Whenever the specific district regulations pertaining to one district permits the uses of a more restrictive district, such uses shall be subject to the conditions as set forth in the regulations of the more restricted district unless otherwise specified.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-1)

The following requirements are intended to provide exceptions or qualify and supplement, as the case may be, the specific district regulations set forth in article II of this chapter:

(1)

Open space to serve one building. No open space or lot area required for a building or structure shall during its life be occupied by, or counted as open space for any other building or structure.

(2)

Projections into yards. Open eaves, cornices, windowsills, and belt courses may project into any required yard a distance not to exceed two feet. Open porches may project into a front or rear yard a distance not to exceed five feet.

(3)

Off-street parking and open space. Land set aside for off-street parking may be counted as a part of the required open space or yard in any district.

(4)

Street right-of-way width. Where the dedicated street right-of-way is less than 50 feet, the depth of the front yard shall be measured starting at a point 25 feet from the centerline of the street easement.

(5)

Street access for dwelling.

a.

No dwelling shall be erected on a lot, which does not abut on at least one public street for at least 35 feet and have a width of at least 50 feet at the building line.

b.

A public street shall form the direct and primary means of ingress and egress for all dwelling units.

c.

Alleys, where they exist, shall form only a secondary means of ingress and egress.

(6)

Side yard requirement on corner lots. Residential district side yard width on corner lots shall be 15 feet where the lots are back-to-back or have double frontage, and 20 feet in every other case.

(7)

Commercial and industrial lot sizes. No minimum lot sizes and open space areas are prescribed for commercial and industrial uses. It is the intent of this article that lots of sufficient size be used by any business or industry to provide adequate parking and loading and unloading space required for normal operation of the enterprise.

(8)

Use of lot smaller than required at time of enactment of article. If any lot is smaller than the minimum requirements herein contained, but all sides of the lot touch lands under other ownership at the time of the passage of the ordinance from which this article is derived, the lot shall be used for single-family purposes only unless otherwise specified.

(9)

Sight lines at intersections. On any corner lot on which a front and side yard is required, no wall, fence, sign, structure, or any plant growth having a height in excess of three feet above the elevation of the lowest point of crown of the adjacent roadway shall be maintained in a triangle formed by measuring from the point of intersection of the front and exterior side lot lines a distance of 30 feet along the front and side lot lines and connecting the points so established to form a right triangle on the area of the lot adjacent to the street intersection.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-2)

The regulations herein set forth qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the specific district regulations appearing in article II of this chapter.

(1)

In measuring height, a habitable basement or attic shall be counted as a story, provided that a story in a sloping roof, the area of which story at a height of four feet above the floor does not exceed two-thirds of the floor area of the story immediately below it and which does not contain an independent apartment shall be counted as a half story.

(2)

Chimneys, elevators, poles, spires, tanks, towers and other projections not used for human occupancy may extend above the height limit provided a zoning special exception permit is obtained in accordance with article VII of this chapter.

(3)

Churches, schools, hospitals, sanatoriums, and other public and semi-public buildings may be built to a height of 55 feet or four stories if the minimum depth of rear yards and the minimum width of side yards required in the district are increased one foot for each foot by which the height of such public or semi-public structures exceeds the height limit in feet prescribed for other structures in the district.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-3)

(a)

In the case of a housing project consisting of a group of two or more buildings to be constructed on a plot of ground of at least three acres not subdivided into the customary streets and lots, and which will not be so subdivided, or where the existing or contemplated street and lot layout make it impracticable to apply the requirements of this article to the individual buildings in such housing project, the application of such requirements to such housing project shall be done by the city council in a manner that will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood, will ensure a density of land use no higher and a standard of open space at least as high as required by this article in the district in which the proposed project is to be located.

(b)

In no case shall the project be authorized if it includes a use or building height prohibited in the district in which the housing project is to be located.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-4)

Animals in any district shall be kept only in accordance with city ordinances.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-5)

The use of land or buildings for the commercial storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall be in accordance with the ordinances of the city.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-6)

Commercial vehicles and trailers of all types, including travel and mobile homes, shall not be parked on any lot in any residential district except in accordance with the following provisions:

(1)

Not more than one commercial vehicle, which does not exceed 22 feet in length, per family living on the premises, shall be permitted. In no case shall a commercial vehicle used for hauling explosives, hazardous chemical, gasoline, or liquefied petroleum products, be permitted.

(2)

A mobile home shall be parked or stored only in conformance with the ordinances of the city.

(3)

No more than one camping, travel trailer, or motor home may be stored per family living on the premises. At the discretion of the building inspector or the fire marshal, a temporary permit for a period not to exceed 15 days may be issued for emergency occupancy of such camping vehicles. The building inspector or the fire marshal may impose specific requirements to ensure public health and safety to the extent possible. The permit fee shall be established by mayor and council.

