[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
The purpose of this Chapter shall be to ensure that recreational
vehicle parks are located, developed and occupied in accordance with
standards and regulations which will protect the health, safety, general
welfare and convenience of the occupants of such parks and the residents
of the County.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
As used in this Chapter, unless the context or subject matter
clearly requires otherwise, the words and phrases defined in this
Section shall have the below indicated meanings; provided that when
definitions, rules and regulations defined herein are in conflict
with provisions of other City ordinances, the provisions of the recreational
vehicle park ordinance shall prevail.
Any vehicle or portable structure having no foundation other
than wheels, jacks or blocks and designed or constructed as a self-contained
single-family dwelling unit.
A recreational vehicle designed specifically for placement
in a recreational vehicle park to be used for transient or recreational
housing. Park models are distinguished from standard recreational
vehicles by the lack of self-contained holding tanks. For purposes
of this Chapter, if a unit is not listed in the latest addition of
the National Automobile Dealers Association Recreational Vehicle Appraisal
Guide as a park model, it cannot be considered a park model. Park
models do not exceed eleven and one-half (11.5) feet in width and
contain four hundred (400) square feet or less.
A vehicle or portable structure built and designed to be
used for temporary occupancy or travel, recreational or vacation use.
Said vehicles contain plumbing, heating and electrical systems which
are operated with or without connection to outside utilities. Recreational
vehicles include, but are not limited to, campers, motor homes, camping
trailers, tent trailers, fifth wheels and travel trailers; tents are
excluded. A recreational vehicle shall have a body width of no more
than nine (9) feet (excluding sideout) and a body length of no more
than forty (40) feet when factory equipped for the road. "Recreational
vehicle" means a portable vehicular unit mounted on wheels
designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping
or travel use and of such size or weight as not to require special
highway movement permits when drawn by a motorized vehicle and with
a living area of less than two hundred twenty (220) square feet, excluding
built-in equipment (such as wardrobes, closets, kitchen units or fixtures)
and bath and toilet rooms. Such units commonly described as travel
trailers, campers, motor homes, converted buses or other similar units,
whether they are self-propelled, pulled or can be hauled without a
special permit, would be considered examples of recreational vehicles.
A tract or parcel of land upon which two (2) or more recreational
vehicle sites are located for occupancy by recreational vehicles as
temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes.
A plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park intended
for temporary location of a recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit.
A facility used for removing and disposing of wastes from
recreational vehicle sewage holding tanks.
An enclosed structure or shelter fabricated entirely or in
major part of cloth, canvas, plastic or similar material used for
recreational or vacation purposes.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A recreational vehicle park shall be permitted only upon the
issuance of a special use permit. The owner, operator and occupants
of a recreational vehicle park shall develop and use the park in strict
compliance with the conditions imposed by the permit.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A.
A recreational
vehicle park shall meet the following general requirements (minimum):
1.
No recreational
vehicle shall be occupied for more than three (3) days unless the
same is parked inside an approved recreational vehicle park.
2.
No recreational
vehicle shall be occupied for commercial purposes, except units used
for job shacks at commercial construction sites with valid building
permits.
3.
No recreational
vehicle shall be used as a permanent place of abode or dwelling, except
for park management, for indefinite periods of time. Occupancy in
a park for more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any twelve (12)
month period shall be conclusively deemed to be permanent occupancy.
Placement of the unit on a foundation or any action toward removal
of wheels of a recreational vehicle, except for temporary purposes
of repair, is hereby prohibited.
4.
Except
for portable awnings and screens that are attached to and carried
with the recreational vehicle, no external appurtenances, such as
carports, cabanas or patios, may be attached to any recreational vehicle
while it is in a park.
5.
No space
within a recreational vehicle park shall be rented for any purpose
other than those expressly allowed by this Chapter.
6.
No person,
company or corporation shall establish or modify a recreational vehicle
park without first complying with the provisions of this Chapter.
7.
No mobile
home shall be permitted in a recreational vehicle park.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
All required site improvements and other conditions of the special
use permit shall be met before occupancy of any site by a recreational
vehicle; provided that completion may be accomplished by phases if
such phases are identified and approved in the special use permit.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A.
The location
of recreational vehicle parks shall be reviewed for harmony with adjoining
properties. Recreational vehicle parks may only be established on
property which meets the following criteria:
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A.
The following
are minimum design standards for recreational vehicle parks:
1.
Density. The number of recreational vehicles permitted in
a park shall not exceed a density of twenty (20) units per gross acre.
The special permit may limit density further to ensure compatibility
with the surrounding area.
2.
Spacing and site width. There shall be a minimum side-to-side
dimension of fifteen (15) feet between vehicles and an end-to-end
dimension of twelve (12) feet. Each recreational vehicle space shall
have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet.
3.
