Big Timber City Zoning Code
RECREATION VEHICLE
PARKS
§ 154.315 INTENT.
The intent of this subchapter is to provide for recreation vehicle park development at appropriate locations and to establish standards for development in order to integrate recreation vehicle parks into certain areas of the community (deemed to be in the HB district) without adversely affecting surrounding properties.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-1) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)
§ 154.316 DEFINITION.
For the purpose of this section, definitions in § 154.003 shall apply, except for the following term.
SITE. The entire gross area of the recreation vehicle park.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-2) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)
§ 154.317 PERMITTED USES.
Permitted uses include:
(A) Accessory uses related to park management and occupant need and enjoyment, and according to the following schedule: management headquarters, recreational facilities, gift and souvenir shops, and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of recreation vehicle parks;
(B) Other uses maybe allowed when approved by the City Council and in conformity to the following limitations:
(1) That such other uses, including parking areas for such other uses, occupy not more than 10% of the total park area;
(2) That such use shall be restricted in use to occupants of the park or so located so they will not interfere with the park use; and
(3) That the use is permitted in the district in which the park is to be located.
(C) Recreation vehicle parks may be used for: recreation vehicles, equipment facilities in or on automotive vehicles, tents, or other short-term recreational shelter arrangements on a temporary basis only.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-3) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)
§ 154.318 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAWS.
If there appears to be a conflict between the regulations and standards in this section with any other local, state, or federal regulation for recreation vehicle parks, the more restrictive regulation shall be followed.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-4) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)
§ 154.319 PERMITS.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend any manufactured home park unless a valid license has been issued by the County Sanitarian and the state’s Department of Environmental Quality.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-5) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.320 DESIGN STANDARDS.
(A) Any person desiring to enlarge or establish a recreation vehicle park shall submit to the Zoning Officer a preliminary plat for approval by the City Council and shall meet or exceed the county and city subdivision regulations and the state’s Department of Environmental Quality Rules and Regulations.
(B) Additionally, the following design standards are required:
(1) Service areas. Service areas shall be provided in the following manner:
(a) At least one service building containing necessary toilet and other plumbing fixtures specified shall be provided in the park. Service buildings shall be conveniently located within a radius of approximately 300 feet to all spaces served. Laundry facilities shall be required in addition to the following if commercial laundry facilities are conveniently located to the trailer park, the laundry facility requirement may be considered for waiver by the City Council. (See the following chart.)
No. of Dependent Parking Spaces | Toilets | Urinals | Lavatories | Showers | Other Fixtures
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Men | Women | Men | Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
No. of Dependent Parking Spaces | Toilets | Urinals | Lavatories | Showers | Other Fixtures
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Men | Women | Men | Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
1 - 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | At least 1 janitor sink per building |
16 - 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
31 - 45 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
46 - 60 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
61 - 80 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
81 - 100 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
(b) Facilities for storage and disposal of trash and garbage in a sanitary manner shall be provided in each park.
(c) Street and yard lights, attached to standards approved by the city, shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps, and ramps.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-6) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)
§ 154.321 APPROVAL.
Recreation vehicle park applicants must receive a conditional use permit as specified in §§ 154.275 through 154.282 and subdivision approval as specified in the county and city subdivision regulations, if necessary. The City Council may require other standards and safeguards as specific locations and circumstances dictate, and as provided in §§ 154.240 through 154.260.
(2015 Code, § 11-17-7) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)