The purpose of this section is to provide criteria for the placement of manufactured dwellings and recreational vehicles within the City of Newport. It is also the purpose of this section to provide for dwelling units other than site-built structures.

A.

A manufactured dwelling, prefabricated structure, or small home may be placed on an individual lot or parcel in any area zoned to allow the development of single-family dwellings subject to the same Chapter 14 development standards that apply to single-family dwellings.

(Ordinance No. 1641, August 3, 1992; Ordinance No. 2008, December 2, 2010; Ordinance No. 2194, May 16, 2022)

Manufactured dwelling parks may only be allowed in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts, subject to the development standards contained in this section.

Manufactured dwelling parks are permitted subject to the following:

A.

Construction of the manufactured dwelling park and placement of manufactured dwellings shall comply with the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code, 2002 Edition, as amended.

B.

Streets within the manufactured dwelling park shall adhere to the standards outlined in Newport Municipal Code Chapter 13.05.040 where the construction or extension of such street is identified in the City of Newport Transportation System Plan.

C.

The maximum density allowed in a manufactured dwelling park is one unit for every 2,500 sq. ft. of lot area in the R-2 zoning district and one unit for every 1,250 sq. ft. of lot area in R-3 and R-4 zoning districts.

D.

Prefabricated structures, small homes, and recreational vehicles may be occupied as a residential unit provided they are connected to the manufactured dwelling parks water, sewage, and electrical supply systems. In such cases, the units shall be counted against the density limitations of the zoning district.

E.

Any manufactured dwelling park authorized under this section shall have a common outdoor area of at least 2,500 sq. ft. or 100 sq. ft. per unit, whichever is greater. Common outdoor areas shall be landscaped and available for the use of all park residents.

F.

If the park provides spaces for 50 or more manufactured dwelling units, each vehicular way in the park shall be named and marked with signs that are similar in appearance to those used to identify public streets. A map of the vehicular ways shall be provided to the fire department for appropriate naming.

G.

Public fire hydrants shall be provided within 250 feet of manufactured dwelling spaces or permanent structures within the park. If a manufactured dwelling space or permanent structure in the park is more than 250 feet from a public fire hydrant, the park shall have water supply mains designed to serve fire hydrants. Each hydrant within the park shall be located on a vehicular way and shall conform in design and capacity to the public hydrants in the city.

H.

The manufactured dwelling park may have a community or recreation building and other similar amenities.

I.

All dead end streets shall provide an adequate turn around for emergency vehicles.

(Ordinance No. 2059, September 3, 2013; Ordinance No. 2194, May 16, 2022)

A.

Recreational vehicles may be stored on property within the City of Newport provided they are not used as a place of habitation while so stored unless the recreational vehicle is located within.

1.

A manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle park; or

2.

A local or state park where authorized in an adopted parks master plan; or

3.

A property where the recreational vehicle is utilized as temporary living quarters while a dwelling is being repaired or replaced, provided such use is terminated by the date an occupancy is issued for the dwelling or within 24-months, which is sooner; or

4.

An area where camping is permitted pursuant to Section 9.50.015; or

5.

A lot, parcel, or tract developed with an occupied dwelling unit provided:

a.

Such accommodations are made free of charge; and

b.

Occupancy is limited to a single vehicle that is parked in a gravel or paved driveway; and

c.

Sanitary facilities in the dwelling are made available to the vehicle occupants; and

d.

The vehicle is self-contained for sanitary sewer; and

e.

All items and materials are stored in the vehicle or in a separate storage area that is screened from view from adjacent properties and rights-of-way; and

f.

The vehicle is used as a place of habitation for no more than six months.

B.

Recreational vehicles may be stored on property within the City of Newport provided they are not used as a place of habitation while so stored unless the recreational vehicle is located within:

1.

A manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle park; or

2.

A local or state park where authorized in an adopted parks master plan; or

3.

A property where the recreational vehicle is utilized as temporary living quarters while a dwelling is being repaired or replaced, provided such use is terminated by the date an occupancy is issued for the dwelling or within 24-months, whichever is sooner; or

4.

