1.   For all requirements specific to the R-5 Mobile Home Residence District, other than those listed below, see Residential Districts - Requirements (Section 165.07)

2.   Additional information on mobile and manufactured homes can be found in Section 146 of this Code of Ordinances.

3.   Mobile Home Park Requirements. Parks are subject to the following conditions:

   A.   Each mobile home park shall be at least 5 acres in size, and each boundary line of the park shall be at least 200 feet from any residential structure located outside the park, unless they are separated by a natural or artificial barrier.

   B.   The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. Storm sewers and water retention ponds may be required.

   C.   Each mobile home space shall be large enough to provide a distance of 10 feet between the side lot line and any mobile home or structure on the space, a front yard of not less than 15 feet and a rear yard of not less than 10 feet.

   D.   All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a hard-surfaced and dust-free access drive of not less than 20 feet in width which shall have unobstructed access to a public street.

   E.   All driveways and sidewalks in the park shall be hard-surfaced and lighted at night with electrical lights whose output shall be no less than 220 average lumens each (light output approximately equivalent to a 25-watt tungsten bulb), spaced at intervals of not more than 100 feet.

   F.   Each mobile home park shall provide service buildings to house such toilet, bathing and other sanitary facilities and such laundry facilities as may be prescribed.

   G.   Each trailer or mobile home space shall be serviced by not less than a 100-amp electrical service.

   H.   Adequate sanitary facilities and supply of pure water shall be provided to each mobile home space.

   I.   Each park shall comply with the regulations set forth by the General Assembly of Iowa.

4.   R-6 Recreational Vehicle Park Residence Districts. Recreational vehicle parks are subject to the following conditions:

   A.   Application for License to Operate a Recreational Vehicle Park. Any person desiring to operate or expand a recreational vehicle park will first file an application for a Recreational Vehicle Park License with the Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer. The application will be in writing, signed by the applicant and landowner, and will be accompanied by an initial license fee payment.

   The Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer will forward said application and related materials to the City Public Works Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief for their review and consideration, and when they have rendered their decision, the application will then be forwarded to City Administrator for final consideration, and action thereon.

   B.   Annual License, Inspection, and Fees. The annual license fee for each recreational vehicle park will be set by resolution of the City Council and payable to the City Clerk on or before the last day of April of each year.

   The recreational vehicle park operator will be required to coordinate an annual inspection with the Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer every year at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of their license to allow for the on-site inspection of the various facilities of the recreational vehicle park. The charge for the inspection will be borne by the recreational vehicle park operator at a rate set by resolution of the City Council.

   C.   Design, Development, and Maintenance Standards. The following listed standards will be used in the design, development, and maintenance of recreational vehicle parks\parks:

      (1)   Each RV park shall be at least 5 acres in size, and shall maintain the minimum setbacks established for an R-4 Zoning District in Section 165.07(6). Each boundary line of the park shall be at least 200 feet from any residential structure located outside the park unless they are separated by a natural or artificial barrier.

      (2)   The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. Storm sewers and water retention ponds may be required.

      (3)   As required by City Code, all service drives and parking areas within the park will be constructed of durable, dust-free material.

      (4)   RV’s shall be separated from each other and from other structures by at least ten (10) feet.

      (5)   All driveways and sidewalks in the park shall be hard-surfaced and lighted at night with electrical lights whose output shall be no less than 220 average lumens each (light output approximately equivalent to a 25-watt tungsten bulb), spaced at intervals of not more than 100 feet.

      (6)   Each recreational vehicle park shall provide service buildings to house such toilet, bathing and other sanitary facilities and laundry facilities as prescribed.

      (7)   Each RV space shall include a minimum of one off-street parking space in addition to the RV parking area.

      (8)   Each RV space shall be serviced by not less than a 50-amp electrical service.

      (9)   A maximum of ten (10) recreational vehicles will be permitted on any acre of ground, including streets within a recreational vehicle park.

      (10)   The main entrance will be off of a public highway or street, and the City must approve the location, width, grade, drainage, surface, etc.

      (11)   A landscaped area at least 20 feet wide along exterior lot lines and street frontages shall be suitably planted and maintained to provide visual screening from adjacent properties and public roadways.

      (12)   Individual campsites will be developed, and no more than one recreational vehicle will occupy a site at the same time.

      (13)   Each campsite must be clearly numbered in a logical numbering system and visible from the service drive.

      (14)   The recreational vehicle park operator will provide an adequate system of enclosed refuse and garbage collection and necessary containers, and full use will be made of these services available for waste and garbage disposal. It will be the responsibility of the recreational vehicle park operator to provide such adequate service as may be required by the City.

      (15)   All construction, including electric and plumbing work, will be done to standards of national (including NFPA 1194), State, and local codes as each applies and will meet the approval of the appropriate inspecting official of the City of West Burlington.

      (16)   Provisions will be made for emptying holding tanks, if applicable.

      (17)   Adequate sanitary facilities will be provided for each site.

      (18)   Each site will be provided with an adequate supply of safe, potable water for drinking and domestic services. An adequate supply of hot water will be provided at all times in the service buildings for bathing, washing, cleaning, and laundry facilities.

      (19)   All fires will be made in stoves or other equipment provided for that purpose. Open, unattended fires will not be permitted.

      (20)   The park operator will provide playground equipment suitable for small children.

      (21)   The recreational vehicle park operator will provide the City with an up-to-date list of park rules that will be enforced by the park operator/owner.

   D.   Length of Stay.

      (1)   No recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent place of dwelling for indefinite periods of time. Continuous occupancy extending beyond ninety (90) days in any 12-month period is prohibited. An exception may be granted by the City if a tenant can provide documentation showing they are working locally and in a temporary capacity.

      (2)   The park operator will be required to keep an accurate and complete record of the overnight guests harbored in the park. Said records will include the guest’s name, address, auto license number, year and make of car, date of arrival and departure. This record will be shown upon request to any duly authorized representative of any law enforcement agency.

      (3)   Any action toward removal of the wheels of a recreational vehicle, except for temporary purposes of repair or to attach the recreational vehicle to the grounds for stabilizing purposes, is hereby prohibited.

      (4)   The storage of recreational vehicles is prohibited. Any recreational vehicle not occupied for more than 30 days shall be deemed in storage.

   E.   Construction Permit Required. A construction permit is required prior to:

      (1)   Adding, subtracting, or re-configuring campsites.

      (2)   Adding or extending water or sewer lines.

      (3)   Construction of any structure.

   F.   Each and every rule and regulation promulgated by the Iowa State Department of Health and/or the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and all City regulations now in effect or which may hereafter be enacted affecting public health will be complied with.