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Riverside County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

268 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

Sections:


17.268.010 - Statement of intent.

Recreational vehicle parks or resorts are intended to provide for the accommodation of visitors to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County who travel to or within the county by recreational vehicle and reside in a recreational vehicle park. The provisions of this chapter are intended to create a safe, healthful, and beneficial environment for occupants of the recreation vehicle parks and to protect the character and integrity of surrounding uses.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.95)

17.268.020 - Incidental uses.

A.

A recreational vehicle park may include incidental uses operated for the convenience of recreational vehicle park occupants only. No incidental use shall be permitted unless approved as part of the approval of the recreational vehicle park. There shall be no separate sign advertising any such incidental use visible from any street and any such use shall be located no less than one hundred (100) feet from any street. Incidental uses permitted may include the following:

1.

Dwellings for owner and/or managers and staff;

2.

Food markets;

3.

Office;

4.

Laundry;

5.

Personal services including showers and rest rooms;

6.

Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities;

7.

Restaurants, including dancing and alcoholic beverage sales;

8.

Sales of items related to maintenance and operation of recreational vehicles;

9.

Barber and beauty shops;

10.

Golf courses and tennis courts;

11.

Refreshment stands;

12.

Membership sales offices;

13.

Assembly rooms;

14.

Boat storage and launching;

15.

Horse stables;

16.

Storage for recreational vehicles. An area may be provided where recreational vehicles can be stored when not in use. The storage area shall be fully screened on all sides by a six-foot high masonry wall or a six-foot high fence, and a six-foot high landscape buffer shall be provided around the wall or fence.

B.

The county planning commission or east planning counsel may, by resolution of record, permit any other incidental use which it determines to be similar to those listed above, operated exclusively for the convenience of recreational vehicle park residents, and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, or to other uses permitted in the park. All such uses shall be subject to the property development standards contained herein.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.96)

17.268.030 - Development standards for all parks.

Development of recreational vehicle parks shall comply with all requirements of this title, Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, and all other applicable statutes and ordinances. The following development standards shall apply to all recreational vehicle parks:

A.

Park Site and Standards.

1.

Density.

a.

Where areas are designated or determined for Category I and II land uses in the Riverside County general plan, an overall density of not more than twenty (20) spaces per acre may be allowed. However, the maximum permitted density may be reduced if it is determined to be necessary to achieve compatibility with the area in which the park is located. In areas where an adopted community plan sets forth recreational park densities, the provided densities in the community plan shall apply.

b.

Where areas are designated or determined for Category III, IV or open space land uses in the Riverside County general plan, an overall density of not more than eight spaces per acre shall be allowed for vacation recreational vehicle parks and extended occupancy parks. However, the maximum permitted density may be reduced if it is determined to be necessary to achieve compatibility with the area in which the park is located. In areas where an adopted community plan sets forth recreational vehicle park densities, the densities provided in the community plan shall prevail.

c.

Where areas are designated or determined for Category III land uses in the Riverside County general plan, the overall density for permanent occupancy parks shall be not more than that permitted for residential development by the general plan. In areas where an adopted community plan exists, the residential density provided for the project site in the community plan shall apply.

2.

General Plan Land Use Categories.

a.

Vacation recreational vehicle parks and extended occupancy parks shall be allowed in all land use category areas.

b.

Extended occupancy parks may be allowed in all land use category areas.

c.

Permanent occupancy parks may be allowed only in areas designated for Category I, II or III land use in the Riverside County general plan.

3.

Size of Recreational Vehicle Park. No parcel of land containing less than five acres may be used for the development and operation of a recreational vehicle park.

4.

Open Space. Each recreational vehicle park shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of its net area in open space. The net area of a park shall be determined by excluding all streets, drives and visitor parking areas.

B.

Signs. All signs shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.252.

C.

Outside Access.

1.

Principal access shall be from a county maintained road.

2.

