This chapter is designed to provide for recreational vehicle and trailer park development in areas compatible with the surrounding uses in an efficient, orderly and lawful manner and provide rules and regulations for parking or storing recreational vehicles and trailers on private residential property. Recreational vehicle zones are comprised of areas developed or to be developed for placement and occupancy of recreational vehicles or travel trailers for short term occupancy or space rental for residential purposes on individually owned lots and for semipermanent or permanent occupancy similar to mobile home parks. Regulations are designed to stabilize and protect the residential character of the zone, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for urban living, to prohibit all incompatible activities, and to encourage development, providing open spaces comparable to those of low density residential areas. Recreational vehicle parks shall be assessed a transaction privilege tax at the same rate as hotels. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicular type unit forty feet (40') or less in length and twelve feet (12') or less in width and is less than four hundred (400) square feet in box area. Primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. In Tombstone, a recreational vehicle may be used for long term living quarters.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPACE: A parcel of land or space for rent which has been designed to accommodate a recreational vehicle or travel trailer.

TRAVEL TRAILER: A recreational vehicle (not including boats) that is towed by a car or truck. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

Recreational vehicle parks shall be zoned RV-1. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

   A.   Recreational vehicle parks shall be used for renting short term or long term space for lodging in recreational vehicles, campers or travel trailers with only one recreational vehicle or travel trailer permitted on each space;

   B.   A single-family residence or manufactured home may be used for the manager's office and residence;

   C.   Recreational and social centers, and outdoor facilities;

   D.   Coin operated laundry facilities and vending machines, outdoor drying areas, maintenance buildings and/or facilities and other structures reasonably required for the operation of the park;

   E.   Boat and recreational vehicle storage;

   F.   Certain accessory structures;

   G.   Recreational vehicles, covered carports, patio awnings and detached storage areas;

   H.   Any building, structure, park, or land lawfully occupied at the time of the passing of this ordinance or zoning of a recreational vehicle park or at the time of petition for such zoning;

   I.   One recreational vehicle or travel trailer per space or lot to be used exclusively for one-family occupancy;

   J.   Only animals of the household pet varieties may be kept and these may not be kept for business purposes. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

   A.   Standards: The standards set forth in this subsection do not apply to recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks in existence prior to January 1, 2002. However, effective January 1, 2002, any sale or transfer of a recreational vehicle or travel trailer park shall be required to comply with federal, state and city laws governing safety, discrimination and disability issues. (Ord., 2001)

   B.   Recreational Vehicle Park Size: The minimum size of a recreational vehicle park shall be two (2) acres.

   C.   Number Of Parking Spaces: There shall be no more than fifteen (15) recreational vehicle spaces per acre of the park.

   D.   Lot Size: The minimum lot size shall be one thousand nine hundred fifty (1,950) square feet with minimum width of thirty feet (30') and a minimum depth of sixty five feet (65').

   E.   Setbacks And Separations: One parking space shall be provided for each recreational vehicle unit space and shall not be located within any private drive or other accessway. Said parking shall be paved with a durable, dust free surface, and shall be located within either fifty feet (50') of the recreational vehicle unit space being served, or within a common parking area located no more than three hundred feet (300') from the recreational vehicle. No parking space shall be located within the minimum street setback as specified herein. A minimum of one visitor.

   F.   Parking Space Requirements: Parking space shall be provided for each five (5) recreational vehicle spaces occupied by a permanently sited unit. Parking pads or spaces shall be so arranged to provide a minimum ten foot (10') separation between vehicles. Parking pads or spaces which abut on park perimeters shall be a twenty foot (20') minimum setback from said perimeter. In such event as the unit space is oriented at an angle from the street which is other than perpendicular, or is provided in trapezoidal fashion or other geometric shape, the minimum interior dimensions of said unit space shall be not less than the minimum specified herein. No part of any recreational vehicle may extend beyond the limits of the designated unit space.

   G.   On Street Parking: No on street parking shall be permitted within any recreational park. If provided, overflow recreational vehicle parking (dry camps) shall be located in areas with a minimum of gravel or ABC surface for access and parking.