(4)

Only the tractor portion of a semi-tractor-trailer rig may be parked in a residential area and it must be parked entirely on private property.

(5)

Other commercial vehicles or bobtail trucks shall not be parked in residential areas if the vehicles' length exceeds 22 feet.

(6)

Construction trailers may be permitted on a temporary basis upon review and approval by the board of adjustment. The board of adjustment may approve temporary permits for a period not to exceed six months or during the time that is indicated on an issued building permit and may impose requirements as necessary to ensure public health and safety. The fee shall be established by mayor and council.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-7)

Whenever any street, alley or other public easement is vacated, the district classifications of the property to which the vacated portions of land accrue shall become the classification of the vacated land.

(Code 2012, § 16-3-8)

All new buildings or additions must have the side(s) of the building facing a street at least 50 percent brick, stacked stone, stone or stone masonry units, wood clapboard, cementitious fiber board, or exposed heavy timber. Glass curtain walls may be approved subject to review by the community development department to ensure the styling and details are appropriate for the context. Decorative concrete masonry units (CMU) and exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) may be used on facades not facing a public street or city property or as a secondary building material only (less than 50 percent of the wall area) on primary frontage facades.

The following are exempt from the requirements of this section:

(1)

Buildings that are undergoing remodeling or renovation do not have to comply with the provisions of this chapter, provided the street frontage of the building is not being expanded or remodeled and no canopy is being enclosed, provided that any canopy that is being enclosed must meet code and if the street frontage of the building is being expanded or the exterior of the building facing a streets is being remodeled or renovated then the entire building must be brought into compliance with this section.

(2)

Barns for agricultural use on property zoned agricultural are exempt.

(3)

Existing buildings in industrial zones that are being used for industrial purposes may be expanded or remodeled without complying with this section.

Any appeal for relief from this chapter shall be filed with the planning commission.

(Code 2012, §§ 16-14-2—16-14-4; Ord. No. 2005-06, 4-4-2005; Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1, 10-3-2016)

(a)

New residential and commercial subdivisions. Any new residential or commercial subdivisions approved and platted after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived must provide for the construction of public pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps along all public rights of way adjoining the property. This shall not apply to homes constructed on unplatted residential property over one acre.

(b)

New residential and commercial construction on individual lots. Any new residential construction approved and begun after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived either in existing subdivisions or on any other property zoned residential or commercial (including Single-Family Residential R-1, Two Family Residential R-2, Multi-Family Residential R-3, Residential Office District R-4, Light Commercial C-1, General Commercial C-2, and Community Shopping Center District, C-3) within the city limits must provide for the construction of public pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps along all public rights of way adjoining the property. This shall not apply to any un-platted residential property over one acre. Any new commercial construction shall include sidewalk construction along non-local streets as defined in the state department of transportation functional classification system map or as amended for city. Any existing but damaged public pedestrian sidewalk on the new residential or commercial construction site must be repaired or replaced. If the proposed sidewalks are to be placed in an area where there are no adjacent existing sidewalks, this requirement will be reviewed by city staff, and may be waived.

(c)

Public pedestrian sidewalks. The public pedestrian sidewalks must be constructed and inspected in accordance with city building, subdivision and zoning regulations. The city shall not issue a certificate of occupancy until the public pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps have been constructed as required.

(Code 2012, § 16-11-3; Ord. No. 2008-03, 1-7-2008; Ord. No. 2011-07, 2-21-2011; Ord. No. 2012-03, 2-6-2012)

There are adopted the following standards and specifications, attached to and made a part of Ordinance 1724, that are adopted and incorporated herein by reference, and are fully applicable in the city as if set out at length herein: Street standards and specifications and standard details for construction of pavement.

(Code 2012, § 16-11-1; Ord. No. 1724, 6-27-1985; Ord. No. 2008-03, 1-7-2008)

The following provisions apply to accessory buildings in R-1 and R-2 zoning districts.

(1)

Generally.

a.

An accessory building may have full utilities, including water and wastewater. Bathrooms and showers are allowed, but the building cannot be used as a residential structure; i.e., used for sleeping, unless it is in R-2 zoning and meets the garage apartment requirements.

b.

Overhead doors are allowed, but they must be approached by an approved sealed surface driveway if fronting a sealed surface street.

(2)

Size.

a.

An accessory building of 150 square feet or less does not require a building permit, however all setback and location regulations still apply.

b.

An accessory building cannot be larger than 600 square feet without planning commission approval.

c.

The height of an accessory building cannot exceed the height of the main structure, or 16 feet, whichever is less, without approval from the planning commission.