Emergency access shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in width and shall be gated. It shall be posted and otherwise remain unobstructed. Use of emergency access shall be limited to emergency use only. Emergency access may be permitted from any street.

D.

Trash Removal. A trash removal plan for the recreational vehicle park shall be submitted at the time of application. This plan must include the type of trash removal system; location, size and number of trash receptacles; and frequency of removal. Trash bins shall be fully screened and inaccessible to wildlife. Removal of garbage and rubbish shall comply with the requirements of county Ordinance No. 513.

E.

Lighting.

1.

Lighting shall be indirect, hooded and positioned so as to reflect onto the access roads and away from the recreational vehicle spaces and adjoining property unless otherwise approved by the approving body.

2.

Lighting standards for roads and recreational vehicle sites shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in height. The height of all light standards shall be measured from the elevation of the adjoining pavement of the access roads. Lighting standards in recreational areas may be taller than ten (10) feet.

3.

All recreational vehicle parks in the Mt. Palomar Street Lighting Area shall comply with the lighting policies set forth in county Ordinance No. 655.

F.

Drainage. The park shall be so graded that there will be no depressions in which surface water will accumulate or as approved by the county flood control district.

G.

Distance Between Recreational Vehicles and Buildings.

1.

Recreational vehicle spaces shall be designed so as to provide the maximum distance between recreational vehicles, taking into account minimum recreational vehicle space size requirements as established within this title.

2.

In vacation recreational vehicle parks, recreational vehicle utility connections may be arranged so as to allow grouping of recreational vehicles, up to four vehicles per utility connection, if this is desired by the recreational vehicle owners. However, recreational vehicle owners shall not be required to group more than two to a utility connection unless they so request.

3.

Where recreational vehicle spaces are located near any permitted building, the minimum distance between the recreational vehicle and the building shall be fifteen (15) feet.

H.

Setbacks and Yard Requirements.

1.

Yard Requirement. Each recreational vehicle park shall have a twenty (20) foot wide landscaped front yard extending along the full width of the parcel devoted to said use and along any side or rear property line abutting a street unless this requirement is modified by the approving body. The yard(s) shall be free of all walls, fences and accessory structures.

2.

Setbacks. All structures and recreational vehicle pads shall be set back from all side and rear property lines not less than three feet, except where a side or rear property line abuts a street, the setback shall be not less than twenty (20) feet. Where the recreational vehicle park is adjacent to an existing single-family development, a one hundred (100) foot setback shall be provided for structures exceeding one story.

I.

Off-Street Parking. Parking for recreational vehicle parks shall comply with Chapter 17.188. No parking or interior access roads shall be allowed. Visitor parking shall be provided in separate off street parking areas.

J.

Building Height. Maximum building heights shall be as permitted in the zoning classification in which the recreational vehicle park is located.

K.

Management.

1.

A caretaker responsible for the management of the park shall be present on the premises of the park at all times when the park is occupied.

2.

Maintenance and Storage Yard. All storage of supplies, maintenance materials and equipment outside of buildings shall be provided within a storage area. Any storage shall be located outside any required yard and completely screened from adjoining properties with a decorative masonry wall or fencing six feet in height and further buffered with landscaping materials eight feet in height.

L.

Sanitary Facilities.

1.

Based on standards set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, toilets, lavatories and showers shall be provided in the following numbers for each sex:

a.

In parks constructed and operated exclusively for dependent recreational vehicles: one toilet, one shower, and one lavatory for each sex for each fifteen (15) dependent recreational vehicle spaces;

b.

In parks constructed and operated exclusively for independent recreational vehicles, or for a combination of independent and dependent recreational vehicles, the following ratio of toilets, showers and lavatories for each sex:

No. of Spaces Toilets Lavatories Showers
_____
1-25 1 1 1
26-70 2 2 2

 

For each additional one hundred (100) spaces or fraction thereof one additional toilet, lavatory and shower shall be provided for each sex;

c.

In parks where no water and sewer connections are provided at individual recreational vehicle spaces, one toilet, lavatory and shower shall be provided for each sex for every fifteen (15) recreational spaces.