   H.   Access To Parks: Access to recreational vehicle parks shall be by internal private drives and each lot shall be accessible from an approved private street or road. No lot shall have direct access to a public street or way. Park streets shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide. All internal streets must be improved to minimum city standards (except width). All street corners shall have a minimum turn radius of twenty five feet (25').

   I.   Fences: All recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks shall be provided with opaque screening such as fences or natural growth along the property lines which shall have a minimum height of six feet (6') and conform to the fencing requirements in Tombstone.

   J.   Utilities: Unless the area is not serviced by the city at the time an application is submitted, electricity, city water, and city sewer shall be provided to each recreational vehicle space, unless a waiver is granted by the city. No aboveground utility lines shall be permitted, except for connections between recreational vehicles and park model recreational vehicles and their service outlets. All utility lines shall be privately maintained, except for any fire line as may be required by the city fire department. The location of all easements for public services and utilities, including purposes and any limitations of such easements shall be illustrated on the site plan. Where individual sewer connections are not provided at each space, sanitary stations shall be provided for the clean and efficient disposal of waste from all holding tanks and for the refilling of water storage tanks. Sanitary stations shall be approved by the city and Cochise County health departments. Each unit space except for self-contained units or units which are dependent upon the central sanitary facility shall be provided with means of hookup to the sewer system. Garbage containers shall be provided at each unit space or at central collection points. The interval between garbage collections shall not exceed one week. It shall be unlawful for refuse or wastewater to be thrown or discharged upon the surface of the ground or disposed of by means other than herein provided. Proper surface storm drainage shall be provided subject to approval by the city engineer.

   K.   Water Supply: A water trunk line of six inch (6") minimum diameter shall be laid throughout the subdivision and to the nearest or designated point for connection to the city water system. The main trunk line shall not be less than three feet (3') below the finished grade level. The developer of the subdivision shall have the option of installing the main water trunk in the rear easement or adjacent to the roadway curb but in either case a one inch (1") minimum supply line shall be provided to the property line of each lot. The total water system must be installed under the supervision of the designee of the city council.

   L.   Fire Hydrants: Fire hydrants six inch (6") minimum capacity of an approved type shall be installed at such locations that no area of the subdivision will be more distant than three hundred feet (300') from a hydrant. One valve will be required at each hydrant installation between the tee and the hydrant.

   M.   Electrical And Telephone Lines: Electric power and telephone lines may be installed in the easement, underground or overhead or underground adjacent to the roadway curbs.

   N.   Street Lighting: Provisions shall be made for area lighting by the installation of light standards not more than three hundred feet (300') apart. Standards installed on the front streets shall be not less than twenty feet (20') nor more than thirty feet (30') in height and of a type specified or approved by the common council or a person delegated to act for them.

   O.   Refuse Collection Areas: Refuse collection areas shall be provided and screened from public view as approved by the department of public works.

   P.   Toilet And Bathing Facilities: The park shall provide toilet and bathing facilities, for units which are not self-contained or which do not have means for sewer hookup, consisting of at least one toilet, one lavatory and one shower for each sex for each twelve (12) units or fraction thereof. Flush toilets with an adequate water supply shall be enclosed in separate compartments at least three feet by four feet (3' x 4'). Showers shall be enclosed in separate compartments at least thirty two inches by thirty two inches (32" x 32"). Lavatories shall be supplied with hot and cold water. Floors of toilets, showers and washrooms shall be of concrete, tile or materials impervious to water and easily cleaned and pitched to a floor drain connected to a sewer system approved by the county and/or state health department.

   Q.   Compliance: All parks and spaces, recreational areas, common areas and common buildings contained within the parks shall strictly comply with the Americans with disabilities act (ADA). All plumbing, electrical, building or other work on or at any park within the limits of the city shall be in compliance with the city building code. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

Recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks shall pay a tax in accordance with ordinance 7-1995 per lot or space rented or leased for lodging or parking. Such tax shall accumulate on a daily basis whether or not the lease is long term or short term. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

Recreational vehicles, travel trailers or boats may be stored on private residential properties provided they meet the following requirements:

   A.   If a recreational vehicle, camper, travel trailer or boat is located or stored outside of a garage or carport, it must be placed in the rear or side yard within the buildable area of the lot and screened from view from abutting properties at ground level.

