[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
This chapter shall be known as the "Campground and Recreational
Vehicle Ordinance."
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Sardinia
by the regulation of campgrounds and recreational vehicles.
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall have
the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning appears from the
context:
CAMPGROUND
Any plot of ground upon which two or more recreational vehicles,
occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless
of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
PERSON
Includes persons, partnership, firm, company, corporation,
tenant, owner, lessee or licensees, their agents, heirs or assigns.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Any vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed
to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation or vacation
uses, including tent trailers, whether designed to be towed or to
be operated under its own power. This shall also include any vehicle
converted from its original use to a recreational vehicle. Any recreational
vehicle used for residential purposes for more than 180 days in any
one calendar year shall be subject to the standards and regulations
governing mobile homes.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
UNIT
A section of ground in a campground of not less than 2,500
square feet, designed for the accommodation of one recreational vehicle
and its tow vehicle, if any.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
It shall be unlawful, within the limits of the Town of Sardinia,
for any person to park any recreational vehicle on any street, alley,
highway or other public place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. Emergency stopping or parking required by mechanical failure
is permitted on the shoulder of any street or highway for not longer
than 24 hours; subject, however, to any other and further prohibitions,
regulations or limitations imposed by law, parking regulations or
ordinances.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
Before a campground shall commence operation, the Code Enforcement
Officer shall, and at any other reasonable time the Town Board or
a member thereof may, make an inspection of the premises.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
The Town Board may, after notice and proper hearing, revoke
or suspend any campground license issued pursuant to the terms of
this chapter, for a violation of any of the provisions hereof. Upon
the revocation of any such campground license, the premises shall
forthwith cease to be used for the purpose of a campground and all
recreational vehicles located therein shall be removed therefrom.
[Amended 8-26-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall
be guilty of a violation and is subject to a fine of not more than
$250 or to imprisonment for a period of not more than 15 days, or
both such fine and imprisonment, and every day such violation exists
shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such hereunder.
The imposition of any penalty for a violation of this chapter shall
not excuse the violation or permit the same to continue.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to abrogate any
provisions of the Sanitary Code of the State of New York, or of the
County of Erie, as the same now provides or as the same may hereafter
be amended to provide. In the event of inconsistencies existing between
the provisions of this chapter and said code, said code shall govern.