The intent of this article is to:

   A.   Provide for the construction of certain large scale development which will permit increased flexibility in land development and efficiency in the use of our land resources; and

   B.   Establish minimum standards and procedures for the construction and maintenance of such developments to the end that the quality of the living environment shall be maintained. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

The following large scale developments shall be permitted upon compliance with the regulations set forth herein, but only in the zones in which such large scale developments are permitted:

Mobile home parks (see article B of this title).

Motels (see article E of this title).

Subdivisions (see article D of this title and title 11 of this code).

Vacation vehicle parks (see article C of this title). (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Mobile home parks shall be permitted only in the zones in which mobile home parks are specifically permitted. All such uses shall be subject to the restrictions and conditions contained within the zone requirements and also as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Any person wishing to construct a mobile home park shall obtain from the planning and zoning administrator information pertaining to the city's plan of land use, streets, public facilities and other requirements affecting the land within the development. Before a permit can be issued for any construction connected with a mobile home park, the preliminary plan, required documents pertaining to the development and the final plan shall have been approved as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

The preliminary plans and documents shall be prepared and submitted as follows:

Three (3) copies of the preliminary plan must be submitted to the planning and zoning administrator at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the planning commission at which the plan will be considered. The preliminary plan shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), or as recommended by the planning and zoning administrator and shall show the following information:

   A.   Topography represented by contours shown at no greater intervals than two feet (2') when required by the planning commission.

   B.   The proposed street and mobile home space layout.

   C.   Proposed reservations for parks, playgrounds and open spaces.

   D.   Size and character of recreation buildings and other structures associated with land and facilities to be used by the mobile home park occupants.

   E.   Layout of typical mobile home spaces.

   F.   Tabulations showing:

      1.   Area of land within the mobile home park.

      2.   Number of mobile homes permitted.

      3.   Number of mobile homes provided for in the mobile home park.

      4.   Percent of area to be devoted to parks and playgrounds.

      5.   Number of off street parking spaces.

      6.   Proposed location of off street parking spaces.

   G.   Proposed landscape planting plan.

   H.   Location of existing and proposed utility lines and easements, water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, storm drains and facilities, curbs and other improvements.

   I.   Draft of proposed documents, including:

      1.   Management policies, covenants and restrictions.

      2.   Maintenance agreements.

   J.   Typical street cross section.

   K.   Any other data that the planning commission may require. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

The development of a mobile home park shall conform to the following standards and requirements:

   A.   Ownership: The area shall be in one ownership and shall remain in one ownership and the same shall not be subdivided.

   B.   Plan Preparation: The final plan must be prepared by an engineer, surveyor, architect or landscape architect licensed as may be required to practice in the state.

   C.   Site Size: The minimum initial site size for a mobile home park shall be two (2) acres.

   D.   Reduction In Site Size; Density: The mobile homes may be clustered and individual mobile home site sizes may be reduced below that required for single-family dwellings within the zone in which the development is located; provided, that the gross density of the mobile home units within the development does not exceed eight (8) units per acre, and that all lots or spaces are served by an approved central culinary water and sewage disposal system.

   E.   Common Areas: The land areas not contained in individual lots, roads or parking shall be set aside and developed as parks, playgrounds and service areas for the common use and enjoyment of the occupants of the mobile home park.

   F.   Minimum Area For Common Use: No less than ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the mobile home park shall be set aside for common use. The land covered by vehicular roadways, sidewalks, off street parking and landscaped areas surrounding mobile home spaces which are pertinent to such mobile home and area devoted to service facilities shall not be construed as being part of the area required for parks and playgrounds.

   G.   Distance; Setbacks: No mobile home or add on shall be located closer than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest portion of any other mobile home or add on; provided, that when a carport is added to a mobile home, side yards on the carport side shall be at least six feet (6') from the side lot line, or not less than twelve feet (12') between structures, whichever is greater. All mobile homes and add ons shall be set back at least five feet (5') from all roadways.

   H.   Landscaping: All area not covered by mobile homes, buildings, parking spaces or driveways shall be planted in lawns, trees, shrubs or otherwise landscaped within two (2) years from date of approval of the park.

   I.   Surfacing: All off street parking spaces and driveways shall be hard surfaced within two (2) years from date of approval of the park.

   J.   Privacy Strip: A strip of land at least eight feet (8') wide surrounding the mobile home park shall be left unoccupied by mobile homes and shall be planted and maintained in lawn, shrubs and trees designed to afford privacy to the development.