(3)

Location.

a.

The accessory building cannot be placed on a lot that is separate from the lot the main structure is on, if the lots are greater than 50 feet in width. If the lots are smaller than 50 feet in width, and abutting each other, and all under the same ownership, the accessory building may be placed on a lot separate from the lot the main structure is on. If the ownership of the lot that the main structure is on is ever different from the ownership the accessory building is on, the accessory building must be removed.

b.

No permanent accessory building may be located on any easement.

c.

The accessory building must be located no closer than 15 feet from the main building, five feet from the back lot line, and five feet from the sideline or a minimum of 15 feet from a sideline that is on a corner lot but cannot extend beyond the existing house fronts along the street.

d.

No unattached accessory building, or portion thereof, is allowed in front of the main structure.

(4)

Area requirements. Total square feet of main and accessory buildings cannot exceed 35 percent of the total lot size, nor can accessory buildings exceed more than 20 percent of the yard behind the front of the main structure.

(5)

Design and materials.

a.

An accessory building located behind the rear of the house may be constructed of any approved building material.

b.

An accessory building located in the side yard must have 50 percent of the sides that face a street covered with a façade that is made of material that blends with the face of the main structure. If the materials are not approved by administrative staff, then it can be brought to the planning commission for their decision.

c.

An accessory building located in the side yard must have a shape and roof pitch that blends with the shape and roof pitch of the main structure. If the materials are not approved by administrative staff, then it can be brought to the planning commission for their decision.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-8; Ord. No. 2013-04, 1-22-2013)

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Open space means all common open space used for recreational uses and does not include buffer zones, setbacks areas, roads or sidewalks.

Recreational vehicle means all vehicles and portable structures built on a chassis, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use, including tent trailers and motor-driven vehicles.

Recreational vehicle park means any plot of ground on which one or more recreational vehicles, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.

Recreational vehicle space means a plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park designed for accommodation of one recreational vehicle.

(b)

General regulations. The following provisions apply to recreational vehicle parks.

(1)

License required for construction and operation. It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain or operate any recreational vehicle park within the limits of the city unless he holds a valid license issued pursuant to this article in his name for the specific park, issued annually by the city's community development director, except that the maintenance or operation of a recreational vehicle park in existence on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived may be continued under a temporary permit for such period of time and under such conditions as are described in this article.

(2)

Application for license. The applicant shall make application to the building inspector who shall issue a license upon compliance with all pertinent provisions of this article and other regulations of the city.

(3)

Form of application; expiration; renewal.

a.

Applications for licenses shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application, and shall contain the following:

1.

Name and address of the applicant;

2.

The interest of the applicant in and the location and legal description of the park;

3.

A complete plan of the park showing compliance with regulations and provisions promulgated under this article; and

4.

Such further information as may be requested by the building inspector.

b.

A license may be renewed upon application by paying the fee set out in this article. Applications for renewals of licenses shall be made in writing by the holder of the license and shall contain the following:

1.

Any change in the information submitted since the time the original license was issued or the latest renewal granted; and

2.

Other information requested by the inspection officer or health officer.

c.

A license issued under this article shall expire on June 30 next following the date of issuance. Licenses may not be prorated.

(4)

Complete plan required. A complete plan, as required for the purpose of obtaining a license, shall show:

a.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

b.

The number, locations, and size of all motor home spaces or recreational vehicle spaces;

c.

The location and width of roadways, walkways, buffer strips and recreational areas;

d.

The locations of service buildings and other proposed structures;

e.

The location and size of utility and treatment facilities; and

f.

Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the park.

(5)

Fee. The annual fee for a license required by this article shall be in a sum as set by the city council by resolution for each recreational vehicle space located in the park. The fee prescribed by this section shall be paid prior to issuance of the license.

(6)

Issuance. A license required by this article shall be issued by the community development director, when the building inspector has certified that the applicant has complied with the provisions of this article.

(7)

Posting. A license issued under this article shall be conspicuously posted in the office of or on the premises of the park at all times.

(8)

Not transferable; notice of change of ownership or control of park. No license issued under this article shall be transferable. Every person holding such a license shall notify the building inspector, in writing, within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of his interest in or control of the licensed park. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such park.

(9)

Officer to make inspections. The building inspector or the health officer shall have the power to make inspections to determine the conditions of recreational vehicle parks located within the city in order to perform their duty of safeguarding the health and safety of occupants of recreational vehicle parks and of the general public.

(10)

May inspect outside premises. The inspection officer or health officer shall have the power to inspect the outside premises of private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this article or of regulations promulgated under this article.

