The RVP, recreational vehicle park district, is intended to provide commercial rental parking spaces and sites for recreational vehicles (RVs), including motor homes, travel trailers, pick-up campers, tents and tent trailers; to provide goods and services customarily needed by occupants of the park; and to assure reasonable standards for the development of facilities for the occupancy of recreational vehicles on a temporary basis, ranging from short overnight stops to longer destination-type stays. RV parks must maintain a live-in, on-site manager, have a maximum length of stay of one (1) year, unless otherwise agreed to by the City, and all recreational vehicles and occupants thereof are staying at the RV park on a temporary basis only. RV park owners and RV park operators are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this chapter within the RV park. Notwithstanding any other provision, pickup campers and tent trailers are limited to stays of twenty-eight (28) days. Tents are allowed a maximum stay of five (5) days. All RVs must be occupied.

(Ord. 3-96 (part), 1996).

(Ord. No. 03-01-2021A, § 1, 3-15-2021)

Uses permitted in the RVP district are as follows:

Accessory building and uses;

Convenience store;

Management headquarters (permanent occupancy);

Oil and Gas Exploration and Extraction Operations (for additional requirements, see section 17.64.120 and chapter 15.41);

Public libraries;

Recreational building;

Restroom facilities;

Shower and bath facilities;

Travel trailers, recreational vehicles, and tents.

(Ord. 16-2005 § 2(part), 2005; Ord. 3-96 (part), 1996).

(Ord. No. 12-2009, § 1.F, 7-6-2009)

Development standards in the RVP district are as follows:

A.

Minimum Park Area. The minimum size of an RV park shall be two (2) acres.

B.

Rental Space Size. Minimum rental space size for those spaces having utility hookups shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. Minimum rental space size for those spaces not having hookups shall be nine hundred (900) square feet. Minimum rental space size shall not include any area required for access roads, off-street parking, service buildings, recreation areas, office, and similar RV park needs.

C.

Rental Pads. A minimum of eighty (80) percent of all spaces shall be equipped with a surfaced area of not less than ten (10) feet by forty (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 Manager to maintain proper drainage and minimize dust. Where provided, 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. Those spaces not equipped with such a surfaced area, intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles not having self-contained toilet, lavatory, or bathing facilities, shall be equipped with a gravel pad, the design of which shall be approved by the City Manager, of not less than ten (10) feet by twenty-five (25) feet for RV unit parking and a hookup for water. Spaces equipped with such a gravel pad shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the total number of spaces in the RV park.

D.

Setback Requirements. Each rental space shall meet the following setback requirements:

1.

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

2.

Twenty-five (25) feet when abutting a public right-of-way other than subsection (D)(1) of this section;

3.

Fifteen (15) feet when abutting any property line other than subsection (D)(1) or (D)(2) of this section;

4.

There shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet provided between RV units parked side-by-side;

5.

There shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between RV units parked end-to-end;

6.

There shall be a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet between any RV space and any building.

E.

Streets. Streets or roadways and parking areas within the RV park shall be designed to provide safe and convenient access to all spaces and to facilities for common use by park occupants, and shall be constructed and maintained to allow free movement of emergency and service vehicles at all times, and shall be graded to drain and surfaced with gravel.

F.

Frontage. All spaces shall have a minimum frontage of twenty (20) feet along an interior roadway.

G.

Sanitary Facilities. Every RV park shall be provided with one or more service buildings equipped with flush toilets, lavatories, showers and laundry facilities meeting minimum State Health Department standards. Such facilities shall be conveniently located at a distance of not more than three hundred (300) feet from any RV served. Such facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good working order. All such facilities shall be adequately lighted at all times of the day and night and shall be well ventilated. Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the Uniform Fire Code shall be kept in the service buildings and at all locations designated by the Florence fire protection district, and shall be maintained in operating condition.

H.

Sanitary Disposal Stations.

1.

Every RV park shall contain at least one sanitary disposal station for the sole purpose of removing and disposing of wastes from all holding tanks in a clean, efficient and convenient manner.

2.

Each sanitary station shall consist of a drainage basin constructed of impervious material, containing a disposal hatch and self-closing cover, and related washing facilities.

3.

The disposal hatch of sanitary station units shall be connected to the wastewater disposal system. Related facilities required to wash holding tanks and the general area of the sanitary station shall be connected to the RV park water supply system.

4.

Each sanitary station shall have a sign posted stating "Danger—Not to be used for drinking or domestic purposes."

5.

Sanitary stations shall be approved by the State Department of Health.

I.

Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground.

1.

Water Supply. An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water under pressure shall be provided in every RV park. The water supply system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the State Health Department standards and applicable City standards. All plans and specifications shall be submitted with the zoning or rezoning request. Each rental space equipped with sewer and electrical hookups shall also be equipped with two (2) water outlets, to provide connection for the RV and a garden hose. All other rental spaces shall be equipped with one (1) water outlet.

2.

Sanitary Sewer. A minimum of eighty (80) percent of all rental spaces shall be equipped with a hookup to a public wastewater system by way of a branch line and riser pipe at least four (4) inches inside diameter. The riser pipe shall be capped with a water-tight cap or plug when not in use. Sanitary wastewater systems shall be installed in compliance with the State Health Department standards and the rules and regulations of the Fremont sanitation district or other such governing authority. All plumbing in the RV park shall comply with state and local plumbing laws and regulations.

3.

Electricity. A minimum of eighty (80) percent of all rental spaces shall be equipped with an electrical outlet supplying at least one hundred ten (110) volts, or one hundred ten (110)/one hundred twenty (120) volts, installed in accordance with applicable state electrical codes.

