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Calcasieu Parish City Zoning Code

DIVISION 13

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

Sec. 26-97. - Recreational vehicle parks.

(a)

Purpose. To achieve orderly development of recreational vehicle parks (RV parks) to promote and develop the use of land to minimize possible impacts, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. In addition to the requirements contained in this division, all RV parks must follow the minimum standards outlined in section 26-35. Minimum requirements, schedule of zoning district regulations, R-RVP (recreational vehicle park).

(b)

Requirements for all recreational vehicle parks.

(1)

Required plans. Each application shall be accompanied by a site plan illustrating the property boundaries, layout and dimensions of spaces, interior roadways, bathing/laundry facilities, service buildings, solid waste disposal location(s), wastewater treatment, and any other information that would assist in reviewing the plan.

(2)

Solid waste disposal. A central collection point or disposal system shall be maintained. Where dumpsters are to be used, each collection point within the park boundaries must be enclosed on all sides with an eight (8) foot fence constructed of vinyl, wooden slats, brick, or a combination of wood and brick.

(3)

Limitations per space. Not more than one (1) recreational vehicle/manufactured home shall be placed in each space.

(4)

Parking. Parking for each structure and space shall be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements contained in section 26-49.

(5)

Space requirements. There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet between recreational vehicles/manufactured homes with each unit at least three (3) feet from the boundary of the rental space.

(6)

Special stipulations. Recreational vehicle park development is subject to any other conditions established by the police jury pursuant to approval of the rezoning. Furthermore, the recreational vehicle park development must also comply with all applicable state and local codes.

(c)

Additional requirements for recreational vehicle parks within the urban service area.

(1)

Minimum lot size. Recreational vehicle parks must be developed on lots no smaller than one (1) acre in size.

(2)

Buffer yard. No structure or recreational vehicle/manufactured home shall be placed closer than ten (10) feet from any property line.

(d)

Additional requirements for recreational vehicle parks outside the urban service area.

(1)

Minimum lot size. Recreational vehicle parks must be developed on lots no smaller than two (2) acres in size.

(2)

Buffer yard. No structure or recreational vehicle/manufactured home shall be placed closer than twenty (20) feet from any property line.

(Ord. No. 6311, § 7, 1-23-14)