[Ord. No. 667 §23-5, 11-3-1988]
It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or
operate any trailer park within the City without first obtaining a
business license therefore from the City Collector and paying the
required license fee therefore.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-6, 11-3-1988]
No trailer park business license shall be issued to the owner
or operator of a trailer park who has defaulted in the payment of
any license tax imposed under the terms of this Article. A failure
to pay the requisite license tax shall be sufficient grounds for the
City to discontinue all City services to such trailer park.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-7, 11-3-1988]
Any person applying for a license to establish and operate a
trailer park shall first file with the City Collector a complete copy
of the plan of the proposed trailer park. This plan, with a legal
description of the property shown, shall be drawn to scale and shall
show clearly the extent and area to be used for park purposes. All
proposed roadways or driveways shall be shown, together with each
proposed sanitary convenience, laundry building and slop sink, the
proposed method of sewage disposal or removal and the plan for water
supply and lighting. A plan for proposed toilet, washroom and laundry
facilities shall be filed for future reference. Before any license
shall be granted, the plans shall be approved by the City. All such
plans shall comply with all regulations of the State Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-8, 11-3-1988]
The provisions of this Article shall be deemed supplemental
rules and regulations of the State Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-9, 11-3-1988]
All land used as a trailer park shall be provided with ample
and adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary quality approved by
the City Health Inspector. Where water from sources other than that
the City water supply is proposed to be used, the source of supply
shall first be approved by the Health Inspector who shall establish
regulations providing for the periodical examination of the water.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-10, 11-3-1988]
Each trailer park shall have safe and adequate provision for
the centralized collection of waste and garbage, provided by the owner
or operator of the trailer park. One (1) or more metal garbage cans
with tight fitting covers, appropriately labeled, shall be provided
and conveniently placed for every six (6) trailer campsites or fractional
part of this number. All garbage, waste and rubbish of any kind shall
be either burned, buried or removed from the premises in such manner
as not to create a nuisance and as may be approved by the Board. Incinerators
shall be provided for burning combustible rubbish.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-11, 11-3-1988]
A.
Each
trailer park, where private conveniences for each site are not provided,
shall provide toilets, urinals, wash basins, slop basins, showers
or baths, water faucets or spigots in accordance with the regulations
of the State Board of Health.
B.
Flush
toilets shall be provided in separate compartments for each sex within
a distance of two hundred (200) feet from any part of the trailer
campsite, one (1) toilet for each sex accommodated. Toilets shall
be distinctly marked "Men" and "Women" and their location plainly
indicated by directional signs. Pit privies for camps accommodating
trailer patronage are prohibited.
C.
One
(1) or more flushing slop sinks, properly trapped and connected with
a sewer or septic tank, conveniently located at no greater distance
than one hundred (100) feet away from any trailer campsite, shall
be provided. For the protection of the water supply, slop sinks shall
have the water faucets, inclusive of any rubber hose section that
may be attached thereto, placed sufficiently high so that under no
circumstances shall the point of delivery be beneath the level of
any liquid in the sink or container washed therein. If the flush is
operated by a valve of the "flushometer" type, the form installed
shall involve an efficient siphon breaker device. Herein all liquid
wastes from trailer coach sinks or toilets shall be deposited. An
ample supply of hot water shall be provided for efficient cleansing
of such receptacles and it shall be the duty of the caretaker to see
that such cleansing is effected, also to see that no necessary sloppage
upon the side of fixtures or on the flooring occurs. The latter should
be of some impervious material, such as cement, and shall be kept
scrupulously clean, with frequent application of a disinfectant solution.
The windows and ventilators of the housing for such slop sinks shall
be screened and a self-closing screen or other door be provided.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-12, 11-3-1988]
Each trailer park shall have a proper and acceptable sewer system,
either by connection to the City sewer system where such is available
or to a septic tank system, all of which shall comply fully with all
laws, ordinances or regulations prescribed by the City and the State
Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-13, 11-3-1988]
Each trailer park shall clearly indicate one (1) or more entrances
and exits, the use of which shall be enforced.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-14, 11-3-1988]
Where it is established by complaint of adjoining property owners
that their property is being trespassed upon by occupants of any trailer
park, it shall be the duty of the owner, manager or other person responsible
for such trailer park to provide a fence or other effective property
protection against trespassing.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-15, 11-3-1988]
Each trailer park shall be provided with a building or trailer
to be known as the office, in which shall be kept copies of all records
pertaining to the management or supervision of the park. Such records
shall be available for inspection by the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen
or the Police Department.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-16, 11-3-1988]
A.
Each
trailer park shall be under the direct management of the owner or
licensee or his/her lawful agent or representative, for whose acts
the owner or licensee shall be fully responsible. The name of the
person entrusted with the direct management of the park shall be filed
for reference with the City Collector. Such person shall be of good
reputation and character and shall satisfy the Mayor of his/her experience
and capacity to supervise, manage, regulate, control and maintain
good order in the trailer park.
B.
The
Mayor shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the license
of any trailer park and to discontinue City services thereto shall
he/she become convinced that the person entrusted with the active
management thereof does not possess the qualifications required under
this Section. Such suspension shall continue until a qualified replacement
is made by the owner or such suspension is upheld or set aside by
the Board of Aldermen, after hearing had thereon.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-17, 11-3-1988]
A.
It
shall be the duty of the owner of each trailer park or his/her agent
or manager to:
1.
Provide for regular inspection of the water and the sanitary conveniences.
2.
Provide for the collection and removal of garbage and other waste
materials.
3.
Prohibit the placing and storage of unsightly vehicles of any kind.
4.
Provide for the regular cleaning, painting, repairing and disinfecting
of all buildings.
5.
Take such other measures as are deemed to be necessary by the City
to preserve the health, comfort and safety of all persons residing
in the trailer park and the general public.
6.
Report immediately to the public authorities all acts of a disorderly
character committed by any person inside the trailer park.
7.
See that copies of the City rules and regulations shall be posted
in conspicuous locations throughout the trailer park.
[Ord. No. 667 §23-18, 11-3-1988]
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the combination of a
tourist camp and trailer park, provided the requirements of each are
fully complied with.
