15-B-1.

Temporary Emergency Housing.

An RV (Recreational Vehicle) used solely for temporary emergency housing may be placed and used in zoning districts where single-family dwellings are permited at the site of the destroyed or damaged dwelling upon issuance of a temporary zoning permit by the zoning department, subject to such reasonable conditions prescribed. In such cases, the applicant shall establish some demonstrable hardship, other than medical or financial, brought on by flood, fire, storm, or other natural disaster. Such temporary permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed six months and may be renewed for additional six month periods not to exceed a total permit period of 24 months. Prior to occupancy of the temporary dwelling, the applicant must follow safety regulations pertaining to building code. The RV shall be removed within 30 days of the expiration date of the temporary zoning permit or within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy from the building department, whichever occurs first.

15-B-2.

Temporary Housing During New Construction.

An RV may be used for temporary housing during the construction of a new single-family dwelling or installation of a new manufactured home in the residential zoned districts where single-family dwellings are permitted. This is permissible provided the existing dwelling and the proposed new dwelling are located on the same lot. The zoning administrator shall, upon application for necessary construction permits by the owner, issue a temporary zoning permit for the temporary housing, and may prescribe reasonable conditions as needed. Such temporary permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed that which is reasonably expected for the construction or installation of the new dwelling, generally not to exceed 12 months. If additional time for construction is needed as shown by the applicant, the zoning administrator may extend such permit for an additional period not to exceed a total permit period of 24 months. Temporary housing shall be removed within 30 days of the expiration date of the temporary zoning permit or within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy from the building department for the new dwelling, whichever occurs first.

Temporary housing shall be completely removed within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy from the building department for the new dwelling.

15-B-3.

Medical Emergency Housing.

In the event of a medical emergency, an RV may be used as temporary housing for immediate family members, as well as any mentally or physically impaired persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption of the caregiver, or of whom the caregiver is the legally appointed guardian, in a residential zoned district provided the applicant can show a medical need for such housing and obtains a temporary zoning permit from the zoning administrator as provided in this section and in any single family residential zoning district on lots zoned for single family detached dwellings. The applicant for a medical emergency housing permit shall present a demonstrated need for such housing, including, but not limited to, medical certificates, doctor's statements, etc. The applicant shall show that he is the owner of record of the tract of land on which the temporary housing is to be located and that the persons to occupy the RV are members of his immediate family. The application shall be filed with the zoning administrator for review and subsequent approval or disapproval. A permit approved pursuant to this section may not be subsequently transferred to the heirs or assigns of the applicant. Such temporary permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed six months and may be renewed for additional six month periods not to exceed a total permit period of 24 months. Prior to occupancy of the temporary dwelling, the applicant must comply with safety regulations pertaining to building code,

15-B-4.

Additional Regulations and Considerations.

In every instance as described in this section, all dwellings shall be placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and installed according to all applicable local and state building codes. Prior to the occupancy of any new home as described in this section, a valid well and septic permit shall, as applicable, be obtained from Virginia Department of Health; and a final inspection authorizing occupancy shall be made by the building department. An entrance permit from Virginia Department of Transportation shall be obtained prior to the location of any new driveway onto a state road. Any applicant seeking approval of temporary housing pursuant to this section shall certify via an affidavit their acknowledgement of the terms specified in this section and as may be set by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a standard affidavit form for use by applicants.

(Ord. No. 2022-OA-01-22-5, 1-5-2022)