The purpose of the RP district is to set aside areas for the development of manufactured home, park trailer, recreational vehicle and/or campground parks. A conditional use permit shall also be required for campground parks which shall be operated only in conjunction with a recreational vehicle park. Additionally, this chapter is intended to provide standards for the design and establishment of temporary or long-term parking and occupancy areas for manufactured homes, park trailers, recreational vehicles to be used by nonpermanent occupants. Such parks may be operated by a commercial enterprise charging a fee for the rental of spaces within the park or as a subdivision.

(Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); 0th. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

Manufactured homes located on manufactured home spaces in parks shall not be less than six hundred seventy-two square feet. Manufactured homes located on recreational vehicle or park trailer spaces shall not exceed six hundred seventy-one square feet.

B.

Park trailers located in parks shall not be less than three hundred twenty square feet and not more than four hundred square feet when set up.

C.

Recreation vehicles located in parks shall be less than eight feet six inches in width and forty-five feet in length.

(Ord. No. 2020-09, § 1, 10-20-2020; Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

Manufactured homes, park trailers, recreational vehicles and/or any permitted nonresidential uses may be located within any one park provided that:

1.

Each manufactured home space shall have an area of not less than three thousand square feet and a width of not less than thirty-six feet.

2.

Each park trailer or recreational vehicle space shall have an area of not less than one thousand eight hundred square feet and a width of not less than twenty-four feet.

3.

Each camping party (campground space) shall be allotted an area of not less than three hundred fifty square feet.

4.

Park trailer or recreational vehicle spaces are permitted in manufactured home parks. The number of park trailer or recreational vehicle spaces shall not exceed twenty percent of the total number of spaces provided in such manufactured home park.

5.

Campground spaces are permitted only in recreational vehicle parks. The number of campground spaces shall not exceed twenty percent of the total number of spaces provided in such recreational vehicle park. Further, the park shall develop in this ratio and the campground use is not permitted without the requisite number of recreational vehicle spaces.

6.

Park trailer spaces are permitted in recreational vehicle parks.

7.

Park trailers or recreational vehicles may be located on manufactured home spaces subject to the manufactured homes setback requirements set forth in this chapter.

8.

Manufactured homes that exceed six hundred seventy-one square feet shall not be located on park trailer or recreational vehicle spaces.

9.

The height of the buildings within the park shall not exceed two stories nor thirty-five feet.

10.

Maximum coverage, including buildings, manufactured homes, park trailers, recreational vehicles, and paved areas shall not exceed sixty percent of the area within the park.

11.

Maximum coverage, including buildings and manufactured homes, park trailers, recreational vehicles shall not exceed sixty percent of the area within the subject lot.

(Ord. No. 2020-09, § 1, 10-20-2020; Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

The minimum distance from any portion of the manufactured home, park trailer, recreational vehicle, or its accessory structures from the following lines shall be as follows:

1.

Manufactured home parks:

a.

From front lot or space line—eight feet from the nearest edge of an interior drive or roadway;

b.

From exterior-side lot or space line—five feet from the nearest edge of an interior drive or roadway;

c.

From interior-side lot or space line—five feet;

d.

From rear lot or space line—five feet;

e.

From other lot or space boundaries not in common with the edge of an interior drive or roadway—five feet;

f.

From an exterior boundary of the park which abuts a residential zoning district or use or an arterial or collector street, as defined by this title—twenty feet;

g.

From all other exterior park boundaries—ten feet;

h.

From another manufactured home or accessory structure on an adjoining lot—ten feet;

i.

The boundaries of each manufactured home lot or space shall be delineated by suitable permanent markers in such a way that the boundaries of any space can be readily ascertained.

2.

Park trailer or recreational vehicle parks:

a.

From front lot or space line—five feet from the nearest edge of an interior drive or roadway;

b.

From exterior-side lot or space line—five feet from the nearest edge of an interior drive or roadway;

c.

From interior-side lot or space line—three feet;

d.

From the rear lot or space line—five feet;

e.

From other space boundaries not in common with the edge of an interior drive or roadway—five feet;

f.

From an exterior boundary of the park which abuts a residential zoning district or use or an arterial or collector street, as defined by this title—twenty feet;

g.

From all other exterior park boundaries—ten feet;

h.

