“Extended stay” means a period of over 30 days.

“Improvements” means any combination of: paving; curbs; gutters; walkways; traffic signs; drainage structures; sewer, water, or gas lines; road lighting; telephone, cable, and electrical utilities, other utilities and utility structures, and other site development required by this chapter.

“Park space” means an improved plot of ground with a definite boundary that is located within a recreational vehicle park for the set-up and temporary occupancy of a recreational park trailer, recreational vehicle, or tent.

“Recreational park trailer” means a trailer-type unit that is primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use that meets the following criteria:

(1) Built on a single chassis and mounted on wheels.

(2) Gross trailer area does not exceed 400 square feet (37.15 square meters) in the set-up mode.

(3) Is certified by the manufacturer as complying with American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) Standard A119.5.

(4) If sold, leased, or offered for sale in the state of Washington, is identified by a state-plan insignia issued by the Department of Labor and Industries, signifying compliance with Chapter 296-150P WAC and ANSI A119.5.

“Recreational vehicle” means a vehicular type unit that is primarily designed for recreational camping, travel, or seasonal use which has its own motor power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle, includes travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, folding camping trailers, park model trailers, truck campers, motor homes and multi-use vehicles (RCW 43.22.335); or any structure inspected, approved and designated a recreational vehicle by and bearing the insignia of the state of Washington or any other state or federal agency having the authority to approve recreational vehicles.

“Recreational vehicle park” means a tract or parcel of land within a major or short subdivision which is divided according to an approved binding site plan, and has been developed to rent or lease park spaces to guests.

“Recreational vehicle park campground” means a property developed to accommodate the traveling public that uses a variety of means for overnight stays, including RVs, tents, and vans. Such uses are typically limited to short-term stays.

“Recreational vehicle park extended stay” means a property developed to accommodate recreational vehicles for longer-term stays as an extended temporary use of the property.

“Sanitary dumping station” means a facility for receiving body waste and liquid waste that is discharged from recreational park trailer and recreational vehicle holding tanks.

“Short-term stay” means a stay for fewer than 30 days in any 12-month period.

“Tent” means a confined space, collapsible, light-weight shelter that is set up for recreation or vacation purposes. (Ord. 592 § 4, 2022; Ord. 439 § 1, 2011)

(1) Primary Uses.

(2) Accessory Uses.

(1) Primary Uses.

(2) Accessory Uses.

(1) Approval of a conditional use permit per Chapter 18.40 ECMC, General Use Regulations.

(2) Site plan approval per Chapter 18.49 ECMC, Site Plan Review, in conformance with applicable requirements in this chapter.

(3) Binding site plan application, review, and approval according to Chapter 18.49 ECMC, Site Plan Review.

(4) Conformance with the City of Electric City Shorelines Management Master Plan, the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 (Chapter 90.58 RCW), and Shoreline Management Permit and Enforcement Procedures (Chapter 173-27 WAC), if within shoreline management jurisdiction.

(5) Compliance with ECMC Title 15, Buildings and Construction, particularly Appendix E of the Uniform Plumbing Code entitled “Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks,” Chapter 13.15 ECMC, Sewer Service System, Chapter 13.05 ECMC, Water Service System, and all other relevant development codes, standards, and ordinances.

(6) Conformance with Chapter 16.10 ECMC regarding the protection and conservation of resource lands and critical areas, including wetlands.

(7) Consistency with the City of Electric City Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 439 § 1, 2011)

(1) A recreational vehicle, recreational park trailer, or tent in a recreational vehicle park shall be set up in park spaces, and all park spaces shall be reserved for recreational vehicle, recreational park trailer, or tent uses.

(2) The total number of recreational park trailers allowed in a recreational vehicle park shall not exceed five percent of the park spaces.

(3) No recreational vehicle, recreational park trailer, tent, or associated vehicles, items, equipment, and portable structures shall remain in a park space for more than 180 consecutive days unless park owner/manager allows longer stay.

