(a)

Purpose. This section establishes regulations for the location, type, and size of signs permitted. Any sign not expressly permitted by this section shall require a special use permit.

Division I. Permit Requirements

(b)

Permit required. A development permit shall be required for the placement or installation of any sign, including the replacement of any existing sign, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section. The location, type, and size of all proposed signs shall be included in applications for special use permits. Special permit uses are approved exactly as proposed; a new special use permit will be required to add signs.

(c)

Exceptions to permit requirement. The signs listed herein are not exempt from any requirement of this title, except the requirement for a permit. No permit shall be required for the placement or installation of:

(1)

Residential nameplates;

(2)

Temporary signs; or

(3)

Traffic control signs or public notices placed by public agencies.

Division II. Performance Standards

(d)

Placement of signs. No sign shall be placed:

(1)

In or over any public right-of-way, except as provided in subsection (e) of this section;

(2)

On any tree, cliff, or other natural feature; or on a utility pole;

(3)

On a vehicle or trailer parked in a visible location for the primary purpose of displaying the sign; or

(4)

Where it creates a traffic safety hazard by obscuring traffic control signs or signals, or obstructing vision at intersections or driveways.

(e)

Signs in public rights-of-way. No sign shall be permitted in any public right-of-way, except traffic control signs and public notices placed by public agencies. No sign shall extend over a public right-of-way, except that awnings and projecting signs may extend up to seven feet over a public sidewalk (measured from the face of the supporting building), but shall not extend to within more than two feet of the near curbline. Suspended signs may extend over a public sidewalk that is covered by an arcade or canopy. Any awning or sign extending over a public sidewalk shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet.

(f)

Permitted signs in the RA and RB zoning districts. The following signs shall be permitted in the RA and RB zoning districts:

(1)

Traffic control signs or public notices placed by public agencies;

(2)

One nameplate of no more than three square feet for each dwelling;

(3)

One real estate sign, of no more than three square feet, for each lot or building currently offered for sale, lease, or rent;

(4)

Political signs totaling no more than three square feet; provided that such signs are placed no more than 60 days before the election to which they relate and removed within ten days after the election; and

(5)

Home occupation signs, as permitted by section 9-17-2.

(6)

Any dwelling may also display two temporary signs, of no more than six square feet each, announcing the short-term sale of used household goods (a garage or yard sale), provided those signs are placed no more than two days before the sale and removed within one day after the sale, that the sale lasts no longer than three days, and that no more than two such sales are conducted at any one dwelling within any 12-month period.

(7)

Special permit uses may display a single nameplate of no more than 12 square feet and necessary on-site directional and traffic control signs of no more than four square feet each.

(g)

Permitted signs in the CC zoning district. The following signs shall be permitted in the CC zoning district:

(1)

Traffic control signs or public notices placed by public agencies;

(2)

Necessary on-site directional and traffic control signs of no more than four square feet each;

(3)

Any combination of the following kinds of signs; provided that the total sign area does not exceed ten percent of the area of the building facade facing the street frontage, or, for buildings on corner lots, 16 percent of the combined facades:

a.

Wall signs;

b.

Projecting signs with no more than 16 square feet per side;

c.

Temporary signs.

(4)

Awnings may display the name or the logo of the owner or operator.

(5)

Buildings with canopies or arcades may use one suspended sign of no more than four square feet for each use or occupancy with access from the canopied area or arcade.

(h)

Permitted signs in the HC, LI, and HI zoning districts. The following signs shall be permitted in the HC, LI, and HI zoning districts:

(1)

Traffic control signs or public notices placed by public agencies;

(2)

Necessary on-site directional and traffic control signs of no more than four square feet each;

(3)

Any combination of the following kinds of signs; provided that the total sign area does not exceed ten percent of the area of the building facade facing a street frontage, or, for buildings on corner lots, 16 percent of the combined facades:

a.

Wall signs;

b.

Projecting signs with no more than 16 square feet per side;

c.

One ground or pole sign for each road frontage of no more than 25 feet in height and with no more than 32 square feet per side;

d.

Temporary signs.

