The following regulations shall apply in the RV recreational vehicle zone.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

The purpose of the RV recreational vehicle zone is to create a zone for accommodation of short term recreational vehicles. In addition, it is to provide certain minimum standards in order to ensure and provide a suitable environment for the tourist using the facilities and the management thereof. A recreational vehicle park is not for long term occupancy, and requires convenient access to major traffic routes and nearby commercial facilities, which serve the needs of the traveling public.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, enlarge, convert, construct or maintain a recreational vehicle park upon any property, owned or controlled by that person, except in an RV recreational vehicle zone so established by this chapter.

B.

Any person desiring to establish or enlarge an existing recreational vehicle park shall first obtain approval of a site plan by the planning commission. The site plan shall show all details of the proposed development and its facilities, including the pattern of internal circulation; the location and dimensions of all permanent buildings and structures, recreational vehicle sites, parking facilities, landscaping, drainage plan and other such information and engineering data as may be necessary to properly evaluate the proposed development.

C.

The planning commission, upon receipt of a request and site plan, shall make the necessary review of the proposed development in order to determine that the provisions of this chapter are being complied with.

D.

In the event the developer is dissatisfied with the decision made by the planning commission, an appeal may be made to the city council in accordance with provisions of chapter 34 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

RV For Short Term Living. Recreational vehicles for short term living purposes.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

B.

Caretaker's Residence:

1.

For an RV park with lots that are rented, no more than two caretaker's residences shall be permitted, whether permanently constructed residences or mobile homes, for the sole use of the full-time manager and assistant manager of the recreational vehicle park.

2.

For an RV park with lots that are individually owned, no more than two permanently constructed residences shall be permitted, regardless of whether or not there is a designated caretaker or manager for the recreational vehicle park.

(Ord. 1552, 8-11-2015, eff. 9-3-2015; Ord. 1645, exh. A, 5-19-2020, eff. 6-4-2020)

C.

Complementary Uses. Recreational facilities, tents, convenience store, restrooms, dumping stations, showers, laundry facilities and other uses and structures complementary to the normal operation of a recreational vehicle park. In addition, complementary uses are subject to the following criteria:

1.

Such complementary uses primarily related to the R.V. park operations shall not occupy more than four percent (4%) of the gross area of the R.V. park.

2.

The convenience store and any other complementary uses shall present no visible evidence from any street outside of the park of its commercial character which would attract customers other than occupants of the park.

3.

The convenience store and any other complementary uses shall not be directly accessible from any public street, but shall be accessible only from a street within the park.

4.

Tent sites must be at least 500 square feet in size, located within 250 feet of Service Buildings and cannot exceed a maximum occupancy of fourteen (14) days within a thirty (30) day time period.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; Ord. 1614, § 1(exh. A, § 11-8-4), 10-23-2018, eff. 11-15-2018)

A.

Each recreational vehicle park, while in operation, shall have in attendance at all times, one who shall be responsible with the license and/or owner for the compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and who shall maintain the park in a clean and sanitary condition.

B.

The attendant shall keep at all times a register of all vehicles staying in the park, which register shall, at all times, be open to the officers of the City. The register shall record the name and home address of each vehicle operator staying in the recreational vehicle park, date of arrival, date of departure, the license number and state of all motor vehicles and the make and model of all motor vehicles and the recreational site in the park on which each is located.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

Occupancy Limited.

1.

No recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent dwelling, or business, or for an indefinite period of time. Continuous occupancy shall not extend more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any three hundred sixty (360) day period.

2.

An exception to the occupancy limitation shall be for one assistant manager.

B.

Wheel Removal. Any action toward removal of wheels of a recreational vehicle except for temporary purposes of repair, or to attach the vehicle to the ground for stabilizing purposes, is hereby prohibited.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

Development Standards. The standards as herein set forth are supplemental to the minimum standards for all construction and sanitation facilities and other necessary facilities for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants; said standards shall be in accordance with adopted City and applicable State standards.

B.

Park Size And Density.

1.

Site Area. The minimum site area per recreational vehicle park development shall be ten (10) acres.

2.

Density. The overall maximum density per recreational vehicle park acre shall be fifteen (15) recreational vehicle sites.

3.

Recreational Vehicle Site Size. The minimum size of a recreational vehicle site shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.

4.

