Where permitted, recreational vehicle spaces or parks shall meet the following use and development standards: (5/98)

A.

Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (5/98)

1.

Recreational vehicle. A unit, with or without motive power, which is designed for human occupancy and intended to be used for recreational or temporary living purposes. "Recreational vehicle" includes: (5/98)

a.

Camping trailer. A non-motorized vehicle unit mounted on wheels and constructed with sides that can be collapsed when the unit is towed by another vehicle. (5/98)

b.

Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a motorized vehicle chassis cab or van which is an integral part of the complete vehicle. (5/98)

c.

Travel trailer. A vehicular unit without motive power which has a roof, floor, and sides and is mounted on wheels and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle, but which is not of such size or weight as to require special highway movement permits. (5/98)

d.

Truck camper. A portable unit which has a roof, floor, and sides and is designed to be loaded onto and unloaded out of the bed of a truck or pickup truck. (5/98)

e.

Boat, licensed or unlicensed, including trailer. (5/98)

f.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV). (5/98)

2.

Recreational vehicle park. Any area operated and maintained for the purposes of providing space for overnight use by recreational vehicles. (5/98)

3.

Recreational vehicle space. The area under a parked and occupied recreational vehicle. (5/98)

4.

Except as provided in section 2.423, if a recreational vehicle is used for temporary living purposes for more than 30 days in any calendar year, the space shall be located in a recreational vehicle park. (4/13)

B.

Development and use requirements for recreational vehicle parks. (5/98)

1.

With the exception of one mobile home for a caretaker/operator, recreational vehicle parks shall be limited to recreational vehicles, tents and other temporary shelter structures. (5/98)

2.

Access roads shall be paved. (5/98)

3.

One-way access roads and parking spaces shall have an improved width of 12 feet. A 20-foot-wide road is required if parallel parking is allowed on one side. Two-way access roads shall have an improved width of at least 22 feet. (5/98)

4.

The perimeter of the recreational vehicle park shall be surrounded by a six-foot sight-obscuring fence or hedge. (5/98)

5.

Camping supplies and convenience foods may be sold within a building. (5/98)

6.

The entrance shall be designed with adequate parking without blocking two-way access to the designated recreational vehicle spaces. (5/98)

7.

No outdoor recreation facilities shall be used between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (5/98)

8.

All outdoor lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties and public streets. (5/98)

9.

A dump station for discharging wastewater holding tanks shall be provided unless each space is equipped with a sewer connection. (5/98)

10.

Except as provided in section 2.423, spaces to be occupied for more than 30 days in any calendar year shall provide on-site electrical, sewer, and water hookups. (4/13)

C.

Requirements for recreational vehicle spaces. (5/98)

1.

The space shall have an all-weather surface and be drained to prevent standing water. (5/98)

2.

These spaces shall not be located closer than ten feet to any other spaces or any buildings unless located within a building. (5/98)

3.

The space shall not be located in any off-street parking space or required yard areas. (7/25)

D.

For a recreational vehicle referred to in section 2.116.03(E) (recreational vehicles in public zones in conjunction with stadiums), the following use and development standards shall apply instead of subsection C above: (12/98)

1.

The recreational vehicle shall be kept in good condition and repair and attractive at all times, as determined by the city manager and public works department or their designee. (12/98)

2.

The recreational vehicle shall be used and occupied only by caretaker/security personnel for protection and maintenance of the stadium. (12/98)

3.

The recreational vehicle space shall be paved with asphalt or concrete of a size able to completely accommodate the recreational vehicle being parked with an additional two feet of paving on each side and the end of the recreational vehicle. (12/98)

4.

The recreational vehicle space shall have a sewer connection approved by the City of Salem. (12/98)

5.

The connection from the recreational vehicle to the sewer connection shall be by hard pipe only. No flexible hoses shall be allowed. (12/98)

6.

The connection between the recreation vehicle and the sewer connection shall be approved by the City of Keizer Public Works Department and shall be drip-tight. (12/98)

7.

The water connection shall be a hose approved for recreational vehicle use and shall include an atmospheric vacuum breaker pursuant to the Uniform Pluming Code to prevent back-siphoning. (12/98)

8.

The location of the recreational vehicle space shall be approved by the Keizer Public Works Department and the applicable fire district. (4/13)

9.

The recreational vehicle and recreational vehicle space shall be placed and used in conjunction with all applicable public works, development, health, fire, building, and other applicable regulations. (12/98)

(Ord. No. 2025-895, § 1(exh. A), 7-7-2025)