Carlsbad Municipal Code Ch. 5.24 Trailers and Trailer Parks

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Approved,"

when used in connection with any material, appliance or construction, means meeting the requirements and approval of the Community and Economic Development Director of the city;

"Auto and trailer camp"

means auto and trailer park;

"Auto and trailer park"

means any area or tract of land where space is rented or held out for rent to two or more owners or users of trailer coaches or tent campers furnishing their own camping equipment, or where free camping is permitted owners or users of trailer coaches or tent camping equipment for the purpose of securing their trade;

"Building"

means a tent, tenthouse, single and multi-family dwelling, public toilets, public baths and laundry rooms, or other structures, and a compartment containing a toilet or bath, or both, constructed for the exclusive use of an occupant of a camp site;

"Camp site"

means any portion of an auto and trailer camp designed for the use or occupancy of one trailer coach or camping party;

"Liquefied petroleum gas"

means petroleum hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof, in liquid or gaseous state, having a vapor pressure in excess of 26 psi at a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Whenever the symbol "LPG" is used, it means liquefied petroleum gas;

Nuisance.

In an auto and trailer park, "nuisance" includes any of the following:

Any public nuisance known at common law or in equity jurisprudence;

Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health;

The overcrowding of any room with occupants;

Inadequate or insanitary sewage or plumbing facilities;

Insufficient ventilation or illumination of any room;

Whatever renders air, food or drink unwholesome or detrimental to the health of human beings;

Unnecessary noise.

"Trailer coach"

means any camp car, trailer or other vehicle, with or without motive power, designed and constructed to travel on the public thoroughfares at the maximum allowable speed limit and in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code of the state, and designated or used for human habitation;

A "dependent trailer coach"

is one not equipped with a toilet for sewage disposal;

An "independent trailer coach"

is one equipped with a toilet for sewage disposal.

(Ord. 8033 § 1; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

This chapter does not apply to any supervised public park, public campground or picnic ground owned, operated or maintained by any one of the following:

A. The federal government;

B. The state;

C. Any agency or political subdivision of the state.

(Ord. 8033 § 54)

The Chief of Police of the city shall enforce the provisions of Section 5.24.140. The Fire Chief and fire department shall enforce all provisions regarding fire protection. The Community and Economic Development Director shall enforce every other provision of this chapter; provided, however, that the health officer of the city may enforce such of the provisions contained in this chapter that relate to or affect public health.

(Ord. 8033 § 2; Ord. 2028 § 1(P), 1969; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

For the purpose of securing the enforcement of this chapter, the Community and Economic Development Director and his or her agents and the health officer and his or her agents shall have the authority of peace officers, including authority to make arrests, to serve any process or notice, and generally, such other authority of peace officers as may be necessary to secure enforcement of this chapter.

(Ord. 8033 § 5; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

The Community and Economic Development Director, or agents of his or her department, or the city health officer may:

A. Enter public or private property to determine whether there exists any auto camp or trailer park to which this chapter applies;

B. Enter and inspect all auto camps and trailer parks, wherever situated, and inspect all accommodations, equipment or paraphernalia used in connection therewith, including the right to examine any registers of occupants maintained therein in order to secure the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 8033 § 2; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

The owner or operator of an auto and trailer park shall abate any nuisance in the court or park within five days, or within such longer period of time as may be allowed by the Community and Economic Development Director or health officer, after he or she has been given written notice by the Community and Economic Development Director or health officer to remove the nuisance. If the owner or operator fails to do so within that time, the City Attorney, upon the order of the City Council, shall bring a civil action to abate the nuisance in the superior court of the county in the name of the people of the state.

(Ord. 8033 § 3; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

In any action or proceeding to abate a nuisance in an auto and trailer camp, proof of the following facts is sufficient for a judgment or order for the abatement of the operation of the auto and trailer park:

A. Previous conviction of the owner or operator of the auto and trailer park of a violation of this chapter which constitutes a nuisance;

B. Failure on the part of the owner or operator to correct the violation after the conviction;

C. The violation is the basis for the proceeding.

(Ord. 8033 § 4)

It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following unless he or she first makes application in writing to the Community and Economic Development Director and obtains a permit therefor:

A. Construct an auto and trailer park;

B. Construct additional buildings or reconstruct or move existing buildings in an existing auto and trailer park;

C. Operate, or rent, lease, sublease, let or hire out for occupancy, any space in an auto and trailer park or any building in an auto and trailer park that has been constructed, reconstructed or altered or moved without having obtained a permit as required in this chapter;

D. Operate an auto and trailer park for which a fee of $25.00 has never been paid either to construct or operate.

(Ord. 8033 § 6; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

All new auto and trailer parks shall obtain a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission and a permit from the Community and Economic Development Director.

