Sec. 1105. Alcoholic Beverage Sales:

• A . For the purposes of this Development Code, uses involving the sale of alcoholic beverages generally fall into one of two main categories as established by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). There are several different ABC License types that describe the alcohol use in further detail. However, the two main categories as used in this Development Code are:

  1. On-Sale: “On-sale” refers to an ABC license use that authorizes the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises where sold.

  2. Off-Sale: “Off-sale” refers to an ABC license use that authorizes the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises where sold.

• B. State law generally requires a local jurisdiction to make a “Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity” before the ABC will issue a license to sell alcohol on a site.

  1. Applicants for an ABC license who have been required by the ABC to obtain from the County a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity shall submit the request to the Zoning Administrator for review.

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2. The Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity application must be accompanied by documentation that the use is legal as follows:

   • a. Copy of the Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit allowing the alcohol related use (on sale or off-sale of alcohol beverages); or

   • b. Documentation that the alcohol use is legal non-conforming; or

   • c. Documentation that alcohol sales are incidental to a legal use.

3. Upon completion of a review by the appropriate County agencies, the Request for Public Convenience or Necessity will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing and a final determination of public convenience or necessity.

• C. In the case of an existing use, if the type of ABC license for the address of the establishment is changed, the ABC license is transferred to a different address, or the use itself is expanded in any way, including but not limited to those operational standards such as hours of operation or restriction on amplified music that are applied by ABC, the use shall be subject to approval by the same approving authority that approved the original permit. Uses such as religious facilities, social centers, art galleries, fraternal halls or private clubs that sell or serve beer, wine and/or distilled spirits only to members and their guests or at special events shall not be subject to these restrictions.

• D. Liquor stores and other “off-sale” establishments that dedicate more than 25% of the sale floor to sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, but excluding full-service grocery stores, shall require a Conditional Use Permit and shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:

  1. Location. In all permitted commercial zoning districts, such establishments shall be located:

     • a. No closer than 500 feet from any other use involving the off-sale of alcoholic beverages

• b. No closer than 500 feet from a residence.

  - c. No closer than 600 feet from churches, hospitals, child care center, non-profit youth facility, public park or playground, and schools. 
  

  2. Litter. Trash receptacle shall be provided by entrances and exits from the building.

  3. Seating. There shall be no outside seating provided.

  4. Pay Telephones and Vending Machines. External pay telephones and vending machines are prohibited.

  5. Operation: The use shall be operated and maintained in a neat, quiet, and orderly condition and operated in a manner so as not to be detrimental to surrounding properties and occupants. This shall encompass the upkeep and maintenance of exterior facades of the building, landscaping, designated parking areas serving the use, fences, and the perimeter of the site, including all public sidewalks, alleys, and streets.

  6. The use shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable local, state, or federal codes, laws, rules, regulations and statutes including those of the ABC, the County’s General Plan, and all zoning or nuisance regulations of the County.

• E. The off-sale of alcohol as incidental sales in conjunction with the sale of gift baskets, balloons and flowers is exempt from the requirement of a conditional use permit and may be permitted through a Site Plan Review approved by the Zoning Administrator.

• F. A Conditional Use Permit is generally required for any new use shown in any zoning district that involves the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises (On sale) consumption as follows:

  1. Any establishments that require or obtain an ABC license number except 41, 47, and 75.

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2. New commercial uses, as allowed within each respective zoning district land use table, that include the incidental sales of alcoholic beverages are located within 300 feet of any school site and/or R1, RM, or RR zoning district.

• G. A Conditional Use Permit for the incidental sales of alcoholic beverages is not required for:

  1. Restaurants and other similar “on-sale” establishments that require or obtain a special ABC license number 41, 47, or 75 to sell or serve beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits in conjunction with the business. Such uses may be permitted through a Site Plan Review approved by the Zoning Administrator.

  2. Existing uses, as allowed within each respective zoning district land use table, that include the incidental sales of alcoholic beverages that were established prior to August 24, 2000.

(Ord. No. 668-1-17, §48 and §49, 3/28/17)

Sec. 1106. Emergency Shelters: Emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families when permitted, shall comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located and shall also comply with the following additional regulations: A. The maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly shall be limited to the rated capacity and maximum occupancy of the structure(s) as established by the fire marshal.

Emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families when permitted, shall comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located and shall also comply with the following additional regulations: A. The maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly shall be limited to the rated capacity and maximum occupancy of the structure(s) as established by the fire marshal.

• B. Off street parking shall be provided for the shelter based on the demonstrated need and as required by Article 13, Section 1302.

• C. Each emergency shelter shall have a client intake area/waiting room located inside the emergency shelter.

• D. Each emergency shelter shall be staffed with on-site management. At a minimum, at least one staff member shall be present on-site at all times that the shelter is occupied by homeless individuals.

• E. Security for the shelter shall be provided during all hours the shelter is in operation.

• F. The length of stay is intended to be limited to a six month period of time for each individual. Lengths of stay may be extended, if approved by shelter management, based on availability of beds.

• G. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of inability to pay.

Sec. 1107. Temporary Land Use Permits: Due to the temporary nature and short duration of certain limited scope or small event land uses, the issuance of a formal land use permit such as a Site Plan Review is impractical. A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) allows short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable land use zoning district, but may be acceptable because of their temporary nature and limitation of 1,000 or fewer individuals for an event. Except as specified in Subsection A (Temporary uses Exempt from Permits), the establishment and operation of a temporary land use shall require the approval of an TUP:

(Ord. No. 668-1-17, §50, 3/28/17)

• A. Temporary Land Uses Exempt from Permits : The following Temporary Uses are permitted without the approval of an administrative permit:

  1. Garage/yard sales in residential zoning districts are allowed up to four times per calendar year for no more than three days per event.

  2. Public emergency facilities established for the purposes of health and public safety during a declared emergency.

  3. Car washes for the purpose of fundraising when sponsored by a religious, educational, fraternal, or service organization directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts. Car washes shall be limited to two days each month for each sponsoring organization.

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4. Public events and activities when conducted on public property as approved by the Board of Supervisors or its designees.

5. Temporary construction yards that are located on-site, less than one acre in size, and established in conjunction with and approved project. The construction yard shall be immediately removed within 10 days of completion of the project or expiration of the building permit.

• B. Temporary Uses Requiring Permits or Registration : The following temporary uses are permitted subject to the issuance of a TUP or a temporary registration of the use:

  1. Subdivision Sales Offices: Temporary subdivision sales offices, when proposed pursuant to Article 5, Section 505, Table 5-1, shall be located within the subdivision, or on an adjacent site which is not part of another residential development project or subdivision, where the sales of the lots or homes will take place as follows.

     • a. Temporary subdivision sales offices may be allowed for a period not to exceed two years from the date of recordation of the subdivision map.

     • b. Temporary subdivision sales offices may be approved prior to recordation of the subdivision map however, if the map is not recorded within 90 days of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the temporary subdivision sales office shall be removed.

     • c. Temporary subdivision sales offices shall be removed prior to the expiration of two years from the date the subdivision map is recorded, unless an extension of time for not more than 12 months is granted by the Zoning Administrator.

     • d. Upon expiration of time limits and extension periods cited above, subdivision sales offices shall be removed at the expense of the owner of the site. Note: For temporary sub-division signs, see Sections 1404.C.3 and 1404.D.10.

  2. Festivals, Outdoor Concerts, Circuses and similar events involving assemblages of up to 1,000 people, for up to two weeks per year or no more than four weekends per year, subject to the applicable requirements contained below.

     • a. When an application is submitted for an outdoor festival, carnival or circus, additional information shall be provided by the applicant as follows:

       • (1) The identification of the owner, area and shape of the premises on which it is planned to conduct the outdoor event, including any land to be used for parking or other uses incidental to the outdoor festival, carnival or circus.

       • (2) The date or dates and the hours during which the festival, carnival or circus, is to be conducted.

       • (3) An estimate of the maximum number of customers, spectators, participants and other persons expected to attend the outdoor festival, carnival or circus, for each day it is conducted, together with detailed information supporting such estimate.

       • (4) A detailed explanation of the applicant's program and plans to supply security protection, water supply and facilities, food supply and facilities, sanitation facilities, medical and first aid facilities and services, vehicle parking space, vehicle access and on-site traffic control.