   K.   Compatibility Of Receptacles And Add Ons: All storage and solid waste receptacles outside of the confines of a mobile home must be housed in a closed structure compatible in design and construction to the mobile homes and to any service buildings within the mobile home park; all patios, garages, carports and other add ons must also be compatible in design and construction with the mobile home and with the service buildings as approved by the planning commission.

   L.   Occupancy Lease Required: Occupancy shall be by written lease, which lease shall be made available to the city officials upon demand.

   M.   Roadway Width: Roadways shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic as follows:

      1.   For one-way with no parking: twelve feet (12') in width, plus extra width as necessary for maneuvering mobile homes.

      2.   For two-way traffic with no parking: twenty four feet (24') in width.

      3.   For entrance streets: minimum of thirty six feet (36') in width. All streets shall be bordered by rolled curb or equivalent and shall be hard surfaced.

   N.   Entrances: There shall be no more than two (2) entrances from the mobile home park into any one street, which entrances shall be no closer than twenty five feet (25') from each other, nor closer than seventy feet (70') to the corner of an intersection.

   O.   Access: Access shall be provided to each mobile home space by means of an accessway reserved for maneuvering mobile homes into position and shall be kept free from trees and other immovable objects and constructions. Paving the access way shall not be required. Use of planks, steel mats or other means during placement of a mobile home shall be allowed, so long as the same are removed immediately after placement of the mobile home.

   P.   Off Street Parking: Off street parking shall be provided at the rate of two (2) parking spaces per mobile home space contained within the mobile home park. In no case shall the parking space be located greater than one hundred feet (100') away from the mobile home space it is designed to serve, except that one-fourth (1/4) of the required spaces may be located not more than three hundred feet (300') away from the mobile home space it is designed to serve. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   Q.   Code Compliance: In addition to meeting the above requirements and conforming to the other laws of the county, all mobile home parks shall also conform to all applicable state requirements relating to sanitation, fire, etc. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981; amd. 2003 Code)

   R.   Laundry, Convenience Facilities: Mobile home parks containing not less than twenty five (25) mobile homes may include a launderette for convenience of the occupants of the park, but not for the general public. Also, a convenience center may be constructed in connection with a mobile home park, provided the sales floor space of the center does not exceed ten (10) square feet per mobile home space within the mobile home park.

   S.   Distance From Public Street: All mobile homes shall be located at least thirty feet (30') back from any public street and the resulting yards must be landscaped, except for driveways.

   T.   Yard Lighting: A minimum of two tenths (0.2) foot-candles of light shall be required for protective yard lighting the full length of all driveways and walkways.

   U.   Storage Area: An area of at least one hundred (100) square feet for each mobile home space contained within the park shall be provided for the storage of boats, trailers and campers. Said storage space shall be enclosed with a sight obscuring fence of not less than six feet (6') nor more than eight feet (8') in height. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   A.   Planning Commission Review: The planning commission shall review the plans and proposed documents to determine compliance with all portions of the city's master plan. In considering said plans, the planning commission, among other things, shall make sure that such developments shall constitute a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability and that it will not adversely affect amenities in the surrounding area. The planning commission may require changes to be made in the plans. They may also require additional yards, buffers or other improvements to be installed along with greater amounts of landscaping or parking spaces. Said changes may be imposed as conditions of approval where it is determined by the planning commission that such changes are necessary to ensure that the development will mix harmoniously with adjoining or nearby uses.

   B.   Public Hearing: An application for approval of a mobile home park shall be granted or denied only after a public hearing by the planning commission. Notice of the hearing shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to said hearing.

   C.   Referral To City Council: If approved by the planning commission, the application with the planning commission's recommendations shall be submitted to the city council for its approval.

   D.   Appeal: An application denied by the planning commission may be appealed to the city council. Said appeal must be made in writing within ten (10) days after the denial is made by the planning commission.

   E.   Term Of Approval: Approval of the preliminary plan shall be valid for a period of one year. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the city council, the developer shall submit to the planning commission a final site plan of either the entire mobile home park or the first phase of such development that is to be constructed. Such plan shall be drawn to scale, and provide in detail the information required under this article. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Development may be carried out in progressive stages in which each stage shall be so planned that the requirements and intent of this article shall be fully complied with at the completion of each stage. No final plan for the initial stage shall cover less than two (2) acres. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Prerequisite to the operation of any mobile home park shall be the obtaining of an annual license which shall be issued only after inspection by the planning and zoning administrator. It shall be unlawful to operate a mobile home park without first obtaining a license, and said license shall be refused or revoked upon failure of the owner and/or operator to maintain the park in accordance with the standards and requirements as herein set forth. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Vacation vehicle parks shall be permitted only in the zones which vacation vehicle parks are specifically permitted. All such vacation vehicle parks shall be permitted subject to restrictions and conditions contained within the zone requirements. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