(Ord. 8033 § 7; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

Each applicant for a trailer park shall first submit to the Planning Commission a plot plan. Such filing shall be made prior to the final completion of surveys of streets and camp sites, and before grading or construction work within the proposed trailer park that might be affected in the changes in the plan, and in time to assure its receipt by the Planning Commission not less than 14 days prior to the date of the Planning Commission meeting at which time such matter is to be considered.

(Ord. 8033 § 8)

Each plot plan required by the preceding section shall contain the following information:

A. Name and address of owner;

B. Name and address of architect, surveyor, engineer or land planner who prepared the plan;

C. North point and scale;

D. Name, location and width of adjacent streets;

E. Camp sites with the approximate dimensions of each site;

F. Approximate location and width of watercourses, areas subject to inundation by floods, and drainage plan of park;

G. Location of structures, irrigation ditches and other permanent physical features;

H. Approximate location of buildings and structures;

I. Legal description of the exterior boundaries of the trailer park;

J. Width and location of proposed streets, drives and walks, including ingress and egress to public street;

K. Width and location of existing or proposed public easements;

L. Proposed name of park;

M. Proposed grading and landscaping;

N. Identification of city and county lines involved;

O. Description of water supply and method of sewage disposal.

(Ord. 8033 § 8)

Each conditional use permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be duly recorded with the office of the Recorder of the county, and the time limit governing the expiration of such permit shall be considered a covenant upon the property between the property owner and the city.

(Ord. 8033 § 17)

In case of a new auto and trailer camp or a new combination auto and trailer camp, the application to the Community and Economic Development Director shall be accompanied by:

A. Plans and information which have been filed and approved by the Planning Commission for the conditional use permit;

B. A fee of $25.00.

(Ord. 8033 § 9; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

In the case of an existing auto and trailer camp, the application shall be accompanied by:

A. A description of the grounds upon which buildings are to be added or reconstructed, or to which buildings are to be moved or which is to be used for camping purposes;

B. Plans and specifications of the proposed addition, reconstruction or movement;

C. A description of the water supply, ground drainage and method of sewage disposal.

(Ord. 8033 § 10)

Within 10 days after the application, descriptions, plans and specifications, and required fee, if any, are filed and paid, the Community and Economic Development Director shall inspect the grounds upon which the applicant proposes to do the work for which the applicant seeks a permit. The Community and Economic Development Director shall issue a written permit to the applicant if, in the director's opinion:

A. The grounds are satisfactory for the work proposed;

B. The descriptions and plans and specifications filed indicate that the work proposed will meet the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 8033 § 11; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

On the first day of July of each year, the sum of two and one-half dollars per camp site shall be due as and for an annual inspection fee. If such fee is not paid by July 31st, a 10% penalty shall be added. The Community and Economic Development Director shall inspect annually the auto and trailer park and inform the permittee of any violations of this chapter, and require compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Additional inspections shall be made by the Community and Economic Development Director when the director deems necessary.

(Ord. 8033 § 12; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

The Community and Economic Development Director shall be notified by the new owner or operator of any auto and trailer park of any change in the name of or the ownership or possession thereof. Such notice shall be in written form and shall be furnished within 30 days from and after any such change in name or transfer of ownership or possession. The notice shall be accompanied by a transfer fee of $10.00.

(Ord. 8033 § 13; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

Permits for construction and operation of an auto and trailer park shall be posted in a conspicuous place.

(Ord. 8033 § 14)

All permits as required in this chapter for construction or reconstruction of an auto and trailer park shall automatically expire within two months from the date of the issuance thereof in those cases where the construction or reconstruction has not been completed within such period; provided, however, that the Community and Economic Development Director may extend the expiration date of any such permit for a reasonable time.

(Ord. 8033 § 15; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

In the event that any person holding a permit issued by the Community and Economic Development Director under this chapter violates any of the provisions of the permit or of this chapter, the permit may be subject to suspension as provided in Sections 5.24.105 to 5.24.120.

