(a)

The purpose of this article is to permit 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 chapter, to protect the integrity and 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 vehicle park uses.

(b)

The planning commission shall review the proposed recreational vehicle development plan to determine its compliance with all portions of the town general plan. The recreational vehicle park will accommodate citizens who seek seasonal occupancy. Standards higher than the minimum standards contained in this chapter may be required if necessary for local conditions of health, safety and protection of property.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Recreational vehicle (RV) means a vehicle type unit which is one of the following:

(1)

A portable camping trailer mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold for camping;

(2)

A motor home designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use and built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, or on a chassis cab or van that is an integral part of the completed vehicle;

(3)

A park trailer built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels, with installed fixtures and appliances, and has a gross trailer area of not less than 320 square feet and not more than 400 square feet when it is set up, except that it does not include fifth wheel trailers; or

(4)

A travel trailer mounted on wheels, designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, of a size or weight that may or may not require special highway movement permits when towed by a motorized vehicle and has a trailer area of less than 320 square feet. This type includes fifth wheel trailers. Should a unit require a size or weight permit, it shall be manufactured to the standards for park trailers A119.5 of the American National Standards Institute Code.

Recreational vehicle park means an approved residential development as shown in the records of the town, in which individual spaces are provided for parking of one recreational vehicle per space for temporary portable housing purposes.

Recreational vehicle space means a site within an approved recreational vehicle park, which is shown in the records of the town, and which is designed and intended for the accommodation of one recreational vehicle.

(a)

No recreational vehicle as herein defined shall be located, placed, used or occupied for residential purposes in any district except within approved and licensed recreational vehicle parks and except as otherwise provided herein.

(b)

Stored recreational vehicles may not be used for permanent living quarters or business purposes.

(c)

Recreational vehicles may be stored, displayed, sold and serviced, but not used for living quarters, in a sales lot in a commercial and industrial district when such use is a permitted or a conditional use.

(d)

Staying in a trailer/recreational vehicle on your personal property:

(1)

No rentals. This section is intended for family members that are displaced due to building a new home or finding housing.

(2)

No more than two RVs or trailers being used/occupied at a time per property.

(3)

If two trailers are being occupied at a time, they need to be separated with a minimum of ten feet.

(4)

If a trailer is being used or lived in for more than two consecutive weeks at a time, a permit is required and each permit can be given for three- or six-month periods.

(5)

A total of three to six permits (equaling no more than a period of 18 months) are allowed for each property owner, in a three-year period of time.

(6)

Lot size needs to be a minimum of 10,000 square feet, and follows all lot size requirements in order to have a trailer/RV permit in accordance with this chapter.

(7)

Trailer needs to be 25 feet back from property line on regular lots and on corner lots 25 feet back from street on both sides.

(8)

Each trailer needs a permit every three to six months with a permit fee of three months for $300.00 and six months for $600.00, with no more than 18 months total.

(9)

If living in the trailer goes beyond 18 months because of building a home or other reason for living in the trailer, and you need an extension past the 18 months, you will need to get approval with the town council.

(10)

Property owners are liable for making sure that all ordinance requirements are being met, and the property owner is the one that has to apply for the permit, not the individual living in the trailer.

(11)

All individuals living in the trailer, including children, need to be listed on the permit for safety reasons.

(12)

Trailers need to dispose of their waste with an up to county code attachment to the sewer on the property, or take their trailer/RV to a certified sewer dump to dispose of the waste properly.

(13)

If there is a viable complaint of smell, trash, excessive traffic or noise including a generator. It will be in violation of your renewal/renewals or cancellation of the existing permit.

(14)

All dry weeds, grass, shrubbery will need to be maintained 20-foot radius around the trailer/RV for fire hazards.

(15)

Fines for noncompliant trailers being lived in past a two-week time limit without a permit will be subject to a fine of $100.00 per day until compliant.

(e)

All permitted uses are subject to a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 3-1-22, § 1, 3-7-2022)

The following are permitted uses in recreational vehicle parks:

(1)

One recreational vehicle on each approved space. No dwelling units of conventional construction shall be permitted on any space for living or use purposes, except as specified in this section.

(2)

Rear yard storage buildings not within the buildable area are subject to:

a.

100 square feet or less in area;

b.

A maximum height of ten feet; or

c.

Being located within the rear one-half of the space.

(3)

Manager's office and residence, which may be of conventional construction.

(4)

Recreation and social centers, which may be used for dancing, crafts, hobbies, games, child care, meetings, banquets, theatrical performances, movie viewing, and similar entertainment uses which are intended and used primarily as a resident amenity. Such facilities may be of conventional construction.

(5)

Outdoor recreation facilities, such as parks, swimming pools, ramadas, playground equipment, shuffleboard and tennis courts, putting greens, and similar recreational uses intended for use by the residents of the park.