J.

Refuse Disposal. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse shall be performed so as to minimize accidents, fire hazards, air pollution, odors, insects, rodents or other nuisance conditions. All refuse shall be stored in durable, washable and nonabsorbent metal or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids. Such containers shall be provided at the rate of at least one (1) thirty (30) gallon container, secured in a rack or holder, for each rental space, or an equivalent storage capacity in centralized storage facilities. Adequate refuse collection and removal shall be the responsibility of the park owner.

K.

Landscaping. A landscape plan, to be approved by the City Manager, shall be required for all RV parks. Landscaping shall be designed to perform the following functions:

1.

Screen the RV park visually and audibly from adjacent 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.

Grass and ornamental landscaping shall be required in all RV parks, together with adequate water outlets to maintain all landscaping. The RV park shall be screened from adjacent properties by means of fences or walls, six (6) feet in height, or by means of hedges or other landscaping.

L.

Open Space. Open space for common areas, playgrounds and other recreational uses shall be provided at the rate of at least eight (8) percent of the gross area of the RV park, and shall be of sufficient size and distribution as to be a functional part of the entire development plan. Open space shall not include any area designated as a roadway, RV rental space, storage area, swimming pool, yard area surrounding the caretaker's or manager's residence, or any area required for setbacks as set forth in subsection D of this section.

M.

Fire Protection. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the local fire protection agency and such agency shall approve, such plan prior to the beginning of any site development. The local fire official may require any and all improvements deemed necessary to meet the Uniform Fire Code and provide adequate fire safety measures for the property.

N.

Structural Additions. Temporary structures such as canvas awnings, screened enclosures, or platforms, which are normal camping equipment, may be erected but must be removed when the rental space is vacated. No other structural additions shall be built onto or become a part of any RV.

O.

Storage Sheds. No storage sheds shall be allowed within an RV rental space.

P.

Fires. Fires shall be made only in stoves and other equipment intended for such purposes and placed in safe and convenient locations, where they will not constitute fire hazards to vegetation, undergrowth, trees and RVs. No open fires are allowed.

Q.

Tents. Tents shall be permitted, and their number shall be limited to one (1) tent per rental space. Areas for group tent camping may be established, with the following provisions:

1.

The area set aside for such group use is not a part of any designated open space;

2.

An adequate number of parking spaces is provided;

3.

The area is served by one (1) or more water outlets; and

4.

The area is located no further than three hundred (300) feet from a service building.

R.

Registration of Occupants. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or manager of the RV park to keep a current record of the names and addresses of the occupants of each RV space, the make, model, year and license number of each RV and motor vehicle by which it is towed, the state, territory or country issuing such licenses, and the arrival and departure dates of each occupant. This record must be made available for inspection to all appropriate agencies whose duties necessitate acquisition.

S.

Swimming Pools. Swimming pools and natural swimming areas shall be operated, maintained and used in compliance with recommendations and requirements of the Colorado Department of Health's Regulations and Standards Governing Swimming Pools and Swimming Areas.

T.

Inspection. The City will coordinate with all RV parks within the City to conduct an inspection for compliance with this code, including this chapter. Such inspections will be conducted twice per year, at least four (4) months apart. If the inspection results in noncompliance with this chapter or any provision of this code, owners of the RV park will be given a reasonable time to come into compliance. If after such reasonable time, the RV park is still not in compliance, the matter shall be set for a hearing before the City Council to further address the matter. The City Council will have broad discretion in addressing the noncompliance issues. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit in any way the City's ability to enforce any of the provisions of this code, but instead provide for inspection for those RV parks authorized by this chapter.

(Ord. 3-96 (part), 1996).

(Ord. No. 03-01-2021A, §§ 2, 3, 3-15-2021)

A recreational vehicle (RV) park may be established on any tract of land held in single ownership or unified control provided that the applicant shall show, and the Planning Commission and the City Council shall find:

A.

That the site is in conformance with sound planning principles and the land use plan for that area, as set forth in the comprehensive plan;

B.

That the site has an acceptable relationship to the major thoroughfare plan of the City, and is accessible to recreational vehicles without causing disruption to residential areas; and

C.

That the proposed recreational vehicle park will not overload utility and drainage facilities.

(Ord. 3-96 (part), 1996).

The developer of a proposed recreational vehicle park will be required to obtain a zoning or rezoning to RVP—Recreational Vehicle Park district, and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.76 of the Florence Municipal Code, Procedures for Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Developers of a recreational vehicle park must also submit a complete and comprehensive development plan, which shall include the following:

A.

Detailed land use plan, drawn to a scale of one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, unless larger scale is necessary, including the dimensions and location of each RV rental space, service buildings, common and recreation areas;

B.

Typical street cross sections;

C.

Location and widths of roadways, sidewalks and pedestrian ways;

D.

Topography of site, at two (2) foot contours;

E.

Grading and drainage plans;

F.

Utility plans;

G.

Landscaping, screening and fencing plans;

H.

Fire protection plan;

I.

Acreage and percentage of land to be set aside as open space;

J.

Density of RV rental spaces per acre;

K.

Location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, area and direction of flow of all watercourses, including the one hundred (100) year floodplain boundaries;

L.

Location and principal dimensions of all existing or proposed easements, water course boundaries, public utilities, monuments, pins, benchmarks and other significant features;

M.

Proposed surface treatment and design of all interior roadways and rental pads.

(Ord. 3-96 (part), 1996).