(Ord. 8033 § 16; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

The Community and Economic Development Director shall issue and serve upon the permittee a notice setting forth in what respect the provisions of the permit and this chapter have been violated, and shall notify him or her that unless these provisions have been complied with within 30 days after the date of notice the permit shall be subject to suspension.

(Ord. 8033 § 16; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

The notice shall be served by posting at least one copy in a conspicuous place on the premises described in the permit, and by sending another copy by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the person to whom the permit was issued at the address therein given.

(Ord. 8033 § 16)

If the requirements of the notice have not been complied with on or before the expiration of 30 days after the mailing and posting of the notice, the Community and Economic Development Director may suspend the permit.

(Ord. 8033 § 16; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

Upon compliance by the permittee with the provisions of this chapter and of the notice, and submission of proof thereof to the Community and Economic Development Director, the Community and Economic Development Director shall reinstate the permit.

(Ord. 8033 § 16; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

It is unlawful for any person in an auto and trailer park to use, or cause or permit to be used, for occupancy:

A. Any trailer coach from which any tire or wheel has been removed therefrom, except for the purpose of making temporary repairs or placing it in dead storage;

B. Any trailer coach to which are attached any rigid water, gas or sewer pipes; provided, however, that metal tubing not to exceed one-half inch inside diameter may be used for water and gas;

C. Any trailer coach which is permanently attached with underpinning or foundation to the ground;

D. Any trailer coach which does not conform to the requirements of the California State Vehicle Code governing the use of the trailers on public highways;

E. Any trailer coach which does not carry a current yearly license issued by any state or foreign state motor vehicle department;

F. Any trailer coach in an unsanitary condition;

G. Any trailer coach which is structurally unsound and does not protect its habitants against the elements;

H. Any trailer coach to which there is attached or established less than six feet adjacent thereto any awning, portable, demountable or permanent cabana, building or windbreak, unless constructed in conformity with the rules and regulations as provided by the California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 4, and any subsequent amendments thereto, and such use shall be in conformance with all applicable ordinances and regulations thereto, and the Community and Economic Development Director is empowered to enforce such rules and regulations. The provisions of Section 5.24.155 shall not apply to any awning, cabana, building or windbreak regulated by this subsection.

(Ord. 8033 § 18; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

It is unlawful for any person to rent or hold out for rent any trailer coach in an auto and trailer park which is owned by or in the possession or control of the owner or operator of the auto and trailer park or agent. The rental paid for any such trailer coach shall also be deemed to be rental for the space it occupies.

(Ord. 8033 § 19)

It is unlawful for any person to use, occupy or maintain any trailer coach, tent or tent house upon any area or tract of land for a period of more than seven days during any one three month period of time without the written permission of the owner or person legally in charge of the land.

(Ord. 8033 § 20)

It is unlawful to camp overnight or to park a trailer coach overnight upon any public highway including the right-of-way. This provision shall not apply where a trailer coach is parked for the purpose of making emergency repairs.

(Ord. 8033 § 21)

Unless otherwise permitted by this code, it is unlawful within the limits of the city for any person to park an automobile trailer, trailer coach or trailer on the premises of any occupied dwelling, which lot or premises are situated outside of any authorized automobile trailer park, except as follows:

A. One unoccupied trailer may be parked in an accessory building, private garage, or in a rear yard, in any zoning district, provided that no living quarters shall be maintained or any business practiced in the trailer when such trailer is so parked or stored; and

B. A trailer may be parked on the subject premises when utilized for the purposes of a watchman's unit, with the approval of the City Manager, provided that the trailer is not used as a primary place of residence and that utilities meet the standards of the county health department.

(Ord. 8033 § 2; Ord. 9341 § 1, 1973; Ord. 9345, 1973; Ord. 9350 § 1, 1973)

A. Area Generally. Each camp site in an auto and trailer park shall be not less than 1,300 square feet, the corners of which shall be clearly and distinctly marked.

B. Automobile Parking Area. There shall be in addition to the camp site area an area of at least 10 feet by 20 feet for the parking of automobiles for each camp site; this automobile parking area shall be within the trailer park, but need not be adjacent to or on the trailer coach site.

C. Transient Occupancy. The Planning Commission may approve camp sites of not less than 750 square feet where such camp sites are to be used exclusively for transient occupancy. Such approval shall be conditioned by a time limit governing the continuous occupancy of a trailer or camp car on such site. Transient occupancy herein referred to shall mean use by tourists or vacationists for a period of time not to exceed 90 days.

