Locations where recreational vehicles are manufactured and/or sold by the manufacturer or seller.

A recreational vehicle located in an RV Park.

A recreational vehicle stored on a lot in residential areas of the City provided the owner of the recreational vehicle lives in a house on the same lot or on one of the adjoining lots; not more than one (1) recreational vehicle may be located on or within said lot or adjoining lots, and the recreational vehicle must be stored in a side yard, back yard, or adjoining lot rather than a front yard or driveway, unless the lot is a waterfront lot and storage in such locations is impossible. Recreational vehicles that have current documentation of their approved inspection and registration status, and are currently parked in locations that comply with this subsection as of the effective date of this ordinance, are permitted to remain at their current location. A recreational vehicle stored on a residential lot may be plugged into the electrical system of the home on that lot, may have its doors or windows open, and may have its “slide out” in the out position in preparation for future use or as part of its maintenance and/or cleaning.

A recreational vehicle located on permanent residential sites for family events shall be required to follow all City rules and regulations and adhere to the request to temporarily place a recreational vehicle in a residential neighborhood, as defined below.

The temporary placement of a recreational vehicle as defined and permitted below.

Locations where the City Manager has granted a request to temporarily place a recreational vehicle: The request shall be in written form signed by the property owner requesting a specified period of time for the recreational vehicle to be present not to exceed fifteen (15) days in a thirty (30) day period. The request shall also address how utilities, including sewage disposal, will be supplied to the recreational vehicle if applicable. With the request there shall be provided a site plan showing the proposed location of recreational vehicle and any other structures on the property. The approved request shall be visibly attached to the recreational vehicle for inspection.

Locations where property owners want to build, rebuild, repair, or remodel a home can apply for a permit to use their recreational vehicle as a temporary living site during construction: The Application shall be for a specified period of time and it shall address how utilities, including sewage disposal, will be supplied to the recreational vehicle. With the application there shall be provided a site plan showing the proposed location of recreational vehicle and any other structures on the property. Applicant shall apply for a building permit and have the permit approved by the City Manager before the recreational vehicle is on site. A monthly progression of building at the site must be visible or the temporary permit will be revoked. The approved permit shall be visibly attached to the recreational vehicle for inspection.

All permits for the temporary use of RVs issued pursuant to this Section may be revoked at the discretion of the City Manager for public health or safety concerns, or during or in advance of disasters or emergencies for the purpose of public safety, such as but not limited to weather events. Permit holders will be notified of permit revocation in advance to the extent possible. The City Manager and/or his or her designee may withhold the issuance of new RV temporary use permits in any area which is not reasonably expected to be a safe location for RV parking. An RV that is issued a temporary use permit pursuant to this Section must display a sticker or permit from the City showing that all registrations and inspections are current, and that the RV is registered with the City.

The housing of contractors, workers, or employees is not permitted pursuant to this subsection.

City side setback requirements apply to the temporary use of an RV pursuant to this section.

City Officials, including the City Manager or designee, shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this ordinance.

After any revocation of approval as described herein, a new approval may be issued in accordance with this Ordinance if the circumstances leading to the revocation have been remedied.