A.   Incorporation: Sections 9-2-2, "Interpretation Of Terms And Words" and 9-2-3, "Definitions", of this title are incorporated into this chapter by reference.

   B.   Additional Definitions: Additional definitions of words used in this chapter:

   ACCESSWAY: An unobstructed way of specified width containing a drive or roadway which provides vehicular access within a mobile home park and connects to a public street.

   ESTABLISHED GRADE: The high point of the sidewalk at the front or side lot line as established by the city.

   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK: Any park, court, camp, site, lot, parcel or tract of land designated, maintained or intended for the purpose of supplying a location of accommodations for any recreational vehicle to park overnight or for a limited extended stay. The park includes all buildings and open space used or intended for use as part of the facilities.

   UNIT: A section of ground in a recreational vehicle park designated as the location for one automobile and one recreational vehicle or motorized recreational vehicle. (1974 Code § 4-2601)

This chapter establishes minimum standards and requirements for the construction and occupation of recreational vehicle parks, especially as they relate to adjacent land uses and to the development of the whole community, in order to protect and secure the public health, safety and general welfare of the city. (1974 Code § 4-2602)

No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a new recreational vehicle park or expansion of an existing recreational vehicle park within the city limits and the city area of impact until the proposed location is approved by the planning and zoning commission and a conditional use permit for recreational vehicle park purposes is granted following a public hearing held in accordance with the procedures set forth in this title. Such conditional use permit shall only be granted upon a showing being made to the satisfaction of the commission that such action will be compatible with the overall development of the area where the recreational vehicle park is proposed to be constructed. Such showing shall be made in accordance with the following procedures:

   A.   Application: Application for a conditional use permit shall be made to the planning and zoning clerk. The planning and zoning clerk shall in turn transmit the application to the planning and zoning commission.

   B.   Plot Plan Required: The application for a conditional use permit to construct a new recreational vehicle park or the expansion of an existing recreational vehicle park shall be accompanied by four (4) copies of the plot plan of the proposed park. The plot plan should show the general layout of the entire recreational vehicle park, and should be drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch representing forty feet (1" = 40'). The following information is required on the plot plan:

      1.   Name of the person who prepared the plan.

      2.   Name of the recreational vehicle park and address.

      3.   Scale and north point of the plan.

      4.   Vicinity map showing relationship of recreational vehicle park to adjacent properties.

      5.   Boundaries and dimensions of the recreational vehicle park.

      6.   Location and dimensions of each recreational vehicle space. Designation of each space by number or letter combination.

      7.   Location and dimensions of each existing or proposed building.

      8.   Location and width of accessways.

      9.   Location and width of walkways.

      10.   Location of each lighting fixture for lighting the recreational vehicle spaces and grounds.

      11.   Location of recreation areas and buildings, and area of recreation space in square feet.

      12.   Location and type of landscaping plantings, fence, wall or combination of any of these or other screening materials.

      13.   Location of point where recreational vehicle park water and sewer systems connect with the public system.

      14.   Location of available fire and irrigation hydrants.

      15.   Enlarged plot plan of a typical recreational vehicle space, showing location of the patio, parking, sidewalks, utility connections and landscaping. (1974 Code § 4-2603)

The following shall be considered the minimum site requirements for a new recreational vehicle park or the expansion of an existing recreational vehicle park:

   A.   Location: The recreational vehicle park shall be located on a well drained site and shall be so located that its drainage will not endanger any water supply.

   B.   Size Of RV Space: Each recreational vehicle space shall contain a minimum of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet, shall be at least twenty five feet (25') wide and shall abut on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access to a public street. Such spaces shall be clearly defined and marked. Recreational vehicles shall be parked in such spaces so that there will be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') between vehicles and so that no vehicle will be less than five feet (5') from the exterior boundary of the park.

   C.   Setback From Street Or Highway: A recreational vehicle park must be at least twenty feet (20') back from any street or highway.

   D.   Access Roads: Access roads shall be provided to each recreational vehicle space. Each access road shall be continuous, shall connect with a street or highway, and shall have a minimum width of twenty four feet (24'). No recreational vehicle site shall have direct frontage on any public street. Areas shall be provided for the parking of motor vehicles. Such areas shall accommodate at least the number of vehicles equal to the number of recreational vehicle spaces provided.

