Saratoga City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
58 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
§ 18.58.010 Plans and specifications.
No corporation, municipality, association, institution, firm or person shall construct a recreational vehicle park as defined in these standards without prior authorization and permit from the town of Saratoga. A landowner who wishes to apply for a recreational vehicle park permit shall complete a recreational vehicle park permit application provided by the town's planning and zoning officer. The completed application and two complete sets of plans and specifications for the construction and operation of the proposed mobile home park shall be submitted to the zoning officer forty-five days prior to the next planning commission meeting for review. All plans shall show the following:
A.
The location area dimension and boundaries of the recreational vehicle park site;
B.
A map or plat illustrating the number, location, size, designated use of all unit spaces, plus a designation as to specific usage;
C.
The location and width of surface materials of roadways and walkways;
D.
The location of the service building(s) if provided, plus any other proposed structures (storage building(s), garbage and trash stations, etc.) within the recreational vehicle park;
E.
A floor plan of the service building(s) (if provided) shall be prepared showing the number and location of toilet(s), urinal(s), shower(s), or bath(s), lavatory(ies), laundry facility(ies), service sink(s), door(s), window(s) and all other pertinent information (walls, ceiling and floor finishes to be submitted);
F.
Plans and specifications of all other structures to be constructed or existing within the recreational vehicle park;
G.
Locations and sizes of all utilities, including electric services and water and sewer infrastructure.
H.
All recreational vehicle parks must have adequate water and sewer infrastructure. For any new recreational vehicle park, or where water and sewer infrastructure must be modified, adequate water and sewer lines must be provided and shall comply with the town standards and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Chapter 11, Part F, "Mobile Home Park and Campground Sewerage and Public Water Supply Distribution Systems" rules and regulations. Such infrastructure shall also be approved by the Saratoga-Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Board.
(Ord. 848 § 1, 2018)
§ 18.58.020 Permits.
A.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational vehicle park who does not possess an unrevoked permit from the town of Saratoga.
B.
Permits shall not be transferable to a different location or property than originally issued.
1.
Issuance of Permit.
a.
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to operate a recreational vehicle park shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the town of Saratoga. Prior to issuance of the permit, the recreational vehicle park shall be inspected to determine compliance with provisions of these standards. No permit shall be issued if the standards are not complied with.
b.
Once complete the permittee shall obtain signatures of approval from the director of public works, zoning officer, chief of police and fire chief.
c.
For all recreational vehicle parks seeking approval, the application shall be accompanied by a petition signed by the owners of all property within a two hundred fifty foot radius of the perimeter of the property in question indicating, as to each owner, his or her approval or disapproval and indicating approval by a minimum of fifty percent of the owners of real property within a two hundred fifty foot radius of the real property affected.
d.
A permit to construct shall be obtained from both the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the Wyoming State Fire Marshall and submitted to the zoning officer with the recreational vehicle park permit application.
2.
Suspension or Revocation of a Permit.
a.
The permit may be temporarily suspended or revoked by the zoning officer upon violation by the holder of the terms of these standards or the plans and specifications provided at the time the permit was issued.
b.
No recreational vehicle park, following temporary suspension or revocation of a permit for noncompliance of the standards shall operate in excess of thirty days. If conditions indicate, a temporary permit may be granted by the planning commission to a recreational vehicle park that has demonstrated willingness and intent to achieve total compliance with the standards. Such temporary permits shall be for a specified time, as may be designated by the planning commission. No additional extension shall be granted for reasons of further noncompliance.
3.
Reinstatement of Permit.
a.
Any recreational vehicle park, the permit of which has been suspended, may at any time make application for the reinstatement of the permit.
b.
After the receipt of a satisfactory application, accompanied by a statement signed by the applicant to the effect that the violated provision or provisions of these standards have been conformed with, the zoning officer shall make a reinspection and thereafter as many additional reinspection as he or she may deem necessary to assure him or herself that the applicant is again complying with requirements and, in case the findings indicate compliance, shall advise the planning commission accordingly. The planning commission, at the next regularly scheduled meeting, may then make a recommendation to reinstate the permit to the town council for subsequent approval or disapproval.
(Ord. 848 § 1, 2018)
§ 18.58.040 Requirements generally.
A.
Every recreational vehicle park shall be located on a well-drained area, properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of surface water and to insure proper drainage.
B.
Recreational vehicle spaces shall be designated and clearly numbered, and the park shall be so arranged so all recreational vehicle shall face or abut on a driveway or street not less than thirty-four feet wide, which driveway or street shall be connected, in at least two places, to a dedicated public street or highway. Such driveway or street shall be surfaced according to the minimum specifications of Title 17. The owner of the recreational vehicle park shall, on a regular basis, make adequate provision for the maintenance of all private streets, walkways, patios and curb and gutter within the park.
C.
A recreational vehicle park shall not be developed at a density greater than twelve recreational vehicle spaces per acre.
D.
The recreational vehicle park shall be designed to allow for a minimum of fifteen foot clearance between each recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be located closer than ten feet from the boundaries of the recreational vehicle park.
E.
Recreational vehicle spaces shall consist of a minimum of two thousand five hundred square feet and shall be not less than twenty-five feet in width.
F.
Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimal depth of sixty feet. Each space shall have its boundaries clearly defined. No more than one recreational vehicle shall be permitted to occupy each space.
G.
Any recreational vehicle park which allows one or more dependent recreational vehicle(s), tent(s), or tenting unit(s) shall comply with the following:
1.
Each designated unit space provided for a tent or tenting unit shall consist of a minimum of nine hundred square feet and shall be not less than twenty feet in width. Each space shall have its boundaries clearly defined. No more than two tents or tenting units shall be permitted to occupy each space.
