The development of a recreational vehicle park shall conform to the following standards and requirements unless modified by an approved planned development plan:

An RV park shall be adapted to individual site conditions and the plat should use terrain, natural drainage conditions when possible, existing trees, shrubs and rock formations with a minimum of disturbance of the land. Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property of the health or safety of the occupants or adjoining neighbors. Recreational vehicle parks shall be located in a C-1 commercial zone.

   A   Park Area Requirements: One acre minimum, not more than twenty (20) spaces.

   B   Space Area Requirements: Eight hundred (800) square feet minimum for full hookups. (No RV park shall have a density greater than 20 units per acre.) Four hundred (400) square feet minimum for those spaces not having hookups. Minimum rental space size shall not include any area required for access roads, off street parking, service buildings, recreation areas, office and similar RV park needs.

   C   Open Space: Open space for common areas, playgrounds and other recreational uses shall be provided at the rate of at least ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the RV park, and shall be of sufficient size and distribution as to be a functional part of the entire development plan. Open space shall not include any area designated as a roadway, RV rental space, storage area, or any area required for setbacks as set forth in subsection F of this section.

   D   Rental Pad Requirements: Spaces containing hookups for water, sewer and electricity shall be equipped with a surface area of not less than ten feet by forty feet (10' x 40'). Surfacing shall consist of gravel, asphalt or concrete. Where gravel surfacing is used, the design of the gravel pad shall be approved by the city engineer to maintain proper drainage and minimize dust. Where provided, each RV unit shall be parked entirely on the surface area so that no part thereof obstructs any roadway or walkway within the RV park. Those spaces not equipped with such a surface area, intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles not having self-contained toilets, lavatory or bathing facilities, shall be equipped with a gravel pad, the design of which shall be approved by the city engineer, of not less than ten feet by twenty five feet (10' x 25') for RV unit parking and a hookup for water. Electricity shall be provided with at least one hundred ten (110) volts, or 110/220 volts, installed in accordance with applicable state electrical codes.

No individual space in a recreational vehicle park shall be used by one individual for more than one hundred eighty (180) days consecutively, nor shall such space be rented or leased to any one individual for a period longer than one hundred eighty (180) days in any one calendar year.

   E   Space Width Requirements: Twenty feet (20') minimum. There shall be a minimum distance of ten feet (10') provided between RV units parked side by side. There shall be a minimum distance of ten feet (10') between RV units parked end to end. There shall be a minimum distance of twenty feet (20') between any RV space and any building.

   F   Park Setback Requirements: Each recreational vehicle park shall have the following setbacks:

      1   Side Setback And Rear Setback: Ten feet (10') minimum from adjacent property other than R-1 and R-2. In R-1 and R-2 setback shall increase to twenty feet (20'). The side setback shall be a drainage swale without any utilities. An additional five feet (5') shall be provided if utilities are to be included in the development.

      2   Front Setback: Twenty feet (20') minimum from a state highway and ten feet (10') from a city street.

   G   Allowed Vehicle Requirements: Only recreational vehicles, as defined in section 10-1-4, "Definitions", of this title, may be located in an RV park.

   H   Parking Requirements: Parking shall be provided for each RV in the park in addition to one automobile for each RV space. RV parking spaces need not be hard surface but should be of a gravel type material and be kept weed free. Each recreational vehicle (RV) shall be able to park in designated spaces, and no portion of a driveway or roadway may be used for recreational vehicle parking. All RVs shall maintain at least ten feet (10') spacing between RV units.

   I   Access And Roadway Requirements: Each RV park shall have access roads as follows:

      1   For One-Way Traffic: Roadways with no parking: Eighteen feet (18') in width;

      2   For Two-Way Traffic: Roadways with no parking: Thirty two feet (32') width;

      3   For Entrance Roadways: The city requires thirty two feet (32') in width. Each RV park greater than three (3) acres shall have at least two (2) accesses to city streets. On state highways, meet the UDOT requirements.

      4   Road Design: Streets or roadways and parking areas within the RV park shall be designed to provide safe and convenient access to all spaces and to facilities for common use by park occupants, and shall be constructed and maintained to allow free movement of emergency and service vehicles at all times, and shall be graded to drain and surfaced with gravel, asphalt or concrete, the design of which shall be approved by the city engineer, to maintain proper drainage and minimize dust. A forty five foot (45') turning radius shall be required on all curves, to allow access by emergency vehicles.

      5   Lighting: All roadways and walkways within the park shall be adequately lighted at night, to provide safe access. All lights shall be shielded to keep the light from leaving the property. (0 foot-candles at the property line.)

   J   Outdoor Living Space Requirements: Each RV space shall provide an "outdoor living" space adjacent to the vehicle parking space. The outdoor living space shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet and shall be maintained in a clean and weed free manner.