From another recreational vehicle, its extensions or accessory structure on an adjoining lot—six feet;

i.

The boundaries of each RV lot or space shall be delineated by suitable permanent markers in such a way that the boundaries of any space can be readily ascertained.

3.

Campground parks:

a.

Campground spaces shall be set back one hundred fifty feet from all residential zoning districts and uses and fifteen feet from properties located in all other zoning districts;

b.

The boundaries of each campground space shall be delineated by suitable permanent markers in such a way that the boundaries of any space can be readily ascertained.

4.

Park boundaries:

a.

A landscape buffer area shall be provided immediately within all boundaries for a manufactured home, park trailer, or recreational vehicle park;

b.

The required buffer area shall be a minimum of twenty feet in depth within all boundaries common to a residential zoning district or use with at least one row of trees spaced not more than twenty-five feet apart. Plantings shall be hardy and appropriate for the use and location. All required trees shall be a minimum of fifteen gallons in size and planted so as to thrive with normal maintenance;

c.

The required buffer area shall be a minimum of ten feet in depth within all boundaries common to a commercial or industrial district or use with at least one row of trees spaced not more than twenty-five feet apart. Plantings shall be hardy and appropriate for the use and location. All required trees shall be a minimum of fifteen gallons in size and planted so as to thrive with normal maintenance;

d.

The required buffer area adjacent to all street right-of-way lines shall be a minimum of five feet in depth and landscaped in accordance with Chapter 17.48 of the Bullhead City Code;

e.

No manufactured home, park trailer, recreational vehicle or campground space may be located within a buffer area;

f.

No principal building, accessory building, interior drive, roadway or parking lot may be located within a buffer area;

g.

No refuse-disposal area shall be located within a buffer area.

(Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 1-19-2016; Ord. 2005-62 § 1: Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

All parks shall comply with the development standards set forth below. A site plan showing compliance with these standards shall be approved prior to construction of the park.

1.

Each parcel of land used for a manufactured home, park trailer, or recreational vehicle park shall have a minimum area of two acres.

2.

Each parcel of land used for a recreational vehicle park that includes campground spaces shall have a minimum area of ten acres.

3.

All interior drives or roadways within a park and with the minimum dimensions established in this section shall be considered private. Such interior drives or roadways shall be surfaced or paved in accordance with the Bullhead City procedures manual. Interior drives or roadways within the park shall be paved to a minimum width of not less than twenty-four feet.

4.

A minimum of two vehicular entrances shall be provided for each park, one entrance of which may be kept closed to the general public if provision is made for emergency access. Such vehicular entrances shall be surfaced or paved in accordance with the Bullhead City procedures manual.

5.

Street lighting shall be provided along all interior drives or roadways within a park for the safety of pedestrians. Any lights used to illuminate park streets shall be so arranged and screened to prevent views of the light source and to reflect the light away from surrounding lots or zoning districts.

6.

Service buildings to house toilet, bathing and other sanitation facilities shall be provided as required by the Mohave County health department or state of Arizona. Such facilities shall be in place prior to operation of the park.

7.

All manufactured home, park trailer and recreational vehicle park spaces shall be connected to an approved sewage disposal facility.

8.

All utility lines shall be placed underground within the park. Each manufactured home, park trailer and recreational vehicle park lot or space shall be provided with water, electric, telephone and gas lines, if needed. An approved fire protection system shall be installed by the developer.

9.

Recreational vehicle storage area, if provided, shall be at the minimum ratio of fifty square feet of land for each manufactured space. Recreational vehicles shall not be stored on manufactured home spaces.

10.

The total area set aside for recreation shall not be less than five percent of the area within the park and one or more recreational areas, having not less than three thousand square feet in area, shall be set aside within the park.

11.

Watchman's quarters, if provided, shall be incidental to the primary use and located in a conventionally constructed building.

12.

All manufactured home, park trailer and recreational vehicle parks shall be permanently screened from surrounding lots, alleys and zoning districts by a solid fence or wall, measuring not less than six feet in height. Chain link with privacy slats shall not be used.

B.

In addition to the development standards set forth in this section, a park which offers individual parcels for sale shall comply with the subdivision requirements set forth in Title 16 of the city code and the Bullhead City procedures manual.

(Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 1-19-2016; Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 2000-1042 § 2: Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

The park shall comply with the landscaping and screening provisions of Chapter 17.48 and Section 17.06.110, height limits for fences, walls, hedges and shrubbery for a commercial use;

B.

The area set aside for a campground park within a recreational vehicle park shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.48 of the city code.

(Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 1-19-2016; Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

Parking for the park shall be as follows:

1.

Manufactured home and park trailer parks: two off-street parking spaces for each space, plus one guest parking space for each ten manufactured home and/or park trailer spaces;

2.

Recreation vehicle park: one off-street parking space for each recreational vehicle plus one guest parking space for each ten recreational vehicle spaces.

3.

Campground park one space for each three hundred fifty square feet of allotted space, plus one guest parking space for each ten campground spaces. Such parking may be located on or separate from the campground space.

B.

All parking areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Bullhead City procedures manual.

(Ord. 2000-1077 § 1 (part): Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

The park shall comply with the refuse collection and screening provisions of Section 17.06.070 and Chapter 17.48 for a commercial use.

(Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

The park shall comply with the sign provisions of Chapter 17.42 for a commercial use.

(Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

None of the park spaces shall be occupied unless and until thirty percent of the total lots planned have been completely prepared and equipped for use in all respects, including drives and community facilities.

(Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

Permits are required for all manufactured homes and park trailers to be installed or relocated within any park.

1.

Manufactured home as is defined in 17.04 of this code and their installations are limited to homes manufactured not more than two years prior to the year in which the permit is requested and in compliance with standards adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Chapter 15.44 of this code.

2.

Park trailer as is defined in 17.04 of this code and their installations are limited to homes manufactured not more than seven years prior to the year in which the permit is requested. A rehabilitated park trailer on a chassis older than seven years shall not be allowed. The age of the park trailer shall be determined by the manufacture date as displayed on the park trailer title or other manufacturer documents. Installation shall be in compliance with Chapter 15.44 of this code.

B.

Prior to permit issuance, the property owner or his/her agent shall:

1.

Upon the site plan submitted as a requirement of permit issuance, verify by signature that survey monuments for all property corners shall be in place and maintained for construction inspection purposes during the effective term of the permit;

2.

Call out the type of survey monuments in place, for purposes of illustration and limitation only, one-half-inch iron pin, No. 4 rebar, etc. Any missing property corners shall be restored by an Arizona registered land surveyor prior to permit issuance and any required setbacks in question shall also be determined by such surveyor;

3.

Provide the development services director with proof that contractual arrangements have been made for the prevention of termite infestation with a pest control agency licensed by the structural pest control commission of Arizona. Proof shall be in the form of the original contract between the applicant and the licensed pest control agency for the subject lot.

C.

Treatment shall be consistent with the requirements of the structural pest control commission for pre- and post-treatment for termite infestation.

D.

Upon issuance of a permit and placement of the home on the lot or space, the applicant shall request an inspection from the development services department to confirm compliance with the requirements set forth below:

1.

Easement, lot coverage and setbacks;

2.

Visible street address or space numbers, a minimum of three inches high.

E.

Upon issuance of a permit the applicant shall have six months to obtain a certificate of compliance from the development services department. Prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance the applicant shall provide the items listed below in accordance with the applicable city codes.

1.

Skirting as required per Chapter 15.44 of this code for manufactured homes and park trailers.

2.

Tie-downs as required per Chapters 15.36 and 15.44 of this code for manufactured and park trailers.

3.

Evidence that the terms of the required termite treatment contract have been completed.

4.

A request to the development services department to perform the final inspection.

(Ord. No. 2018-05, § 1, 4-17-2018; Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 1-19-2016; Ord. 2008-59 § 14: Ord. 2005-32 § 1: Ord. 98-921 § 1; Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 96-794 § 1; Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

A.

The purpose of the age exemptions described below is to improve the residential safety of Bullhead City citizens that reside in older residential trailers, mobile homes and manufactured homes, and to improve the housing stock within the city.

1.

Any person or entity may install a manufactured home (new home) that is not more than seven years old prior to the year in which the permit is requested, if the person or entity, by permit, first removes a trailer, mobile home or manufactured home already in place and used for residential purposes, and within one year places said new home on the same lot or space.