(4) Recreational vehicles and recreational park trailers in the set-up mode shall maintain a minimum side-to-side separation of 15 feet and end-to-end separation of 12 feet. (Ord. 592 § 9, 2022; Ord. 439 § 1, 2011)

(1) A recreational vehicle or recreational park trailer in a recreational vehicle park extended stay shall be set up in defined park spaces, and all park spaces shall be reserved for recreational vehicles or recreational park trailers.

(2) Recreational vehicles and recreational park trailers in the set-up mode shall maintain a minimum side-to-side separation of 15 feet and end-to-end separation of 12 feet.

(3) All recreational vehicles and recreational park trailers may have individual connections to the city’s water and sewer utilities. Where individual connections are not provided a master meter shall be required with billing based on the number of units connected. (Ord. 592 § 10, 2022)

(1) Park Density. The number of park spaces shall not exceed 20 spaces per gross acre or fraction thereof. The park density may be reduced as a condition of the conditional use permit.

(2) Park Size. The minimum recreational vehicle park size shall be as set forth in Table 2, ECMC 18.45.020, excluding critical areas.

(3) Park Spaces. Each park space shall be a minimum of 24 feet width and contain an improved pad for parking a recreational vehicle or recreational park trailer.

(4) Underground Utilities. All utilities shall be installed underground.

(5) Street Access. A recreational vehicle park road at a street intersection shall be designed for safe, convenient, and limited ingress and egress to minimize friction with free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. The street access shall conform to city driveway and access control standards. The street access shall be designed for a minimum of 100 feet sight distance for grade intersection with stop control. Sight distance is defined as the distance that a driver of a stopped vehicle on a park road can see along the street in either direction, as compared to the distance required for safe operation. The city engineer may increase the required sight distance based on accepted intersection design principles.

(6) Overflow Parking Area. At least one improved, overflow parking area shall be provided in a convenient park location. The paved area shall accommodate at least one nine-foot by 20-foot parking space per eight park spaces.

(7) Internal Park Roads and Walkways. All internal park roads and walkways shall be privately owned and maintained and meet the following standards:

(8) Open Space Recreation. A minimum of 20 percent of the recreational vehicle park area, excluding the area dedicated to permitted uses, accessory uses, and critical areas, shall be set aside and maintained for guest open space recreation. The open space shall be accessible and usable. The area requirement may be reduced to 15 percent if substantial and appropriate recreational facilities such as recreational buildings, swimming pool or tennis courts are provided.

(9) Limitation on Area Covered by Accessory Uses. A maximum of five percent of a recreational park area may be covered by the sum of the areas in accessory uses listed in Chapter 18.40 ECMC.

(10) Setbacks. All park spaces, buildings, and structures other than fencing and utilities equipment shall be set back the following minimum distances from the recreational vehicle park boundary as shown on the binding site plan:

(11) Buffer Landscaping and Fencing. A 10-foot width, Type II landscaping buffer, as described in ECMC 18.47.040, and a minimum six-foot-height fence shall be installed along all sides of the recreational vehicle park boundary, except along any shoreline. The fence is not required to be sight-obscuring. Both the landscaping buffer and the fence shall be installed according to a landscape plan that has been submitted and approved per ECMC 18.47.030. The landscape plan shall meet the general requirements of Chapter 18.47 ECMC. The landscaping buffer shall be maintained per ECMC 18.47.070. A fence installation permit is required prior to installing the fence.

(12) Signs. The following signs may be permitted in a recreational vehicle park:

(13) Utilities. All utilities within the park shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with all applicable codes.

(14) Restroom and Shower Facilities. One restroom and shower facility shall be provided and properly identified for each gender. Additional restroom and shower facilities may be provided. Each restroom and shower facility shall contain one toilet, one shower, and one sink per gender per 25 park spaces. The showers shall have hot and cold running water. (Ord. 592 § 11, 2022; Ord. 439 § 1, 2011)

(1) Accessory uses shall be for the convenience of guests rather than for the general public. Accessory uses shall be screened, located in the park interior, or incorporated in an entrance design so as to avoid a general commercial theme.

(2) Accessory uses shall be maintained in good condition. (Ord. 439 § 1, 2011)