   E.   Electric, Water And Sewer Hookups: Electric, water and sewer hookups shall comply with all city, state and federal standards. If sites are provided for self-contained units without a sewer hookup, then a waste dump station with easy access must be provided.

   F.   Included As Part Of Mobile Home Park 1 : In the event the recreational vehicle park is included as part of a mobile home park, no separate recreational vehicle park permit will be required as long as there is a valid mobile home park permit issued for the park. (1974 Code § 4-2604)

Improvement requirements for a new recreational vehicle park or the expansion of an existing park are as follows:

   A.   Roadways Within Accessways And Sidewalks:

      1.   Paving: Roadways within accessways and sidewalks shall be paved with a crushed rock base and asphalt or concrete surfacing according to structural specifications established by the city engineer.

      2.   Minimum Surfaced Width: The minimum surfaced width of the roadway within an accessway shall be twenty four feet (24') if there is no parking allowed, and thirty four feet (34') if parking is allowed on one side. The first fifty feet (50') of the accessway measured from the street shall be surfaced to a width of thirty four feet (34') and shall be connected to an existing street in accordance with plans provided by the city engineer.

   B.   Patios: Patios shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or suitable hard surfaced materials.

   C.   Lighting Of Accessways And Walkways: All accessways and walkways within the park shall be lighted at night to provide a minimum of one and one-half (11/2) foot-candles of illumination.

   D.   Wires For Services: Wires for services to light poles and recreational vehicle spaces shall be underground.

   E.   Drainage: The recreational vehicle park shall be well drained. Provisions for drainage shall be made in accordance with a drainage plan approved by the city engineer.

   F.   Recreational Areas: Recreational areas shall be suitably improved and maintained for recreational purposes. (1974 Code § 4-2605)

The commission shall have authority to vary any of the provisions of this chapter when there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of this chapter. No conditional use or variance shall be approved, however, until after a hearing has been held on an application therefor in accordance with this title. (1974 Code § 4-2606)

Entrance driveways shall be located not closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') from any intersection of public streets. Entrance driveways to the park shall have a minimum width of forty feet (40'). In cases where the entrance driveway is divided by a median planting strip, the minimum width shall be fifty feet (50'). All access roads must comply with provisions of the fire code. (1974 Code § 4-2607; amd. 2010 Code)

The electrical and lighting system and installation of outlets to serve each recreational vehicle shall comply with provisions of the electrical code. (1974 Code § 4-2608; amd. 2010 Code)

The recreational vehicle park shall comply with the fire code. (1974 Code § 4-2609; amd. 2010 Code)

Insect control and rodent control measures to safeguard public health, as recommended by the South Central district health department, shall be applied in the recreational vehicle park. (1974 Code § 4-2610)

Properly constituted enforcement representatives shall have the power to enter, at reasonable times and upon proper notification to the manager, the premises of said park for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this chapter, or of regulations promulgated thereunder. Enforcement of this chapter shall be vested in the city chief of police upon written complaints made by the building inspector, planning and zoning clerk, planning and zoning commission, fire chief, South Central district health department inspector or any of their designated representatives. (1974 Code § 4-2611)

Building permits shall be required for and inspection made of all buildings within the park. The park shall be inspected by the building inspector during and after completion of construction of the park and a permit will be required for this inspection. Plumbing and electrical permits shall be obtained prior to construction of those facilities and city designated inspectors will make inspection of the systems and of the individual installations. (1974 Code § 4-2612)

Pet control will be in accordance with title 4, chapter 5 of this code. (1974 Code § 4-2613)

   A.   Connection To Public Sewer System Required: All plumbing in the recreational vehicle park shall connect to the public sewer system and shall comply with the plumbing code and adopted appendices. All sewage disposal apparatus, including appurtenances thereto, shall be provided, maintained and operated so as to not create a nuisance or health hazard. (1974 Code § 4-2614; amd. 2010 Code)

   B.   Connection Fees: Sewer connection fees for each unit will be the same as for mobile home parks. (1974 Code § 4-2614)

The park shall not provide gas service connections to any vehicles within the park. All gas service to recreation vehicles must be from installed gas bottles and may not be supplied by separate external exchange tanks. (1974 Code § 4-2615)

   A.   Accessible, Adequate, Safe And Potable Water Supply Required: An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be furnished in each recreational vehicle park capable of furnishing a minimum of five (5) gallons per minute per recreational vehicle space.