2.

Toilets shall be of a water flushing type.

3.

Hot and cold running water shall be provided for lavatories and showers.

4.

Toilet, lavatory and shower facilities shall be located not more than four hundred (400) feet from any dependent recreational vehicle space. Toilet, lavatory and shower facilities shall be located not more than one thousand (1,000) feet from any independent recreational vehicle space.

5.

One washing machine and dryer shall be provided for every fifty (50) recreational vehicle spaces or fraction thereof.

6.

Recreational vehicle parks which do not provide each recreational vehicle space with a connection to an approved sanitary sewer system shall provide sanitation stations designed to receive the discharge from the sewage holding tanks of recreational vehicles.

a.

The sanitary station shall be constructed in accordance with specifications set forth in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

b.

If a sanitation station is provided, it shall be located within the park in such a manner so as not to be obnoxious to the tenants of the park and shall be set back one hundred (100) feet from adjoining residential development, unless approved by the approving body.

M.

Interior Access Roads. Interior access roads within the recreational park shall not be less than twenty-four (24) feet wide and be paved with a minimum thickness of three inches of asphalt concrete or six inches of Portland Cement concrete, or with such alternate surfacing as recommended by a soils engineer.

N.

One-Way Interior Access Roads. The approving body may reduce the minimum width of interior access roads to twenty (20) feet where one way interior access roads are utilized.

O.

Frontage. Each recreational vehicle space shall front on or be served by an interior access road.

P.

Hazardous Fire Areas. In areas designated as hazardous fire areas, the following standards shall apply pursuant to county Ordinance No. 546:

1.

Roads must be a minimum twenty-four (24) feet in width.

2.

Dead end roads shall be no longer than six hundred (600) feet in length and shall end in a ninety (90) foot diameter turnaround.

Q.

Electrical Services. In accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, the following standards shall be met.

1.

Only one power supply connection shall be made to a recreational vehicle.

2.

Electric power supply equipment shall be located on the rear half of the recreational vehicle space within four feet of the location or proposed location of the recreational vehicle on the space.

R.

All structures shall comply with the requirements of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, except where this title is more restrictive, the restrictive standards shall apply.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.97)

17.268.040 - Development standards for vacation recreational vehicle parks.

A.

Size of Space. The minimum area of each recreational vehicle space shall be one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet.

B.

Individual Space Improvements.

1.

Recreational vehicle sites and driveways shall be of crushed stone, decomposed granite, grass or similar material so as to provide a level surface for recreational vehicle parking and to minimize dust.

2.

A parking space shall be provided for each recreational vehicle site not less than nine feet by twenty-five (25) feet in size. The parking space may be part of the driveway into or through the site. The parking space may be part of the driveway into or through the site. The parking space shall be of rock, decomposed granite, grass or similar material so as to provide a level surface for car parking and to minimize dust.

3.

All areas not in hard surface shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 17.188 unless otherwise approved by the approving body.

C.

Water Services. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a water service outlet delivering safe, potable water.

D.

Utility Services. All utility services within the recreational vehicle park including, but not limited to, electrical, telephone and television services, shall be underground.

E.

Movement of Recreational Vehicles. Wheels shall not be removed from recreational vehicles, nor shall any fixture be added which will prevent the recreational vehicle from being moved under its own power or by a passenger vehicle.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

No accessory structures including, but not limited to, ramadas, cabanas, and storage structures, shall be constructed on individual recreational vehicle spaces except patio covers may be constructed provided the following criteria are met and maintained.

a.

The patio covers are located or constructed and maintained by the park owner.

b.

The covers are of uniform size, style and building materials.

c.

The patio covers are self-supporting and in no way permanently attached to a recreational vehicle.

d.

The patio covers are approved as part of the approval of the recreational vehicle park.

2.

All awnings shall be supported off the individual recreational vehicle, shall remain attached to the recreational vehicle at all times, and shall not be connected in any way to a permanent structure. Free-standing awnings shall not be permitted.