   B.   Placement in other than the rear or side yard for loading and unloading purposes may be permitted for a period not to exceed seventy two (72) hours.

   C.   No more than one each of recreational vehicles, boats, or trailers may be stored on a lot or parcel. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

   D.   Recreational vehicles, campers or travel trailers may be parked on the property of a private residence and occupied for a period of not more than seventy two (72) hours provided prior consent is obtained from the property owner or person or entity holding legal possession of the property. The marshal may grant an extension if, in his opinion, the existence of the vehicle does not create a public nuisance. (Ord. 75-76-01, 9-15-1975)

   E.   This section is not applicable to residents of the city of Tombstone that were using recreational vehicles, campers or travel trailers for storage or long term lodging for personal use prior to the enactment of this ordinance. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

One temporary building, mobile home, or recreational vehicle used for residential and/or security purposes, per lot or parcel, used in conjunction with construction work only during such construction is permitted subject to the following:

   A.   The property owner or his or her duly authorized representative shall obtain zoning clearance and building permit authorization for construction prior to the issuance of a temporary use permit.

   B.   The temporary building, mobile home, or recreational vehicle shall be located on the lot or parcel on which construction is occurring; shall be occupied and/or used only by the property owner or a duly authorized representative; shall be located no closer than sixty feet (60') to any property line; and shall be landscaped on any side of the structure facing a right of way. Such landscaping may be in ground or above ground in planters.

   C.   Any temporary use permit for such temporary building, mobile home, or recreational vehicle issued by the zoning administrator shall have the concurrence of the city council and shall not exceed one year from the date of such approval, but said permit may be renewed upon the property owner submitting a request to the planning commission for the renewal of said permit and the submittal of satisfactory evidence to the commission indicating that the need for such temporary building, travel trailer, or mobile home continues to exist.

   D.   Unless such temporary use permit is renewed, the mobile home shall be removed from the property upon completion of construction or the expiration of the previously issued temporary use permit or within ten (10) days after expiration of the authorized building permit for the construction work, whichever occurs first. If a recreational vehicle has been utilized for temporary residential use during construction, it shall be removed or returned to its accessory use pursuant to this chapter. If an accessory building has been utilized for temporary residential use during construction, the building after expiration of the authorized permit shall be returned to its accessory use state. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

Any temporary use permit for a real estate office shall be subject to the following:

   A.   Such office shall be located on the property being subdivided for sale and its use shall be limited to the sale of these subdivision units.

   B.   Such office shall be subject to the height, yard, intensity of use, and parking regulations for the zoning district in which it is located and shall conform to the town's lighting code. The office shall not feature any banner or hanging signs affixed to the building or otherwise on the site. There shall be no outdoor sound amplification, blinking lights, or moveable marketing devices on the site.

   C.   Any temporary use permit for such office shall be limited to one year from the date of such approval.

   D.   Such offices shall be removed from the property being subdivided upon expiration of the temporary use permit or when the lots in said property are sold, whichever occurs first. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

   A.   It shall be unlawful, within the limits of the city, for any person to park a mobile home, recreational vehicle, travel trailer, truck camper or motor home except as authorized by this ordinance.

   B.   Emergency or temporary stopping or parking is permitted on any street, alley, highway or public parking area, except overnight, subject to any other and further prohibitions, regulations or limitations imposed by the traffic and parking regulations or provisions of this code for that street, alley or highway.

   C.   The city clerk is authorized to issue a special use permit for parking and using recreational vehicles, campers, and travel trailers on city property, provided that the city council has approved the issuance of a permit. Special use permits shall be limited to periods up to ninety six (96) hours. Vehicles granted a special use permit shall not be used for any commercial purpose or any unlawful purpose, but shall be used strictly for temporary lodging. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)

Any violation of this ordinance constitutes a civil violation and shall be enforced under the laws of the state of Arizona. The office of city marshal shall issue civil citations for violations of this ordinance as follows:

   A.   Parking violations: Refer to title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

   B.   All other violations: One hundred dollar ($100.00) fine per violation. (Ord. 02-69-70, 4-30-1970)