(11)

Occupant to give access. It shall be the duty of every occupant of a park to give the owner thereof or his agent or employees access to any part of such recreational vehicle park or their premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this article, or with any lawful regulations adopted under this article, or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(12)

Mobile homes. No mobile home shall be located in a recreational vehicle park.

(c)

Park regulations. The following regulations apply to recreational vehicle parks:

(1)

Types of parks. Parks shall be of three types:

a.

Mobile home parks;

b.

Mixed mobile home and recreational vehicle parks as per section 54-38; and

c.

Recreational vehicle parks.

(2)

Location of parks. All recreational vehicle parks shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. Drainage shall not endanger any water supply.

(3)

Minimum area. The minimum area of any park shall be three acres. However, parks in existence on the initial effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived can continue to operate with less than three acres, but if the park is to be expanded it must at that time have a minimum area of three acres.

(4)

Intensity of development. Intensity of development shall be limited to no more than 25 recreational vehicles per gross acre. Area used for sewage treatment facilities shall not be included in density computations.

(5)

Spaces to be clearly defined, size. Every recreational vehicle space shall be clearly defined. Recreational vehicle spaces shall be at least 25 feet wide.

(6)

Recreational vehicle pad requirements.

a.

RV pads. All spaces shall be equipped with a surfaced area of not less than ten feet by 40 feet, containing hookups for water, sewer and electricity. Surfacing shall consist of gravel, asphalt or concrete. Where gravel surfacing is used, the design of the gravel pad shall be approved by the city to maintain proper drainage and minimize dust. Each RV unit shall be parked entirely on the surfaced area so that no part thereof obstructs any roadway or walkway within the RV park.

b.

Setbacks. Each rental space shall meet the following setback requirements:

1.

50 feet when abutting a state or federal highway or designated major arterial;

2.

25 feet when abutting a public right of way other than subsection (c)(6)a of this section;

3.

15 feet when abutting any property line other than subsection (c)(6)a or b of this section;

4.

Ten feet provided between RV units parked side by side;

5.

Ten feet between RV units parked end to end;

6.

25 feet between any RV space and any building;

7.

20 feet front setback from all RV's to the interior streets or roadways.

c.

Open space requirements. Open space for common areas, playgrounds and other recreational uses shall be provided at the rate of at a minimum of 400 square feet dedicated per RV lot, and not less than half an acre in total area. Open space shall not include any area designated as a roadway, RV rental space, storage area, yard area surrounding the caretaker's or manager's residence, or any area required for setbacks.

(7)

Driveways. All recreational vehicle spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 26 feet in width for two-way traffic, and 13 feet for one-way traffic. Driveways must be sealed surface and have unobstructed access to a public street or highway. No parking shall be permitted on one-way streets.

(8)

Composition of driveways and walkways. All driveways and walkways within a park shall be at least asphalt sealed surface, concrete or approved equal.

(9)

Parking rules; safety hazard; compliance.

a.

In recreational vehicle parks existing at the initial effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, parking on or adjacent to the street within the park is permissible so long as it does not constitute a safety hazard. Whether or not a safety hazard exists is a question to be determined by the council of the city. If, upon final appeal before the city council, the council determines that a safety hazard does in fact exist, the recreational vehicle park concerned will be required to comply with subsection (b) of this section.

b.

In new recreational vehicle parks constructed after the initial effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, at least one parking space shall be provided for each space either on or adjacent to the space.

(10)

Ingress and egress of parks within the city limits. Recreational vehicle parks in the city limits area should abut and have their major means of ingress and egress on at least a primary thoroughfare.

(11)

Landscaping, screenings of parks.

a.

A landscape plan shall be required for all recreational vehicle parks. Landscaping shall be designed to perform the following functions:

1.

Screen the recreational vehicle park visually and audibly from adjacent residential properties as completely as possible;

2.

Provide an attractive entrance and street frontage;

3.

Provide dust and erosion control;

4.

Provide a neat, attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

b.

Grass and ornamental landscaping shall be required in all recreational vehicle parks, together with adequate water outlets to maintain all landscaping. The recreational vehicle park shall be screened from adjacent residential properties by means of fences or walls, six feet in height, or by means of hedges or other landscaping that serves as a screen yearround.

(12)

Service building for recreational vehicle parks.

a.

Each recreational vehicle park shall be provided with at least one service building adequately equipped with toilet fixtures and other sanitary facilities as required in this article.

b.

All sanitary facilities required by subsection (c)(13) of this section shall be located in service buildings.

(13)

Facilities required. Each park accommodating recreational vehicles shall provide the following:

a.

Toilet facilities for males shall have one flush toilet and one urinal for the first 25 recreational vehicles or fewer, one additional flush toilet and one additional urinal for each 25 after;

b.

Toilet facilities for females consisting of not less than two flush toilets for the first 25 recreational vehicles or fewer, one additional flush toilet for each 25 after;

c.