It is the intent of these recreational vehicle parks provisions to provide safe, sanitary and attractive facilities for the tourist to park a recreational vehicle while visiting the area. It is also the intent of these provisions to prevent the use of a recreational vehicle park as a substandard mobile home park, and to protect the integrity and characteristics of the zone or zones in which recreational vehicle parks are located. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Any person wishing to construct a vacation vehicle park shall obtain from the planning and zoning administrator information pertaining to the city's plan of land use, streets, public facilities and other requirements affecting the land within the development. Before a permit can be issued for any construction connected with a vacation vehicle park, the preliminary plans, required documents pertaining to the development and the final plans shall have been approved as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

The preliminary plans and documents shall be prepared and submitted as follows:

   A.   Plan Requirements: Three (3) copies of the preliminary plan must be submitted to the planning and zoning administrator at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the planning commission at which time the plans will be considered. The preliminary plan shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), or as recommended by the planning and zoning administrator and shall show the following information:

      1.   Proposed road and vacation vehicle space layout.

      2.   Proposed reservation for parks, playgrounds and other open space.

      3.   Proposed provisions for service facilities.

      4.   A generalized landscape plan.

      5.   Location of existing and proposed utility lines and easements, water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, storm drains and facilities, curbs and other improvements.

      6.   Any other data the planning commission may require.

      7.   Draft copies of proposed documents, including statement of management policies, covenants, restrictions and maintenance agreements.

   B.   Documents: Same as required for mobile home parks. See article B of this title. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   A.   Planning Commission Review: The planning commission shall review the plans and proposed documents to determine compliance with all portions of the city master plan. In considering said plans, the planning commission, among other things, shall make sure that such developments shall constitute a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability and that it will not adversely affect amenities in the surrounding area. The planning commission may require changes to be made in the plans. They may also require additional yards, buffers or other improvements to be installed along with greater amounts of landscaping or parking spaces. Said changes may be imposed as conditions of approval where it is determined by the planning commission that such changes are necessary to ensure that the development will mix harmoniously with adjoining or nearby uses.

   B.   Public Hearing: An application for approval of a mobile home park shall be granted or denied only after a public hearing by the planning commission. Notice of the hearing shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to said hearing.

   C.   Referral To City Council: If approved by the planning commission, the application with the planning commission's recommendations shall be submitted to the city council for its approval.

   D.   Appeal: An application denied by the planning commission may be appealed to the city council. Said appeal must be made in writing within ten (10) days after the denial is made by the planning commission.

   E.   Term Of Approval: Approval of the preliminary plan shall be valid for a period of one year. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981; amd. 2003 Code)

   A.   Ownership; Size: Each vacation vehicle park shall be held in one ownership and shall contain at least one acre of land.

   B.   Location To Street: All vacation vehicle parks shall abut upon a collector or arterial street, as set forth in the major street plan of the city.

   C.   Setback From Public Street: All vacation vehicles shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from any public street.

   D.   Roadway System; Entrances, Exits: The roadway system shall provide convenient circulation through the vacation vehicle park and provide access to each vacation vehicle space. No vacation vehicle space will be permitted direct access to a public street, road or highway other than by means of the vacation vehicle park roadway system. All entrances to and exits from the vacation vehicle park shall be from a dedicated public street and no entrance or exit shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') to the intersection of two (2) streets.

   E.   Width Of Roadways: All one-way roadways shall be at least twelve feet (12') in width, and all two-way roadways shall be at least twenty feet (20') in width, and all roads shall be hard surfaced or as may be otherwise approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   F.   Landscaping: All areas within the park which are not hard surfaced, including the twenty five foot (25') setback space, shall be landscaped and maintained with lawns, trees and shrubs designed to provide privacy and noise containment and shall be equipped with adequate watering devices as determined by the planning and zoning administrator. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981; amd. 2003 Code)

   G.   Space Size: Each vacation vehicle space shall be at least twenty feet (20') in width and at least forty feet (40') in length.

   H.   Water, Sewer System: All vacation vehicle spaces shall be served by an approved water system. Sewage disposal system shall be approved by the planning commission.

