These regulations are intended to provide for development of recreational vehicle rental parks and ownership/membership parks in a manner which will be compatible with surrounding properties. This chapter is to define various types of recreational vehicle parks and recreational vehicle campgrounds, and to provide for their proper development, as opposed to mobilehome parks, and to provide a reasonable compatibility with adjoining properties while allowing a diversity of uses.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

"Recreational vehicle" means, as defined by Section 18010 of the California Health and Safety Code, a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, which meets all of the following criteria:

1.

It contains less than three hundred twenty (320) square feet of internal living room area, excluding sliders, and built-in equipment, including, but not limited to, wardrobe, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms;

2.

It is built on a single chassis;

3.

It is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a permit;

4.

It is constructed in accordance with Standard No. A119.2 of the American National Standards Institute, as may be changed by the regulations of the state Department of Housing and Community Development.

"Recreational vehicle park" means a recreational development containing active recreational amenities and lots for the parking of recreational vehicles, as temporary residences. For the purpose of this code, recreational vehicle parks are further defined as either:

1.

Rental parks, where the recreational vehicle park is owned by a single owner or organization and all recreational vehicle lots are rented or leased for a period not exceeding two hundred ten (10) days in any one (1) year;

2.

Ownership/membership parks, where the recreational vehicle lots are owned by individuals, but the park itself and the amenities, including common areas, are maintained by a homeowner association or other organization in which all recreational vehicle owners must maintain membership, or in which the individual lots are owned by an overall membership organization, of which individual recreational vehicle owners are members, provided in any circumstances the lots are not occupied for a period exceeding two hundred ten (210) days in any one (1) year.

"Recreational vehicle lot" means that part of a recreational vehicle park for the exclusive use of the occupants of a recreational vehicle. The recreational vehicle lot shall include the exclusive adjoining parking space and the required open space around the recreational vehicle. An RV lot may be rented, leased or, if permitted herein, purchased as a separate parcel of land.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A recreational vehicle park is permitted in the CR and CT districts by an approved conditional use permit. Such a use is not permitted in any other district.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

The following uses are permitted in all parks subject to the provisions of this chapter:

A.

Placement of recreational vehicles for nonpermanent residency. Note per city definition a recreational vehicle does not include mobilehomes;

B.

Permanent residency for manager or other employees in the operation of the park in a detached single-family residence;

C.

Delicatessen, RV accessories, snack bar and food store, provided this use is fully contained in a social or recreation center at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line of the recreational vehicle park, and serving only park guests;

D.

Similar uses: The planning commission may, by the conditional use permit approval process, permit any other uses which it may determine to be similar to those listed above, operated exclusively for the convenience of recreational vehicle park residents, and not more detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, or to other uses permitted in the park, as provided in this code. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards contained herein.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Rental Parks. The length of occupancy in a recreational vehicle in any one (1) lot shall not exceed two hundred ten (210) days in any one (1) year.

B.

Ownership/Membership Parks. The length of occupancy in a recreational vehicle in any one (1) lot shall not exceed two hundred ten (210) days in any one (1) year.

C.

As to subsections A and B of this section, the limitation upon total number of days of occupancy shall apply to any particular recreational vehicle or park trailer, wherever it may be located within the recreational vehicle park. No single recreational vehicle or park trailer shall be permitted to be occupied more than the specified number of days in any one (1) recreational vehicle park in any one (1) year. If the length of occupancy does not exceed thirty (30) days, transient occupancy tax will be required in accordance with Chapter 3.24.

D.

"Year" for the purpose of this section shall include any period of three hundred sixty-five (365) consecutive days.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Permanent Residency. Except for park management and maintenance personnel, there shall be no permanent residency in a recreational vehicle park, nor shall any recreational vehicle or park trailer be occupied in any such park by any person or combination or succession of persons totaling more than the number of days specified for that type of park in Section 9.185.050.

B.

Nonresidential Uses. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no part of the park shall be used in any way, directly or indirectly, for any business, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, storing, vending or similar purpose or any other purpose unrelated to a recreational vehicle park.

C.

Propane. The on-site sale of propane is prohibited, except from a mobile commercially-licensed vendor.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

General. The following structures and their uses are permitted in all recreational vehicle parks:

1.

One (1) single-family residence for the owner or manager of a recreational vehicle park. The minimum lot area requirement for this residence shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. The residence may include office space for use in connection with the park operation;

2.

Social and recreational center, provided such center is at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line of the recreational vehicle park;

3.

Private recreation facilities for the use of the occupants of the park and their guests, such as swimming pool, putting greens and shuffleboard courts;

4.

Common laundry facilities provided there is no dry cleaning equipment or outdoor laundry drying;

5.

Common shower, bath, and locker room facilities. Not permitted on recreational vehicle lot as separate structure;

6.

Structures to assist the handicapped.

B.

Rental Parks. No additional accessory structures permitted.

C.

Ownership/Membership Parks. Storage structures provided that:

1.

The storage structure does not exceed dimensions of ten (10) feet in width, nine (9) feet in depth and seven (7) feet in height;

2.

The storage structures within a given park are similar in design, style, quality and building materials to other such structures or approved theme designs in the park;

3.

The storage structures are located within the rear half of the RV lot;

4.

There is a maximum of one (1) storage structure per recreational vehicle lot.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

The following structures are prohibited within all recreational vehicle lots:

A.