Site access. Entrances and exits to the park shall be designed
for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park
and to minimize friction with free movement of traffic on adjacent
streets. All traffic into and out of the park shall be through such
entrances and exits. No entrance or exit shall require a turn at an
acute angle for vehicles moving in the direction intended and radii
of curbs and pavement at intersections shall be such as to facilitate
easy turning movements for vehicles with trailers attached. No material
impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained which obscures
the view of an approaching driver in the right lane of the street
within one hundred (100) feet of the intersection with the park entrance.
4.
Parking. At least one (1) parking space for eight (8) sites
shall be provided for visitor parking in the park.
5.
Internal park roads. All internal park roads shall be privately
owned and maintained. They shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
Park roads shall have a minimum improved width as follows:
a.
The
main or central road through the park shall have a width of not less
than twenty-eight (28) feet exclusive of parking lanes.
b.
Roads
other than the main road shall have a width of not less than fourteen
(14) feet per each travel lane.
c.
One-way
roads shall be permitted only where drive-through recreational vehicle
spaces are provided. One-way roads shall have a width of not less
than twelve (12) feet.
d.
Parking
lanes shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet.
e.
All
walkways shall not be less than four (4) feet in width and shall be
paved concrete or asphalt.
6.
Open space/recreational facilities. A minimum of twenty
percent (20%) of the site shall be set aside and maintained as open
space for the recreational use of park occupants. Such spaces shall
be accessible and usable by all residents of the park for passive
or active recreation. Parking spaces, driveways, access streets and
storage areas are not considered usable open space. The percentage
requirement may be reduced to fifteen percent (15%) of the site if
substantial and appropriate recreational facilities (such as recreational
buildings, swimming pool or tennis courts) are provided.
7.
Setbacks. No recreational vehicle site shall be closer than
fifteen (15) feet from any exterior park property line abutting upon
a major street or ten (10) feet from any other exterior park property
line. Permanent structures within the park shall have minimum front
and rear yards of fifteen (15) feet each and minimum side yards of
five (5) feet each. Yard space shall be measured from the wall of
the building. Building yard setbacks do not supersede other more restrictive
setbacks.
8.
Landscaping/screening. All areas of recreational vehicle
parks, including perimeter setback areas now used for roadways, pathways,
building maintenance yards and recreational facilities, shall be landscaped.
Landscaping shall consist of a combination of live vegetative ground
cover, lawn, shrubs, trees, flower beds and ornamental shrub beds.
All landscaping plans shall be approved in conjunction with the special
permit process and shall be guided by the following:
9.
Landscaping/screening design and maintenance. All landscaping
and screening shall be designed and maintained to be aesthetically
pleasing to ensure the general welfare of the community is enhanced.
All trees, flowers, lawns and other landscaping features shall be
maintained by the recreational vehicle park management in a healthy
growing condition at all times.
10.
Signs. Signs and advertising shall be prohibited in recreational
vehicle parks except:
11.
Utilities. All utilities within the park shall be designed,
constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable
State and City regulations, ordinances and codes.
a.
Electricity. Electricity shall be provided to each recreational
vehicle site.
b.
Watering station. Each recreational vehicle park shall be
provided with one (1) or more easily accessible water supply outlets
for filling recreational vehicle water storage tanks.
c.
Sanitary stations. Each recreational vehicle park shall
be provided with sanitary dumping stations in the ratio of one (1)
for every one hundred (100) recreational vehicle sites or fractional
unit thereof. Sanitary stations shall consist of at least a trapped
four (4) inch sewer riser pipe connected to the sewage disposal system
and surrounded at the inlet end by a concrete apron sloped to drain
and provided with a suitable hinged cover and a water outlet, with
the necessary appurtenances, connected to the water supply system
to permit periodic washdown of the immediate adjacent areas. Suitable
backflow prevention devices shall be installed on the water supply
lines. A sign shall be posted near the water outlet indicating that:
"THIS WATER IS FOR FLUSHING AND CLEANING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR DRINKING."
d.
Solid waste disposal. Tip-proof refuse containers with tight-fitting
covers shall be placed throughout the park in convenient locations.
Refuse containers shall be located not farther than one hundred (100)
feet from any recreational vehicle space. Refuse containers must be
screened from public view on three (3) sides. The refuse containers
shall be kept in sanitary condition at all times. Garbage and rubbish
shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as necessary to ensure
that the containers do not overflow. All recreational vehicle parks
shall be maintained free of litter and garbage. In addition to the
refuse containers placed throughout the park, at least one (1) large
(four (4) cubic yards or greater) container shall be located near
the management building.
12.
Stormwater drainage. Stormwater detention facilities shall
be provided so that all stormwater drainage is contained in the park
in any recreational vehicle park that exceeds four (4) acres in size.
13.
Surfacing of sites. All spaces except tent sites shall have
a hard surfaced pad (asphalt or concrete) of the same minimum dimensions
as the largest unit permitted to occupy that space. Sites used for
tents need not be hard surfaced, however, tent spaces shall not be
greater than ten percent (10%) of the total number of sites.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A.