       • (5) The number of loudspeakers and sound equipment to be used, their locations, and the intensity of the sound, in decibels, at the boundaries of the premises.

       • (6) If security will be provided during the outdoor festival, carnival or circus.

       • (7) If overnight camping will be allowed.

       • (8) Provisions for clean-up of the premises and removal of rubbish after the event has concluded.

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• (9) The location of all toilets, medical, drinking and other facilities shall be shown on the required site plan.

• (10) An agreement signed by the applicant that, within 72 hours after the conclusion of the outdoor festival, carnival or circus, he/she will clean up the premises and remove all trash and debris therefrom .

• (11) Provide a policy of Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00.

(Ordinance No. 668-2-16, §2 and §3, 1/26/16) (Ordinance No. 668-1-17, §51, 3/28/17)

3. Recreational Vehicles Occupied as Temporary Dwellings Supplemental to an Existing Residence: There may be times when relatives or guests of the resident or property owner visit for short period of times where they desire to use a travel trailer or recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling unit. Such temporary use may be permitted subject to the following requirements:

   • a. The use of a travel trailer or recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling unit for visiting relatives or guests shall be limited to periods of not more than 14 days and no more than three times per year per residence. Under no circumstances shall the travel trailer or recreational vehicle be used as a permanent dwelling.

   • b. No on-site discharge of any waste or grey water is permitted and sewage disposal shall be at the Kings County Public Works, County Shop on 11[th] Avenue in Hanford or other authorized disposal site.

   • c. The travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall not be connected to the main residence except through the use of the electrical cord supplied by the manufacturer of the travel trailer or recreational vehicle.

   • d. A recreational vehicle may also be used as a temporary dwelling to care for an infirm parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling for a maximum period of 60 days, or until the condition requiring the care no longer exists, whichever is the shorter period of time. A letter from a Doctor is required to document the need for the extended use.

4. Recreational Vehicles Occupied as Temporary Dwellings During Construction of a Residence: Use of a travel trailer or recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling unit shall be permitted during construction of a single-family residence or due to rehabilitation of a single-family residence that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, tornado, other acts of nature, or has been deemed condemned or uninhabitable by the County. The establishment of a temporary dwelling as allowed by this Section shall be located on the same parcel where the new residence is being constructed and comply with the following requirements:

   • a. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits or clearance from the Kings County Environmental Health Division for the travel trailer or recreational vehicle installation/use.

   • b. The travel trailer or recreational vehicle installation may be connected with temporary power provided during construction of the residence or may be powered by a generator.

• c. The occupant shall obtain a building permit from the Kings County Building Division for the single-family residence.

  • d. No on-site discharge of any waste or grey water is permitted and sewage disposal shall be at the Kings County Public Works, County Shop on 11[th] Avenue in Hanford or other authorized disposal site.

  • e. Within six months of the date of issuance of the building permit, the occupant shall complete the foundation, rough plumbing, framing and the roof of the proposed single-family residence.

  • f. The single-family residence shall be completed within a one-year period and the travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall be vacated and either removed from the property or properly stored in the rear or side yard.

5. Farmer’s Markets: A Temporary Permit (TP), valid for a maximum of three days per week, shall be obtained prior to the establishment of a farmer’s market within any zoning district which permits farmer’s markets subject to the following:

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  - a. Farmer’s markets established in compliance with this Section shall be established only on private property with the express permission of the owner of the property. 

  - b. The occupant shall obtain any necessary permits from the Kings County Public Works Department for the farmer’s market. 

  - c. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the Kings County Environmental Health Division for the farmer’s market. 

  - d. If a farmer’s market will be located within a public utility district or community service district, the applicant shall coordinate the farmer’s market with the appropriate district(s). 

6. Similar temporary activities determined by the Zoning Administrator to be compatible with the applicable zoning district and surrounding uses.

• C. Additional Requirements . All temporary uses shall comply with the following additional requirements:

  1. Upon, or prior to, the expiration of the temporary use approval, any temporary structures, and all appurtenances thereto, shall be removed from the property.