3.

Structures to assist the handicapped shall be allowed.

4.

The occupied area of the recreational vehicle lot shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the lot area.

G.

Recreational Area. Recreation areas may be provided. Open space, pool areas, game courts, and similar areas, shall be considered recreation areas.

H.

Wall and Fences. Each recreational vehicle park shall be screened or fenced as follows:

1.

For vacation recreational vehicle parks in Category I or II land use areas, decorative masonry walls or fencing six feet in height, shall be erected on all property lines that do not abut a road. Where the park abuts a road, a six-foot high wall or fence shall be combined with an earthen berm and landscaping to provide an eight-foot high screen. In all cases walls and fences shall be buffered with appropriate landscape materials as provided by Chapter 17.188.

2.

For vacation recreational vehicle parks located in Category III or IV, or open space land use areas a decorative masonry wall, earthen berm and block wall, fencing, landscaping screen, or combination thereof shall be provided on all property lines as specified by the approving body. Where walls and fences are utilized, landscape buffer shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 17.188.

3.

For vacation recreational vehicle parks visible from a scenic vista or a designated state or county scenic highway, decorative masonry wall, or fence six feet in height shall be erected on all property lines that do not abut a road. Where the park abuts a road, the six-foot high fence shall be combined with an earthen berm and landscaping to provide an eight-foot high screen. In all cases walls and fences shall be buffered with appropriate landscape materials as provided by Chapter 17.188.

4.

The exterior side of all block walls shall be coated with a protective coating that will facilitate the removal of graffiti.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.98)

17.268.050 - Development standards within extended occupancy parks.

A.

Size and Space. Each recreational vehicle space shall be one thousand seven hundred fifty (1,750) square feet or more in area with a minimum width of thirty (30) feet and contain forty (40) percent of open space area. The open space area shall not include patio area, vehicle parking area, and recreational vehicle parking area.

B.

Individual Space Improvements:

1.

Each site shall contain a level, stabilized recreational vehicle parking pad of crushed stone, decomposed granite, paving or other suitable material.

2.

Each recreational vehicle space may be provided with a ten (10) foot by twenty-five (25) foot parking area of asphalt concrete, Portland Cement concrete, rock, decomposed granite/or similar material.

3.

All areas not in hard surface shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 17.188, unless otherwise approved by the approving body.

C.

Electrical Services.

1.

Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an electrical service outlet.

2.

Each recreational vehicle space may be provided with connection to telephone service.

D.

Water Services. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a fresh water service outlet delivering safe and potable water.

E.

Sewer Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a connection to an approved sanitary sewer system.

F.

Number of Recreational Vehicles Per Site. Only one recreational vehicle connected to utilities shall be allowed per site. No other vehicle parked at the recreational vehicle site, except for the primary recreational vehicle, shall be used for human habitation on a temporary or permanent basis. In addition to the primary recreational vehicle, two cars, vans or trucks may be parked at the recreational vehicle space. One recreational vehicle may be substituted for these other vehicles, provided it is the only available source of transportation to and from the recreational vehicle park.

G.

Movement of Recreational Vehicles. Wheels shall not be removed from recreational vehicles.

H.

Accessory Structure.

1.

Ramadas and patio covers are allowed.

2.

Accessory storage structures may be allowed at individual vehicle spaces with the following restrictions:

a.

The structures are approved as part of the recreational vehicle park approval.

b.

Storage structures are no larger than one hundred (100) square feet in area and a maximum of eight feet in height.

c.

Only one storage structure is allowed at each recreational vehicle site.

3.

All structures shall comply with the requirements of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, except where this title is more restrictive, the more restrictive standards shall apply.

4.

No more than sixty (60) percent of the area of each individual recreational vehicle site may be covered by the recreational vehicle and accessory structures.

5.

Structures to assist the handicapped shall be allowed.

6.

Awnings are permitted in accordance with the provisions of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

I.

