Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
17.165 Recreational
Vehicle Parks
17.165.010 Intent.
The intent of this chapter is to provide minimum acceptable standards for the establishment and permanent maintenance of recreational vehicle parks. It is also the intent of this chapter to provide locations and acceptable standards for the temporary use of recreational vehicles. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.010].
17.165.020 Definitions.
Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07. [Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 83-56-O(A) §§1 – 3, 1983; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.020].
17.165.030 Conditional use.
Because of their potential impact on adjacent land uses, recreational vehicle parks shall only be permitted as conditional uses in all zoning districts, except where prohibited pursuant to KIBC 17.165.035. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.030].
17.165.035 Prohibited use.
Recreational vehicle parks are prohibited in the following zoning districts:
A. NU – natural use;
B. W – watershed; and
C. WH – wildlife habitat. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016].
17.165.040 Development standards for recreational vehicle parks.
The following development standards shall be met or exceeded by all recreational vehicle parks prior to the placement or occupancy of any recreational vehicle in the park:
A. Density. The average park density shall not exceed 25 recreational vehicle sites per acre.
B. Area. Each recreational vehicle space shall contain not less than 1,000 square feet of area.
C. Width. Each recreational vehicle space shall be at least 25 feet wide.
D. Occupancy.
1. A recreational vehicle park shall only accommodate recreational vehicles.
2. One mobile home or permanent structure may be located or installed in a recreational vehicle park for use by persons engaged in the management or operation of the recreational vehicle park.
3. No structure or attachment shall be constructed or installed on any recreational vehicle space, or to any recreational vehicle.
4. No person shall locate any recreational vehicle in the park for the purpose of renting or leasing the recreational vehicle to another.
5. A recreational vehicle park may contain an area designated for camping, provided such area meets the requirements of KIBC 17.165.045.
E. Setbacks. No recreational vehicle space shall be closer than 25 feet to any front property line facing a public street or closer than 10 feet to any other property line.
F. Separation Requirements between Recreational Vehicles.
1. No part of a recreational vehicle shall be located closer than 10 feet from any other recreational vehicle on an adjacent recreational vehicle space;
2. No portion of a recreational vehicle will be closer than five feet from the recreational vehicle space boundary; and
3. These separation requirements include any slide out or bump out extensions.
G. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
H. Screening. The planning and zoning commission may require that a fence, wall, or hedge be established and maintained between the recreational vehicle park and any other lot or land use.
I. Required Water and Sewer Facilities. All recreational vehicles shall be connected to public sewer and water or ADEC approved water and wastewater disposal systems.
J. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
K. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
L. Roads. Well-drained, gravel-surfaced roadways, not less than 12 feet in width for one-way traffic and not less than 20 feet in width for two-way traffic, shall provide access to each recreational vehicle space.
M. Solid Waste Management. A solid waste management plan must be provided to and approved by the borough engineering and facilities department staff. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 83-56-O(A) §§4, 8, 1983; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.040].
17.165.045 Development standards for camping areas in recreational vehicle parks.
The following development standards shall be met or exceeded by all recreational vehicle parks with an area designated for camping. Compliance with these requirements must be demonstrated prior to the use of any camping area in the park:
A. Each campsite shall contain a level area of at least 600 square feet for erecting camping equipment and one parking space.
B. The maximum length of stay for a recreational vehicle in a camping space is 180 days in a 12-month period. This provision is to prohibit the use of camping areas for permanent or semi-permanent use as a dwelling.
C. Waste Disposal Station. At least one waste disposal station shall be provided in accordance with state of Alaska regulations.
D. Required Toilet and Shower Facilities. Toilet and shower facilities will be provided as required by the more restrictive of the borough’s currently adopted plumbing code or the state of Alaska public accommodation regulations.
E. Lighting. During the hours of darkness adequate lighting shall be maintained at the entrances to toilet and shower facilities, the waste disposal station, and any park office.
F. Roads. Well-drained, gravel-surfaced roadways, not less than 12 feet in width for one-way traffic and not less than 20 feet in width for two-way traffic, shall provide access to each campsite.
G. Solid Waste Management. A solid waste management plan must be provided to and approved by the borough engineering and facilities department staff. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016].
17.165.050 Recreational vehicles on individual lots.
A. Recreational vehicles may be used as dwelling units on individual lots when they are used in conjunction with the construction of a permanent dwelling unit. They may be located on an individual lot for a period of not more than one year. Extensions in one-year increments for no more than five years will be permitted by staff if there has been progress made towards the completion of the permanent dwelling unit. Recreational vehicles shall be completely vacated at the expiration of this time limit.
1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the permanent dwelling unit until the recreational vehicle is vacated, in conformance with all applicable regulations.
2. Any recreational vehicle used as provided for in this subsection A is required to be connected to either the public sewer and water system or an individual on-site septic system and well.
B. The parking or otherwise locating of recreational vehicles for any purpose other than storage or as permitted in subsection A of this section outside a recreational vehicle park is subject to the following limitations:
1. Only one recreational vehicle is permitted per lot;
2. The maximum length of occupancy is 120 days in each 12-month period;
3. The recreational vehicle cannot reduce the available off-street parking spaces to less than three spaces;
4. No portion of a recreational vehicle occupied under this section can be located in a right-of-way; and
5. Recreational vehicles occupied under this section must be located on a residentially zoned lot with a main dwelling or on an adjacent lot in common ownership. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990. Formerly §17.53.050].