Management
buildings, recreational facilities, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities
and structures customarily incidental to operation of a recreational
vehicle park are deemed to be permitted accessory uses in a recreational
vehicle park.
1.
Grocery
stores and convenience shops shall be permitted as accessory uses
and are subject to the following restrictions:
a.
Such
establishments and the parking area primarily related to their operation
shall not occupy more than five percent (5%) of the gross area of
the park.
b.
Such
establishments shall present no visible evidence from any street outside
the park of their commercial character that would attract customers
other than occupants of the park.
c.
The
structures housing such facilities shall not be located closer than
fifty (50) feet to any public street and shall not be directly accessible
from any public street, but shall be accessible only from a street
within the park.
2.
Maintenance
buildings, recreation and similar buildings must be permanent structures.
Permanent structures do not include recreational vehicles, recreational
vehicles on foundations or shipping containers of any kind.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
The owner of a recreational vehicle park shall be responsible
for the development and maintenance of the park in strict conformity
with the approved plan and conditions of the special use permit as
well as all applicable laws and ordinances. Each park shall have a
manager available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per
week. The grounds of the recreational vehicle park and all buildings
and structures shall be maintained in a clean, sightly condition and
kept free of any condition that will menace the health of any occupant
or the public or create a nuisance.
[Ord. No. 4357 §1, 8-15-2005]
A.
The consideration
of an application for a recreational vehicle park shall follow this
procedure:
1.
The
applicant shall make application at least thirty (30) calendar days
before the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which
action is desired. Forms shall be provided by the Planning and Zoning
Commission Secretary. The application will continue through the special
use permit process as described below until a special use permit is
approved or denied.
2.
The
application shall include a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fee and
be accompanied by a list of all names and addresses of all owners
of property within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed development.
3.
The
application shall further be accompanied by ten (10) copies of a site
plan which shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one hundred
(100) feet to the inch and shall be clear and precise. The plan should
be prepared by a Missouri registered engineer. If necessary, the site
plan can consist of more than one (1) drawing. The site plan shall
contain, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
a.
Name
of the owner and operator with addresses and phone numbers; and the
name of the proposed recreational vehicle park.
b.
Legal
description of the subject tract of land.
c.
Name,
address and phone number of the person or firm preparing the site
plan.
d.
Scale
of the drawing and north arrow.
e.
The
area and dimensions of the tract of land.
f.
The
number, size and location of all recreational vehicle spaces.
g.
The
number, size and location of all off-street parking spaces.
h.
The
location and width of all streets and walkways.
i.
The
location of service buildings, management offices, sanitary stations,
recreation areas and any other proposed facilities or structures.
j.
Location
of all utility easements (if any).
k.
Specifications
of the water supply, sewage disposal, electrical supply and refuse
collection systems (may be submitted on separate sheets or pages).
l.
Drainage
plan (may be submitted on separate drawing).
m.
Landscaping
plan (may be submitted on separate drawing).
n.
Topography
at an appropriate contour interval.
o.
Vicinity
map indicating the names and locations of all streets and highways
within at least a one-quarter (¼) mile radius of the subject
area.
p.
Signage.
q.
Fencing
and screening.
4.
Special use permit review. Once a complete application has
been received by the City, the consideration of the recreational vehicle
park application will be put on the agenda of the next regular meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission shall review
the preliminary plan as soon as practicable and:
a.
If
the application is satisfactory, the Secretary of the Commission shall
forward it to the Board of Aldermen together with the recommendation
of the Commission for approval.
b.
If
the application is unsatisfactory, the Commission shall give notice
to the submitting party, in writing, setting forth the conditions
causing the disapproval and the unsatisfactory conditions shall be
remedied before further consideration by the Commission.
c.
If
the unsatisfactory conditions are not remedied within thirty (30)
days of such notice, the Secretary of the Commission shall forward
the application to the Board of Aldermen together with the recommendation
of the Commission for:
d.
If
no recommendation is received from the Commission by the Board of
Aldermen within forty-five (45) days of the date of submission of
application to the Commission and no adverse report has been given
to the submitting party by the Commission, it shall assume to have
been approved and the Board of Aldermen may proceed with their review
of the application in accordance with these regulations.
e.
The
Board of Aldermen shall review the application as soon as practicable
after receipt of the report of the Commission. A public hearing will
be held to consider the application and to receive comments from interested
citizens. The public hearing must be advertised in a local newspaper
at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the public hearing.
f.
If
the application is satisfactory, the City Clerk, upon direction from
the Board, shall thereupon affix a notation of approval, date of approval,
the signature of the City Clerk and the seal of the City of Dexter
on the plan denoting satisfactory compliance with the requirements
of these regulations. The plan shall be returned to the developer
who may then proceed in accordance with these regulations.
g.
If
the application is unsatisfactory, the Board shall give notice to
the submitting party, in writing, setting forth the conditions causing
the disapproval and the unsatisfactory conditions shall be remedied
before further consideration by the Board.