For occupants of each sex, not less than two lavatories and one shower with individual dressing accommodations for the first 25 recreational vehicle spaces or any less, and one additional shower with individual dressing accommodations for every 25 additional recreational vehicle spaces.

1.

Each toilet for females and each shower or bathtub with individual dressing accommodations for females shall be in a private compartment or stall.

2.

The toilet and other sanitation facilities for males and females shall either be separate buildings or shall be separated, if in the same building.

3.

Such facilities shall be conveniently located at a distance of not more than 300 feet from any recreational vehicle served.

(14)

Specifications of service buildings. Service buildings shall:

a.

Be so located so that no recreational vehicle space shall be more than 300 feet from such a building;

b.

Be located 25 feet or more from any recreational vehicle space;

c.

Be of permanent construction and be adequately lighted;

d.

Be of moisture-resistant material to permit frequent washing and cleansing;

e.

Have adequate heating facilities to maintain a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit during cold weather and to supply adequate hot water during time of peak demands; and

f.

Have all rooms well-ventilated, with all openings effectively screened.

(15)

Sanitary condition to be maintained. All service buildings and the grounds of the park shall be maintained in a clean, sightly condition and kept free of any condition that will menace the health of any occupant or the public or constitute a menace.

(16)

Sewer connections, sewage disposal for recreational vehicle parks.

a.

Waste from showers, bathtubs, flush toilets, urinals, lavatories, slop sinks and laundries in service and other buildings within the park shall be discharged into a public sewer and disposal plant, septic tank system or private sewer and lagoon system of such construction and in such manner as approved by the state health department and in accordance with all applicable ordinances of the city.

b.

In the event that a public sewer system is or becomes available within 300 feet of the recreational vehicle park, connection must be made to the public system within 180 days after it becomes available.

c.

Every dependent trailer shall dump all accumulated waste into a receptacle provided in the recreational vehicle park upon entering and upon leaving the park. Such receptacles must be approved by the state health department. Any other dumping of accumulated waste within the city is prohibited.

d.

The design of private sewage treatment facilities shall be based on the maximum capacity of the park. Effluents from sewage treatment facilities shall not be discharged into any watershed. The disposal facilities shall be located where they will not create a nuisance or health hazard to the park or to the owner or occupants of any adjacent property. The state health department must approve the type of treatment proposed and the design of any disposal facilities and sewer systems prior to construction.

(17)

Sewerage and water connections to be watertight. Sewer connections shall be watertight. Park licensees shall maintain recreational vehicle connections to sewer and water systems in good condition and be responsible that no sewerage or water leakage occur on the park premises.

(18)

Water supply; requirements.

a.

An accessible, adequate, safe, and potable supply of water shall be provided in each park, capable of furnishing a minimum of 250 gallons per day per space. Where a public supply of water of such quality is available within 300 feet or becomes available within 300 feet, connection shall be made thereto and its supply shall be used exclusively. Where private water supplies must be developed, the health officer must approve the location, construction and development of both the water well and pipe system and connections. No private source other than a water well shall be used.

b.

The water system of a park shall be connected by pipes to all buildings and spaces. Each space shall be provided with a cold water tap at least four inches above the ground. An adequate supply of hot water shall be provided at all times in the service buildings for all bathing, washing, cleansing, and laundry facilities.

c.

All water piping shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local law. The water piping system shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow or back-siphonage. Recreational vehicles with fixtures from which back-siphonage may occur shall not be connected to the park's water system until the defect has been corrected. All water connections shall be weather-tight.

d.

Where drinking fountains are provided for public use in a park, they shall be of a type and in locations approved by the health officer.

e.

Individual water-service connections that are provided for direct use by recreational vehicles shall be of such construction that they will not be damaged by the parking of such recreational vehicles. The park system shall be adequate to provide 20 pounds per square inch of pressure at all recreational vehicle connections.

f.

Provisions shall be made within 150 feet of each recreational vehicle space in a park to supply water for recreational vehicle reservoirs.

g.

No well-casing, pumps, pumping machinery or suction pipes shall be located in any pit, room or space extending below ground level, nor in any room or space above ground that is walled in or otherwise enclosed, unless such rooms, whether above or below ground, have free drainage by gravity to the surface. All floors shall be watertight and sloped from the pump pedestal to the drain, and floors shall extend at least two feet from the well in all directions. The pedestal shall not be less than 12 inches above the floor. This shall not be construed as prohibiting submersible pumps.

h.

All water storage reservoirs in a park shall be watertight and constructed of impervious material. All overflows and vents of such reservoirs shall be effectively screened. Open reservoirs are prohibited. Manholes shall be constructed with overlapping covers, so as to prevent the entrance of contaminated material. Overflow pipes from a reservoir shall not connect to any pipe in which sewage or polluted water may back up.

i.