17.165.010 Intent.
The intent of this chapter is to provide minimum acceptable standards for the establishment and permanent maintenance of recreational vehicle parks. It is also the intent of this chapter to provide locations and acceptable standards for the temporary use of recreational vehicles. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.010].
17.165.020 Definitions.
Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07. [Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 83-56-O(A) §§1 – 3, 1983; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.020].
17.165.030 Conditional use.
Because of their potential impact on adjacent land uses, recreational vehicle parks shall only be permitted as conditional uses in all zoning districts, except where prohibited pursuant to KIBC 17.165.035. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.030].
17.165.035 Prohibited use.
Recreational vehicle parks are prohibited in the following zoning districts:
A. NU – natural use;
B. W – watershed; and
C. WH – wildlife habitat. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016].
17.165.040 Development standards for recreational vehicle parks.
The following development standards shall be met or exceeded by all recreational vehicle parks prior to the placement or occupancy of any recreational vehicle in the park:
A. Density. The average park density shall not exceed 25 recreational vehicle sites per acre.
B. Area. Each recreational vehicle space shall contain not less than 1,000 square feet of area.
C. Width. Each recreational vehicle space shall be at least 25 feet wide.
D. Occupancy.
1. A recreational vehicle park shall only accommodate recreational vehicles.
2. One mobile home or permanent structure may be located or installed in a recreational vehicle park for use by persons engaged in the management or operation of the recreational vehicle park.
3. No structure or attachment shall be constructed or installed on any recreational vehicle space, or to any recreational vehicle.
4. No person shall locate any recreational vehicle in the park for the purpose of renting or leasing the recreational vehicle to another.
5. A recreational vehicle park may contain an area designated for camping, provided such area meets the requirements of KIBC 17.165.045.
E. Setbacks. No recreational vehicle space shall be closer than 25 feet to any front property line facing a public street or closer than 10 feet to any other property line.
F. Separation Requirements between Recreational Vehicles.
1. No part of a recreational vehicle shall be located closer than 10 feet from any other recreational vehicle on an adjacent recreational vehicle space;
2. No portion of a recreational vehicle will be closer than five feet from the recreational vehicle space boundary; and
3. These separation requirements include any slide out or bump out extensions.
G. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
H. Screening. The planning and zoning commission may require that a fence, wall, or hedge be established and maintained between the recreational vehicle park and any other lot or land use.
I. Required Water and Sewer Facilities. All recreational vehicles shall be connected to public sewer and water or ADEC approved water and wastewater disposal systems.
J. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
K. Repealed by Ord. FY2016-07.
L. Roads. Well-drained, gravel-surfaced roadways, not less than 12 feet in width for one-way traffic and not less than 20 feet in width for two-way traffic, shall provide access to each recreational vehicle space.
M. Solid Waste Management. A solid waste management plan must be provided to and approved by the borough engineering and facilities department staff. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990; Ord. 85-8-O §1, 1985; Ord. 83-56-O(A) §§4, 8, 1983; Ord. 82-34-O §4, 1982. Formerly §17.53.040].
17.165.045 Development standards for camping areas in recreational vehicle parks.
The following development standards shall be met or exceeded by all recreational vehicle parks with an area designated for camping. Compliance with these requirements must be demonstrated prior to the use of any camping area in the park:
A. Each campsite shall contain a level area of at least 600 square feet for erecting camping equipment and one parking space.
B. The maximum length of stay for a recreational vehicle in a camping space is 180 days in a 12-month period. This provision is to prohibit the use of camping areas for permanent or semi-permanent use as a dwelling.
C. Waste Disposal Station. At least one waste disposal station shall be provided in accordance with state of Alaska regulations.
D. Required Toilet and Shower Facilities. Toilet and shower facilities will be provided as required by the more restrictive of the borough’s currently adopted plumbing code or the state of Alaska public accommodation regulations.
E. Lighting. During the hours of darkness adequate lighting shall be maintained at the entrances to toilet and shower facilities, the waste disposal station, and any park office.
F. Roads. Well-drained, gravel-surfaced roadways, not less than 12 feet in width for one-way traffic and not less than 20 feet in width for two-way traffic, shall provide access to each campsite.
G. Solid Waste Management. A solid waste management plan must be provided to and approved by the borough engineering and facilities department staff. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016].
17.165.050 Recreational vehicles on individual lots.
A. Recreational vehicles may be used as dwelling units on individual lots when they are used in conjunction with the construction of a permanent dwelling unit. They may be located on an individual lot for a period of not more than one year. Extensions in one-year increments for no more than five years will be permitted by staff if there has been progress made towards the completion of the permanent dwelling unit. Recreational vehicles shall be completely vacated at the expiration of this time limit.
1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the permanent dwelling unit until the recreational vehicle is vacated, in conformance with all applicable regulations.
2. Any recreational vehicle used as provided for in this subsection A is required to be connected to either the public sewer and water system or an individual on-site septic system and well.
B. The parking or otherwise locating of recreational vehicles for any purpose other than storage or as permitted in subsection A of this section outside a recreational vehicle park is subject to the following limitations:
1. Only one recreational vehicle is permitted per lot;
2. The maximum length of occupancy is 120 days in each 12-month period;
3. The recreational vehicle cannot reduce the available off-street parking spaces to less than three spaces;
4. No portion of a recreational vehicle occupied under this section can be located in a right-of-way; and
5. Recreational vehicles occupied under this section must be located on a residentially zoned lot with a main dwelling or on an adjacent lot in common ownership. [Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 90-39 §2, 1990. Formerly §17.53.050].