A.

To regulate the use of recreational vehicles (RVs) outside of designated campgrounds and public lands;

B.

Promote public safety;

C.

Minimize environmental impact;

D.

Facilitate construction in all zones; and

E.

Minimize construction times.

(Amended by Ord. 2019-4 on 1/23/2019)

All temporary use of RVs in commercial zones is prohibited except by permit that is granted by Planning and Zoning at an open and public meeting, and is primarily for the use of owner, contractor, or authorized agent during the construction phase of a project.

A.

Permitting Requirements. The following requirement must be met before granting permit:

1.

Approved building permit, or extensive work project with proposed start, and completion dates;

2.

Off street parking location;

3.

Waste water disposal plan;

4.

Number of RVs; and

5.

How project will be benefited by RV use.

B.

Restrictions. RVs under this permit are restricted from the following:

1.

Parking on public streets or right-of-way;

2.

Being on site more the 7 days in advance of construction or more the 7 days after completion;

3.

Violating the quiet hours of the zone; and

4.

The number of RVs is limited to construction needs and must not exceed one (1) per acre, not to exceed 5 per project.

C.

Enforcement. RVs in violation of these standards will be given 7 days' notice of violation. If the owner fails to comply after this notice, and with the approval of the Mayor, RVs may be towed from the site at the owner's expense.

D.

Appeal. Appeal of any action may be made to the Town Council. The appeal must be made in writing to the Town within 30 days of notice, and the appeal must be taken up by Town Council at their next scheduled meeting.

(Amended by Ord. 2019-4 on 1/23/2019)

Storage, and Temporary use of Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are permitted in all residential zones. RV use during construction is by permit which is issued by the Zoning Administrator.

A.

Restrictions.

1.

All rules of the underlying zone are met;

2.

No parking of public streets or rights-of-way;

3.

No more the one per lot;

4.

Utility hook-ups must meet building and RV codes;

5.

No visit shall exceed thirty (30) consecutive days; and

6.

RVs shall not be occupied more than ninety (90) days in any one hundred eighty (180) day period.

B.

Prohibitions.

1.

Residential Hosting (See VULU Chapter 60); and

2.

RVs for the use as permanent residence or satellite bedroom.

C.

Recreational Vehicles during construction by permit. A permit may be granted by the Zoning Administrator for RVs to be used during construction of the primary residence. This permit should be granted if it can be reasonable shown to be of a benefit to the construction of the residence. The following are requirements to this permit:

1.

There is an active and valid building permit;

2.

The RV is for the use of owner, contractor, or designated agent;

3.

The RV will not pose unreasonable safety risks to neighbors;

4.

There is an approved waste water disposal plan;

5.

Only one RV per lot; and

6.

The RV is occupied seven (7) days before start of construction and is vacated no later the seven (7) days after occupancy is granted.

D.

Enforcement. RVs in violation of these standards will be given a 7-day notice of violation. If the owner fails to comply after this notice and with the approval of the Mayor, RVs may be towed from the site at the owner's expense.

E.

Appeal. Appeal of any action may be made to the Town Council. The appeal must be made in writing to the Town within 30 days of notice, and the appeal must be taken up by Town Council at their next scheduled meeting.

(Amended by Ord. 2019-4 on 1/23/2019)