(a)

Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for the construction and operation of recreational vehicle parks in the Town of Dayton in order to promote, protect and secure the public health, safety and general welfare.

(b)

Intent: It is the intent of this chapter to provide regulations for the location, design and improvements of recreational vehicle parks that will benefit the general community environment and that will equal or exceed all applicable state standards. It is declared that where the provisions of this chapter do not encompass all of the state regulations, insofar as the limits of this chapter apply, that such other regulations are included and required for conformance as part of this chapter.

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The standards and requirements in this chapter shall apply to any person operating, constructing, or maintaining a recreational vehicle park within the town or surrounding area under the jurisdiction of the Town of Dayton.

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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:

Approved: Acceptable as determined to be in conformance with appropriate standards of the State of Wyoming and the provisions of this chapter.

Permit: A written document issued by the town council permitting the construction, alteration or expansion of a recreational vehicle park.

Person: A firm, partnership, association of persons, corporation, organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as an individual.

Recreational vehicle: A vehicular type portable structure without permanent foundation, which can be towed, hauled, or driven and primarily designed as temporary living accommodation for recreational, camping and travel use and including, but not limited to, travel trailers, truck campers, pop up campers, camping trailers, and self-propelled motor homes, but shall not include mobile homes as defined and regulated by chapter 17.68 of this title.

Recreational vehicle park: Any lot or parcel of land used or intended to be used for the accommodation of one or more recreational vehicles.

Recreational vehicle unit: A plot of land in a recreational vehicle park used or intended to be used for the accommodation of not more than one recreational vehicle.

Self-contained recreational vehicle: A recreational vehicle which can operate independently of connections to sewer, water, and electrical systems, containing a water flush toilet, lavatory, shower, and kitchen sink, all of which are connected to water storage and sewage holding tanks located within the trailer.

Service building: A building providing toilet, lavatory, laundry machines or other community facilities for use in common by occupants of the recreational vehicle park.

State standards: General and special standards governing recreational vehicle parks, travel trailers, truck campers.

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Location of recreational vehicles: "Recreational vehicle" as defined in this chapter, shall not be used at any place within the town for living quarters. Designated recreational vehicle parks, camping areas, or overnight trailer parks shall not be permitted to offer year round living quarters. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the owner or other person having charge or control of a private lot, from permitting a nonresident of the town to park a recreational vehicle thereon, and live and sleep therein, for a period not to exceed two weeks while visiting family or friends unless covenants to subdivisions prohibit such act.

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All recreational vehicle parks shall be located only within B-1 business zoning district.

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Permit: It is unlawful for any person to construct, enlarge, alter or improve a recreational vehicle park, or to cause the same to be done unless such person holds a valid permit issued by the town council.

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(a)

Intent: In order to achieve the general objectives, intent and purposes of this chapter, preliminary site plans or recreational vehicle parks proposed for construction, alteration or extension shall be submitted to the town planning committee for review. In reviewing the site plan for a proposed recreational vehicle park, the planning committee shall ascertain whether the proposed site plan is consistent with all regulations of this chapter and all other town and state ordinances. Further, in consideration of each site plan, the planning committee shall endeavor to assure that the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site and in relation to access streets shall be safe and convenient and that provisions are made so that the proposed recreational vehicle park will be compatible to the existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity.

(b)

Content of application: In order to obtain site plan review by the planning committee, the application shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of recorded applicant; or his representative or qualified person preparing the plans;

(2)

Legal interest of the applicant in the recreational vehicle park;

(3)

Location and legal description of the proposed park;

(4)

Preliminary plans and specifications of the proposed park showing:

a.

The area and dimensions, drawn to scale, of the tract of land and approximate acreage,

b.

The number, location and size of recreational vehicle spaces,

c.

The location and width of roadways, walkways and parking areas, and access to public thoroughfare,

d.

The location of service buildings and any other proposed permanent structures,

e.

The location and size of natural features, including topography, wetland and any anticipated changes in these features,

f.

The size, location and design of recreational facilities if any,

g.

Location, size and specifications of existing sewer, water, gas, raw water, and electric power lines, with proposal for extension and connection of new lines, or requirements for new sewage disposal and water supply systems,

h.

A topographic and drainage grading plan to ensure a well drained site, properly graded for elimination of stagnant pools of water,

i.

Extra boundary privacy/screening fencing adjoining residential houses.

(5)

Preliminary plans for review shall be filed with the town clerk for distribution to the planning committee (two copies). Plans shall be drawn to appropriate scale to show adequate detail, but not smaller than a scale of one inch to 100 feet.

(6)

After review and recommendation by the planning committee, three copies of the application exhibits shall be submitted to the town council for final review and preliminary approval before issuance of a building permit. In order to start construction, the applicant shall submit to the town council final and complete construction plans in conformance with the requirements of the town council and the provisions of this chapter. If the plans are approved the town council shall issue a building permit.

(c)

Financial responsibility: Any person submitting an application shall be prepared to present satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility, if so requested by the town council, that he is in a position to complete the proposed project.