(4)

Awnings may display the name or logo of the owner or operator.

(5)

Buildings with canopies or arcades may use one suspended sign of no more than four square feet for each use or occupancy with access from the canopied area or arcade.

(i)

Illuminated signs. Signs with a constant source of illumination shall be permitted for commercial uses. No flashing, blinking, or moving signs are permitted. Spotlights or other fixtures used for the illumination of a sign shall be placed in compliance with the provisions of this title prohibiting light or glare that constitutes a nuisance and shall not constitute a traffic hazard.

(j)

Identification of signs. All permanent signs shall bear a weatherproof label identifying the owner, including the owner's name, mailing address, and telephone number. Identification labels may be attached to the sign or its supporting structure.

(k)

Maintenance of signs. All signs and their supporting structures shall be maintained so as not to create a health or safety hazard.

(l)

Abandoned signs. Abandoned signs shall be removed within 60 days of the adoption of the ordinance from which this title is derived, or within 60 days of the abandonment of the use to which the sign is appurtenant. Abandonment shall not be a matter of the owner's intent, but shall be considered to occur whenever a use ceases operation for more than 12 months. Any sign that is not structurally sound or that no longer serves to inform or attract the public shall be considered abandoned and its removal required.

Division III. Sign Definitions

(m)

The following definitions apply to signs:

Area. The area of a sign shall be measured as the area of the smallest straight sided geometric figure that can be defined by and include the extreme limits of the copy or message (including graphics as well as text) on the sign. Contrasting frames or borders shall be measured as part of the copy or message.

Awning means a fabric shelter supported by a noncombustible rigid framework attached to a building.

Directional sign. On-site directional signs are used to identify points of access, the direction of travel, and handicapped parking spaces, and to perform similar functions in off-street parking and loading areas. On-site directional signs include no advertising or promotional copy, but may include a logo. Off-site directional signs identify and provide directions to an off-highway use. Off-site directional signs include no advertising or promotional copy, but may include a logo.

Ground sign means a freestanding sign that does not exceed eight feet in height above grade.

Home occupation sign. See section 9-17-2.

Logo means a simple graphic symbol used to identify a use or product.

Nameplate means a wall sign that identifies the occupants and address of a building.

Pole sign means freestanding signs that exceed eight feet in height above grade.

Projecting sign means a sign that is attached to the wall of a building and projects away from that wall. Projecting signs may extend no more than seven feet from the building wall, and may not extend to within two feet of the near curbline. Projecting signs do not extend more than three feet above the roofline of the building to which they are attached.

Replacement. For the purposes of this section, the term "replacement" does not include the temporary removal of an existing sign for repair or refurbishment.

Sign. See section 9-16-2.

Suspended sign. Suspended signs are attached to the ceiling of an arcade or canopy and hang over a sidewalk with a vertical clearance of at least eight feet.

Traffic control sign means standard regulatory signs, including stop and yield signs, speed limit signs, etc.

Temporary signs include:

(1)

Construction signs;

(2)

Political signs placed no more than 60 days before the election to which they relate and removed within ten days after that election;

(3)

Real estate signs;

(4)

Window signs; and

(5)

Other temporary signs displayed by commercial or industrial uses.

All temporary signs displayed in commercial or industrial zoning districts must fit within the sign size permitted by subsection (g)(3) or (h)(3) of this section. A construction sign is a ground or wall sign that identifies a building under construction. Construction signs include no advertising or promotional copy, but identify the building's planned use, owners or operators, designers, construction contractors, and financiers. Construction signs shall be permitted for all nonresidential construction, but shall not exceed six square feet in the RA and RB zoning districts. A political sign promotes the election of a candidate or support for a political party or position. Political signs may be of any type, but are subject to the time and size limitations of subsection (f)(4) of this section in the RA and RB zoning districts. Real estate signs are wall, ground, or window signs which indicate that the property on which they are placed is for sale, lease, or rent. Real estate signs are subject to the limitations of subsection (f)(3) of this section in the RA and RB zoning districts.