  2. The site shall be cleared of debris, litter and other trash upon expiration of the temporary use or temporary registration approval.

• D. Application Filing, Processing, and Review . An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be filed with the Community Development Agency and processed in the following manner:

  1. The application for a TUP shall be made on forms furnished by the Planning Division and pertaining to the temporary use. Please contact the Community Development Agency for the appropriate temporary use packet.

  2. The application shall be accompanied by the information identified in the Planning Division handout for each of the temporary uses. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the information or evidence in support of the findings required by Section 1107.B above for the particular temporary use.

3. Time for filing. An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be submitted for approval at least 10 days before the date that the proposed use is scheduled to take place.

   4. Public hearing not required. A public hearing shall not be required for a decision on a Temporary Use Permit.

E . Findings and Decision.

1. A Temporary Use Permit may be approved, modified, conditioned, or disapproved by the Zoning Administrator, without the requirement for a noticed pubic hearing.

2. The Zoning Administrator may defer action and refer the application to the Commission for review and decision at a scheduled public hearing.

3. The Zoning Administrator may approve or conditionally approve a Temporary Use Permit application, only after first finding that:

   • a. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use would not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use;

   • b. The use, as described and conditionally approved, would not be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the County;

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• c. Appropriate measures for the removal of the use and site restoration have been required to ensure that no changes to the site would limit the range of possible future land uses otherwise allowed by this Development Code;

• d. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and

• e. The proposed use shall not involve any activity forbidden by State, Federal or Local law.

• F. Conditions of Approval. In approving a Temporary Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator may impose conditions (e.g., buffers, hours of operation, landscaping and maintenance, lighting, off-site improvements, parking, performance guarantees, property maintenance, signs, surfacing, time limits, traffic circulation, etc.) deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the approval would be in compliance with the findings required by Section 1107.B above for the particular temporary use.

ay impose conditions (e.g., buffers, hours of operation, landscaping and maintenance, lighting, off-site improvements, parking, performance guarantees, property maintenance, signs, surfacing, time limits, traffic circulation, etc.) deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the approval would be in compliance with the findings required by Section 1107.B above for the particular temporary use.

• G. Certain Public Events in Public Rights-of-Way: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated herein, a temporary event held in any right-of-way in any subdivision, which right-of-way is open to the public and has been accepted on behalf of the public but not into the County maintained system pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 941, shall require a temporary land use permit. If the event is a farmer’s market, festival, outdoor concert, circus, or similar event open to the general public, the temporary use permit shall be applied for and issued as otherwise provided for in this Section, except that both the Zoning Administrator and the Public Works Director or his or her designee shall be required to make the findings stated in Subdivision E.3 of this Section. If the event is a block party or similar event intended primarily for the benefit of residents of the subdivision, then the application for the temporary use permit shall be made directly to the Public Works Director or his or her designee on a form approved by the Public Works Director for that purpose, and the permit shall be issued without notice or hearing if the Public Works Director or his or her designee makes the findings stated in Subdivision E.3 of this Section. An application for a temporary use permit under this Subdivision G shall be made at least ten (10) calendar days before the event in question.

• (Ord. No. 668-1-17, §52, 3/28/17)

Sec. 1108. Mobile Home Reviews: A Mobile Home Review (MHR)is a Site Plan Review process that is used specifically to permit the installation of a mobile home on a parcel within the unincorporated areas of the County. The submission and processing procedures and requirements located in Article 16 for Site Plan Reviews shall apply.

• A. As noted in the land use regulations for each zoning district, certain instances exist where mobile homes are proposed to be installed on a parcel where the mobile home installation must be processed through the submission of a Site Plan Review process referred to in this Development Code as a MHR.

  1. The purpose of a MHR is to ensure that:

  - (a)    The mobile home meets the established criteria for installation on a parcel, either as a permanent or temporary residential use; and 
  
  - (b)   That the installation of the mobile home meets the required setbacks and other development requirements. 
  

  2. Even though the administrative process for a MHR is the same or, in most cases, very similar to a Site Plan Review the fee for the permit issued is lower than the fee for other Site Plan Reviews.

