The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for travel trailer park development at appropriate locations and to establish standards for development in order to integrate travel trailer parks into certain areas of the community without adversely affecting surrounding properties. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

For the purpose of this Chapter, definitions in Chapter 2 of this Title shall apply, except for the following term:

   SITE: The entire gross area of the travel trailer park. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

   A.   Accessory uses related to park management and occupant need and enjoyment and according to the following schedule: management headquarters, recreational facilities, gift and souvenir shops and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of travel trailer parks.

   B.   Other uses may be allowed when approved by the City Council and in conformity to the following limitations:

      1.   Such other uses including parking areas for such other uses occupy not more than ten percent (10%) of the total park area.

      2.   Such use shall be restricted in use to occupants of the park or so located that the use will not interfere with the park use.

      3.   The use is a permitted use of the district in which the park is to be located.

   C.   Travel trailer parks may be used for: travel trailers, equivalent facilities in or on automotive vehicles, tents, or other short-term recreational shelter arrangements on a temporary basis only. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

If there appears to be a conflict between the regulations and standards in this Chapter with any other local, State, or Federal regulation for travel trailer parks, the more restrictive regulation shall be followed. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

   A.   Permits Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend any travel trailer park unless he holds necessary valid permits issued by the Division of Environmental Sanitation, State Department of Health and the City Zoning Official. (Ord. 253-99, 10-13-1998)

   B.   Local Fees: Travel trailer parks must have a City license under which to operate (within City limits). (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

Any person desiring to enlarge or establish a travel trailer park shall meet or exceed the following design standards:

   A.   Size: Minimum site size for travel trailer parks shall be two (2) acres.

   B.   Access: All travel trailer parks shall have access to an arterial or collector street with a right-of-way width of eighty feet (80') or more which is a through route for tourist traffic. Entrances and exits shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park, and to minimize congestion of free moving traffic on adjacent streets.

   C.   Setback: All lots for travel trailer or other temporary shelter apparatus and all accessory buildings shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from all property lines. The area created by such setback shall be used for landscaping to screen travel trailer parks from adjoining properties as directed by the City Council.

   D.   Height: Maximum height of any structure within a travel trailer park shall be that of the district in which the park is to be located.

   E.   Streets: Interior street within the park shall provide for safe convenient circulation without interference or hazard to general park activities.

   F.   Service Areas: Service areas shall be provided in the following manner:

      1.   At least one service building containing necessary toilet and other plumbing fixtures specified shall be provided in the park. Service building shall be conveniently located with a radius of approximately three hundred feet (300') to all spaces to be served. Laundry facilities shall be required in addition to the following. If commercial laundry facilities are conveniently located to the trailer park, the laundry facility requirement may be considered for waiver by the City Council.

 

      2.   Facilities for storage and disposal of trash and garbage in a sanitary manner shall be provided in each park.

      3.   Street and yard lights, attached to standards approved by the City, shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps, and ramps.

   G.   Parking: Parking for all uses within the travel trailer park shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 13 of this Title. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)

Approval of a travel trailer park shall be obtained through conditional use permit procedure as specified in Chapter 12 of this Title. The City Council may require other standards and safeguards as specific locations and circumstances dictate and as provided in Chapter 12 of this Title. (Ord. 203, 12-9-1983)