Division 8 — RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE USE TYPE

28.37.010 - Campgrounds (including recreational vehicle parks).

A.

Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all Campgrounds (including Recreational Vehicle Parks), as defined in Article VIII.

B.

General Standards. The following conditions are applicable to all Campgrounds whether permitted by right or by permit pursuant to the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3:

1.

Permit Required. All campgrounds within the City Limits require a Use Permit to operate.

2.

Compliance with State Law. All campgrounds shall comply with the minimum standards of the Special Occupancy Parks Act (Health and Safety Code Section 18860, et seq.) and the applicable regulations adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development (Code of Regulations, Ordinance 25, Section 2.2) including, but not limited to setback and separation standards, infrastructure requirements, operations, maintenance, and inspections within these facilities.

3.

Minimum Area and Density. The minimum area of a Campground shall be three acres. At least 50 percent of the total site shall be left in its natural state or be landscaped. The remaining 50 percent of land is eligible for development. The maximum number of campsites, RV spaces, dormitory rooms or cabins shall not exceed 9 sites per developable area and each individual campsite or RV space shall be no less than 1,000 square feet. The average overnight population per campsite, RV space, or cabin shall not exceed eight persons.

4.

Fencing. A fence, wall, landscaping screen, earth mound or other screening approved by the Director, or otherwise required by this chapter, shall be required as needed for protection of both the occupants of the Campground and the public health, safety and welfare.

5.

Access. Campground access roads shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public roadway. There shall be no direct access from an individual campsite, RV space, dormitory room or cabin to a public roadway.

6.

Trash Collection Areas. Trash collection areas shall be adequately distributed and enclosed by a six foot high landscape screen, solid wall or fence, which is accessible on one side but prevents scavenging by animals.

7.

Parking. The Campground shall provide off-street parking spaces for each campsite and guest parking in accordance with Article IV, Division 6 (Parking Standards).

8.

Signs. Campground entrance signs shall comply with the provisions under Article IV, Division 7 (Sign Standards).

Water Supply and Sewage Disposal. The City Public Works Division shall determine whether adequate water supply and/or septic capability is available to serve the project.

10.

Length of Stay. The maximum length of stay in any part of the Campground shall be 90 days in any twelvemonth period.

11.

Structures and Recreational Facilities. The following standards apply to on-site structures:

a.

One Commercial Caretaker's Residence is permitted per Campground.

b.

All other structures are limited to restrooms/showers and one clubhouse which may contain one commercial kitchen facility, all of which are for the exclusive use of Campground guests.

c.

The total area of all structures intended for sleeping (that may include restrooms and/or showers, but cannot include kitchen facilities) shall be limited to an average of 300 square feet per structure.

d.

Campgrounds may include minor accessory recreational uses or structures such as swimming pools and tennis courts and small storage structures for grounds keeping equipment and supplies.

C.

Use Permit Approval. Where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3, a Use Permit may be approved if all of the following conditions are met:

1.

Findings. Standard Use Permit findings can be made.

2.

General Standards. Compliance with all General Standards is met.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)

A.

Applicability. The standards set forth in this Section shall apply to both Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Facilities as defined in Article VIII (see Commercial Recreation).

B.

Administrative Permit Approval. Where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3, an Administrative Permit may be approved if all of the following conditions are met.

1.

It can be seen with certainty that the use will have no detrimental impact on the surrounding neighborhood, or all of the contiguous property owners or their tenants have signed a petition approving the use;

2.

Adequate parking is available for the use (not applicable for the -HD Overlay Zone);

3.

New facilities that need to be constructed for the venue will be able to conform to the Site Planning and Design Standards applicable for the Zone;

4.

Provisions have been made for trash removal, sanitary facilities and site clean-up;

5.

Public Notice Requirement. Contiguous properties.

C.

Use Permit Approval. Where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3, a Use Permit may be approved if all of the following conditions are met:

1.

Findings. Standard Use Permit findings can be made.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)

A.

Applicability. The standards set forth in this Section shall apply to both public and private Stables and Equestrian Facilities (collectively called "Stables" for the purpose of this section) as defined in Article VIII.

B.

General Provisions. All Stables subject to this Section shall meet the following general criteria, whether allowed by right or by permit pursuant to the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3.

1.

Development Standards.

a.

Setbacks. Stables, barns, and other structures used for or intended to be used for the sheltering of horses and/or other animals shall comply with the setback requirements of the zone in which they are located.

b.

Arenas. Training arenas shall have a minimum setback of 100 feet from any residentially-zoned property, and shall not provide night lighting or amplified sound unless approved by a Use Permit.

2.

Shows or Events. On-site shows or events involving more than 20 participants and attendees in total require the approval of either an Administrative Permit processed pursuant to Subsection C (below) or a Use Permit processed pursuant to Subsection D (below).

3.

Private Stables. In addition to items above, Private Stables that offer boarding services or riding lessons meeting the requirements of a Home Occupation pursuant to Section 28.38.070C.12 are allowed by right. Where a Private Stable does not meet the conditions of a Home Occupation, the use may be approved by Administrative Permit processed pursuant to Subsection C (below).

4.

Public Stables. Stables that provide horses for hire at an hourly or daily rate, board or train horses, or offer riding lessons that exceed the standards of a Home Occupation require an approved Use Permit processed pursuant to Subsection D (below).

