Chapter 4.22 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards that enhance the compatibility of recreational vehicle (RV) parks and their associated activities to adjacent zones and afford protection to abutting residential property.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

• A. An RV park established prior to, and continually operated since the Effective Date of this Code, shall be allowed in any zones in which it currently operates, subject to the following standards:

  1. A recreational vehicle park may expand or modify its size or number of allowed spaces, as existed on the Effective Date of this Code, only upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit may include conditions relating to the conduct of special events.

  2. An RV park shall comply with all applicable State laws and City ordinances regulating the operation and design of RV and travel trailer parks, except for the standards set forth in Subsection B below.

• B. RV parks established after the Effective Date of this Code, shall be allowed as stipulated in Article 2 (Zone Regulations) and shall be subject to Planning Commission Planning Review pursuant to Section 6.04.03 (Planning Review).

• C. The following standards supplement the development standards for the applicable zones, per Article 2 (Zone Regulations). These supplemental development standards shall only apply to development or conversions subsequent to the Effective Date of this Code.

  1. Minimum parcel size shall be 10 acres.

  2. Density shall not exceed 12 spaces per gross acre.

3. A minimum 15-foot setback shall be maintained for recreational vehicles from the exterior property boundary of the park.

4. One shade tree per space shall be required.

5. The minimum space size shall be 30 feet in width by 65 feet in length.

6. "Park Models" and other permanent or semi-permanent residential units shall be prohibited, except that one permanent residential structure may be allowed as a caretaker's residence.

7. Interior streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide. Rolled curbs may be allowed subject to approval by the City Engineer.

8. Decorative block walls shall be required around the perimeter of all RV parks. The wall height shall be minimum five feet and maximum six feet.

9. All of the spaces shall be installed with sewer, water, and electricity.

10. A minimum of 25 percent of the parcel shall be maintained as common landscaped and recreational open space such as golf courses, tennis courts, and trails, but not to include recreation rooms, laundry rooms, offices, restrooms, or other common structures or buildings.

11. Each space shall be improved with concrete or other acceptable hard surface.

12. Enclosures for solid waste and recycling bins are required.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

A permit issued by the Director under this Chapter may be revoked if it is determined that the RV or travel traveler park is in violation of this Chapter. The operator shall be given 72 hours to correct violations or cease operation.