(Ord. 8033 § 23)

No trailer coach, building, awning or cabana shall be located closer than 10 feet from any building, awning or cabana not on the camp site.

(Ord. 8033 § 24)

Each trailer coach and each building, awning or cabana shall be located not closer than three feet from a lot line.

(Ord. 8033 § 25)

The space occupied by trailers, awnings, cabanas or any other structure shall not exceed 75% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8033 § 26)

Each camp site shall front upon a driveway of not less than 20 feet in width. All driveways shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

(Ord. 8033 § 27)

An auto and trailer park shall not accommodate any camping parties for whom there are no available camp sites in the camp.

(Ord. 8033 § 29)

All streets within the trailer park shall be paved with an asphaltic material or concrete.

(Ord. 8033 § 28)

Streets shall be at least 30 feet wide for collector streets:

A. Minor streets and drives shall be subject to the following formula, based upon the angle of parking of trailer coaches. In the case of varied parking, the widest angle shall determine the width of the street:

1. Ninety-degree parking, 25 feet;

2. Sixty-degree parking, 22 feet;

3. Forty-five degree parking, 20 feet.

B. If parking is to be permitted on one side of a street, such street shall be at least 22 feet wide; if parking is to be permitted on both sides of a street, such street shall be at least 30 feet wide.

(Ord. 8033 § 30)

A. Number Required. For dependent trailers there shall not be less than one water closet in a separate compartment for each sex for the first 10 trailer sites or fractional part thereof not provided with a private water closet. There shall be one additional water closet for each sex in a separate compartment for every 10 additional trailer sites or fractional part thereof. In no event shall there be less than one toilet for each sex in any auto and trailer camp. The enforcement agency, when conditions warrant, may approve the installation and use of other types of toilet facilities. For independent trailers there shall not be less than one water closet for each sex for every 15 trailer sites or fractional part thereof.

B. Location of Toilet Facilities. All toilet facilities for dependent trailers shall not be farther than 200 feet from each trailer site. All toilet facilities for independent trailers shall not be farther than 500 feet from each trailer site.

C. Use of Toilets. Each toilet shall be for the exclusive use of the occupants of the camp sites in the auto and trailer park.

D. Width of Water Closet Compartments. Every water closet compartment in any building in an auto and trailer park shall be at least 30 inches in clear width.

(Ord. 8033 § 58)

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As to cleanliness, maintenance and ventilation of watercloset compartments, see Section 5.24.220.

In every auto and trailer camp water closets for men shall be distinctly marked: "For Men"; and water closets for women shall be distinctly marked: "For Women." In addition the location of water closets shall be plainly indicated by signs.

(Ord. 8033 § 32)

The floor of every water closet compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained in a waterproof condition by the use of cement, concrete or other approved waterproof material. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the water closet compartment, to a height of not less than 12 inches above the floor.

(Ord. 8033 § 33)

The public toilets shall be maintained readily accessible to all tenants at all times.

(Ord. 8033 § 31)

It is unlawful for any person to use, or permit the use of, any toilet in any trailer coach located or camped within an auto and trailer park unless such toilet meets the requirements of the California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 3, and any subsequent amendments, and the Community and Economic Development Director is empowered to enforce such rules and regulations.

(Ord. 8033 § 34; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

A. Number Required; Doors; Location. In every auto and trailer park, shower baths or other bathing facilities with hot and cold running water shall be installed in separate compartments for every 15 or fractional part of 15 camp sites, for each sex. However, in no event shall there be less than one shower for each sex. Every compartment shall be provided with a self-closing door. All shower baths or other bathing facilities provided herein shall not be farther than 200 feet from each camp site for dependent trailers, and not farther than 500 feet for independent trailers.

B. Floors of Shower Bath Compartments to be Waterproof. The floor of every shower bath compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained in a waterproof condition by the use of cement, concrete or other approved waterproof material. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the compartment to a height of not less than six feet above the floor.

(Ord. 8033 § 35)

Every water closet compartment or compartments containing bathing facilities shall be:

A. Kept clean;

B. Kept free from obnoxious odors, flies, mosquitoes or other insects;

C. Provided with one or more windows having an aggregate area of not less than six square feet. However, if the room contains more than one water closet, bath or urinal, the total window area shall be equivalent to three square feet for each water closet, bath or urinal, but need not exceed one-fourth of the superficial floor area of the room;

D. Windows shall be screened with not less than 16-mesh metal screen.

(Ord. 8033 § 36)

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As to water closets generally, see Sections 5.24.190 to 5.24.205 of this code.

