Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Ch. 10.28 Recreational Vehicles

For the purposes of this chapter, unless clearly apparent from the context, certain words and phrased used in this chapter are defined as follows:

"Approved recreational vehicle park" means any place, area or tract of land approved for the accommodation of any recreational vehicle, by the city and the health officer as required by local and state laws. The provisions of the state laws applicable to the health, sanitation and safety of recreational vehicle parks are adopted and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full in this chapter.

"Designated residential driveway" means a concrete or asphalt private road giving access from the public right-of-way to a garage or carport.

"Mobilehome" as defined in Title 9, Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code.

"Recreational vehicle" as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18010.

"Recreational vehicle pad" means a concrete or asphalt parking area specifically constructed on residential property for parking a recreational vehicle.

"Recreational vehicle storage yard/recrea-tional vehicle storage" means any approved location for the legal commercial storage of recreational vehicles.

"Trailer coach" as defined in the California Vehicle Code.

(Prior code § 6-5.01)

Parking of recreational vehicles on public streets is regulated as follows:

A. No recreational vehicle may be parked within a public right-of-way of the city for any continuous period exceeding seventy-two (72) hours. The provisions of Sections 10.16.120 and 10.16.130, shall be applicable to any recreational vehicle in violation of this section.

B. No recreational vehicle may be parked where, in the opinion of the police chief or his or her designated representative, such vehicle obstructs visibility at an intersection or otherwise causes a traffic hazard. The provisions of Section 10.16.120, shall be applicable to any recreational vehicle in violation of this section.

C. No recreational vehicle shall be used for living or sleeping purposes within a public right-of-way of the city, unless such recreational vehicle is parked in front of a property that is improved with a dwelling lawfully occupied and with the express consent of the occupant thereof and where the occupant has made available to the recreational vehicle occupants convenient and adequate sanitary and toilet facilities at all times. In no case shall a recreational vehicle be used for living or sleeping purposes within a public right-of-way for a continuous period exceeding seventy-two (72) hours. A recreational vehicle that is leveled (continuously or not) and connected to utilities (continuously or not) in excess of seventy-two (72) hours, whether or not the vehicle has moved, is prima facie evidence of a violation of these provisions.

(Prior code § 6-5.02)

Recreational vehicles may be parked on private property within any residential zone in the city, so long as such vehicle does not obstruct visibility at an intersection or otherwise cause a traffic hazard, as follows:

A. On recreational vehicle pads or on designated residential driveways where vehicular access to the required garage is not obscured and where the recreational vehicle is placed or located not less than five feet from any building located on an adjacent property;

B. In side or rear yards where the recreational vehicle is placed or located not less than five feet from any building located on an adjacent property;

C. In a legally constructed, enclosed building;

D. Recreational vehicles may not be parked on residentially zoned property that is not developed with a residence except as follows:

1. One recreational vehicle may be stored on a vacant residentially zoned parcel for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, provided the lot owner is the registered owner of the recreational vehicle. If a lot owner obtains a building permit within the ninety (90) day period, the recreational vehicle may continue to be stored on the lot pursuant to the provisions of this title, or

2. Pursuant to Sections 10.28.040 and 10.28.050 of this title.

A minor exception, pursuant to Section 16.16.120 may be applied for in cases where, due to existing conditions, it is not feasible to meet the setback requirements of this section.

(Prior code § 6-5.03)

No person shall use or occupy, nor shall the owner or tenant of any real property permit the use or occupancy of, any recreational vehicle for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes on private property in the city except as specified below.

A. Within an approved recreational vehicle park;

B. A tenant or owner of real property, that is improved with a dwelling lawfully occupied by the tenant or owner, may allow a recreational vehicle to be parked and used for living and sleeping purposes upon the property, provided such occupancy shall not exceed thirty (30) days in any one year period. Convenient and adequate sanitary and toilet facilities shall be available to the recreational vehicle occupants at all times. The provisions of this subsection shall not permit more than one recreational vehicle to be so used on a property at any one time;

C. Subject to the issuance of a temporary or conditional use permit, and the provisions of Chapter 16.16, trailer coaches and mobile-homes may be used for living, sleeping and housekeeping purposes.

(Prior code § 6-5.04)

A person desiring to use a recreational vehicle for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes for a longer period than specified in Section 10.28.040 must obtain a conditional use permit (CUP) pursuant to Section 16.16.050. (A time limitation and screening may be conditions of approval of the CUP.) In addition to the information required in Section 16.16.050, the application shall contain the following information:

A. Plans showing the location of the property on which it is proposed to park such recreational vehicle; the proposed location of the recreational vehicle on the property, and all other structures and buildings located or to be located thereon;

B. Additional information as required by the city.

In addition to the findings required in Section 16.16.050, a CUP may only be issued when the applicant for such permit can demonstrate the following findings:

1. No fire hazard will be created by reason of parking the recreational vehicle as proposed, and

2. The proposed parking of the recreational vehicle will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvement in the vicinity.

(Prior code § 6-5.05)

A conditional use permit shall not receive final approval for occupancy until the premises are inspected by the city and it has been determined that the facilities required by the provisions of this chapter are available and that the vehicle conforms to all federal, state and local laws.

(Prior code § 6-5.06)

A. Sewage disposal from recreational vehicles is regulated by Section 13.12.420.

B. Water system connections are permitted on private property. Recreational vehicles parked on public rights-of-way may not be connected to water systems.

C. Recreational vehicles parked on private property may connect electrical systems only through a ground fault interrupter (GFI) circuit or outlet. Recreational vehicles parked on public rights-of-way may not be connected to electrical power.

D. Recreational vehicles may not be connected to telephone service, except as may be allowed under Sections 10.28.040 or 10.28.050.

E. Recreational vehicles may not be connected to cable television service, except as may be allowed under Sections 10.28.040 or 10.28.050.

(Prior code § 6-5.07)

Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, it is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, use or locate any recreational vehicle in the city outside an approved recreational vehicle park or recreational vehicle storage yard under the following circumstances:

A. Where any tire or wheel has been removed therefrom except for the purpose of making temporary repairs;

B. Which is permanently attached with underpinnings or foundations to the ground.

(Prior code § 6-5.08)