This Ordinance shall be referred to as the "Recreational Vehicle Park and Campgrounds Ordinance." (Ord. 388, 9-25-2024)

For the purposes of this chapter, the following mean:

 

 

A rustic campground must meet the following minimum requirements:

   A.   Maximum of five (5) sites per acre, which shall be clustered to provide a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the site as undeveloped open space.

   B.   Setbacks for campsites must be compliant with zoning regulations.

   C.   Parking is limited to a maximum of two (2) parking spaces per site.

   D.   Seasonal use only, allowed from April 1- November 30 (no year-round use.)

   E.   Water or human waste facilities, including RV dumps, may be conditionally permitted by the City and subject to the applicable fees and assigned equivalent dwelling units.

   F.   Community restroom facilities shall be provided and shall meet public health district regulations, Community facilities shall not be located more than two hundred (200) feet from any site.

   G.   Trash receptacles and dumpsters must be provided. In designated Bear Conflict areas, trash receptacles shall be bear-proof.

   H.   Interior roads must meet standards for approval by the fire protection district.

   I.   Stays shall be limited to no more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in a thirty (30) day period. (Ord. 388, 9- 2024)

An RV campground must meet the following minimum requirements:

   A.   Maximum of five (5) sites per acre, which shall be clustered to provide a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the site as underdeveloped open space.

   B.   Setbacks for campsites must be compliant with zoning regulations.

   C.   Trash receptacles and dumpsters must be provided. In designated Bear Conflict areas, trash receptacles shall be bear-proof.

   D.   Hook-ups for electricity, water, and/or wastewater must be provided for each RV site and must comply with local and state requirements, including Title 9 of the City Code.

   E.   Screened from public view by aesthetically acceptable fences, walls, living planting areas and existing natural or manmade barriers living planting areas and existing natural or manmade barriers, except that privacy fencing is required when adjacent to any residential zone. The Administrator may approve alternative methods of reducing the visual impact in lieu of screening or waive the requirements if visual impact is of no consequence.

   F.   Minimum of two (2) parking spaces per RV site and meet the off-street parking requirements of title 10 of this code.

   G.   Interior roads must meet standards for approval by the fire protection district.

   H.   Stays shall be limited to twenty-nine (29) consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period. This rule shall not apply to the Camp Host, as defined in section 10-11-6.

   I.   Minor retail and food services may be allowed and licensed by the City pursuant to this Code, provided those services are incidental and subordinate to the primary use of providing lodging.

   J.   Must comply with applicable standards as provided in the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) (Title 42 of the United States Code and its implementing regulations). (Ord. 388, 9- 2024)

   A.   Minimum lot size of twenty (20) acres

   B.   Maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the site as undeveloped open space, parks, or recreational amenities

   C.   Facilities including platforms, structures, and sewer and water systems, shall be provided and comply with all City, State and Local permits and requirements.

   D.   Setbacks for facilities and campsites must be compliant with zoning regulations.

   E.   Screened from public view by aesthetically acceptable fences, walls, living planting areas and existing natural or manmade barriers living planting areas and existing natural or manmade barriers, except that privacy fencing is required when adjacent to any residential zone. Administrators may approve alternative methods of reducing the visual impact in lieu of screening or waive the requirements if visual impact is of no consequence.

   F.   For sites that do not have restroom facilities in the lodging structures, community toilets or restrooms shall be provided and shall meet the requirements of the public health district. Community facilities shall not be located more than two hundred (200) feet from any site.

   G.   Must comply with applicable standards as provided in the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) (Title 42 of the United States Code and its implementing regulations).

   H.   Minimum of two (2) parking spaces per site and meet the off-street parking requirements of this title.

   I.   Interior roads must meet standards for approval by the fire protection district.

   J.   Stays shall be limited to twenty-nine (29) consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period. This rule shall not apply to the Camp Host, as defined in section 10-11-6.

   K.   Retail and food services may be allowed and licensed by the City pursuant to this Title and provided for campground guests. (Ord. 388, 9- 2024)

The operator of an RV Campground or an RV Resort may designate one site as a "Camp Host" site. The site must be clearly marked. The operator must affirmatively assign the Camp Host, preferably in writing. The Camp Host function is limited to one RV and its owner(s) and dependents. (Ord. 388, 9- 2024)

This section is subject to the enforcement and penalties of this Title, which may be enforced as stated therein and by law enforcement for the City. (Ord. 388, 9- 2024)