A. Generally. There shall be constructed in every trailer park a laundry compartment with not less than two laundry trays.

B. Construction of Floors and Lower Walls. The floors and at least 12 inches on the walls from the ground shall be constructed of approved masonry construction.

C. Window Area. Each laundry compartment shall have window area equal to at least one-eighth of the floor area, and in no case shall it be less than nine square feet.

D. Laundry Trays to be Supplied with Hot and Cold Water. The laundry trays shall be supplied with hot and cold water.

E. Facilities to Dry Clothes. In every auto and trailer park there shall be set aside a space convenient to the laundry facilities for the occupants of the camp sites to dry clothes.

(Ord. 8033 § 37)

There shall be installed in every auto and trailer park one or more slop sinks, which shall be conveniently located within 100 feet of each trailer coach or camp site.

(Ord. 8033 § 38)

There shall be not less than one lavatory for each sex installed in every building in an auto and trailer park containing public toilets.

(Ord. 8033 § 39)

All plumbing fixtures in every building in an auto and trailer park which affect its sanitary drainage system shall be installed and maintained as follows:

A. Each plumbing fixture shall be connected to a sanitary drainage system and shall be provided with a water-sealed trap;

B. The trap shall be separately and effectively vented by means of a connection to a vent pipe extending to the outer air above the roof. The vent pipe shall be so installed and maintained that no drainage or sewage from any fixture may be deposited in or conveyed through;

C. Plumbing vent pipes installed in any building shall not terminate at a point adjacent to any window or other opening in the building intended or used for ventilation purposes;

D. Suitable and readily accessible cleanouts shall be placed at convenient points in the plumbing system of every building;

E. Whenever any plumbing fixture becomes insanitary the enforcement agency may require its removal and replacement by a fixture conforming to the provisions of this chapter;

F. If it is impracticable to connect the plumbing fixtures affecting the sanitary drainage system with municipal or sanitary district sewer, sewage, or waste may be discharged into a cesspool or into a septic tank constructed and maintained to the satisfaction of the enforcement agencies;

G. No sewage, waste water or any effluent shall be allowed to be deposited on the surface of the ground.

(Ord. 8033 § 40)

A. Generally. There shall be in every auto and trailer park an adequate supply of pure water for all the requirements of the park. The water shall be obtainable from faucets installed within 100 feet of each part of the park.

B. Common Drinking Vessels Prohibited. No dipping vessels or cups for common use are permissible in any auto and trailer park.

C. Drinking Fountains. Drinking fountains shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall be of a type approved by the enforcement agency.

(Ord. 8033 § 41)

In every auto and trailer park, one or more metal garbage cans with tight-fitting covers appropriately labeled, shall be provided for every six, or fractional part of six, trailer coaches or camp sites within the park.

(Ord. 8033 § 43)

All garbage, waste and rubbish in every auto and trailer park shall be disposed of in the manner provided by city ordinance.

(Ord. 8033 § 44)

It is unlawful to permit any waste water or material from sinks or other plumbing fixtures in a trailer coach to be deposited upon the surface of the ground, and all such fixtures, when in use, must be connected to a sewer system or covered cesspool or septic tank.

(Ord. 8033 § 45)

The area or tract of land upon which an auto and trailer park is maintained shall be:

A. Well drained and graded;

B. Kept free from dust;

C. Kept clean and free from the accumulation of refuse, garbage or debris.

(Ord. 8033 § 46)

The space beneath each trailer coach shall be kept clean and free from refuse, rubbish or other impediments.

(Ord. 8033 § 47)

Dogs and barnyard animals, including poultry, shall not be permitted to run at large in any auto and trailer park.

(Ord. 8033 § 53)

A. No cylinder shall be located within a building enclosed on four sides, nor within a trailer coach, nor within five feet of a source of ignition; nor below ground, nor below ground level, nor with the outlet less than five feet away from any building opening which is below the level of such outlet.

The discharge from safety valves shall be vented in such a manner as to prevent any impingement of escaping LPG upon the vessel and such discharge point shall be not less than five feet, measured horizontally from any building opening which is below such discharge.

