The purpose and intent of this section is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development of recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds within the city limits of Orange.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)

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:

Camp or campground-A. Lot or parcel of land under single ownership used for erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a motor vehicle, motor home or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy or sleeping.

Camp site-A. Specific location designated for tents or sleeping bags or other bedding material for use for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy or sleeping.

Common area. Is any area that is directly accessible to the public or all tenants of the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground.

Private drive. Streets or drives within the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground.

Recreational vehicle. A vehicular portable structure designed for a temporary or short-term occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses. These units are limited to eight and one-half (8.5) feet or less in width and fifty (50) feet or less in length.

Recreational vehicle lot. A parcel of land in a recreational vehicle park set aside for the placement of a single recreational vehicle and for the exclusive use of its occupants.

Recreational vehicle pad. That area of a recreational vehicle lot intended for the placement of a recreational vehicle.

Recreational vehicle park. A parcel of land under single ownership upon which two (2) or more recreational vehicle lots are located, established or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)

(a)

The following regulations apply to recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds as permitted by special exception in "C-2" Commercial, "C-S" Commercial Special, or "IDC" Interstate Development Corridor Zoning Districts. Recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds are permitted only on property that is adjacent to Highway 62.

(1)

All recreational vehicle parks, camps or campgrounds shall contain a contiguous area of two (2) acres or more. A minimum of eight (8) percent of the total required area shall be maintained as common area.

(2)

The minimum density for a recreational vehicle park is twenty (20) spaces per acre. The minimum density for a camp or campground is twenty (20) spaces per acre.

(3)

Setbacks for all recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds shall be as follows:

(3)

Lots within recreational vehicle parks, camp[s] or campground[s] shall be rented on a temporary basis not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days or two hundred (200) cumulative days in a calendar year. Rental extensions can be approved by the director of planning and community development and requests must be made at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the original time permitted.

(4)

All recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds shall be enclosed by a solid six-foot fence, constructed as not to restrict visibility at the park entrance and exit.

(5)

All recreational vehicle parks, camps and campgrounds shall have an on-site office with staff on duty for at least eight (8) hours a day on weekdays and available on weekends.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2018-16, § 6, adopted 11/13/18; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)

(a)

Recreational Vehicle Lots, Camps and Campgrounds

(1)

All lots within a recreational vehicle park, camp or campground shall be permanently marked and numbered.

(2)

A recreational vehicle lot or camp site must contain a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet with a minimum width of twenty (20) feet.

(3)

All lots must have twenty (20) feet of frontage on a private drive.

(4)

All recreational vehicle park lots shall have a recreational vehicle pad.

(A)

Pads will be solid asphalt or concrete area of not less than eight (8) feet by twenty (20) feet. No recreational vehicle shall be placed on a pad shorter than the recreational vehicle.

(B)

Pads will be placed on the lots so that all recreational vehicles shall be separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

(b)

Required Parking

(1)

A minimum of one (1) off-street hard surface parking space shall be provided for each recreational vehicle or camp site.

(2)

One (1) common guest hard surface parking space shall be provided for every three (3) recreational vehicle or camp sites.

(c)

Private Drives. Private drives shall be provided and shall extend continuously from the highway so as to provide suitable access to all of the recreational vehicle lots and other facilities or uses allowed within the recreational vehicle park.

(1)

Driveway widths within the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.

(2)

Private drive intersections shall generally be at right angles, offset intersections of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet (centerline to centerline) should be avoided, intersections of more than two (2) streets shall not be allowed.

(3)

Private drives should be designed to minimize dead ends. If dead end drives are included in the design, they shall be limited to a maximum length of thirty (30) feet and used strictly for trash dumpster or other community service.

(4)

All private drives shall be constructed to the standards required by the director of public works and shall be properly drained as to the standards required by the director of public works and the Orange County Drainage District.

(d)

Utilities

(1)

The water system within the park shall be built to the standards required by the city's plumbing code and connected to the city's public water system.

(2)

The sewer system within the park shall be built to the standards required by the city's plumbing code and connected to the city's public sewer system.

(3)

The electrical system within the park shall be built to the standards required by the city's electric code and connected to the public electric system.

(4)

Fire hydrants may be required by the city fire marshal and, if required, shall be installed by the developer of the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground.

(5)

Refuse containers, sufficient to contain all refuse created within the park, shall be provided at a central location readily accessible. Refuse containers must be fenced and gated.

(e)

Lighting

(1)

The parking lots, walks and service areas shall be kept adequately lighted at all times so the park shall be safe for occupants and visitors; and the entrances and exits shall also be adequately lighted.

(2)

Private drives shall have a light at each intersection and a light every three hundred (300) feet between intersections.

(3)

No illuminated signs or unshaded light shall be located so as to constitute a nuisance to adjacent residential uses.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)

Cabins may be placed in lieu of recreational vehicle sites or camping sites. The number and location of the cabins shall be left to the discretion of the developer however the following must be observed:

(1)

Cabin sites must be designed to maintain ten (10) feet between all cabins and recreational vehicles.

(2)

Cabins shall meet the parking requirements for recreational vehicle sites and camp sites.

(3)

The number of cabins allowed shall not be more than twenty-five (25) percent of the number of recreational vehicle sites and camp sites.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)

(a)

An application for a special exception for the construction of a recreational vehicle park, camp or campground shall be submitted to the zoning board of adjustments and shall include the following information:

(1)

A completed application for the board of adjustments.

(2)

A site plan of the proposed park, camp or campground reflecting all of the requirements for recreational vehicle parks. Once the plan is approved by staff, it will be forwarded to the zoning board of adjustments for final approval. The applicant shall submit one (1) reproducible copy of the approved site plan to the director of planning not less than eight (8) days prior to any meeting with the zoning board of adjustments. The plan shall consist of an accurate drawing at a scale of not more than two hundred (200) feet to the inch, which shows the exact dimensions of the tract of land under consideration, its relationship to existing and proposed streets and contiguous properties, the type and use of all adjacent property, access provisions, and the exact land use proposed for the entire tract, including screening devices, private drives, recreational lots, usable open space, parking, lighting, utilities, structures, and any other items required to properly describe the proposed park layout. No person shall alter a recreational vehicle park, camp or campground to the extent of changing or significantly adding to that which is shown on the site plan on file without the expressed consent of the director of planning. Upon approval, the applicant shall file an amended reproducible copy of the site plan. The director of planning shall have the right to refuse to examine any incomplete, unintelligible or indefinite site plan.

(b)

Approval

(1)

The zoning board of adjustments shall meet, hold a public hearing, and approve or disapprove the special exception request. The board has the ability to attach any conditions to an approval that it deems necessary to ensure that the recreation vehicle park is an asset to the community.

(2)

The applicant shall receive written notification of the decision by the board within three (3) business days from the date of the meeting.

(3)

Any future substantial changes to the operation of the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground shall be evaluated by the board.

(c)

Certificate of Occupancy

(1)

Upon approval of the special exception, the developer of the recreational vehicle park, camp or campground can commence construction once his building plans have been approved by the city's building official.

(2)

Upon completion of construction and a final inspection, a certificate of occupancy will be issued.

(d)

Operating License

(1)

Upon approval of the certificate of occupancy, an operating license will be issued.

(2)

The cost of the license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per recreational vehicle space or cabin per year. The cost of a campsite shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per space per year. The license fee shall be due on January 5, following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date issued. Therefore, the permit shall be renewed every year thereafter on January 5.

(Ordinance 2007-25, Exh. A, adopted 10/23/07; Ordinance 2021-22, 1(Exh. A), adopted 11/9/21)