   B.   Piping: All water piping shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state of Idaho regulations for public drinking water systems, section 1.8500.

   C.   Connection Fees: Fees for connecting to the city water system will be charged in accordance with the water line extension policy and service costs established by resolution of the city council. (1974 Code § 4-2616)

The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the park shall be so managed as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident hazards or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodentproof containers which shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to prevent any refuse from overflowing. Satisfactory container racks or holders shall be provided and shall be located no more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from any recreational vehicle space. (1974 Code § 4-2617)

Service buildings housing sanitation and laundry facilities shall be permanent structures complying with all applicable city and state ordinances and statutes regulating buildings, electrical and plumbing installations and sanitation systems. (1974 Code § 4-2618)

Each park shall provide at least one hundred (100) square feet of recreational area per recreational vehicle. Said recreation area shall be landscaped and maintained in a dust free condition. (1974 Code § 4-2619)

   A.   Assigned Space Required: No recreational vehicle shall be allowed to remain in the park without an assigned recreational vehicle space.

   B.   Duration Of Stay: Stays within the park shall be limited to:

      1.   Not more than ninety (90) consecutive days or for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days out of a calendar year; or

      2.   The duration of one of the recreational vehicle owner's employment at a seasonal job, plus ten (10) days after the seasonal job ends; or

      3.   The duration of one of the recreational vehicle owner's employment at a construction project, plus ten (10) days after the construction job ends.

      4.   If subsection B2 or B3 of this section exceed the time allowed under subsection B1 of this section, then the actual period of employment plus ten (10) days will control. (1974 Code § 4-2620)

   A.   Use As Permanent Dwelling: Recreational vehicles cannot be used for a permanent dwelling within the city and its area of impact whether located within or outside a recreational vehicle park.

   B.   Parking Or Storage Outside RV Park: Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored outside of a recreational vehicle park within the city limits and its area of impact in the following manner only:

      1.   The recreational vehicle must be located within the setbacks for the district.

      2.   The recreational vehicle may be parked in an accessory garage, building, or an accessory car garage or port.

      3.   The recreational vehicle shall not be parked to provide living quarters, either temporary or permanent, nor shall any recreational vehicle be parked or stored to provide for any accessory business uses.

      4.   The recreational vehicle shall not be hooked up to or connected with any sewer lines, water lines or electrical utilities nor shall it be skirted.

      5.   The recreational vehicle shall not be parked, located or stored for rental purposes or other financial gain outside of an approved recreational vehicle park or storage area.

      6.   There shall only be one recreational vehicle parked, stored or located on any residential lot. No recreational vehicle shall be parked, stored or located on any vacant lot, street, alley or public property in the city or in its area of impact. (1974 Code § 4-2621)

   A.   Notice Of Violation: Whenever the planning and zoning clerk determines that there has been a violation or there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, notice of such alleged violation shall be given to the person responsible by the planning and zoning clerk.

   B.   Notice Requirements: Such notice shall:

      1.   Be written.

      2.   State the alleged violation.

      3.   Allow a reasonable period of time to cure the alleged violations. In cases where the violation is a violation of life safety codes or is an immediate danger to life and/or property or is a violation which cannot be corrected, the violation shall be cause to close the recreational vehicle park until the violation is corrected. In all other cases, the reasonable time for correcting the violation shall be set forth in the notice by the planning and zoning clerk based upon the type of violation and what action must be taken to correct or cure the violation. The original reasonable time set may be extended by the planning and zoning clerk in cases where availability of materials or the weather justifies such an extension.

      4.   Be served upon the owner or his agent or the occupant, as the case may require; provided, that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant by registered mail to his last known address, or when a copy has been posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by the notice, or when he has been served with such notice by any other method authorized or required by state law.

      5.   Contain an outline of remedial action, which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with regulations, adopted pursuant thereto. (1974 Code § 4-2622)

   A.   Violation; Infraction: Any person or corporation, whether owner, lessee, principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or permits any such violation or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, or who erects, constructs, reconstructs, alters, enlarges, converts, moves or uses any building or uses any land in violation of any detailed statement or plans submitted by him and approved under the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of an infraction. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. (Ord. 991, 10-11-2018)

   B.   Institution Of Proceedings Or Action: In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper legal authorities of the City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such building, structure or land. (1974 Code § 4-2623)