Wall sign. Wall signs are either painted directly on the wall of a building or attached to the wall of a building, and parallel with the wall to which they are attached. Attached wall signs extend no more than one foot from the building to which they are attached. Wall signs do not extend above the roofline of the building to which they are attached.

Window sign. Window signs appear within the frame of, and are affixed directly to, a window. Window displays of merchandise are not signs, provided that no part of the display is affixed to the window.

(1992 Development Code; Code 2011, § 11-17-1; Ord. No. 473, 6-9-1994; Ord. No. 511, 9-3-1997)

(a)

Purpose. These performance standards permit limited commercial activity in residential zoning districts, while ensuring that such activity does not diminish the residential character of the neighborhood. Approval of a home occupation does not change any requirement of this title that is applicable to the dwelling of which that home occupation is accessory.

(b)

Employees. No home occupation shall have employees who are not members of the resident family.

(c)

Floor areas. Home occupations may be located within dwellings or accessory buildings, but no home occupation shall occupy a floor area larger than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence to which it is accessory.

(d)

Parking. Home occupations shall not generate traffic sufficient to deny neighboring properties the use of adjoining on-street parking.

(e)

Storage. The storage of any vehicles, materials, products, or solid wastes associated with a home occupation shall be entirely screened from public view, or the view of neighboring properties, by enclosure in the residence or an accessory building.

(f)

Signs. Home occupations may display a single nameplate of no more than three square feet in size.

(g)

Other performance standards. Home occupations are also subject to all applicable performance standards of chapter 12 of this title.

(h)

Day care. Family day care homes and group day care facilities as defined by Idaho Code, § 39-1102(9) are permitted home occupations, but shall comply with all of the performance standards of this section.

(Code 2011, § 11-17-2; Ord. No. 469, 11-17-1993)

(a)

Purpose. These performance standards are intended to prevent traffic congestion on public streets by requiring provision of adequate off-street parking and loading areas.

(b)

Off-street parking required. All buildings and uses shall provide the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Table C1. Parking spaces shall have graded and drained gravel or paved surfaces. As an exception to the foregoing, parking spaces may be located on grass surfaces only when necessary as overflow parking for events and when such locations have been approved in writing by the city council.

(c)

Off-street parking requirements for uses not listed. The classification of uses and the off-street parking requirements for uses not listed in Table C1 shall be determined by the administrator. Any person who disputes a decision of the administrator may request a review of that decision using the appeals procedure of section 9-2-34.

(d)

Location of off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot and under the same ownership as the use it serves, except that two or more uses may share a parking area where:

(1)

The total number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of the parking spaces required for all buildings or uses served; and

(2)

A contract providing for shared parking for a period of ten or more years is executed before approval of a permit and recorded before issuance of a certificate of compliance.

Required off-street parking spaces shall be within 600 feet of a main entrance of the building or use being served, except for spaces serving a dwelling, which shall be within 100 feet of the dwelling unit served.

(e)

Passenger loading areas. Day care centers, preschools, public schools, and places for public assembly located on arterial streets shall provide at least one safe off-street passenger loading area. Such areas shall be located where there is adequate visibility for their safe use and shall:

(1)

Be divided from the street by a curbed barrier of at least four feet in width;

(2)

Be at least 60 feet in length and 12 feet wide;

(3)

Accommodate one-way traffic only;

(4)

Include a depressed curb section for handicapped access; and

(5)

Be marked by pedestrian crossing signs facing both traffic lanes.

(f)

Off-street loading areas. All commercial and industrial buildings and uses shall provide one safe, properly signed off-street loading area for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. Off-street loading areas shall be on the same lot and under the same ownership as the building or use they serve, shall be designed to accommodate the largest vehicle that may reasonably be anticipated for use on the site, and have the following minimum dimensions:

(1)

Vertical clearance: 14 feet;

(2)

Width: 12 feet; and

(3)

Depth or length: 25 feet.

No vehicle parked in a required off-street loading space shall extend into a public right-of-way.

(g)

Access to off-street parking and loading area. Graded and drained gravel or paved access driveways shall be provided for safe access to all off-street parking and loading areas.

(1)

No parking area, except those serving single-family dwellings, shall be designed or constructed to create a situation in which vehicles are required to back onto a public street.

