All materials used for sewer connections shall be corrosive resistant nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.

      C.   Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when a vehicle does not occupy the space. Surface drainage shall be away from the riser.

   4.   Sink Wastes. No liquid wastes from sinks shall be discharged onto or allowed to accumulate on the ground surface.

   If an electrical wiring system is provided, it shall consist of approved fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances, which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations of local utility contractor and currently adopted State Electrical Code.

   The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings and other service facilities such as management offices, repair shops, and storage areas; sanitary facilities; laundry facilities; indoor recreation areas; and commercial uses supplying essential goods or services for the exclusive use of trailer occupants:

   1.   Service Building Sanitary Requirements. A central service building containing the necessary toilet and other plumbing fixtures specified shall be provided in recreational vehicle parks which provide spaces for dependent vehicles. Service buildings shall be conveniently located within a radius of approximately 300 feet to the spaces to be served.

   2.   Other Service Facilities. When a recreational vehicle park requiring a service building is operated in connection with a resort or other business establishment, the number of sanitary facilities for such business establishment shall be in excess of those required by the schedule for vehicle spaces and shall be based on the total number of persons using such facilities.

   3.   Structural Requirements for Buildings. All portions of the structure shall be properly protected from damage by ordinary use and by decay, corrosion, termites, and other destructive elements. Exterior portions shall be of such materials and be so constructed and protected as to prevent entrance or penetration of moisture and weather. All rooms containing sanitary or laundry facilities shall:

      A.   Have sound-resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around showers, bathtubs, lavatories, and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent, waterproof material, or be covered with moisture resistant material.

      B.   Have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum aggregate gross area of windows for each required room shall be not less than 10 percent of floor area served by them.

      C.   Have at least one window which can be easily opened or a mechanical device which will adequately ventilate the room.

   4.   Additional Requirements.

      A.   Toilets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors. The shower stalls shall be of the individual type. The rooms shall be screened to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.

      B.   Illumination levels shall be maintained as follows:

         (1)   General seeing tasks - five foot-candles.

         (2)   Laundry room work area - 40 foot-candles.

         (3)   Toilet room, in front of mirrors - 40 foot-candles.

      C.   Hot and cold water shall be furnished in every lavatory, sink, bathtub, shower, and laundry fixture, and cold water shall be furnished to every water closet and urinal.

   5.   Barbecue Pits, Fireplaces, and Stoves. Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves shall be located, constructed, maintained, and used as to minimize fire hazard and smoke nuisance both on the property on which used and on neighboring property. No open fire shall be permitted except in facilities provided. No open fire shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.

   The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in a recreational vehicle park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodent proof containers, which shall be located not more than 100 feet from any vehicle space. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration and facilitate cleaning around them. All refuse and garbage shall be collected at least once daily, using available municipal, or private agencies.

   Fuel supply and storage shall be limited to containers, tanks, and cylinders mounted and used on individual recreational vehicles. Fuel supply to service buildings shall be public utility gas or electricity, or if such is not available, a special permit may be allowed for L.P. gas.

   The recreational vehicle park shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Fire Department. Recreational vehicle parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish, and other flammable materials. Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the Fire Department shall be kept in service buildings and at all locations designated by the Fire Department, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Fires shall be made only in stoves and other equipment intended for such purposes. Fire hydrants shall be provided, per the latest edition of the Uniform Fire Code, at the time of construction.

   1.   Supervision. The person to whom a license is issued shall at all times operate the recreational vehicle park in compliance with this chapter and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the recreational vehicle park area, its facilities, and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

   2.   Duration of Stay. An occupant of a vehicle space located in a recreational vehicle park shall not remain in the space or park for more than 90 consecutive days nor more than 180 days in a calendar year.

   3.   Registration of Occupants. Every owner or operator of recreational vehicle parks shall maintain a register containing a record of all vehicles and occupants. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the recreational vehicle park and shall be preserved for a period of one calendar year after the year’s log is completed. Such register shall contain:

      A.   The names and permanent addresses of all vehicle occupants.

      B.   The make, model, and license number of the trailer and tow vehicles; and

      C.   The dates of arrival and departure of a vehicle or its occupants.

   Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be in violation of this Code of Ordinances, and each day’s failure of compliance with any such provision shall constitute a separate violation.