(d)

Schedule of construction and development: Any person presenting an application shall submit a schedule of construction for the project indicating intention to complete the entire development at one time, or what portion of the development will be completed in the first phase. Construction shall commence within a period of one year following the approval of the town council, and at least the first phase of the development shall be completed within a period of two years from the date of approval.

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(a)

Park size and density: Each recreational vehicle unit in every recreational vehicle park shall contain not less than 625 square feet of ground area, and shall not be less than 20 feet in minimum width measured at right angles to the side lines thereof. The boundary lines of every recreational vehicle unit shall be plainly and permanently marked, or otherwise indicated. There shall be a clearance of not less than ten feet between recreational vehicles, or recreational vehicles and other buildings. There shall be a clearance of not less than ten feet between recreational vehicles and the interior property lines of a recreational vehicle park, and not less than five feet from any driveway. There will be a setback clearance from the property lines of not less than ten feet.

(b)

Minimum off street parking requirements: As allowed in B-1 business zoning section 17.44.010 of this title.

(c)

Service building: A service building shall be provided in recreational vehicle parks to contain community lavatories, toilets, urinals, and showers, and laundry area or other community facilities for the benefit and exclusive use of the occupants of the recreational vehicle park. Any service building shall be a permanent structure complying with applicable state standards. There shall be no rental housing units on the property other than a service building or residence for the manager/owner.

(d)

Skirting: No recreational vehicle may be permanently attached to the ground. No recreational vehicle may be permanently connected to the Town of Dayton utilities. No skirting of the vehicle or camper is allowed, no hay bales, no foam boards or blocks are allowed. The wheels must remain on the camper or vehicle.

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(a)

All sanitary sewage utilities and water facilities including connections provided to individual recreational vehicle spaces shall be connected to the town sewer and water systems and shall be installed to conform to the requirements of the town, and all applicable state standards. Plant investment fees are applicable according to pipe size used to connect to the main water and sewer lines.

(b)

Plumbing connections to each recreational vehicle space shall be so constructed that all lines are protected from freezing, from accidental bumping or from creating any type of nuisance or health hazard.

(c)

Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect those that will use the recreational vehicle park, as well as the property owners adjacent to the park. Such facilities shall be of sufficient capacity to ensure rapid drainage and prevent the accumulation of stagnant pools of water in or adjacent to the recreational vehicle park.

(d)

All electric, telephone and other lines within the recreational vehicle park and to each recreational vehicle space, shall be underground. When meters are installed they shall be uniformly located. All electrical wiring and installation, in all recreational vehicle parks shall conform with requirements of the town, and all applicable state standards. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a weatherproof electrical service having a minimum rating of 100 amperes, 110/220 volts.

(e)

Facilities for the storage and disposal of trash and garbage in a neat and sanitary manner must be held in a central location and to be determined on approval by the public works department.

(f)

Yard lights shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night, and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps and ramps.

(g)

Pets must be contained within the park and on a leash.

(h)

No outdoor fire pits will be permitted.

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After obtaining approval of the recreational vehicle park preliminary site development plans by the town council, the applicant shall submit a landscaping plan which includes fencing and planting as part of the final project development plans for final review by the planning committee and town council, before a permit for construction may be issued.

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(a)

Fire hydrants shall be provided by the developer and an easement granted to the town for the feeder line from the main to the hydrant. The town shall own the hydrant and the responsibility of maintenance or replacement.

(b)

Fire hydrants shall be provided and located within 300 feet of any recreational vehicle space, service building or other permanent structure.

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The developer shall be required to provide a cash bond in an amount determined by the town council guaranteeing the completion of the development, the open space, landscaping plans, or any other uncompleted required work. When completed in accordance with the approved plan, the bond shall be released. If uncompleted at the end of a two-year period, the town will review the progress and may proceed to use the bond funds to make or complete the improvements in accordance with the approved plans. The bond shall be approved by the mayor and by the town council and the town attorney, and shall be filed with the town clerk.

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Whenever a property, with the zoning classification of recreational vehicle park district ceases to be used for such purpose for a period of two years; the town council may initiate appropriate action to rezone the property to its former district zoning or other zoning.

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(a)

Office: All recreational vehicle parks shall be provided with an office.

(b)

Responsibilities of the management:

(1)

The management shall maintain a register containing the names of all residents identified by space number. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the recreational vehicle park on behalf of the appropriate town and state authorities.

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A recreational vehicle park may be provided with one nonflashing sign to identify the park. The sign may be freestanding or attached to a building, and may be illuminated. The sign shall display no more than the name and address of the park, and shall be limited in size to 50 square feet of area.

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(a)

Notice of violation: Whenever the town council determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, it shall give notice of such violation to the person to whom the permit or license was issued, which notice shall:

(1)

Be in writing;

(2)

Include a statement of the reason for its issuance;

(3)

Shall state what remedial action shall be necessary to comply with this chapter;

(4)

Shall establish a reasonable time of not more than 30 days for compliance; and

(5)

Be served upon the licensee, or his agent, in person or by mail.

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Any person violating, or who fails or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $750.00.

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