Underground stop and waste cocks shall not be installed on any connection in a park.

j.

No park water well shall draw water from any sands reserved to the city for its use, except as may be otherwise permitted by ordinances of the city.

(19)

Insect, weed, and rodent control measures.

a.

Insect and rodent control measures to safeguard public health as required by the inspection officer shall be applied in the recreational vehicle park.

b.

Effective larvicidal solutions may be required by the inspection officer or health officer for fly or mosquito breeding areas which cannot be controlled by other, more permanent measures.

c.

The building inspector or health officer may require the park operator to take suitable measures to control other insects and obnoxious weeds.

d.

Accumulations of debris which may provide harborage for rodents shall not be permitted in the park.

e.

When rats or other objectionable rodents are known to be in the park, the park operator shall take definite action, as directed by the building inspector or health officer, to exterminate them.

(20)

Electricity; exterior lighting. Each rental space shall be equipped with an electrical outlet supplying at least 120 volts, 30 amps, installed in accordance with applicable state electrical codes.

(21)

Streets and driveways to be lighted. Streets and driveways within mobile home and recreational vehicle parks shall be lighted with streetlights meeting the current standards of the Illuminating Engineering Society or one-half candlepower, whichever is higher.

(22)

Litter, rubbish and flammable materials. Park areas shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials.

(23)

Fires. Fires shall be made only in stoves and other cooking or heating equipment intended for such purposes.

(24)

Registration of owners and occupants.

a.

Each licensee shall keep a register containing a record of all recreational vehicle owners and occupants located within the park. The register shall contain the following information:

1.

The name and address of the owner or occupant of each recreational vehicle and motor vehicle by which it is towed;

2.

The make, model, year, and license numbers of each motor home, recreational vehicle, and motor vehicle;

3.

The state, territory, or country issuing such license;

4.

The date of arrival and of departure of each motor home and recreational vehicle; and

5.

Each recreational vehicle shall be identified in a park space by some clear, legible, and orderly external method of identification or numbering system, which number shall be included in the register.

The building inspector or health officer shall have the power to inspect the register kept pursuant to this section.

b.

The park shall keep the register available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, public health officials, and city officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained in the register. The register record of each occupant registered shall not be destroyed for a period of one year following the date of departure of the registrant from the park.

(25)

Wrecked, damaged mobile homes, recreational vehicles. Wrecked, damaged, or dilapidated recreational vehicles shall not be kept or stored in a recreational vehicle park. The code enforcement officer shall determine if a mobile home or recreational vehicle is damaged or dilapidated to a point which makes the mobile home or recreational vehicle unfit for human occupancy on either a temporary or permanent basis. Whenever such a determination is made, the mobile home or recreational vehicle shall be vacated and removed from the premises.

(d)

Zoning regulations. Recreational vehicle parks will be permitted in the M-H district (Mobile Home Park District) provided the provisions of this article and the requirements of section 54-38 are followed, or under use on review in the C-1 (Local Commercial District), C-2 (General Commercial District), and R-4 (Residential Office District) districts. City/authority-owned property is exempt from the zoning requirements.

(e)

Storm shelter requirements. Recreational vehicle parks will provide adequate storm shelter for the occupants of the park. The shelter may be a stand alone shelter or the service building may be constructed in such a manner as to be used as the shelter. A shelter plan must be submitted at the time of application for the park license. The shelter will meet the requirements set out in the National Performance Criteria for Tornado Shelters document produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with the following changes: Section 9(a) and (b) shall be deleted. The requirements for a radio transmitter or signal-emitting device in Section 10 shall be deleted. Shelter load shall be based on one adult per recreational vehicle space.

(Code 2012, § 16-5-9; Ord. No. 2005-19, 12-5-2005; Ord. No. 2012-14, 7-2-2012)

(a)

Definition. The term "temporary workforce housing" means accommodations consisting of an area of land occupied by five or more portable housing units exclusively or primarily for construction, industrial, or oilfield related workers and which often provide accessory units for one of the following: common restroom/showering facilities, and/or eating facilities; and which may only be utilized by persons housed in the workforce housing unit. Portable housing units do not include recreation vehicles or mobile homes.

(b)

Enforcement. The community development director shall coordinate the review process for all proposed temporary workforce housing. The city building inspector or the authorized representative shall be responsible for inspection of all temporary workforce housing.

(c)

Conflict with other laws. If there is a conflict between the regulations and standards in this section with any other local, state, or federal regulations for temporary workforce housing, the more restrictive regulation shall be followed.