C.

Administrative Permit Approval. Where required by Subsection B, an Administrative Permit may be approved for a Private Stable if all of the following conditions are met.

1.

It can be seen with certainty that the use will have no detrimental impact on the surrounding neighborhood, or all of the contiguous property owners or their tenants have signed a petition approving the use;

2.

Adequate parking is available for the use;

New facilities that need to be constructed for the venue will be able to conform to all applicable Site Planning and Design Standards for the zone and its use;

4.

Provisions have been made for trash removal, sanitary facilities and site clean-up, and all applicable animal regulations are met;

5.

The business owner has signed a statement agreeing that they are limited to horse boarding, horse training, and offering riding lessons to the owners of horses boarded on site. This condition is intended to keep the size of the boarding and training operation small in keeping with a Home Occupation.

D.

Use Permit Approval. Where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3, a Use Permit may be approved for a Public Stable if all of the following conditions are met:

1.

Findings. Standard Use Permit findings can be made.

2.

Minimum Lot Size Required. 10 acres.

3.

Parking and Loading. Horse trailer parking spaces required under Article IV, Division 6 shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any public road or right-of-way.

4.

Night Lighting or Amplified Sound for the Arena (if requested). Requires the approval of all property owners within 200 feet of the Arena.

5.

Equestrian Trails. Prior to the approval of a permit for a public stable where the public may be riding off of the premises, the applicant shall demonstrate access to a trail easement for equestrian purposes.

If horses will be traveling on a roadway, the following is also required for the trail system to be approved as part of the Use Permit:

a.

Private Road: The operator of the Stable must provide sufficient written documentation to prove they have the right to use the private road for the proposed use.

b.

City Road: The City may consider approval of the use of the road as part of the Use Permit.

c.

State Highway: Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol must approve the proposed use of the road for it to be considered in the Use Permit.

6.

Provisions have been made for trash removal, sanitary facilities and site clean-up, and all applicable animal regulations are met.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)

A.

Applicability. The standards set forth in this Section shall apply to all Special Events as defined in Article VIII.

B.

Administrative Permit Approval. Where Special Events are allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3, and a Use Permit has not already been issued that covers the activity, an Administrative Permit may be approved for the Special Event if all of the following conditions are met.

1.

Application. In addition to any other requirement of Section 28.52.010 a complete application for an Administrative Permit must include:

a.

A Site Plan of the area proposed for the event showing the location of the event and any public streets or buildings near the site. The plan should also show how the event area will be setup. The plan may be handdrawn on 8½ x 11 paper or larger, but should be legible and drawn to scale. It should also include the number, size and location of (1) seller's stalls (whether or not they will be occupied); (2) performing arts areas; and (3) food vendors.

b.

Property Owner Permission. A letter from the property owner (and any required encroachment permits onto road easements) must accompany the application. It should be noted that events cannot be conducted on any public right-of-way or road easement unless an encroachment permit is approved by the appropriate entity. The event area may utilize up to 50% of a store's parking lot, up to 100% of a parking lot not associated with a store, or up to 100% of a vacant lot or undeveloped lot (where the Director determines that adequate parking is available within a reasonable walking distance to the event).

c.

Merchandise. The Application shall include a list of the type of merchandise that will be available for sale. This does not need to be an itemized list, just a list of general categories (for example: "Christmas trees and Holiday Decorations," "Pumpkins and other Halloween Decorations," "Fresh produce and handmade craft items, as well as both hot and cold prepared food items," etc.).

d.

Dates and Hours of Operation. The application shall include the days and times within which the event will operate. One AD permit application may request multiple days of operation as long as the site plan information is identical for each day.

e.

Deposit. A deposit, in the form of a check made out to the City of Alturas in an amount established by the City Council, shall accompany the Administrative Application. Said deposit shall be refundable if the site is left clean after the event. One check may be used to cover multiple events as long as all events conclude within six months of the date of the check.

f.

Restroom Facilities. Organizers shall make restroom facilities available to the public during the event, either by rental of portable restrooms or by agreement with neighboring property owners. Written confirmation of arrangements are required at the time of application. Handicapped Accessible facilities are also required.

g.

Lighting and Signage Plan. Although Temporary Sales events are exempt from most of the Development Standards, the applicant will need to comply with the Lighting and Signage Standards of Article IV. Therefore a signage and lighting plan must be provided with the application. If the event is a daytime event, no lighting is required. The signage plan should show the type and placement of signs that will be used for the event.

h.

Amplified Sound. If amplified sound is going to be part of the event, this must be disclosed in the application along with the type of equipment that will be used.

2.

Conditions of Approval. The Administrative Permit will include the following conditions.

a.

Waste Collection and Site Clean-Up. Trash and recycling receptacles are to be provided at regular intervals in the event area, and all trash and recyclables are to be picked up and removed within one hour of the event's scheduled closing time. In addition, the event area shall be left free of debris of any kind, whether directly related to the event or not.

b.

Break-Down. All equipment and vendors will leave the site within one hour of the event's schedule closing time.

c.

Merchandise. The area dedicated to the sale of goods shall not include the sale of any merchandise not directly associated with the approved permit.

d.

Disposition of Deposit. Failure to comply with any of the Permit conditions may result in the loss of the event deposit and cancellation of all further events approved as part of the application.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)