TABLE C1. MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL AND SERVICE USES

Note: Other uses (transportation, communications, and utilities; wholesale trade; and industrial) shall provide one parking space for each anticipated employee, plus one, and one parking space for each anticipated company vehicle, plus one. Where a place of assembly does not have fixed seating, one space shall be provided for each 25 square feet of assembly area. Off-street parking requirements for different uses in the same building shall be calculated separately.

(2)

Parking and loading areas shall be sited and designed to minimize the number of access points to arterial roads.

(3)

No access driveway to a local street shall be within 20 feet of any intersection or alley, or within ten feet of another access driveway. The distance from an access driveway to an intersection is measured from the junction of the corner lot lines at the intersection to the nearest side of the driveway.

(4)

No access driveway to an arterial street shall be within 40 feet of its intersection with any local street, or 60 feet of its intersection with another arterial.

(5)

Clear vision triangles shall be provided for all access driveways.

(6)

Access driveways for single-family dwellings shall be a minimum of ten feet wide, with a curb radius of five feet. Access driveways for other uses shall be designed to accommodate the reasonably anticipated level of use.

(7)

Where required for drainage, access driveways shall be constructed over a minimum 12-inch culvert capable of supporting a load of 40,000 pounds.

(h)

Circulation within off-street parking areas. The pattern of circulation within parking areas shall be designed to provide safe and efficient access to individual parking spaces, protect pedestrians moving through the parking area, and facilitate safe access to public streets.

(1)

Minimum aisle widths shall be:

a.

For two-way circulation and/or 90-degree parking: 24 feet;

b.

For one-way circulation and 60-degree angle parking: 18 feet;

c.

For one-way circulation and 45-degree angle parking: 15 feet; and

d.

For one-way circulation and 30-degree angle parking: 13 feet.

(2)

Where one-way circulation is used, directional signs shall be installed at all access points to the parking area.

(3)

No parking area shall be designed so that circulation from one portion of the area to another relies on a public street.

(i)

Protecting pedestrians in off-street parking and loading areas. There shall be safe pedestrian access around or through all parking and loading areas.

(1992 Development Code; Code 2011, § 11-17-3; Ord. No. 637, 2-7-2018)

(a)

Purpose. Landscaping requirements are an essential element in mitigating potential land use conflicts and enhancing the visual appeal of the city. The purpose of this appendix is to ensure that the landscaped buffers required by these regulations effectively accomplish those goals.

(b)

Minimum buffer requirements. The width of required buffers shall vary with the nature of the uses being separated, the height of the buildings being buffered, and the construction of the buffer. Table 9-12-56 shows the width required where the buffer consists of a level or gently sloping area of sod or ground cover and at least four major trees per hundred linear feet of buffer. That table also shows where a security fence and/or a solid fence, wall, or berm is required as part of a buffer.

(c)

Height adjustment. The basic buffer width shall be increased by the height adjustment factor, where one is established. The height adjustment factor is a ratio expressing the number of feet that must be added to the basic buffer width for each foot in height over 25 feet of the building being buffered.

(d)

Buffer width reduction; berms. The basic buffer width requirements of Table 9-12-56 may be reduced where a berm is included in the buffer. The width reduction shall be twice the height of the berm, but the maximum permitted reduction shall be ten feet. No berm shall have a slope of more than three to one, except where a retaining wall is incorporated into the berm. Such walls may be used only on the side opposite the use or public way being buffered.

(e)

Buffer width reduction; additional plantings. The basic width requirements may be reduced where a greater density and diversity of plantings is included in the buffer. The buffer width reductions permitted in this section are cumulative and may result in a total reduction of up to 30 percent. The buffer width reductions permitted by subsection (e)(3) of this section are also cumulative with those permitted herein.

(1)

Major trees. The required buffer width shall be reduced by ten percent where five or more major trees per hundred linear feet are planted or retained.

(2)

Understory trees. The required buffer width shall be reduced by ten percent where five or more understory trees per hundred linear feet are planted or retained.

(3)

Shrubs. The required buffer width shall be reduced by ten percent where 20 or more shrubs per hundred linear feet are planted or retained.