B. Each tank shall be located with respect to the nearest source of ignition or line of property adjoining, which may be built upon, in accordance with the following table. Vessels and first-stage regulating equipment carrying more than 20 psi pressure shall be located outside the buildings, or trailer coaches, except as hereinafter provided. Each individual vessel shall be located with respect to the nearest important building or group of buildings or line of property adjoining, which may be built upon in accordance with the following table:

C. Regulating or filling equipment on tanks filled on consumers' premises shall not be less than 15 feet from any opening into or under a building where such opening is below the level of the outlets of such regulating or filling equipment.

D. Readily ignitable material shall not be permitted within 10 feet of any vessel, regulator or vaporizer.

(Ord. 8033 § 48)

No cylinder shall be charged within 10 feet of any building or trailer coach in an auto and trailer park.

(Ord. 8033 § 49)

In every auto and trailer park there shall be installed and kept burning from sunset to sunrise sufficient artificial light to adequately illuminate every building containing public toilets and public showers and the area or tract of land containing the auto and trailer park.

(Ord. 8033 § 51)

A. Generally. In any auto and trailer park, electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment shall be installed and maintained under provisions of the California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 5, and any subsequent amendments thereto.

B. Underground Wiring. In new trailer parks, or when major rewiring such as would require a permit is to be done in existing trailer parks, all wiring, including electrical and telephone service to the camp site shall be underground, installed and maintained under provisions of California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 5.

(Ord. 8033 § 52)

Each trailer park shall have at least one collector street upon which is located a fire hydrant in a location to be determined by the fire department. This provision may be met with a hydrant located on a public street fronting the property providing that no trailer site is further than 500 feet from such hydrant.

(Ord. 8033 § 56)

The fire department of the city may require additional safety equipment and high pressure water outlets to be located within the trailer park.

(Ord. 8033 § 57)

Landscaping requirements shall have as a basic minimum a free standing fence, hedge or wall which is subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance Title 21 and is adequate for screening and decorative purposes, to be constructed and maintained around the boundaries of the park.

(Ord. 8033 § 55)

A. Required; Duties Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain, or cause or permit to be operated or maintained, any auto and trailer camp, unless there is a caretaker in the camp at all times. The caretaker shall enforce within the camp the provisions of this chapter governing the operation and maintenance of auto and trailer camps.

B. Registration of Caretaker and Alternate; to be Authorized Representative of Owner. A caretaker and an alternate for each trailer park shall be registered with the office of the Community and Economic Development Director. The registration shall be accompanied by a signed statement from the owner of the trailer park giving authorization to the caretaker as his or her representative and agent responsible for compliance with this chapter. This shall not be construed as meaning that an owner may not register as his or her own caretaker.

C. Caretaker or Alternate's Responsibility. The party registered as caretaker shall be responsible for the locating of any trailer on the site, electrical connections between the trailer and the electrical system of the park, including approved grounding of the trailer, the gas connection to the trailer, the sanitary connection from the trailer to the sewer system and a connection to the water supply.

(Ord. 8033 § 59; Ord. 1261 § 3, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

Every person who owns or operates an auto and trailer park shall keep a register in which shall be entered the following:

A. The name and address of each guest who is the owner or operator of an automobile and the name and address of each member of his or her party, for which space is rented in an auto and trailer park;

B. The make, type and license number of the automobile and trailer if any, and the state in which such vehicle is registered, and the year of registration.

(Ord. 8033 § 50)

Division 13, Part 2, of the California Health and Safety Code, commonly known as the Trailer Park Act, and the California Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 9, Article 1, and any subsequent amendments, are made a part of this chapter the same as though specifically reenacted herein, as far as the same shall be applicable.

(Ord. 8033 § 60)

No portion of this chapter shall be construed as allowing a less restrictive use of land within a trailer park than that which is allowed under the state Trailer Park Act and any subsequent amendments to such act.

(Ord. 8033 § 61)

Upon application, the Community and Economic Development Director and the health officer of the city may issue a permit for the operation of an auto or trailer park which permit may allow variations in specified respects from the requirements of this chapter, under the following conditions:

A. When the auto or trailer park is operated incidental to the operation of a fishing resort where boats are rented, and the auto or trailer park is not so located as to rely primarily on tourist travel for patronage;

B. Where such relaxation in the requirements of this chapter as the Community and Economic Development Director and the health officer may permit will not in fact endanger public health.

(Ord. 8033 § 42; Ord. 1261 § 6, 1983; Ord. NS-676 § 3, 2003; Ord. CS-164 § 14, 2011)

Every person violating any provision of this chapter who has been served with written notice of such violation as prescribed in this chapter and who refuses to comply with such notice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 8033 § 62)