• B. A mobile home may be installed on a parcel through the MHR process as:

  1. A farm employee dwelling incidental to a permitted or conditional farming operation.

2. A second dwelling unit incidental to a primary dwelling unit.

   3. A temporary dwelling unit for persons 62 years of age or older who are immediate family members of the occupant(s) of the primary single-family dwelling unit on the parcel.

   4. Temporary second dwelling unit for an infirm parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, or sibling of any age for the maximum period of time necessary to care for the infirm person.

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5. A watchman’s or caretaker’s quarters incidental to a commercial or industrial use.

• C. In certain situations, a mobile home may be temporarily stored without being issued a building permit for installation in the Agricultural (A) zoning districts provided that the following findings are made by the Zoning Administrator before issuing a Mobile Home Review.

  1. Only one mobile home may be temporarily stored on a property at any one time, and the MHR shall apply to only one specific mobile home (the permit is not transferable to another mobile home);

  2. The mobile home shall not be occupied at any time while it is being stored, and a sign at least one foot square with one inch block letters shall be posted on the door(s) with the statement “DO NOT OCCUPY”;

  3. The owner of the property upon which the mobile home is stored shall post and maintain a bond of sufficient value, in favor of Kings County, to abate the mobile home if it is either occupied while on the property, dismantled while on the property and left for scrap, or is not removed at the end of 12 months (or 24 months if an extension is granted), or properly installed on the parcel through a building permit issued by the Building Official;

  4. The owner of the property upon which the mobile home is stored shall sign (under penalty of perjury) and record a statement that the mobile home shall not be occupied and the County shall be allowed to abate the mobile home using the bond to pay for the abatement if it is occupied, dismantled while on the property and left for scrap, or is not removed at the end of 12 months (or 24 months if an extension is granted);

  5. The mobile home may be stored for a maximum of 12 months with an option for a maximum of one 12 month extension approved by the Zoning Administrator. The extension must be requested in writing prior to the expiration of the first 12 month period;

  6. The stored mobile home shall only be for a mobile home owned by the owner of the property or the lawful tenant in residence of the property, and shall not be associated with any commercial enterprise or third party;

  7. The stored mobile home shall comply with the following requirements:

     • a. It shall meet all applicable setback and yard requirements of this Development Code;

     • b. It shall be stored to the side or rear of a permitted or conditional use on the site;

• c. It shall be located in such a manner that is not conspicuous that it is being stored on the site, shall blend into its surroundings, be maintained free from an oxidized color, and shall appear neat, clean, and in good repair from any public roadway or neighboring property;

  - d. If the mobile home is a double-wide mobile home or is otherwise transported in separate Sections, the Sections shall be stored side by side in the same location to minimize the visual impact of the uninstalled mobile home; 
  
  - e. It shall have a state insignia of approval and the mobile home shall be maintained so as to retain the state insignia approval, and shall be currently licensed by the state; 
  
  - f. The undercarriage and wheels shall remain on the mobile home while it is stored; 
  
  - g. No temporary or permanent utility connections shall be installed; 
  
  - h. It shall not be used as a storage unit or for the storage of any goods, merchandise, property, junk, etc.; and 
  
  - i. It shall comply with all state and local regulations; 
  

  8. Mobile home storage shall not be allowed on “Williamson Act” contracted land.

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Sec. 1109. Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Parks: Manufactured housing community and mobile home parks established or enlarged after the effective date of this Development Code shall comply with the following regulations:

• A. Applicants proposing any manufactured housing community/mobile home park within County jurisdiction shall be required to submit an application for a Conditional Use Permit and obtain approval from the Planning Commission for such a park.

• B. Manufactured housing communities/mobile home parks shall be required to connect to the water and sewer services of the district in which they propose to be located. Any manufactured housing community/mobile home park development proposed within a city fringe area shall be required to annex to the city pursuant to Objective LU 1.1 of the Land Use Element of the 2035 Kings County General Plan .

• C. Applications for manufactured housing communities/mobile home parks shall be accompanied by a detailed site plan which complies with the listed requirements shown in the Conditional Use Permit application and clearly depicts the number of units proposed in order for service capacity levels to be established.

• D. Manufactured housing communities/mobile home parks shall, as a condition of approval, obtain all permits required by Housing and Community Development (HCD), California Health and Safety Code, California Code of Regulations or any other agencies, required to construct and operate such a park.