(f)

Minimum buffer width. No required buffer shall be less than one-half the basic buffer width or less than ten feet in width, regardless of any reductions permitted by subsections (d) and (e) of this section.

(g)

Buffer crossings/inclusions. Buffers may be crossed by access driveways, utility lines, sidewalks, and pedestrian trails. A sidewalk or pedestrian trail may run along the length of a buffer, with its width, up to a maximum five feet, being included in the required buffer width. Buffers may also include permitted signs.

(h)

Plant materials specifications. Plant materials installed in required buffers shall be warranted for one year. Plant materials shall meet the following specifications:

(1)

All trees, major and understory, shall be containerized or bagged and burlapped stock in good condition with a caliper of at least 1½ inches (measured one foot above grade) for deciduous trees and a height of at least six feet for coniferous trees; and

(2)

All shrubs shall be minimum one gallon containerized stock in good condition.

(i)

Maintenance. Perpetual maintenance of required buffers is required by section 9-15-12.

(1992 Development Code; Code 2011, § 11-17-4)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide standards for the construction or reconstruction of streets. These standards are for public and private streets in low to medium density residential and light commercial areas. Standards for the extension or reconstruction of arterial streets shall be provided by the city.

(b)

Large-scale development. Any requirement of this section may be altered by a large-scale development study required by section 9-12-78. Large-scale development studies may require wider rights-of-way, heavier pavement, and other improvements needed to accommodate larger volumes of traffic.

(c)

Road layout. The design of street systems in new developments shall respect the terrain, minimizing grades and erosion hazards by following contours and avoiding stream crossings and wetlands. Where roads cross slopes, all cut and fill surfaces shall be stabilized by plantings or structures, and drainage shall be controlled to prevent soil erosion and downslope flooding.

(d)

Right-of-way and surface width.

(1)

All new street rights-of-way shall be 60 feet in width, except where a new right-of-way extends an existing street with a wider right-of-way, in which case it shall match the width of the street being extended.

(2)

The paved surface of all new streets shall be a minimum of 42 feet.

(e)

Surface construction. Street surfaces shall be laid over a properly compacted subgrade and consist of:

(1)

Subbase: minimum six inches of coarse aggregate; and

(2)

Base: minimum two inches of bituminous asphalt pavement.

(f)

Drainage. Street surfaces shall be crowned so as to slope away from the centerline at a grade of two percent. Curbing and gutters shall be provided, with proper provision made for the collection and disposal of storm or melt water runoff.

(g)

Maximum grade. The maximum grade of any street shall be eight percent, except at intersections, where the maximum grade at and within 50 feet along both approaches shall be three percent.

(h)

Culs-de-sac.

(1)

The minimum cul-de-sac radius right-of-way shall be 60 feet with a minimum surface radius of 51 feet back of curb to back of curb in residentially zoned districts. In all other zoned districts, other than residentially zoned districts, the minimum cul-de-sac radius shall be a minimum of 70 feet of right-of-way with a minimum paved surface radius of 60 feet back of curb to back of curb.

(2)

The maximum number of lots or dwelling units served by a cul-de-sac shall be 16.

(i)

Dead end streets. Dead end streets shall be prohibited, except where temporarily permitted by a subdivision phasing plan, or to provide for future connections between developments. A temporary cul-de-sac shall be provided wherever a temporary dead end street serves four or more lots.

(j)

Alignment of intersection. All intersections shall be at a 90-degree angle, plus or minus five degrees, with the approaching roads running at 90 degrees, plus or minus five degrees, for at least 50 feet before the intersection.

(k)

Minimum centerline offset of intersections. The minimum centerline offset of intersections shall be 125 feet, except for intersections with arterials, where it shall be 200 feet.

(l)

Signs. The developer shall install stop signs at all intersections with arterial streets. The developer shall also install all other signs required for safe traffic and pedestrian movement.

(m)

Culverts and bridges. All culverts and bridges shall be designed by a professional engineer. Bridges and culverts are subject to the stream corridor and floodplain requirements of this title.

