(Ord. No. 20-08, § 3, 8-13-2020)

A development plan shall be submitted to the planning and zoning office in accordance with the procedures established in this ordinance and meeting the following standards and requirements before the issuance of a building permit. An RV park shall not be less than 2.5 acres in size and shall be so dimensioned as to facilitate efficient design and management. Occupancy shall not be permitted until all infrastructures, facilities, and improvements are installed.

A.

Development Plan. Plans shall be drawn to scale on a minimum size of 11 inches by 17 inches sheet, or as needed for clarity. The following additional information shall also be shown:

1.

A detailed ALTA/ACSM land title survey of the proposed RVP area provided by a registered licensed surveyor.

2.

Name of the proposed RVP and name and address of the property owner and/or developer.

3.

The location and width of all proposed rights-of-way, easements, and required building setback lines.

4.

The locations, dimensions, and area of all proposed or existing lots, home spaces.

5.

Identification of the use of any lot or space (single or multi-section units) with consecutive numbering.

6.

The location of any proposed accessory structures such as decks, open or enclosed carports, garages, storage sheds, or items of a similar nature, which are subordinate and serve a principal structure or use, located on the home space.

7.

The applicant shall provide the city four sets of the development plan at the time of application. Upon final approval the applicant shall furnish the city with two sets of the development plan for recording purposes.

8.

If construction has not begun within one year from the date of approval of the development plan, the approval shall be considered null and void.

B.

Street surfacing and maintenance. As specified in the latest adopted City of Roswell Public Works Specification Ordinance.

C.

Fencing, screening and landscaping. A solid screen fence or wall made of brick, masonry, stone, or wood, no less than six feet in height; or an irrigated and maintained landscaped fence planted with a density equaling the opacity and height of a solid fence or wall; or any combination thereof at all perimeter lot lines of the park. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with this Ordinance.

D.

Access to the park. Direct vehicular access to the park shall be provided by means of an abutting collector or arterial street. Direct vehicular access shall not be provided through an alley or easement.

E.

Design of driveway entrances and exits. Entrances and exits shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park and to minimize marginal friction with movement of traffic on adjacent streets. A minimum of two access points shall be provided, and all traffic into and out of the park shall be through such entrances and exits. No entrance or exit shall require a turn at an acute angle for vehicles moving in the direction intended, and radii of curbs and pavement at intersections shall be a minimum of 25 feet to facilitate easy turning movements for vehicles with trailers attached. No object shall obscure the view of an approaching driver in the right lane of the street. No entrance or exit shall be located closer than 40 feet from any street intersection or ten feet from the radius point, whichever is more.

F.

Internal streets. Streets shall be privately owned and maintained and provided in the park where necessary to allow safe, convenient access to all spaces and facilities used by occupants.

G.

Street alignment and gradient. Street alignment and gradient shall be properly adapted to topography for safe movement of traffic anticipated and to control surface and ground water.

H.

Street widths. Streets shall be of adequate width to accommodate the anticipated parking and traffic load per city fire department and city engineer.

I.

Reserved.

J.

Parking spaces. One hard-pack, on-site parking stall per RV space plus an adequate number of on-site paved overflow parking stalls for RV park employees and visitors.

K.

RV spaces. A minimum of 33 percent of RV spaces shall be designed as drive-through spaces to accommodate very large vehicles and overnight guests. No loading or maneuvering shall be permitted on any public street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or public grounds. RV spaces shall be designed on hard packed or paved surfaces that provide drainage away from the unit. Course gravel is acceptable for the RV space.

L.

Management offices and common facilities. Buildings(s) containing the management office, recreational facilities, toilets, showers, and other common facilities shall be conveniently located for the uses intended. Consolidation of all facilities into a single building and location is acceptable, and must meet the requirements of the current uniform building code. A city building permit must be obtained prior to construction.

M.

Disposal of wastewater, sewage, and trash. No unit shall dispose of wastewater, sewage or trash except in approved facilities provided by management for that purpose. All disposal areas shall be clearly marked and kept clean by management.

N.

Sanitary stations.

1.

Sufficient facilities shall be provided at sanitary stations for the sole purpose of removing and disposing of waste from all holding tanks, in a clean, efficient, and convenient manner.

2.

Each sanitary station shall consist of a drainage basin constructed of impervious material, and containing a disposal hatch and self-closing cover and related working facilities.

3.

Sanitary stations shall be located no less than 50 feet from any space or other residential area. Such facilities shall be screened from other activities by visual barriers such as a fence, wall, or natural growth.

4.

The disposal hatch of sanitary station units shall be connected to the park sewage disposal system. Related facilities required to wash holding tanks and the general area of the sanitary station shall be connected to the park water supply system.

O.

Minimum required toilet facilities. Two toilets, two sinks, and two bathing facilities shall be required in each facility, men and women, whether dependent or independent units. The following schedule is for dependent units. Urinals shall be acceptable for no more than one-third of the toilets required in the men's facilities.

P.

Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, and fireplaces. Shall be so located, constructed, maintained, and used to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance both on and off the property. No open fire shall be permitted except in approved facilities. No open fire shall be left unattended, and all open fires shall be extinguished before occupants of spaces retire or leave the area. No fuel or material which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors shall be used or burned.

Q.

Spaces for occupancy. RVP spaces in travel trailer parks may only be used by travel trailers, equivalent facilities on or towed by vehicles, tents, or other short-term housing. The wheels of a travel trailer shall not be removed except temporarily for repairs. Jacks or stabilizers may be placed under travel trailer to prevent movement while the trailer is parked and occupied.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 3, 8-13-2020)