(d)

Subject to city codes. All temporary workforce housing and all improvements required therein are subject to all city permits, codes and regulations and state regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

The City of Chickasha Zoning Ordinance;

(2)

The International Fire Code;

(3)

The International Building Code;

(4)

The National Electrical Code;

(5)

The International Plumbing Code;

(6)

The International Fuel Gas Code; and

(7)

The International Mechanical Code.

(e)

Zoning and license requirements.

(1)

All temporary workforce housing must be located in the Light Industrial (I-1) or Heavy Industrial (I-2) Zoning District. Prior to the initiating of temporary workforce housing in an approved zoning district, a person must make application for a license with the city community development department for approval. Such application shall not be approved unless it conforms to the regulations outlined herein. Upon violation of any requirement hereof, the city attorney is specifically authorized to seek any relief to prevent the construction of such temporary workforce housing.

(2)

A license may be issued for temporary workforce housing only after review and approval by the planning commission and city council in accordance with the provisions of this section and the posting of a reclamation bond or its equivalent (as approved by the city attorney) for the removal of the moveable housing, the grading and revegetation of the property, and the filling of any subsurface pools or basins, to the satisfaction of the city manager, upon expiration of the license. The city council may place reasonable requirements upon the license including, but not limited to, the location of the site and the facilities and methods of operation of the temporary workforce housing prior to granting approval to ensure that such use will not have a detrimental effect on the area in which it may be located and the public health and welfare will not be endangered.

(3)

The annual fee for a license required by this article shall be in a sum as set by the city council by resolution. The fee shall be paid prior to issuance of the license.

(f)

Application for license. All applications for a license for temporary workforce housing shall be made to the community development director for review. All applications shall contain the following:

(1)

Name and address of applicant;

(2)

Name and address of property owner, current use of the property and copy of landowner's permission for the location of the workforce housing;

(3)

Number of workforce and projected duration of use of this temporary workforce housing;

(4)

Site plan drawn to scale including but not limited to layout of streets, parking, landscape, fencing, ingress/egress, and drainage;

(5)

Each site will be required to include one hard surface, striped parking space of compacted hot mix asphalt or concrete for every occupant;

(6)

Each site will be required to provide adequate storm shelter for the occupants;

(7)

Streets and driveways within the site shall be lighted with street lights meeting the current standards of the Illuminating Engineering Society or one-half candlepower, whichever is higher;

(8)

Purpose of the housing and the date upon which the occupancy and use of the temporary workforce housing will commence;

(9)

Legal description of the temporary workforce housing and location map drawn on USGS quadrangle map and showing access;

(10)

A copy of the applicant's deed and/or lease to the real property on which the temporary workforce housing would be located;

(11)

Provision for solid waste collection and disposal, water, and sewage including the location of service buildings, sanitary stations and any other proposed structures and file copy of approved sewage disposal plans and state permit with the community development office. The installation shall be inspected by the city building inspector, city engineer and/or city public works director prior to backfilling;

(12)

Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed;

(13)

The location and details of lighting and electrical system;

(14)

Plans and specifications of the water supply and refuse and sewage disposal facilities including the location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes and file copy of water supply plans and applicable state and/or other permits with planning/public works office;

(15)

Reclamation plans and timetable for completion of all phases of grading, revegetation, and the filling of any subsurface pools, basins, or anything that collects debris, present as a result of the temporary workforce housing;

(16)

Plans for security, fire and emergency evacuation; and

(17)

Policies on drug and alcohol usage, noise and weapons at temporary workforce housing sites.

(g)

Standards for workforce housing sites. Use of temporary workforce housing shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Use of temporary workforce housing may only be permitted when a license has been issued by the city for such use;

(2)

Vehicles in inoperable condition may not be stored onsite;

(3)

Operation of a home occupation or home business by occupants of temporary workforce housing shall not be allowed; and

(4)

Occupancy shall be limited to two persons per bedroom at the same time.

(h)

Transferability. Every person holding a license for temporary workforce housing shall give notice in writing to the community development director within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any temporary workforce housing. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such workforce housing. Upon application in writing for transfer of the license, the license shall be transferred if the temporary workforce housing is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this section and regulations issued under this Code.

(i)

Suspension or revocation; generally. Whenever, upon inspection of any temporary workforce housing, the city building inspector or designee finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provisions of this section or regulations issued under this Code, or conditions as outlined in the license, the city building inspector shall give notice in writing to the person to whom the license was issued that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice by the city building inspector, the license will be suspended. At the end of such period, the city building inspector shall reinspect such temporary workforce housing. If such conditions or practices have not been corrected, the community development director shall suspend the license and give notice in writing of such suspension to the person to whom the license is issued. Upon receipt of notice of suspension, such person shall cease operation of such temporary workforce housing.

