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Sylvester City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

TRAVEL TRAILER AND/OR CAMPER PARKS

Regulations in this section are established for trailer parks where the principal use is for overnight tourists, or for vacationers whose stay will not exceed two weeks. Travel trailer and camper parks are allowable as specified in the commercial districts.


Section 9.01.- Area requirements, minimum.

1.

The park shall be on a lot of not less than five acres, with a width at the building line of not less than 300 feet.

2.

The density of trailer spaces shall not exceed nine per acre without approved community water system.

(Ord. No. 2004-13, § 1, 7-19-2004)

Section 9.02. - Yard requirements.

1.

Trailers shall be separated from each other by not less than 15 feet.

2.

No trailer shall be located closer to any exterior property line than the corresponding yard requirement in the district in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 2004-13, § 1, 7-19-2004)

Section 9.03. - Minimum requirements.

1.

Each trailer space within a park shall be provided with an all-weather surface of sufficient area to provide parking for both trailer and towing vehicles. All other exposed ground surfaces shall be covered or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

2.

Water supply connections shall be made to a public water system wherever possible and feasible, as determined by the Worth County Health Department. Where a public system is not available, a private system approved by the Worth County Health Department may be used.

(a)

The water supply shall be capable of supplying 50 gallons per space per day for all spaces lacking individual water connections, and 100 gallons per day for all spaces provided with individual water connections.

(b)

Each travel trailer park shall be provided with at least one water supply station per 100 trailer sites, or fraction thereof. Such water supply outlet shall consist of at least a hydrant, and the necessary appurtenances, and shall be protected against back flow and back siphonage.

3.

Connection shall be made to a public sewerage system. No septic tanks are permitted.

(a)

Each travel trailer parking area shall be provided with a sanitary station in the ratio of one to 100 trailer spaces or fraction thereof, and shall be separated from any trailer space by a distance of at least 50 feet.

(b)

A sanitary station shall consist of at least a trapped four-inch sewer riser pipe connected to the park's sewerage system, surrounded at the inlet end by a concrete apron sloped to the drain, and provided with a suitable hinged cover, and a water outlet, with the necessary appurtenances to permit periodic wash down of the immediate area.

(c)

No waste water or other liquid effluent shall be discharged or allowed to accumulate on the ground surface.

4.

Grounded and weatherproof electrical outlets supplying at least 110 volts, shall be provided at each trailer space. All electrical work shall comply with the regulations of the National Electrical Code.

5.

At least one health department—approved container for solid waste shall be provided for each trailer space to be rented.

6.

Where dependent trailers are to be located, central toilet facilities shall be provided. Central toilets shall be plainly marked, separated by sex, lighted at night, and located within 200 feet of the trailer spaces served. For each ten spaces or every fraction thereof, not less than one commode, one lavatory, and one tub or shower head shall be provided for each sex. In addition, for each 20 trailer spaces or fraction thereof, at least one urinal shall be provided in each central toilet designated for men.

7.

All-weather drives at least 20 feet wide shall be provided to each trailer space within the park.

8.

A buffer strip adjacent to each exterior property line that is not also a street right-of-way line, and not be included within any individual trailer lot, shall be densely planted and maintained.

(Ord. No. 2004-12, § 1, 9-17-2004)

Section 9.04. - General requirements.

(a)

Grounds, buildings, and structures shall be maintained free of insects and rodents. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the Worth County Health Department.

(b)

The park area shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy, and other noxious plants considered to be detrimental to health.

(c)

No open fire shall be permitted, except in facilities designed for such purposes. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall be used, nor material burned, which causes dense smoke or odors.

(d)

The person to whom approval is given to operate a travel trailer park shall at all times operate the park in compliance with this resolution, and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park area, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

(e)

Every operator of a travel trailer park shall maintain a register as required by Georgia State Law.

(f)

Every park operator shall notify the local health authority immediately of any suspected communicable or contagious disease within the park area. In the case of disease diagnosed by a physician as quarantinable, the departure of the trailer or its occupants or the removal of any articles which have been exposed to infection is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2004-12, § 1, 7-19-2004)