   I.   Vehicle Size Limitation: No vacation vehicle which exceeds eight feet (8') in width shall be placed in a vacation vehicle park. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   J.   Code Compliance: In addition to meeting the above requirements, all vacation vehicle parks shall conform to all applicable state requirements relating to sanitation, fire, etc. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981; amd. 2003 Code)

   K.   Density: The maximum number of recreational vehicles per acre of land shall not exceed twenty (20). (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the city council, the developer shall submit to the planning commission a final site plan of either the entire vacation vehicle park or the first stage of such development that is to be constructed. Such plan shall be drawn to scale, and provide in detail the information required under section 10-10C-4 of this article. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Development may be carried out in progressive stages, in which event each stage shall be so planned that the requirements and intent of this article shall be fully complied with at the completion of each stage. No final plan for the initial stage shall cover less than one acre. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

Same as required for mobile home parks. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

All subdivisions created within the boundaries of the city shall be in conformance with the city subdivision ordinance (title 11 of this code). (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

All such motels, hotels and other lodging shall be permitted subject to restrictions and conditions within the zone requirements and also as herein set forth. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

It is the intent of these provisions to provide safe, sanitary and attractive facilities for the tourist and traveling public while visiting the area. It is also the intent of these provisions to prevent the use of a motel, hotel or other lodging as a substandard apartment complex and to protect the integrity and characteristics of the zone or zones in which they are located. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

Any person wishing to construct a motel, hotel or other lodging shall obtain from the Planning and Zoning Administrator information pertaining to the City's plan of land use, streets, public facilities and other requirements affecting the land within the development. Before a permit can be issued for any construction, the preliminary plans, required documents pertaining to the development, and the final plans shall have been approved as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

The preliminary plans and documents shall be prepared and submitted as follows:

Three (3) copies of the preliminary plan must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the Planning Commission at which time the plan will be considered. The preliminary plan shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), or as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, and shall show the following information:

   A.   Proposed building and parking space layout.

   B.   Proposed layout of swimming pools, playgrounds and other open spaces.

   C.   Proposed provisions for service facilities.

   D.   A generalized landscape plan.

   E.   Location of existing and proposed utility lines and easements, water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, storm drains and facilities, curbs and other improvements.

   F.   Any other data that the Planning Commission may require, including but not limited to, soil studies, feasibility studies, seismic studies, flood zone requirements, disaster mitigation and operation plan, etc.

   G.   Any other copies of proposed documents, including statements of covenants, restrictions and maintenance agreements. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

   A.   Zone Requirements: The proposed motel, hotel or other lodging shall meet all restrictions, requirements and conditions of the zone in which it is located.

   B.   Code Compliance: In addition to meeting the above requirements, all motels, hotels and other lodging shall conform to all applicable State requirements relating to sanitation, fire, etc. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

   A.   Planning Commission Review: The Planning Commission shall review the plan to determine its compliance with any portion of the plan that shall have been adopted by the Planning Commission. In considering approval of the development, the Planning Commission shall, among other things, make sure that such development will mesh harmoniously with the surrounding area; that it will not produce a volume of traffic beyond the capacity of the surrounding street system; that requirements for utilities, off street parking, traffic circulation and other public requirements will be adequately met; and that the standards and intent of this article shall be adequately complied with.

   B.   Changes: The Planning Commission may require changes to be made in the plan. They may also require additional yards, buffers or other improvements to be installed along with greater amounts of landscaping or parking spaces. Said changes may be imposed as conditions of approval where it is determined by the Planning Commission that such changes are necessary to ensure that the development will mix harmoniously with adjoining or nearby uses.

   C.   Compliance With Zoning Requirements; Approval Or Denial: The Planning Commission shall review the plans and proposed documents to determine compliance with all zoning requirements. The Planning Commission shall grant approval or denial of the application in writing.

   D.   Appeal: An application denied by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Appeal Authority within ten (10) days after the denial is made.

   E.   Term Of Approval: Approval of the preliminary plan shall be valid for a period of one year. Extensions may be granted for one additional year with a written request to the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

   A.   Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the Planning Commission, the developer shall submit to the Planning Commission a final site plan of either the entire motel, hotel or other lodging or the first stage of such development that is to be constructed. Such plan shall be drawn to scale and provide in detail the information required under section 10-10E-4 of this article.

   B.   Copies of the final approved documents shall also be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. No building permit shall be issued until final plans have been approved by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

Development may be carried out in progressive stages, in which event each stage shall be so planned that the requirements and intent of this article shall be fully complied with at the completion of each stage. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)

Prerequisite to the operation of any motel, hotel or other lodging shall be the obtaining of an annual license, which shall be issued only after inspection by the City building inspector. It shall be unlawful to operate a motel, hotel or other lodging without first obtaining a license, and said license shall be refused or revoked upon failure of the owner and/or operator to maintain the motel, hotel or other lodging in accordance with the standards and requirements as herein set forth. (Ord. 2017-05, 10-10-2017)