Required Separation Between Recreational Vehicles. A minimum setback of five feet (5') shall be maintained between any vehicle on the site and any site line of the recreational vehicle space and/or internal street. Any attachment to the recreational vehicle shall be considered a part of such vehicle when determining the clearance between recreational vehicles.

5.

Setbacks.

a.

Minimum front setback, twenty five feet (25').

b.

Minimum side setback, when abutting residential zones, the side setback shall be fifty feet (50'); when abutting any other zone or a dedicated public right of way, the side setback shall be twenty five feet (25'). If the rear boundary abuts a residential zone, the minimum rear setback shall be fifty feet (50') or if any other zone, twenty five feet (25').

c.

Screening; Landscaping:

(1)

Every recreational vehicle park shall be enclosed by a six foot (6') high solid masonry wall along all exterior property lines.

(2)

Along any exterior property line that adjoins a residential zone, the masonry wall shall be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') with landscaping provided between the residential zone and wall.

(3)

Additionally, landscaping shall be provided at the office and recreational building areas and at each recreational vehicle site.

6.

Open Space And Recreational Areas. A minimum of eight percent (8%) of the gross area for the recreational vehicle park, exclusive of individual recreational vehicle sites, roadways, complementary uses and parking areas, shall be set aside for open space and recreational facilities. Setback areas may be considered in determining this percentage requirement.

7.

Recreational Vehicle Park Streets. Streets in recreational vehicle parks shall be private, but shall be constructed with an asphalt or concrete roadway approved by the city engineer. Roadway widths shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

8.

Access To Recreational Vehicle Park.

a.

Entrances and exits to recreational vehicle parks shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park, and to minimize marginal friction with free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. All traffic into or out of the park shall be through such entrances and exits. No entrance or exit shall require a turn at an acute angle for vehicles moving in the direction intended, and radii of curbs and pavements at intersections shall be such as to facilitate easy turning movements for vehicles with trailers attached. No material impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained which obscures the view.

b.

Developments in the RV zone shall not have gates across streets, whether the streets are publicly or privately owned and/or maintained. This restriction shall not apply to a secondary street which is designed for emergency vehicle access only, or to areas within the development designed exclusively for storage of other recreational vehicles (e.g., boats) and the like.

(Ord. 1287, 4-11-2006, eff. 5-3-2006)

9.

Parking.

a.

All sites shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or compacted chat for the area that the recreational vehicle occupies, with a twelve foot (12') minimum width. Also, one off-street parking space shall be provided at each RV and tent site and shall be paved as stated herein.

b.

There shall be provided a centrally located parking area paved with asphalt, concrete or compacted chat for additional occupant vehicles and visitor parking at a rate of one space for every four (4) recreational vehicle sites.

10.

Recreational Vehicle Park Lighting. The parks shall be kept adequately lighted at all times so that the grounds shall be safe for occupants and visitors.

11.

Service Buildings.

a.

All service buildings shall be of permanent construction and shall conform to applicable provisions of current codes as adopted by ordinance.

b.

All service buildings shall be within five hundred feet (500') from the RV vehicle sites which it serves.

c.

Separate rooms containing required plumbing fixtures shall be provided for each sex and distinctly marked and isolated by sound resistant walls. The rooms shall be screened by means of a vestibule or wall to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.

d.

Service buildings shall have the following minimum plumbing facilities for up to fifty (50) RV sites served:

For each additional twenty five (25) RV sites served within the five hundred feet (500'), one additional toilet, lavatory and shower shall be provided for each sex.

12.

Underground Utilities. Each recreational vehicle site shall be provided with water, sewer and electrical hookup. Facilities shall be placed underground in accordance with adopted city codes and any applicable state standards.

13.

Fire Protection. Every recreational vehicle park shall provide adequate fire protection as required by title 6, chapter 1 of this code, fire prevention code.

14.

Refuse Areas. Every recreational vehicle park shall provide an adequate number of refuse receptacles located within a centralized refuse area. The centralized refuse area shall be screened from public view.

15.

Bulk Fuel Storage. There shall be no bulk storage of fuels on the premises.

16.

Placement Of Recreational Vehicles. Each recreational vehicle must be located on a recreational vehicle site.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; Ord. 1614, § 1(exh. A, § 11-8-7), 10-23-2018, eff. 11-15-2018)

A.

A sign advertising recreational vehicle park may be established on the premises; provided, that the maximum area shall be limited to thirty two (32) square feet.

B.

Signs in accordance with provisions of chapter 24 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

Landscaping in accordance with provisions of chapter 25 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)