Recreational vehicles are recognized as a unique form of temporary worker housing and tourist lodging. Recreational vehicle parks are distinguished from manufactured home parks and subdivisions by their mix of short-term and long-term occupants, regulatory standards for construction, and floodplain, and emergency management considerations as vehicles. The purpose of this district is to establish specific and special standards applicable to recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions to implement the City's comprehensive plan, minimize conflicts with neighboring development, promote the attractive development of the City's major commercial corridors, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of park patrons and City residents.

(a)

Uses permitted in overlay.

(1)

Portions of the City's zoning map may be designated as a "Recreational Vehicle Overlay" District. Areas designated with the overlay are subject to the provisions and regulations of the underlying zoning district, as well as requirements of this Section for the development or recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions.

(2)

Recreational vehicle parks as defined in Section 10-300(6.1) shall be permitted subject to Chapter 5, Article X, Sections 5-140 through 5-180 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(3)

Recreational vehicle subdivisions as defined in Section 10-301(6.2) shall be permitted subject to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. This type of development is shown on a subdivision plat approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and filed for record designed specifically for RV development.

(4)

The uses designated as permitted in this underlying zoning district in Section 10-200 shall be permitted.

(b)

Recreational vehicle park application.

(1)

Prior to issuance of any building permit for a new Recreational Vehicle Park, a site plan shall be approved by the City's Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

(2)

Alterations, modifications, or expansions within the extent of an existing approved site shall be reviewed and approved administratively during the building permit review process.

(c)

Recreational vehicle park development standards.

(1)

RV park, size, density, and individual site and pad dimensions shall comply with standards in Chapter 5, Article X, Section 5-140 through 5-180 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(2)

RV parks shall comply with design standards in Chapter 5, Article X, Sections 5-140 through 5-180 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(d)

Recreational vehicle subdivision application. Prior to the issuance of any building permit in a Recreational Vehicle Subdivision, such subdivision shall be approved by the City's Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council and shall comply with the normal requirements for platting and with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2016-4172.

(e)

Recreational vehicle subdivision development standards.

(1)

Recreational Vehicle Subdivisions shall comply with City's Subdivision Ordinance regarding street standards, drainage, utilities, etc.

(2)

Restroom facilities shall be required in RV Subdivisions. Restroom facilities are defined as a separate unit for male and female person, which shall consist of a commode, shower and lavatory for each sex. The term means unit for both sexes and pair of units constitutes one restroom facility. The number of restroom facilities required shall be determined by the following scale:

(f)

Relationship to major corridors.

(1)

The recreational vehicle park or subdivision use shall be set back a minimum distance of one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the edge of the right-of-way of the following major corridors:

W. Wheeler Ave.

North and South Commercial Street

State Highway 361

State Highway Business 35-L

State Highway 35 Bypass

County Road 1069

North and South Avenue A

West Cleveland Boulevard

Harrison Boulevard

(2)

The setback shall apply to any permanent structure serving the recreational vehicle park or subdivision and individual sites. Signage and accesses or roadways may encroach on the setback from the major streets.

(3)

The recreational vehicle park or subdivision shall be screened from the major corridor. An approved landscaping plan along the major corridor shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 5.5 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(4)

Applicant may request a reduction in the minimum setback or waiver of the landscaping plan requirement along the major corridor. Applicant must demonstrate that the recreational vehicle park or subdivision will be adequately screened or mitigated by landscaping, topographic features, or other uses and buildings on the site. The applicable shall make this request in writing and include the appropriate documentation such as plans, section, or renderings to demonstrate screening. The request must be considered and approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.

(g)

RV development standards.

(1)

No RV or other structure permitted in the RVO District may be erected, altered, placed, moved or converted on any lot or tract unless it is in conformity with all minimum area regulations specified in this subsection.

(2)

The tongue or towing device of a structure shall not be included in determining the structure's length dimension.