Recreational Area. A community recreational area or areas having a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet for each recreational vehicle space shall be provided. Any such area shall be of sufficient size to be usable for recreational purposes. Open space, pool areas, game courts, clubhouses, and similar areas shall be considered recreation areas.

J.

Walls and Fences. Each recreational vehicle park shall be screened or fenced as follows:

1.

For extended occupancy parks in Category I or II land use areas decorative masonry walls or fencing six feet in height, shall be erected on all property lines that do not abut a road. Where the park abuts a road the six-foot high wall or fence shall be combined with an earthen berm and landscaping to provide an eight-foot high screen. In all cases walls or fences shall be buffered with appropriate landscape materials as provided by Chapter 17.188.

2.

For extended occupancy parks in Category III, IV or open space land use areas a decorative masonry wall, earthen berm and block wall, fencing, or landscaping screen, or combination thereof shall be on all property lines as specified by the approving body. Where walls and fences are utilized an additional landscape buffer shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 17.188.

3.

For extended occupancy parks visible from a scenic vista or a designated state or county scenic highway, decorative walls or fencing six feet in height shall be erected on all property lines that do not abut a road. Where the park abuts a road, a six-foot wall or fence shall be combined with an earthen berm and landscaping to provide an eight-foot high screen. In all cases walls or fences shall be buffered with appropriate landscape materials as provided by Chapter 17.188.

4.

The exterior side of all block walls shall be coated with a protective coating that will facilitate the removal of graffiti.

K.

Human Habitability. Only recreational vehicles which can connect to sewer and water service at the recreational vehicle space shall be allowed to stay for longer than thirty (30) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one year.

L.

Vehicle Registration. All recreational vehicles which are sited within a recreational vehicle park on a long term or permanent basis shall be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.98a)

17.268.060 - Development standards for permanent occupancy parks.

A.

Size of Space. Each recreational vehicle space shall be one thousand seven hundred fifty (1,750) square feet or more in area with a minimum width of thirty (30) feet and contain forty (40) percent of open space area. The open space area shall not include patio area, vehicle parking area, and recreational vehicle parking area.

B.

Individual Space Improvements.

1.

Each site shall contain a level, stabilized recreational vehicle parking pad of crushed stone, decomposed granite, paving or other suitable material.

2.

Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a ten (10) foot by twenty-five (25) foot parking area of asphalt concrete, Portland Cement concrete, rock, decomposed granite, or similar material.

3.

Each recreational vehicle space may be provided with a patio up to one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area.

4.

All areas not in hard surface shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 17.188, unless otherwise approved by the approving body.

5.

A five-gallon tree shall be planted at each recreational vehicle site by the park owner and maintained by an automatic water system.

6.

Each permanent recreational vehicle shall be skirted in order to screen the area under the vehicle from view, unless waived by the approving body.

C.

Utility Services.

1.

Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an electrical service outlet.

2.

Each recreational vehicle space may be provided with a connection to telephone service.

3.

All electrical, telephone and television services within the recreational vehicle park shall be underground.

D.

Water Services. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a water service outlet delivering safe and potable water.

E.

Sewer Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a connection to an approved sanitary sewer service.

F.

Television Service. A central antenna system may be provided by the park owner. If this stem is provided, all wiring shall be underground, and service shall be provided to each creational vehicle site. Dish antennas shall be located in an unobtrusive location and screened.

G.

Number of Recreational Vehicles Per Site. Only one recreational vehicle connected to utilities shall be allowed per site. No other vehicle parked at the recreational vehicle site, except for the primary vehicle, shall be used for human habitation on a temporary permanent basis. In addition to the primary recreational vehicle, two cars, vans, or trucks may be parked at the recreational vehicle space. One recreational vehicle may be substituted for these vehicles provided it is the only available source of transportation to and from the recreational vehicle park.

H.

Accessory Structure.

1.

Ramadas and patio covers are allowed.

2.