(6)

Common use laundry facilities, maintenance buildings, and security guard houses which may be of conventional construction.

(7)

Designated areas for boat and recreational vehicle storage, which are used solely by the residents of the park.

(8)

Recreation center parking lots and guest parking areas.

(9)

Any other uses judged by the planning commission that is in harmony with the character and intent of a recreational vehicle park.

Recreational vehicle parks may not be developed unless first approved by the town council, after review of plans for said recreational vehicle park by the town planning commission which ensures that the said development will complete the following:

(1)

Individual recreational vehicle park space minimum yard setbacks shall be measured from the edge of internal streets and adjacent property as follows:

a.

Front: 20 feet. All recreational vehicles shall be set back at least 20 feet from any street.

b.

Side: five feet on both sides. Side yard setback on a street side yard shall be ten feet.

c.

Rear: ten feet, not including rear year storage buildings.

d.

Structural separation: ten feet minimum spaces between recreational vehicle units.

(2)

Be located on a parcel of land containing not less than three acres, or on two or more parcels separated by a street or alley only, and totaling at least three acres.

(3)

Minimum area square footage shall be 1,200 square feet and the minimum lot width shall be 28 feet.

(4)

All areas within the vehicle park not covered by buildings or pavement, including the 20-foot setback space, shall be landscaped and maintained with lawns, trees and shrubs designed to provide privacy and noise containment, and shall be equipped with adequate sprinkling devices.

(5)

Only recreational vehicles, travel-trailers and motor homes may be located in a recreational vehicle park, unless otherwise approved as a part of the conditional use permit for the development.

(6)

A six-foot-high solid masonry, brick, precast concrete, finished concrete or decorative wall shall be required along all recreational park boundaries. Such wall shall be placed on the interior side of the required landscape strip. Berms may be used as part of the landscape requirements. Said six-foot-high wall shall not be constructed with chain-link fencing.

(7)

Access to lots or spaces shall be from the interior of the park. There should be at least one public street access point to the park. Any access road connecting two or more public streets shall be arranged to prohibit or discourage through traffic.

(8)

Required parking spaces shall be paved with either two inches of asphalt or four inches of concrete.

(9)

Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect residents of the development. Such facilities shall be of sufficient capacity to ensure rapid drainage and prevent the accumulation of stagnant pools of water or adjacent to the development, and shall tie into the municipal storm drainage system and/or retained in a retention basin on site.

(10)

The maximum density for a recreation vehicle park shall not exceed 20 units per acre.

(11)

A certain area should be set aside for parks, playgrounds and service areas for common use and enjoyment of occupants of the development and of the visitors thereto. Individual determination shall be made as to adequacy of amenities to meet the needs of project residents.

(12)

Each recreational vehicle parking space shall have connections available for water, sewer and electricity. Fire hydrants shall also be available. All utility connections shall be located underground and comply with state and city construction standards and codes. All recreational vehicle parks shall be connected to a public sewer system for all sewer connections or dump stations.

(13)

Each recreational vehicle parking space shall be provided with a minimum of 300 square feet of outdoor living space located adjacent to the vehicle parking space. Said outdoor living space shall be landscaped and maintained in a clean and weed-free manner and shall be kept free from garbage or debris of any kind.

(14)

Private streets shall be paved to a minimum width of 28 feet.

(15)

Concrete sidewalks shall be at least two in width on each side of the interior private street, when, or if the town requires or provides sidewalks for the entire town.

(16)

The area shall be one ownership, or if in several, the application for approval of the development shall be filed jointly by all owners of the property included in the plan.

(17)

All trash and refuse bins shall be within an enclosure, which is compatible in design and construction of the decorative six foot high solid wall. Said bin shall be screened from public view and contained within a solid wall structure enclosure having a closable gate. Said receptacle structures or enclosures shall not be constructed of chain-link fencing.

(18)

The plans for a recreational vehicle park shall be prepared by a licensed architect or licensed engineer. All problems shall be solved before approval is given and construction begins. Determination of qualifications of required professional individuals or firms shall be made by the planning commission.

(19)

Have at least ten spaces completed and ready for recreational vehicle occupancy before first occupancy is permitted.

(20)

Meet all standards and requirements of this chapter.

(21)

No building may exceed 2½ stories or 35 feet.

(22)

Be in keeping with the general character of the district within which the proposed development will be located.

(23)

Meet all requirements of the state code's camp, trailer court, hotel, motel, and resort sanitation regulations which are intended to apply to trailer, camper, and tent camps as defined in such code.

Standards and requirements for recreational vehicle parks shall be as provided in this article, subsequent to the adoption date of the ordinance from which this article is derived by the town. Site plans are required according to section 28-8. The applicant for a recreational vehicle park shall pay the town at the application time any review or inspection fees that are established by the town council.