(1)

All bridges and culverts on natural watercourses shall be designed to pass a 100-year flood without damage to the bridge or its approaches, without diverting floodwaters onto neighboring properties, and without increasing the level of the base flood downstream.

(2)

Culverts not included in subsection (m)(1) of this section shall be designed to pass the runoff from the ten-year, six-hour storm.

(3)

The minimum gross vehicle load supported by any bridge or culvert shall be 40,000 pounds.

(4)

There shall be a minimum 50-foot, 90-degree approach to all bridges.

(n)

Sidewalks. Sidewalks of at least five feet in width shall be provided along all streets.

(o)

Illumination. The developer shall provide streetlights as directed by the city.

(p)

Construction specifications. Construction specifications for streets shall be as provided by the state standards for public works construction, unless otherwise indicated by the city.

(1992 Development Code; Code 2011, § 11-17-5; Ord. No. 575, 7-6-2005; Ord. No. 559, 5-15-2002; Ord. No. 584, 9-20-2006)

(a)

Purpose. This section establishes technical standards for the form and content of subdivision plats. The requirements it imposes are in addition to the requirements of state law.

Division I. Preliminary Plats

(b)

Preliminary plat part of application. A preliminary plat is one part of the application for a permit to subdivide and shall be accompanied by the official application form and all other materials required for a complete application.

(c)

Preliminary plats to be comprehensive. Preliminary plats shall cover the entire area to be developed by one owner or a group of related or associated owners, even when it is anticipated that development will be phased or occur in the form of multiple subdivisions over several years. An application for a subdivision permit may be rejected solely because it covers insufficient area.

(d)

Contents of preliminary plats. Preliminary plats shall include:

(1)

A title block showing the name of the proposed subdivision and its location by quarter-quarter section, section, township, range, principal meridian, city, county, and state.

(2)

The name, address, and registration number of the engineer or land surveyor who prepared the preliminary plat.

(3)

A north point and both graphic and written scales.

(4)

A vicinity map that locates the proposed subdivision within the section and shows major roads and watercourses adjacent to or near the subdivision; and the boundaries of and recorded names of all adjacent or nearby subdivisions.

(5)

The location, nature, and boundaries of all existing public ways and public or private easements in or adjacent to the proposed subdivision, including the county book and page number references to the instruments establishing those ways or easements.

(6)

The location and size of all existing utility lines in or adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

(7)

The exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision.

(8)

The location, exterior dimensions, and number of proposed lots and blocks, or other parcels created by the subdivision.

(9)

The acreage of each proposed lot, and a table showing the total acreage of the area proposed for subdivision, the total acreage in lots, the total acreage in streets, and the total acreage of parcels proposed for dedication to public use or to be held in common by the lot owners.

(10)

The names of all proposed streets and widths and boundaries of all proposed street rights-of-way and utility easements.

(1992 Development Code; Code 2011, § 11-17-6)

The following standards apply to outdoor vehicle sales, storage, repair and salvage:

(1)

Vehicles must be parked in rows in an orderly manner that allows emergency vehicle access throughout the property. Each row of vehicles must border an access lane. Access lanes must be a minimum of 12 feet wide.

(2)

There shall be a minimum of 24 inches between the sides of parked vehicles.

(3)

The clear vision triangle, as defined in section 9-16-2, shall be kept free of visual barriers.

(4)

Property shall be kept free of all weeds, debris, and refuse.

(5)

Storage yards must be enclosed by a properly maintained fence or other barrier approved by the planning and zoning commission sufficient to screen the storage yard from public view and from the view of adjacent properties. A screening barrier may include fencing, walls, landscaping, or a combination thereof that will provide a visual barrier.

(6)

Contents within the storage yard shall not be stacked so as to be visible above the screened visual barrier.

(Code 2011, § 11-17-7; Ord. No. 646, 7-7-2021)

(a)

Purpose. This section provides performance standards from recreational vehicle parks.

(b)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Dependent RV means an RV without built-in lavatory facilities.

Independent RV means an RV with built-in lavatory facilities.