Accessory storage structures are allowed at individual vehicle spaces with the following restrictions:

a.

The structures are approved as part of the approval of the recreational vehicle park.

b.

Storage structures are no larger than one hundred (100) square feet in area and a maximum of eight feet in height.

c.

Only one storage structure is allowed at each recreational vehicle site.

3.

No more than sixty (60) percent of the area of each individual recreational vehicle site may be covered by the recreational vehicle and accessory structures.

4.

Structures to assist the handicapped shall be allowed.

5.

Awnings shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

I.

Recreational Area. A community recreation area shall be provided within the recreational vehicle park, exclusive of any dwelling lot or required yards, which is equal to two hundred (200) square feet per recreational vehicle site. If a clubhouse is provided, it shall have a minimum or area of one thousand (1,200) square feet, or twenty (20) square feet per recreational vehicle site, whichever is greater. The final design and location of recreational facilities shall be subject to the approval of the approving body.

J.

Walls. A decorative masonry wall, earthen berm and block wall, opaque fence, landscape screen, combination thereof, six feet in height, shall be erected on all property lines that do not abut a road. Where the park abuts a road, a six-foot high wall or opaque fence shall be combined with an earthen berm or landscaping to provide an eight-foot high screen. The type of wall, berm, fence, or combination thereof, shall be subject to the approval of the approving body. The exterior side of all block walls shall be coated with a protective coating that will facilitate the removal of graffiti.

K.

Curbs and Gutters. Gutters may be installed where required to control drainage.

L.

Human Habitability. Only recreational vehicles which have toilet and kitchen facilities and can connect to sewer and water service at the recreational vehicle space are allowed.

M.

Space Ownership. A permanent park may have a membership organization that provides for the use of spaces in a park by members; however, members shall not be granted title to any lot within a park.

N.

Sewer System. All permanent parks shall be connected to a sewer system as approval by county health department.

O.

Vehicle Registration. All recreational vehicles which are sited with a recreational vehicle park on a long-term or permanent basis shall be registered with the state of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

P.

Fault Hazard Zones. For the purpose of this title, recreational vehicles located in a permanent recreational vehicle park shall be considered a project as defined in county Ordinance No. 547 implementing the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act.

Q.

Recreational Vehicle Storage Area. All permanent occupancy parks shall provide a recreational vehicle storage area for the use of park residents. This storage area shall contain storage space for a minimum of one recreational vehicle for every five recreational vehicle sites in the park, unless otherwise approved by the approving body. The storage area shall be screened from all streets and from surrounding properties by an eight-foot high wall or opaque fence, or by a combination earthen berm and wall or fence which provide an eight-foot high screen.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.98b)

17.268.070 - Extended occupancy permit.

An existing recreational vehicle park which is operating under a permit approved by Riverside County prior to January 1, 1987, may apply for a permit to allow extended occupancy, which shall be granted if the following requirements are met:

A.

Signs. The provisions of Chapter 17.252 shall apply.

B.

Trash Removal. A trash removal plan for the recreational vehicle park shall be submitted at the time of application. This plan must include the type of trash removal system; location, size and number of trash receptacles; and frequency of removal. Trash bins shall be fully screened and inaccessible to wildlife. Removal of garbage and rubbish shall comply with the requirements of Riverside County Ordinance No. 513.

C.

Lighting. All recreational vehicle parks in the Mt. Palomar Special Lighting Area shall comply with lighting policies set forth in Ordinance No. 655.

D.

Off-Street Parking. Parking for recreational vehicle parks shall comply with Chapter 17.188. No parking on access roads shall be allowed.

E.

Number of Recreational Vehicles Per Site. Only one recreational vehicle per site connected to utilities shall be allowed. No other vehicle parked at the recreational vehicle site, except for the primary vehicle, shall be used for human habitation on a temporary or permanent basis. In addition to the primary recreational vehicle, two cars, vans, or trucks may be parked at the recreational vehicle space. One recreational vehicle may be substituted for these vehicles provided it is the only available source of transportation to and from the recreational vehicle park.