2.
Each designated unit space provided for tenting units shall be provided with a table and provisions for fire building and easy access to disposal of liquid and solid wastes which might create a public health hazard.
3.
No unit space serving a dependent recreational vehicle or tent or tenting unit shall be located farther than three hundred feet radially from the service building. Unit spaces farther than this distance must be designated for and be used by self-contained units only.
4.
No unit space designated for a tent or tenting unit shall be occupied by a recreational vehicle at any time.
H.
Adequate water and sewer lines, complying with the town standards, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Chapter 11, Part F, "Mobile Home Park and Campground Sewerage and Public Water Supply Distribution Systems" rules and regulations, and as approved by the Saratoga-Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Board must be installed to each lot within a recreational vehicle park. A copy of the permit to construct, as obtained from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, shall be required by the zoning officer at the time the recreational vehicle park permit application is submitted.
I.
The electrical system within a recreational vehicle park must conform to the Uniform Electrical Code and all electrical and utility lines must be installed underground. The electrical system shall be permitted by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety and shall be subject to review and inspection by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal. A copy of the electrical wiring permit, as obtained from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety shall be required by the zoning officer at the time the recreational vehicle park permit application is submitted.
J.
No storage building or buildings shall be permitted on a recreational vehicle space within a recreational vehicle park.
K.
No mobile homes shall be permitted within a recreational vehicle park unless the recreational vehicle park is dually permitted as both a recreational vehicle park in accordance with this chapter and as a mobile home park in accordance with Chapter 18.57. In such case, mobile home lots shall be specifically designated and arranged in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.57.
L.
Off-street parking for a minimum of one automobile per recreational vehicle space shall be provided. The off-street parking spaces shall be covered with asphalt, cement, gravel or other suitable ground cover deemed appropriate by the planning commission.
M.
Each recreational vehicle park shall be adequately lighted at night.
N.
Service Building. Each recreational vehicle park which permits dependent recreational vehicles or tenting units shall provide the following:
1.
A service building which shall be equipped with toilet and bath facilities for each gender; the number of facilities required shall be in a ratio as stated in the following table:
Number of Dependent RV Spaces | Toilets | Urinals | Sinks | Showers | Other Fixtures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M | W | M | M | W | M | W | ||
1—15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | minimum one slop sink |
16—30 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
31—45 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
46—60 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
61—80 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
M=Men |
W=Women |
NOTE: For determination of the needed plumbing fixtures all unit spaces not served by a sewer connection and within three hundred feet radially of the service building will be considered as available for utilization of dependent travel trailers, truck campers, tents and tenting units. | |
1. | Each toilet shall be in a private compartment. |
2. | A sound retardant wall shall separate the toilet facilities for each sex when provided in a single building. |
3. | Each bath or shower shall be in a private compartment. |
4. | A slop sink(s) shall be provided for disposal of liquid wastes and for clean up and maintenance of the service building. |
5. | The service building shall be of permanent construction and be provided with adequate light, heat and positive ventilation in shower and bathing areas. |
6. | Interior construction of the service building shall be cleanable and provide moisture resistant materials on walls, ceilings and floors. Surfaces shall be a light color. |
7. | Slip aspects of floors should be considered. |
8. | All windows, doors or other openings shall be screened or insect entry prevented. |
9. | All plumbing shall conform to the Uniform Plumbing Code, latest edition thereof and the local plumbing code. |
10. | Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times in the service building. |
O.
Screening in the form of a wood or masonry fence shall be required between recreational vehicle parks which adjoin conventional residential districts and the surrounding properties. Any such fence or wall in the front yard or along public rights-of-way shall not exceed four feet in height and any fence or wall in the side or rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height.
P.
In parks containing ten or more recreational vehicles an area equal to at least ten percent of the total area within the boundaries of the recreational vehicle park shall be devoted to common open space available for use by all park residents for recreational or other similar uses but not including uses for streets, alleys or parking areas. In order to control dust and provide recreational amenities, the ten percent open space area shall be provided with ground cover in the form of grass, shrubs, trees or other suitable landscaping deemed appropriate by the planning commission.
Q.
Recreational vehicles shall be located on lot spaces designated for such use.
R.
An initial fee as defined in the town of Saratoga's fee schedule (See Section 15.04.080) shall be paid in full at the time of application. If the application is approved the applicant shall pay a fee in accordance to the town of Saratoga's fee schedule.
S.
Where compliance with provisions of this section would result in undue hardship, a variance may be granted by the planning commission so long as the variance does not impair the intent and purpose of this section.
(Ord. 848 § 1, 2018)
§ 18.58.060 Refuse disposal.
A.
The storage, collection and disposal of refuse shall be in such a manner as to avoid creating an insect or rodent harborage, health hazard or odor nuisance and shall be approved by the zoning officer.
B.
Refuse and/or solid waste containers shall be provided in adequate numbers within one hundred feet of each recreational vehicle space and shall be provided with protection from animals, rodents and insects.
C.
Garbage shall be collected and disposed of a minimum of once weekly and more often if needed.
D.
Every recreational vehicle park shall be kept free of rubbish and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
E.
All harborages for rodents and insects shall be eliminated and prevented.
F.
Flies and mosquitoes shall be controlled by active control measures when required.
G.
It is the responsibility of the recreational vehicle park owner to ensure the above provisions are met.
(Ord. 848 § 1, 2018)
§ 18.58.070 Registration of occupants.
Every recreational vehicle park owner or operator shall maintain a register containing a record of all recreational vehicle and occupants using the recreational vehicle park. The register shall be current.
(Ord. 848 § 1, 2018)