Any enclosed habitable buildings;

B.

Garages and carports;

C.

Fences;

D.

Curbing for landscape areas and other decorative curbing or containers greater than six (6) inches in height;

E.

Freestanding individual mailboxes.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

The maximum coverage shall be sixty percent (60%) for a recreational vehicle lot. For the purpose of this section, coverage shall include the area of the recreational vehicle, patio cover, and storage shed.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

The maximum net density in the various permitted recreational vehicle parks is as follows:

A.

Rental Parks. The number of recreation vehicle lots shall not exceed fifteen (15) per acre.

B.

Ownership/Membership Parks. The number of recreational vehicle lots shall not exceed twelve (12) per acre.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Park Area. Each recreational vehicle park shall have a minimum of ten (10) acres measured from the property lines of the park.

B.

Rental Park. Minimum area of recreational vehicle lot shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet.

C.

Ownership/Membership Park. Minimum area of recreational vehicle lot shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Park Frontage. Each recreational vehicle park shall have a minimum frontage on a public street of three hundred (300) feet.

B.

Lot Frontage. The frontage of a recreational vehicle lot shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet on an interior roadway.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Setbacks for Park. Setbacks in which no recreational vehicle lot or structures are to be located.

B.

Setbacks. No recreational vehicle or structure may be placed within ten (10) feet of a roadway, exterior side yard or rear lot line or within five (5) feet of the interior side lot line.

C.

Separations. The minimum distance between any recreational vehicle or park trailer and any other recreational vehicle or park trailer shall be ten (10) feet.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Park Yards. All required yards within a recreational vehicle park shall be fully landscaped and irrigated. No required parking or vehicular maneuvering areas shall be permitted in required yards, except entry roads crossing through said yards.

B.

All common open areas except for natural areas shall be landscaped and irrigated.

C.

Each recreational vehicle lot shall contain at least two hundred (200) square feet of outdoor patio area containing at least one (1) evergreen tree to provide a shade canopy.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Common recreation area shall be required for all recreational vehicle parks. The recreation area may contain social halls, swimming pools, game courts, open areas, etc. Open areas may be either designed for active or passive recreation, provided that the slope of the land does not exceed a gradient of ten percent (10%). Grades above ten percent (10%) shall be common area, but not counted as recreation area. The minimum amounts of common recreation area shall be provided as follows:

1.

Rental parks: two hundred (200) square feet per recreational vehicle lot;

2.

Ownership/membership parks: three hundred (300) square feet per recreational vehicle lot.

B.

The common recreation area shall be for the use of the entire park and shall not be partitioned in any manner for the sole use of any person or group of persons.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

Screening shall be provided as required in Section 9.100.050.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

Exterior lighting shall comply with provisions of Section 9.100.150.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

All recreational vehicle lots shall contain concrete cement paved areas for automobile parking, outdoor patio and for the parking of the recreational vehicle, provided that no more than seventy percent (70%) of each lot is covered with nonpermeable material.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

Parking shall comply with provisions of Chapter 9.150.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Driveways. Driveway to the park shall have a minimum width of thirty-two (32) feet and have a clear and unobstructed access to a public street. The driveway shall be at least one hundred (100) feet in length from the street curb line and shall have no access to recreational vehicle lots or roadways. No vehicular parking shall be permitted within the driveway unless specifically designated for parking pursuant to city-approved plans.

B.

Roads.

1.

Each recreational vehicle lot shall front on a road. No recreational vehicle lot shall take access from a public street, alley or driveways.

2.

No vehicular parking shall be permitted within the road unless specifically designated for parking pursuant to city-approved plans.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

No construction or flammable material, or vehicle other than a recreational vehicle shall be stored within a recreational vehicle lot, road, or common areas except in special storage areas. Storage areas shall be screened by an opaque living hedge or masonry wall not less than five (5) feet in height and shall be clearly designated on the approved plans.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A trash removal plan for the recreational vehicle park shall be submitted at the time of application. This plan must include the type of trash collection facilities; location, size and number of trash receptacles; and frequency of removal. Trash collection areas shall be fully screened and inaccessible to animals.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Electrical Service. Only one (1) power supply connection shall be made to a recreational vehicle. Electric power supply equipment shall be located on the rear half of the recreational vehicle lot.

B.

Water Service. Each lot shall be served by a domestic water supply system.

C.

Sewer Service. Recreational vehicle parks shall be connected to sanitary sewerage facilities. Each lot shall be serviced to the system by a three (3)-inch riser with "P" trap and basin designed to prevent spillage from contaminating the ground area.

D.

Undergrounding. All utilities shall be underground.

E.

Fire Hydrants. Hydrants shall be installed as required by the city engineer.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

A.

Wheels and/or similar devices shall not be removed from recreational vehicles, nor shall any fixture be added or barrier be placed which will prevent the recreational vehicle or park trailer from being moved under its own power or by a passenger vehicle.

B.

Skirting is permitted provided it can easily be removed and there are proper openings for ventilation.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

Subdivision to create recreational vehicle lots for sale or long-term lease is permitted within ownership/membership recreational vehicle parks subject to all applicable codes.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)

Where the provisions of this chapter are in conflict with any other provision of the zoning code, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. Where the provisions of the chapter are silent on a matter, other provisions of the zoning code shall govern.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998)