(3)

It is recognized by this ordinance that some RV structures are modified versions and have tip-outs, tilt-outs or slide-outs which enlarge the width of the structure when activated (i.e. the parked dimension is larger than the traveling dimension). In the case of such structure, lot requirements outlined in subsections (c) and (e), as applicable, shall be complied with and movable portions of the RV shall not infringe upon the side yard setback requirements or percentage coverage requirements, nor shall it cause any obstruction (i.e. movement of storage building, car, boat, etc.) into the side yard setback.

(4)

Single-family residential development is not allowed in an RV Park or RV Subdivision, with the exception of permanent structures constructed to house on-site managers and staff.

(5)

Sanitation, fire protection and utility services shall be provided to each site in RV Parks and RV Subdivisions in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances regulating sanitation, fire protection, and utility services to RV Parks and RV Subdivisions.

(6)

RV Parks and RV Subdivisions shall provide open playground space of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total square footage of the RV Park or RV Subdivision.

(7)

Street and drive surfacing, drainage, and garbage collection rights-of-way, fire lanes, and utility easements shall be provided as may be required by the City.

(h)

Definitions.

(i)

Site and landscaping requirements.

(1)

All interior side setback requirements shall be free and unobstructed except for normal vegetation including trees, shrubbery, etc. Improvements such as asphalt, concrete, etc. shall not be permitted in easement areas.

(2)

A ten (10) foot wide landscaping buffer shall be provided along all side or rear property lines abutting residential zoning district boundaries. The landscaping buffer may be increased to a maximum width of twenty-five (25) feet at the recommendation for the City's Planning and Zoning Commission with final approval by the City Council.

(3)

An approved landscaping plan for the landscaping buffer shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 5.5 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The landscaping buffer shall be landscaped with plant material to achieve a minimum of 0.04 points per square feet of total landscaping buffer area in accordance with Chapter 5.5 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(j)

General provisions.

(1)

Carports in RV Parks and RV Subdivisions must have a minimum of two (2) side open and may not be enclosed at any time. Construction of carports must comply with all applicable City codes. At no time shall carports, or any portion thereof, be constructed in any setback area.

(2)

A community or activity building may be constructed for use as a meeting hall, washateria, mailbox area, office, etc. Such building shall comply with all applicable City codes. At no time shall such building be used as a dwelling.

(3)

An accessory building shall be permitted, however, said buildings shall be included in percentage coverage computation. Utilities may be connected to such building. At no time may said building be altered to be used as dwelling unit either temporary or permanent.

(4)

Manufactured homes may not be places on an individual site in an RV Park or RV Subdivision.

(5)

Utility easements may not be infringed upon by improvement of any type, but may be used in satisfying setback requirements.

(6)

Maximum height of carport is eighteen (18) feet to allow for recreational vehicles.

(7)

Carport size shall be restricted subject to lot size, home size, and setbacks already described under accessory buildings in the zoning ordinance for each district.

(8)

All accessory buildings in excess of one hundred twenty (120) square feet as defined in Section 10-300 Definition and Explanations shall obtain a WPI-8 through TDI or TWIA certification.

(9)

Maximum height of storage building is eighteen (18) feet to allow for recreational vehicles.

(10)

Storage building size shall be restricted subject to lot size, home size, and setbacks already described under accessory buildings in the zoning ordinance for each district.

(11)

Private swimming pools shall not be located nearer than five (5) feet from a rear property line, and five (5) feet from a side property line. If swimming pool is near a door, measurement shall be taken from outward swing of door, plus five (5) feet. Properties with bulkheads will need to submit letter from an engineer that the swimming pool will not exceed pressure limits on tie-backs and wall. Engineer will note setbacks required.

(k)

Non-conforming use. All RV parks and RV subdivisions in existence on the effective date hereof which have been duly permitted and approved prior to such date shall be deemed to be in compliance herewith, provided however, that all terms, requirements, and provisions of this Ordinance shall be applicable to any extension, alteration, or addition to such pre-existing RV park or RV Subdivision.

(Ord. No. 4408, § 9)