2.

The new home shall comply with all applicable city, state and federal requirements in effect as the time of permit issuance and the new home shall also have a HUD seal affixed thereto.

3.

Only those lots zoned RP (residential park) at the time of permit issuance shall be eligible for exemptions.

4.

Vacant lots or spaces shall not be eligible for the exemptions described herein.

5.

Rehabilitated manufactured homes on a chassis older than seven years shall not be eligible for the exemptions described herein.

6.

The city council may, by resolution, exempt any person or entity from paying fee(s) for a demolition permit, installation permit and any other applicable fees, but not sewer or trash fees, for limited periods of time to act as an economic stimulus to encourage the improvement of residential housing stock in the city. The exemption of fees should be for a time period specific and be advertised in the media. The city council may establish further criteria for fee exemptions in the adopting resolution.

B.

The development services director or designee may grant exemptions to the regulations set forth above based on:

1.

Lot size and dimensions;

2.

Amount of existing lot coverage and building locations;

3.

Surrounding uses;

C.

A request for an exemption shall be made on the city's application and as a minimum the following shall also be submitted:

1.

A fully dimensioned site plan of the subject parcel and any existing or proposed buildings;

2.

Square footage totals for lot(s), space(s), all buildings, landscaping and parking;

3.

Locations of all buildings, landscaping, and parking;

4.

Written text outlining why a hardship will be created if strict application of the regulations set forth herein are enforced;

D.

The development services director or their designee shall make a determination and notify the applicant in writing, within thirty days of the submittal.

E.

If the applicant wishes to appeal the development services director's decision, a request shall be submitted to the board of adjustment in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.48 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2018-05, § 1, 4-17-2018; Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 1-19-2016)

A.

Accessory structures, including but not limited to patios, cabanas, ramadas, carports, garages, etc. are permitted in conjunction with existing, as well as, newly located manufactured homes or park trailers upon obtaining a permit.

1.

If the manufactured home or park trailer is removed from the lot for any reason and not replaced with a similar structure within a period of six months from the date of removal, the accessory structure(s) must also be removed or disassembled and stored in an appropriate manner.

B.

Accessory structures, including but not limited to patios, cabanas, ramadas, carports, garages, etc. are permitted in conjunction with recreational vehicle spaces, with or without a recreational vehicle, upon obtaining a permit.

C.

Accessory recreational vehicle dwelling units ("unit" or "units" below) as defined by Chapter 17.04 of this title, are permitted upon obtaining a permit as follows:

1.

Units shall be of conventional construction as defined by Chapter 17.04 of this title.

2.

A single recreational vehicle lot or space may have no more than one unit.

3.

If a unit does not include an enclosed garage, an enclosed accessory storage building of conventional construction with a minimum area of sixty square feet shall be provided as an accessory use to the unit. Storage containers shall not be used as a garage or any other purpose.

4.

No single recreational vehicle lot or space shall be occupied by more than one family as defined by Chapter 17.04 of this title.

5.

In no case shall a unit be occupied if the recreational vehicle is removed from the space or lot for any reason and not immediately replaced with a similar vehicle.

6.

In no case shall a unit be less than three hundred square feet and not more than seven hundred and fifty square feet in size or have more than two bedrooms. Units shall not exceed two stories nor twenty-four feet.

7.

Units shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code, the latest edition adopted by the city.

8.

Units shall comply with the yard (setback) requirements established within this code and located a minimum of three feet from any property line or space boundary on one side and measuring not less than fifteen feet from any property line or space boundary on the opposite side to maintain the required single recreational vehicle parking space as defined by Chapter 17.36.020 of this title.

9.

Household goods, storage materials, building materials and other items incidental to the occupancy of the unit shall be contained within a required accessory storage building. Units shall not serve as a primary storage space.

D.

Accessory structures incidental to the use of campground spaces, including but not limited to cabanas, cabins, shade covers, etc. are permitted in campground parks upon obtaining a permit.

(Ord. No. 2016-13, § 1, 10-18-2016; Ord. 2005-10 § 1: Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 96-794 § 2: Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))

The city council, by resolution, shall adopt and/or amend fees to cover the costs associated with the issuance of permits under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 97-905 § 1 (part); Ord. 95-736 § 6 (part))