Recreational vehicle (RV) means a travel trailer, pick-up camper, converted bus, tent-trailer, motor home, camping trailer, or similar vehicle used for travel, vacation, or recreational purposes.

Recreational vehicle park (RV park) means a plat of ground divided into spaces for day use and overnight accommodations by RVs on a license basis.

RV space means a lot or site within an RV park that is set aside for the placement of a single RV and for the exclusive use of its occupants.

Self-contained RV means an RV with built-in lavatory facilities and holding tanks which can operate independent of on-site waste water and sewage disposal facilities.

(c)

Planning and zoning board approval required. No person shall construct, alter, or expand an RV park within the city without a building permit issued by the city planning and zoning board. The city building inspector and the state department of environmental quality are authorized to refuse a permit, or to revoke a permit, whenever, upon inspection, they find that a proposed or existing RV park does not comply with these regulations. No permit shall be issued until proper plans, specifications, and supporting data have been presented to and approved by the city planning and zoning board. The issuance of a permit shall not constitute approval of any violation of this section or of any county or state regulation.

(d)

Application requirements. Any person desiring to construct, alter, or expand an RV park must apply for a building permit and file eight sets of plans and specifications with the city planning and zoning board for such construction, alteration, or expansion. The plans and specifications shall include:

(1)

Name and address of the owner and/or authorized agent.

(2)

Location and legal description of the RV park property.

(3)

A scaled plat of the RV park showing RV spaces for independent, dependent, and self-contained RVs. The scale of the plat shall be not less than one inch per 100 feet.

(4)

Size, location and specifications of the RV park drainage system.

(5)

Size, location and specifications of the water line.

(6)

Size, location and layout of the service buildings, sanitary stations, and other proposed structures.

(7)

A scaled layout of a typical RV site.

(8)

The location of roadways and walkways.

(9)

The location of sewer lines, sewage disposal facilities and rise pipes.

(10)

The location and details of lighting and electrical systems.

(e)

Minimum specifications. The following are minimum requirements adopted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. Whenever these requirements are at odds with requirements of any other lawfully adopted regulation, the most restrictive requirements shall apply.

(1)

RV parks must contain at least three RV spaces.

(2)

Each RV space must consist of at least 2,000 square feet.

(3)

RV spaces developed adjacent to a public street or highway must be set back a minimum of 40 feet from the street or highway right-of-way.

(4)

All RV spaces must be located on sites that are not susceptible to flooding. Each RV space shall be graded to provide adequate drainage away from the space.

(5)

RV parks must be graded to prevent water from ponding within the park.

(6)

Each RV space must be accessible from an all-weather road. Access roads shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide, except that one-way roads may be a minimum of 12 feet wide. In areas of heavy vehicular use, a 30-foot-wide road is required. No RV space shall have direct vehicular access to a public street or highway.

(7)

RV parks of 20 or more spaces must have one or more centrally located structures to provide separate toilet facilities. The structures may contain a retail sales counter and/or coin-operated vending machines for use by park residents only. All toilet, shower, lavatory, and laundry facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and kept in good repair at all times. All such structures and facilities must be safely and adequately lighted, and easily and conveniently located.

(8)

Water supply, sewage disposal, and sanitary facilities must meet or exceed the requirements of the city.

(9)

The collection, storage, and disposal of garbage and refuse shall be so managed as not to create a health hazard or damage to the environment.

(10)

At least one-quarter of an acre of open park space shall be provided for every 20 RV spaces. This open park space is to be available for use by the RV users. The park owner is responsible for the development and maintenance of open park space.

(11)

All buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the city building codes.

(12)

Independent RVs shall not at any time be parked in an RV space designed for dependent or self-contained RVs.

(f)

Registry. The operator of an RV park must keep an accurate register of all occupants of the park. The operator shall keep the register available at all times for inspection by law enforcement officials, public health officials, and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of information contained in the register. The register shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name and address of the occupants of each space;

(2)

Dates the occupant of each space enters and leaves the park;

(3)

The license number of each vehicle (car, truck, camping vehicle, etc.), state of issuance, and make and type of equipment.

(Code 2011, § 11-17-8; Ord. No. 605, 8-17-2011)