Division 3 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

A recreational vehicle (RV) park may be authorized where permitted by the zone, upon issuance of conditional use permit and subject to the following provisions which are established to ensure that RV parks meet minimum standards of habitability for vacationers and short-term residents of the city, and do not adversely impact surrounding property.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

(a)

Minimum site area. Each RV park shall be located on a parcel of land not less than five (5) acres in area.

(b)

Density of occupation. Occupancy of designated spaces within RV parks is limited to one (1) RV in each space.

(c)

Limitations. Length of occupancy within park spaces shall be regulated as follows:

(1)

For vehicles with total hook-up capacity, including sewer, water and electricity, occupancy is limited to a maximum of two hundred forty (240) days in any twelve (12) month period.

(2)

Persons occupying tents or vehicles with less than total hook-up capacity shall not occupy any space in a RV park for a period exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days in any twelve (12) month period, nor shall the cumulative occupancy by such persons of different campground spaces anywhere in the facility exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any twelve (12) month period.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

(a)

Perimeter. The RV park shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and complementary to existing and potential development in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Site planning on the perimeter shall give consideration to protection of surrounding areas from potentially adverse effects of the development, especially where problems stemming from water drainage or potential insect breeding sites may occur.

(b)

Perimeter landscaping or fencing. Each RV park shall be entirely enclosed at its exterior boundaries by appropriate decorative screening or landscaping material, provided that any fencing located within a front yard shall be constructed at or behind the required setback.

(c)

Perimeter setback. All designated RV spaces and park buildings shall maintain the following: a minimum front yard of twenty (20) feet; a side street setback of fifteen (15) feet; and a side and rear yard of twentyfive (25) feet, except where abutting a recreational facility or area of permanent open space, in which case the required setback shall be specified in the conditional use permit.

(d)

Minimum size of spaces. Each designated RV space within a RV park shall be not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet in area. However, a maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of said spaces may be provided at not less than six hundred fifty (650) square feet in area for the accommodation of tents and small camping units only.

(e)

Individual campground space setbacks.

(1)

Each RV or tent occupying a designated RV space and all accessory buildings shall maintain a six (6) foot setback from any building, or other travel trailer, RV or tent, pursuant to title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(2)

No RV or tent shall be permitted to locate less than six (6) feet from any abutting property.

(3)

No RV or tent shall be located less than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way.

(f)

Landscaping. All setbacks from streets and other areas in a RV park not used for driveways, parking, buildings and service areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of the conditional use permit. Walls, earthen berms, and landscaped buffer strips shall be used where feasible to minimize noise from highway sources.

(g)

Portable accessory structures. Accessory structures or fixtures shall be permitted, provided that such structures or fixtures are portable.

(h)

Interior roadways. Private streets within a RV park shall have the following minimum clearance widths. Adequate roadway space for turn-arounds shall be provided.

(i)

Off-street parking. Parking spaces in an RV park shall be provided in accordance with the parking regulations outlined in division 5 of article III of this chapter, or as specified by the conditional use permit.

(j)

Utilities. All utilities, including cable television lines, shall be placed underground.

(k)

Locational map. Each RV space in a RV park shall be clearly identified and a locational map shall be provided at the park office.

(l)

Trash collection. Common storage enclosures for garbage and trash shall be provided. Such enclosures shall be of sturdy construction and designed to screen trash and garbage receptacles from public view.

(m)

Lighting. Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided for all walkways, streets, parking areas, sanitary facilities, storage areas, and recreational facilities. No lighting shall be constructed or positioned so as to cause direct or undesirable illumination of adjacent property or RV spaces within the park.

(n)

Sanitary facilities. Sanitary facilities for an RV park shall be provided in accordance with title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, and shall include:

(1)

The availability of a potable water supply from a public utility or a distributor holding a valid permit from the state.

(2)

Sewer connections to RV spaces in accordance with the requirements of chapter 5, title 25 of the California Code of Regulations and as approved by the assistant community development director.

(3)

A trailer sanitation station designed and constructed in accordance with title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(4)

Toilets, showers and lavatories for the exclusive use of the occupants of the recreational park shall be provided as required by title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(5)

Laundry facilities provided in accordance with the requirements of title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(o)

Storage facilities. Storage facilities may be provided for the storage of vehicles belonging to park occupants. Storage areas shall be paved and enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than six (6) feet in height.

(p)

Recreation facilities. A RV park shall provide areas for active recreation and assembly as follows:

(1)

Indoor recreation and assembly. A minimum of ten (10) square feet per RV space shall be provided within an enclosed building or buildings for indoor recreation and assembly. This may include areas for dancing, card playing, hobby or craft activities, exercise, or games.

(2)

Outdoor recreation. A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet per RV space shall be provided for common outdoor recreation areas. At least one (1) area of recreation open space within the RV park shall be a minimum of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in size with a minimum dimension of twenty-five (25) feet. Uses within the outdoor recreation area may be passive or active. Such area or areas shall be appropriately landscaped and at least one (1) suitable shade structure shall be provided.

(3)

The above requirements for recreation facilities may be waived for RV parks which are accessory to a hotel or motel which provides equivalent recreation facilities for use by RV park occupants.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

Sec. 29-198. - Modification of standards.

Modification of the standards of this division may be granted by the planning commission or city council when it determines that such modification will not be detrimental to the public interest; provided however, no modification shall be granted from any applicable requirements specified in title 25 of the California Code of Regulations which are not subject to local modification.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

An RV park may include the following accessory uses, provided such uses are designed to be clearly accessory to the RV park and intended for the convenience of the occupants and their guests:

(1)

Assembly and recreation. A building or buildings designed for indoor assembly and/or recreation.

(2)

Commercial services. Commercial structures and uses such as a general store, restaurant, lunch counter, and/or snack bar.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

If permitted by the planning commission, recreation facilities of an RV park, such as a golf course and clubhouse, may be open for use by the general public on a fee or membership basis. If such public use is

permitted, additional parking shall be provided based on the parking requirements identified in article III, division 5 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-17-24)

Secs. 29-201—29-204. - Reserved.