• E. A manufactured housing community or mobile home park shall have a minimum site area of two acres with the maximum density determined by the density of the land use zoning district in which it is located.

• F. A manufactured housing community/mobile home park shall provide one or more recreational spaces, each not less than 5,000 square feet in area, developed for use by children. The aggregate area shall be not less than 200 square feet for each lot within the park.

• G. Sufficient parking spaces shall be provided within the park to preclude the need for routine on-street parking by occupants and guests of the park. The Planning Commission may require additional parking within the park if it is determined that there are insufficient parking spaces within the park which would necessitate on-street parking of vehicles belonging to residents of the park, including recreational vehicles, more than one vehicle per home, guest parking, etc. All areas used for automobile circulation or parking shall be improved as prescribed in Section 1303 of Article 13.

• H. Each mobile home space shall have access upon a driveway from the mobile home lot to an abutting roadway of not less than 25 feet in clear width. All driveways shall be kept clear and have unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

• I. Manufactured housing community/mobile home parks shall be located on or have direct access to a major street or highway.

• J. Not less than five feet of yard adjoining a property line of a mobile home park shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. The Planning Commission shall require additional landscaping and fences or walls where necessary to ensure privacy, protect adjoining property, insulate against noise or glare, or screen unsightliness.

• K. No accessory structure other than a carport, garden structure, storage building, temporary sun or wind shelter shall be erected for the use of the occupants of an individual trailer.

• L. Signs which are outside the park walls or extend above the height of the parks walls shall only be allowed pursuant to Article 14 for the zoning district in which the park is located.

• M. Public address systems or loudspeakers shall not be allowed if audible outside the boundaries of the mobile home park.

• N. All manufactured housing community/mobile home parks and their appurtenant structures shall comply with state and county laws and regulations as applicable pertaining to their construction, maintenance and use.

• O. The California Department of Housing and Community Development shall enforce state law and regulations that apply to the maintenance, use, occupancy, sanitation, and safety of manufactured housing community/mobile home parks or that apply to the operation of them.

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Sec. 1110. Temporary Recreational Vehicle or Special Occupancy Parks: Special Occupancy parks for recreational vehicles may be established and shall comply with the following regulations:

• A. Applicants proposing any temporary recreational vehicle park within County jurisdiction shall be required to submit an application for a Site Plan Review and obtain approval for such a park prior to establishing the use.

• B. Applications for temporary recreational vehicle parks shall be accompanied by a detailed site plan which complies with the listed requirements shown in the use permit application and clearly depicts the number of units proposed.

• C. Sufficient parking spaces shall be provided within the park to preclude the need for routine on-street parking by occupants and guests of the park. The Zoning Administrator may require additional parking within the park if it is determined that there are insufficient parking spaces within the park which would necessitate on-street parking of vehicles belonging to residents of the park, including recreational vehicles, more than one vehicle per home, guest parking, etc. All areas used for automobile and recreational vehicle circulation or parking shall be improved so as to provide a durable dustless surface as per Section 1302 of this Development Code.

• D. Temporary recreational vehicle parks shall be located on or have direct access to a major street or highway.

• E. Not less than five feet of yard adjoining a property line of a mobile home park shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. The applicant shall provide additional landscaping, screening, fences or walls where necessary to ensure privacy, protect adjoining property, insulate against noise or glare, or screen unsightliness.

• F. No accessory structures shall be erected for the use of the occupants of the recreational vehicles. Fabric covered temporary carports and vehicle shades that do not constitute a structure, and therefore do not require a building permit, may be located anywhere in the park. (See Section 1307 for additional information.)

• G. The dumping of any waste tank, gray water tank, or direct discharge of any waste directly to the land is strictly prohibited. All discharge of wastes shall only be performed at an authorized dump station. Failure to comply with this standard may result in immediate revocation of the use permit for the temporary recreational vehicle park.

• H. Temporary recreational vehicle spaces may be rented or leased for periods up to 11 days.

• I. All temporary recreational vehicle parks shall comply with state and county laws and regulations as applicable pertaining to their construction, maintenance and use.