The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate recreational vehicle (RV) parks in the City of Diamondhead to ensure the development and maintenance of well-planned parks.

As a conditional use of the C-2 Interstate Commercial and PFR Public Facilities and Recreation zoning districts that are set forth in Section 4.21, Chart of Permitted Uses, all recreational vehicle facilities shall meet the provisions set forth in the conditional use application and review process that are contained in Section 2.5 of this Ordinance.

Each recreational vehicle park shall contain a minimum of three (3) acres.

All recreational vehicle parks shall be serviced by central sewer.

The park shall afford proper drainage and same shall be approved by the city.

Parks shall be restricted to vehicles that conform to the Mississippi Department of Transportation regulations.

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Minimum lot area: One thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet.

B.

Minimum lot width: Thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum grade for any lot shall be 2%.

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Minimum: Twenty (20) feet two-way traffic; twelve (12) feet one-way traffic.

B.

Maximum grade: Six (6) percent.

C.

Minimum curve radius: Fifty (50) feet.

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Surface requirements: Minimum four-inch (4") sub-base with shell or gravel surface. Regular and adequate maintenance required to afford circulation of traffic and suitable surface for travel.

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Adequate turn-arounds shall be provided with no dead-end streets.

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Electrical outlets shall meet the minimum standards of the building and electrical codes adopted by the City of Diamondhead.

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Washrooms or toilet facilities shall remain lighted at night.

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Outdoor lighting is required along pathways to rest rooms at a maximum of one hundred (100) feet apart, not exceeding three (3) feet aboveground and reflected downward, or as may be approved by the Zoning Administrator to provide adequate visibility.

Recreational vehicle parks may contain facilities regularly found in such parks, i.e. bathhouses, restrooms, laundry rooms, offices, stores, conference facilities, recreation facilities, marinas, lodging facilities, retirement communities, restaurants, etc., as approved by the City Council. One (1) residence is allowed on site for occupancy by the owner or operator only, for each one hundred (100) spaces or portion thereof.

The Planning Commission shall have the right to require any other improvements deemed necessary for proper layout and design, or health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the public.