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Milford City Zoning Code

13.28 Recreational

Vehicle Parks

13.28.010 Intent And Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to permit the development of facilities for recreational vehicles in appropriate districts and to require that recreational vehicle accommodations will be of such character as to promote the objectives and purposes of this title, to protect the character of the districts contiguous to those in which recreational vehicle parks are located, and to protect other use values contiguous to or near recreational park uses.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024

13.28.020 Definitions

  1. Recreational Vehicle (RV) means a vehicle, such as a travel trailer, tent, camp car, or other vehicle with or without motive power, designed and/or constructed to travel on public thoroughfare in accordance with the provisions of the Utah Vehicle Code, and designed for use and human habitation for a temporary and recreational nature.
  2. Service Building means a building or room that houses toilets, lavatories, and bathing facilities for the use of park occupants.
  3. Cabin: A living space equipped with a sleeping area, kitchen area and full bathroom. The cabin must be constructed in compliance with all building codes, be a minimum of 150 square feet but no more than 400 square feet, and be connected to water, sewer and electricity. No more than 20% of proposed RV Spots shall be cabins with a maximum number of cabins not to exceed (20) twenty.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024
Amended by Ord. 02-2025 on 3/18/2025

13.28.030 Location And Use

  1. No recreational vehicle defined in this chapter shall be located, placed, used, or occupied for residential purposes in any district except within approved and licensed recreational vehicle parks.
  2. Recreational Vehicle Parks are considered a Short-Term Rental and shall not allow stays longer than 30 consecutive days.
    1. All requirements in Title 13.48 shall be followed.
  3. Recreational Vehicle Park shall be considered a conditional use in the following districts:
    1. Main Street Commercial (MSC)
    2. Highway Commercial (HC)
    3. MR-30
  4. Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be generally located:
    1. In close proximity to a major traffic highway;
    2. Near adequate shopping facilities.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024
Amended by Ord. 02-2025 on 3/18/2025

13.28.040 Development Requirements

  1. Park Area Requirements: A minimum of six (6) spaces.
    1. A minimum of half the proposed spots must be completed and ready for occupancy before the first occupancy is permitted.
  2. Street Standards: All streets located within the park shall conform to the following:
    1. All roads shall be improved with gravel and kept weed free. Developers can choose if they want to install a hard surface road with concrete or asphalt.
    2. Street widths shall be a minimum of twenty feet.
    3. All streets within the park shall be fully maintained by the owner including but not limited to snow removal, maintenance, etc.
  3. Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter: Sidewalk, curb, and gutter shall be installed around the parks perimeter where it abuts city streets.
  4. Lighting: Adequate lighting shall be installed to illuminate streets and walkways for safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles. All lighting within the park shall be downward lighting and limited to the park area.
  5. Utility Requirements: All spots in the RV park shall be serviced by water, sewer, and power.
    1. Designated Tent Sites are exempt from water, sewer, and power hookups.
  6. Service Building: A service building is required if the park is designed with dedicated tent sites.
  7. Setbacks:
    1. Side Setback: Ten feet minimum from adjacent property, unless adjacent to public street then twenty feet.
    2. Front Setback: Twenty feet from public street.
    3. Rear Setback: Ten feet property, unless adjacent to public street then twenty feet
  8. Space Area Requirements: Spaces are not required to be a hard surface but should be gravel type material and kept weed free.
    1. Trailer Spaces must be a minimum of 1,200 sq ft.
    2. Tent Spaces must be a minimum of 500 sq ft.
    3. Cabin Sites must be a minimum of 1,600 sq ft.
  9. Space Width Requirements: Minimum of Twenty Feet.
  10. Parking Space Requirements: All recreation vehicle (RV) sites, tent sites, and cabin sites shall be developed to allow sufficient space for the parking of at least one automobile.
    1. The designated parking area shall be located within or immediately adjacent to the assigned site.
  11. Trash Receptacles: Each site shall have a garbage receptacle that is secured. A dumpster shall be onsite and shall be screened off.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024
Amended by Ord. 02-2025 on 3/18/2025

13.28.050 Application Procedures

  1. An overall site plan for the development of a recreational vehicle park shall be submitted to the planning commission for review. The plan shall show the following:
    1. The topography of the site;
    2. Proposed layout of the entire park showing streets, spots, service building, dumpster area, etc.
    3. Generalized landscaping and utility plan, including the location of water, sewer, power, and fire hydrant.
    4. Any other data the planning commission may require.
  2. A copy of the Recreational Vehicle Park rules including but not limited to the number of nights allowed, animals, etc.
  3. An application recommended for approval by the planning commission shall be submitted to the Milford City Council for final approval.  
    1. As a condition of approval, the developer shall agree to pay all fees applicable for development such as, but not limited to; impact fees, water connection fees etc.
      1. Impact fees will be classified as business/commercial. The usage tier will be determined as follows:
        1. 6-8 Recreational Spots=11,000 to 22,000 Gallons Per Month
        2. 9+ Recreational Spots=22,000 Gallons Per Month
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024

13.28.055 Prohibitions

The following are prohibited in Recreational Vehicle Parks:

  1. Storage of personal property;
  2. Removal of axles, wheels, or tires from a Recreation Vehicle;
  3. Parking Recreational Vehicles in an area that is not a designated for that use.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 02-2025 on 3/18/2025

13.28.060 Enforcement

Any person whether owner, lessee, principal agent, employee or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance, or permits any such violation, or fails to comply with any of the requirements hereof, or who establishes or uses any park in violation of any detailed plan submitted and approved under the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to punishment as provided by law.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 01-2024 on 1/16/2024

01-2024

02-2025