An area where overnight vehicle camping is permitted pursuant to Section 9.50.050(A)(2) through 9.50.050(A)(4).

C.

Removal of the wheels or placement of a recreational vehicle on a permanent or temporary foundation shall not change the essential character of any recreational vehicle or change the requirements of this section.

D.

It shall be unlawful for any person occupying or using any recreational vehicle within the City of Newport to discharge wastewater unless connected to a public sewer or an approved septic tank in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Newport relating thereof. All recreational vehicle parks within the City of Newport shall comply with the sanitary requirements of the City of Newport and the State of Oregon.

(Ordinance No. 2059, September 3, 2013; Ordinance No. 2194, May 16, 2022)

Recreational vehicle parks are allowed conditionally in an R-4 or I-2 zone district, and conditionally if publicly owned in the P-1 and P-2 zoning districts (excluding those P-1 properties within the Historic Nye Beach Design Review District), subject to subsections A through D below and in accordance with Chapter 14.52, Procedural Requirements. Recreational vehicle parks are allowed outright in C-1, C-2, C-3, and I-1 zoning districts (excluding those C-2 properties within the Historic Nye Beach Design Review District), subject to the subsections A through D as follows:

A.

A building permit(s) shall be obtained demonstrating that the recreational vehicle park complies with the standards contained in Chapter 918, Division 650 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

B.

The developer of the park obtains verification from Lincoln County Environmental Health that the recreational vehicle park satisfies applicable Oregon Health Authority Rules.

C.

The developer provides a plan of the proposed park that contains the following.

1.

A cover sheet that includes:

a.

The name of the recreation park and a vicinity map identifying its location;

b.

The name of the owner;

c.

The name of the operator;

d.

The name of the person who prepared or submitted the plans; and

e.

A key identifying the symbols used on the plan.

2.

The plot plan (on a separate sheet) that includes:

a.

Proposed and existing construction; and

b.

A scale drawing of the general layout of the entire recreation park showing property survey monuments in the area of work and distances from park boundaries to public utilities located outside the park (indicated by arrows without reference to scale).

c.

For work that involves an addition to, or a remodeling of, an existing recreation park, the plot plan must show the facilities related to the addition and/or the facilities to be remodeled.

d.

The following features must be clearly shown and identified on the plot plan:

i.

The footprint of permanent buildings, including dwellings, mobile homes, washrooms, recreation buildings, and similar structures;

ii.

Any fixed facilities that are to be constructed in each space, such as tables, fire pits, or patios;

iii.

Property line boundaries and survey monuments in the area of work;

iv.

The location and designation of each space by number, letter or name; and

v.

Plans for combination parks must also show the portions of the park that are dedicated to each activity (e.g., campground, organizational camp, mobile home park, picnic park, recreational vehicle park, etc.).

3.

Park utility systems must be clearly shown and identified on a separate sheet that contains the following information:

a.

Location of space sewer connections, space water connections and service electrical outlets;

b.

The location of the public water and wastewater lines from which service is to be obtained, including the location and size of the water meter;

c.

The location, type and size of private water and wastewater lateral lines that are to be constructed internal to the park;

d.

Street layout and connections to public street(s);

e.

Disposal systems, such as septic tanks and drain fields, recreational vehicle dump stations, gray water waste disposal sumps, washdown facilities, sand filters, and sewer connections;

f.

Fire protection facilities, such as fire hydrants, fire lines, tanks and reservoirs, hose boxes and apparatus storage structures;

g.

The location of trash enclosures and receptacles; and

h.

Placement of electrical transformers, electrical lines, gas lines, and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) tank placement within the park.

4.

Existing and finished grade topography for portions of the property where the park is to be located, if existing grades exceed five percent.

D.

The park complies with the following provisions (in case of overlap with a state requirement, the more restrictive of the two requirements shall apply):

1.

