Whenever the following terms are used in this article, they shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this section. Whenever other terms are used in this article, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them by common usage.
Habitation.
A place of abode, dwelling, residence, home, or living quarters.
Travel trailer.
Vacation travel trailer, travel trailer, and recreational vehicle are used synonymously and mean a vehicle designed for a temporary or short-term occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses. Such vehicles shall include, but shall not be limited to, any travel trailer, camp trailer, pop-up or tent camper, house trailer, mobile home, motor home or house car, and any pickup camper, on or off the pickup.
(Ordinance O-004-2019 adopted 7/8/19)
A travel trailer shall not be used by any person as a habitation for a period of time exceeding thirty (30) days without first obtaining a permit for that purpose from the city.
(Ordinance O-004-2019 adopted 7/8/19)
The city council shall implement a permit application procedure whereby a permit may be issued to an applicant in compliance with this article upon satisfaction of certain criteria. The application shall be filed with the code enforcement officer and shall include the following:
(1) 
The name and permanent address of the applicant and the owner of the travel trailer.
(2) 
The proposed period of time for use of the travel trailer as a habitation.
(3) 
The proposed address or location of the travel trailer during the period of time requested by the applicant.
(4) 
An explanation of the circumstances requiring the use of a travel trailer as a habitation.
(5) 
A description of the travel trailer, including type, size, condition, and existence of security devices on the travel trailer.
(6) 
The number of persons to occupy the travel trailer.
(7) 
Other information that may be required by the city council which bears upon the health, safety and welfare of the general public or of the applicant.
(8) 
The travel trailer must have an unexpired license plate, a valid inspection certificate and current insurance.
(Ordinance O-004-2019 adopted 7/8/19)
(a) 
Established trailer parks are exempt from this article. These areas are located at 9th and Ave. D, 3rd and Ave. I, 109 Ave. H and 900 Ave. G. These areas have proper hook-ups for water, sewer and electricity.
(b) 
Any future trailer park areas will have to be approved by the city council and must have the proper water, sewer and electrical hook-ups.
(Ordinance O-004-2019 adopted 7/8/19)
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article or fail to comply with any of the requirements, or who shall use a travel trailer as a habitation in violation of any permit issued hereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be liable for a fine. The occupant and the owner of any travel trailer or the owner of the premises upon which a travel trailer may be located and used in violation of this article shall be guilty of a separate offense and, upon conviction, shall be fined as herein provided.
(1) 
Any violation of this code or of any ordinance is punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(2) 
In the event that any such violation is designated as a nuisance under the provisions of this code, such nuisance may be summarily abated by the city. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the city may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief and revocation of licenses or permits.
(Ordinance O-004-2019 adopted 7/8/19)