F.

Management. A caretaker responsible for the management of the park shall be present on premises of the park at all times when the park is occupied.

G.

Human Habitability. Only recreational vehicles which can connect to sewer and water service at the recreational vehicle space shall be allowed to stay for longer than thirty (30) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one calendar year, and such recreational vehicles must be located on sites where water and sewer connection are provided as approved by the county health department.

H.

Water Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a water service outlet delivering safe, pure and potable water.

I.

Vehicle Registration. All recreational vehicles which are sited within a recreational vehicle park on a long term or permanent basis shall be registered with the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

J.

Electrical Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an electric service outlet which complies with applicable requirement of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.99)

17.268.080 - Permanent occupancy permit.

An existing recreational vehicle park which is operating under a permit approved by Riverside County prior to January 1, 1987, may apply for a permit to allow permanent occupancy, which shall be granted if the following requirements are met:

A.

General Plan Land Use Category. The recreational vehicle park must be located in an area designated for Category I, II or III land uses in the Riverside County general plan.

B.

Outside Access. Principal access shall be from a county maintained road.

C.

Signs. The provisions of Chapter 17.252 shall apply.

D.

Trash Removal. A trash removal plan for the recreational vehicle park shall be submitted at the time of application. This plan must include the type of trash removal system; location, size and number of trash receptacles; and frequency of removal. Trash bins shall be fully screened and inaccessible to wildlife. Removal of garbage and rubbish shall comply with the requirements of county Ordinance No. 513.

E.

Lighting. All recreational vehicle parks in the Mt. Palomar Special Lighting Area shall comply with lighting policies set forth in county Ordinance No. 655.

F.

Off-Street Parking. Parking for recreational vehicle parks shall comply with Chapter 17.188. No parking on access roads shall be allowed.

G.

Number of Recreational Vehicles Per Site. Only one recreational vehicle per site connected to utilities shall be allowed. No other vehicle parked at the recreational vehicle site, except for the primary vehicle, shall be used for human habitation on a temporary or permanent basis. In addition to the primary recreational vehicle, two cars, vans or trucks may be parked at the recreational vehicle space. One recreational vehicle may be substituted for these vehicles provided it is the only available source of transportation to and from the recreational vehicle park.

H.

Management. A caretaker responsible for the management of the park shall be present on the premises of the park at all times when the park is occupied.

I.

Human Habitability. Only recreational vehicles which can connect to sewer and water service at the recreational vehicle space shall be allowed to stay for longer than thirty (30) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one calendar year, and these recreational vehicles must be located on sites where water and sewer connection are provided as approved by the county health department.

J.

Water Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a water service outlet delivering safe, pure and potable water.

K.

Vehicle Registration. All recreational vehicles which are sited within a recreational vehicle park on a long term or permanent basis shall be registered with the state of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

L.

Electrical Service. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an electric service outlet which complies with applicable requirement of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

M.

Awnings, cabanas and storage sheds shall be permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 348.3928 § 2 (part), 2000: Ord. 348 § 19.99a)

17.268.090 - Permit applications.

An applications for an extended occupancy permit or a permanent occupancy for an existing recreational vehicle park which is operating under a permit approved by Riverside County prior to January 1, 1987, shall be made to the planning director pursuant to Chapter 17.216. Such application shall be made on the form provided by the planning department, accompanied by the filing fee set forth in county Ordinance No. 671, and shall include such information and documentation as may be required by the planning director, including the following:

A.

Name and address of the applicant and all owners of the subject property;

B.

Evidence that the owners or their representatives agree to the application;

C.

Location and address, legal description and zoning of the property on which the recreational vehicle park is to be located;

D.

A site plan of the entire property showing the location of each recreational vehicle space, accessory buildings and their uses, all interior roads, landscaping, and all utility services and hookups.

(Ord. 348.3752, 1995: Ord. 348.2986, 1989: Ord. 348 § 19.100)