The space provided for each recreational vehicle shall not be less than 400 square feet, exclusive of any space used for common areas (such as roadways, general use structures, walkways, parking spaces for vehicles other than recreational vehicles, and landscaped areas). The number of recreational vehicles shall be limited to a maximum of 22 per gross acre.

2.

One-way roadways shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and two-way roadways shall not be less than 20 feet in width. If parking is permitted on the margin of the roadway, then the parking area must be a minimum of ten feet in width. Roadways must be designed such that they are capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 75,000 pounds, and they may be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, crushed rock, gravel or other similar materials.

3.

A space provided for a recreational vehicle shall be covered with crushed gravel or paved with asphalt, concrete, or similar material and be designed to provide run-off of surface water. The part of the space which is not occupied by the recreational vehicle, not intended as an access way to the recreation vehicle or part of an outdoor patio, need not be paved or covered with gravel provided the area is landscaped or otherwise treated to prevent dust or mud.

4.

A recreational vehicle space shall be provided with piped potable water and sewage disposal service. A recreational vehicle staying in the park shall be connected to the water and sewage service provided by the park if the vehicle has equipment needing such service.

5.

A recreational vehicle space shall be provided with electrical service.

6.

Solid waste, recycling, and compostable receptacles shall adhere to the enclosure and access requirements set forth in Section 14.11.060(B) and (C), unless an alternative approach is approved, in writing, by the solid waste and recycling service provider. Receptacles must have tight-fitting lids, covers or closable tops, and be constructed out of durable, rust-resistant, water tight, rodent-proof and washable material. Receptacles are to be provided at a minimum rate of one 30-gallon container for each four recreational vehicle parking spaces and be located within 300 feet of each recreational vehicle parking space. If the solid waste and recycling service provider indicates, in writing, that larger receptacles and/or tighter spacing is needed, then their recommendation shall be followed.

7.

The total number of off-street parking spaces in the park shall be provided in conformance with Section 14.14.030. Parking spaces shall be covered with crushed gravel or paved with asphalt, concrete, or similar material.

8.

The park shall provide toilets, lavatories, and showers for each sex in accordance with Table 14.06.060-A. The toilets and showers shall afford privacy, and the showers shall be provided with private dressing rooms. Facilities for each sex shall be located in separate buildings, or, if in the same building, shall be separated by a soundproof wall.

Table 14.06.060-A

^1. One additional sink must be provided for each two toilets when more than six toilets are required.

^2. Urinals may be acceptable for not more than 1/3 of the required toilets.

^3. Recreational parks with more than 100 parking spaces shall provide one additional toilet per sex for each additional 30 spaces or fraction thereof.

9.

The park shall provide one utility building or room containing one clothes washing machine, and one clothes drying machine for each ten recreational vehicle spaces, or any fraction thereof.

10.

Building spaces required by Subsection 8 and 9 of this section shall be lighted, ventilated, and otherwise designed in accordance with the requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

11.

Except for the access roadway, a park that is located within or adjacent to a residentially zoned area shall be screened on all sides by a sight-obscuring hedge or fence not less than six feet in height unless modified through a conditional use permit process as provided in Chapter 1434 (if a conditional use permit is required for the RV park) or an adjustment or variance procedure outlined in Chapter 14.33. Reasons to modify the hedge or fence buffer required by this section may include, but are not limited to, the location of the RV park is such that adequate other screening or buffering is provided to adjacent properties (such as the presence of a grove or stand of trees), the location of the RV park within a larger park or development that does not require screening or has its own screening, or screening is not needed for portions not adjacent to other properties (such as when the RV park fronts a body of water). Any modifications to the hedge or fence requirement of this subsection should factor in any applicable screening and setback requirements under Section 14.18.020 (Adjacent Yard Buffer) for non-residentially zoned property abutting a residentially zoned property.

12.

Each space within a recreational vehicle park shall be provided a minimum of 50 square feet of outdoor area landscaped or improved for recreational purposes as provided in Section 14.11.020.

(Ordinance No. 2222, September 16, 2024)