(j)

Suspension or revocation; hearing. Any person whose license has been suspended or who has received notice from the city that his license will be suspended unless certain conditions or practices at the temporary workforce housing are corrected may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the board of adjustment; provided that when no petition for such hearing has been filed within ten days following the day on which notice of suspension was served, such license shall be deemed to have been automatically revoked.

(k)

Filing name of supervisor of workforce housing with city building inspector. The owner or operator of a temporary workforce housing site, before allowing any individuals to reside therein, shall file with the city the name of the person who will be managing the temporary workforce housing, and who is in authority to act for them. Any change in such person in charge will be immediately reported to the city.

(l)

Office building required; temporary workforce housing register to be kept in office building. A temporary workforce housing site shall maintain an office building in which shall be located the office of the person in charge of the temporary workforce housing. The temporary workforce housing register shall at all times be kept in such office.

(m)

Duties of person in charge of temporary workforce housing. It shall be the duty of the owner, operator or person in charge of any temporary workforce housing:

(1)

To keep at all times a register of all persons staying in the temporary workforce housing, which register shall be at all times open to inspection by city, state and federal officers. Such register shall record the names and home address of all persons staying in the temporary workforce housing, the date of their arrival, date of their departure, the license number of all trailers and automobiles in the temporary workforce housing, the name of the state and county in which they are registered, and the trailer unit in which each is located;

(2)

To maintain the temporary workforce housing in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition at all times including, but not limited to, maintenance of landscaping, fences, or barriers;

(3)

To require every plumbing fixture in the temporary workforce housing to be connected to the sewer during its entire stay in the temporary workforce housing;

(4)

To see that all required lights are kept lighted as provided for in this Code;

(5)

To see that garbage and trash is deposited in trash receptacles and see that all such trash receptacles are collected, cleaned, and redistributed as required by the city Code;

(6)

Not to permit any domestic animal in the temporary workforce housing site unless they meet the requirements of the provisions of the city Code pertaining to such animals; and

(7)

To report promptly to the proper authorities any violation of law which may come to his attention.

(Ord. No. 2015-06, § 1, 7-20-2015)

Definitions:

Improved gravel surface means two-inch compacted crushed rock or gravel materials that extend the entire length and width of the vehicle being parked which is maintained to prevent growth of vegetation or water retention.

Recreational vehicle means personal vehicles such as boats and boat trailers, watercraft and watercraft trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers, or coaches (designed to be mounted on automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings, tent trailers and the like, and all-terrain vehicles.

(1)

All recreational vehicles must conform to the following if located in R-1 Single Family Residential District or R-2, Two family residential district.

a.

No part of a recreational vehicle may extend over a public easement or right-of-way.

b.

No recreational vehicle stored on a residential lot may be used for housekeeping, living, or sleeping quarters.

c.

Recreational vehicles stored in the front yard must be stored on a paved surface. Recreational vehicles stored in the side yard must be on a paved surface. Recreational vehicles stored in the rear yards must be behind the fence unless the property is not served by a fence in which case the recreational vehicle must be stored behind the back building line.

d.

Stored vehicles must be secured with wheel stops or maintained so as not to present a safety problem to the neighborhoods in which they are located.

e.

All recreational vehicles must be maintained in a visibly operable condition.

f.

The area of the surface improvement must not be less than the full dimensions of the recreational vehicle.

(2)

All recreational vehicles must conform to the following if located in C-2 General Commercial district.

a.

No part of a recreational vehicle may extend over a public easement or right-of-way.

b.

Provided, however, that no article or material shall be kept, stored or displayed outside the confines of the building unless it be so screened by fences, walls, or planting that it cannot be seen from adjoining public streets or adjoining lots when viewed by a person at ground level.

c.

Recreational vehicles must be stored or parked on a paved surface or an improved gravel surface. Entrances, driveway ways and roads must be a paved surface.

d.

No recreational vehicle stored on a commercial lot may be used for housekeeping, living, or sleeping quarters.

(3)

All recreational vehicles must conform to the following located in I-1 Light Industrial and 1-2 Heavy Industrial.

a.

Recreational vehicles are an allowed use in this district; Provided, however, that no article or material shall be kept, stored, or displayed outside the confines of the building unless it be so screened by fences, walls, or planting that it cannot be seen from adjoining public streets or lots when viewed by a person at ground level.

b.

Recreational vehicles must be parked on a paved surface or improved gravel surface.

c.

No recreational vehicle stored on an industrial lot may be used for housekeeping, living, or sleeping quarters.

(4)

Only the zoning districts listed in this section will allow for recreational vehicles.

(Ord. No. 2022-12, § I, 3-7-2022)