   K   Landscaping Requirements: A landscape plan, to be approved by the plan commission of the city of Monticello, shall be required for all RV parks. Landscape shall be designed to perform the following conditions:

      1   Provide an attractive entrance and street frontage;

      2   Provide dust and erosion control;

      3   Provide a neat, attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Drought tolerant grass and ornamental landscaping shall be required in all RV parks, together with adequate water outlets to maintain all landscaping. The RV park shall be screened from R-1 residential properties by means of fences or walls six feet (6') in height. All other adjacent properties may be screened by hedges or other landscaping.

   L   Utility Requirements: All RV parks shall be served by public water supply and public sewer system (including dump stations). All utilities shall be placed underground. City utilities shall be metered as determined by the city codes. Installation of backflow valves and dump stations shall be in accordance with the applicable codes.

   M   Fire Protection: Fire hydrants shall be installed throughout all RV parks in accordance with the specifications of the city of Monticello fire department.

   N   Sanitary Facility Requirements: All RV parks shall meet all sanitary facilities required by the Utah state department of health code for RVs and shall provide a dump station for dependent recreational vehicles. Parking around the service building shall be hard surfaced. Recreational vehicles shall meet all requirements of the recreational vehicle sanitation code, R392-301, as adopted by the Utah state board of health in 1993, which code is hereby adopted by reference.

   O   Refuse Disposal: The storage, collection and disposal of refuse shall be performed so as to minimize accidents, fire hazards, air pollution, odors, insects, rodents or other nuisance conditions. All refuse shall be stored in durable, washable and nonabsorbent metal or plastic containers with tightfitting lids. Such containers shall be provided at the rate of at least one 30-gallon container, secured in a rack or holder, for each rental space, or an equivalent storage capacity in a centralized storage facility. Adequate refuse collection and removal shall be the responsibility of the park owner and contracted with the city.

   P   Tents: Tents shall be permitted, within RV parks. Areas for group tent camping may be established, with the following provisions:

      1   The area set aside for such group use is not part of any designated open space;

      2   An adequate number of parking spaces is provided;

      3   The area is served by one or more water outlets; and

      4   The area is located no further than three hundred feet (300') from a service building.

   Q   Structural Additions: Temporary structures such as canvas awnings, screened enclosures, or platforms, which are normal camping equipment, may be erected but must be removed when the rental space is vacated. No other structural additions shall be built onto or become a part of any RV.

   R   Storage Sheds: No storage sheds shall be allowed within an RV rental space.

   S   RV Storage: Recreational vehicles may be stored where permitted, but not used for permanent living quarters.

   T   Stormwater Management: Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect visitors to the RV park as well as adjacent property owners. Such facilities shall be of sufficient capacity to ensure rapid drainage and development and shall be connected to the city's storm drainage facilities.

   U   Application Requirements And Procedures: The proponent of a recreational vehicle park, or an expansion thereof, shall make written application for special review for a recreational vehicle (RV) park, in accordance with title 11 of this code, subdivision requirements and the following shall also be submitted with such application to the planning commission and city council:

      1   A preliminary site development plan designating rental spaces, utility easements, roadways, open space, accessory buildings and special features.

      2   Upon receiving an affirmative review by the city council and the plan commission for the project, a complete and comprehensive development plan, including the following:

         a   Detailed land use plan, drawn to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), unless larger scale is necessary, including the dimensions and location of each RV rental space, service buildings, common and recreation areas, surrounding land uses and zoning districts prepared by an architect or civil engineer;

         b   Typical street cross sections;

         c   Location and widths of roadways, sidewalks and pedestrianways;

         d   Topography of site, at two foot (2') contours;

         e   Grading and drainage plans;

         f   Utility plans;

         g   Legal description of property, including acreage;

         h   Copy of title commitment;

         i   Landscaping, screening and fencing plans;

         j   Fire protection plan;

         k   Location and description of all permanent structures and common facilities;

         l   Acreage and percentage of land to be set aside as open space;

         m   Density of RV rental spaces per acre;

         n   Vicinity map drawn to a scale of one inch equals one thousand feet (1" = 1,000') or one inch equals five thousand feet (1" = 5,000');

         o   Location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, area and direction of flow of all water sources, including the 100-year floodplain boundaries;

         p   Location and principal dimensions of all existing or proposed easements, watercourse boundaries, public utilities, monuments, pins, bench marks and other significant features;

         q   Proposed surface treatment and design of all interior roadways and rental pads.

      3   A listing of all names and addresses of all owners of the property located, in whole or in part, within three hundred feet (300') of the property line.

      4   A time schedule for the development.

      5   Information regarding abutting properties and land uses.

      6   An application fee for special review, as set forth in title 11 of this code.

      7   A fee for establishing or expanding a recreational vehicle park. (Ord. 2016-2, 1-12-2016)