The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Recreational vehicle (RV).
A vehicular-type camping unit certified by the manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.2 or A119.5 and primarily designed to provide travel and destination RVing that either has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The basic units are: camping trailer, fifth wheel trailer, motor home, park trailer, travel trailer, and truck camper, defined as follows:
(1) 
Camping trailer.
A recreational vehicle that is mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls that fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold for use.
(2) 
Fifth wheel trailer.
A recreational vehicle designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle that contains a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle’s rear axle.
(3) 
Motor home.
A recreational vehicle built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or on a chassis cab or van that is an integral part of the completed vehicle.
(4) 
Park trailer.
A recreational vehicle that meets the following criteria:
(A) 
Built on a single chassis mounted on wheels; and
(B) 
Certified by the manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.5.
(5) 
Travel trailer.
A recreational vehicle designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle containing a towing mechanism that is mounted behind the tow vehicle’s bumper.
(6) 
Truck camper.
A recreational vehicle consisting of a roof, floor, and sides designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck.
Recreational vehicle, dependent.
A recreational vehicle not containing sanitary facilities and/or devices for connecting said facilities to a community waste disposal system.
Recreational vehicle, independent.
A recreational vehicle containing sanitary facilities and devices for connecting said facilities to a community waste disposal system. This type of RV is also referred to as a self-contained recreational vehicle.
Recreational vehicle park.
Any parcel or tract of land under the control of any person, organization, or governmental entity wherein two or more camping unit sites are offered for the use of the public or members of an organization by rent or lease, including park-owned recreational vehicles held out for rent. RV parks are primarily designed to accommodate recreational vehicles.
Rent.
Compensation or other consideration given for a prescribed right, use, possession, or occupancy of a RV park as defined by the operator.
Rental, on-site.
A camping unit place within a RV park which is available for rental to guests.
RVers.
Individuals who use recreational vehicles for RVing and camping, including but not limited to RVers and campers who stay for a day or an extended period as a alternative to other types of lodging.
RVing.
A lifestyle. Traveling and/or living independently where one chooses. Camping for the enjoyment of the outdoors. A way of life. To use a camping unit for recreation. To be associated with the fraternity of other like RVers and campers. To use a recreational vehicle for its intended use.
Sanitary disposal station.
A facility provided for the emptying of the waste holding tanks of recreational vehicles.
Service building.
A structure or portion thereof that is used to house sanitary facilities, such as water closets or lavatories. It may include other facilities for the convenience of the RV park guests.
Sewage.
Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution or the water-carried wastes resulting from the discharge of water closets, laundry tubs, washing machines, sinks, dishwashers, or any other source of water-carried waste of human origin or containing putrescible material.
Shall.
Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Should.
Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required.
Utility connection assembly.
A single hookup assembly located on the site and containing connections for potable water, sewer inlets, electrical power, phone and television.
Water riser pipe.
That portion of the water connection serving the camping unit site, which extends from the water supply main through a lateral branch and terminates at a water connection.
Watering station.
A facility for supplying potable water to RVers and campers.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-51)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for any person to place, lease, or use for a commercial or residential purpose or for any purpose a recreational vehicle in any location within the city limits other than in a licensed and lawful recreational vehicle or mobile home park, except as provided below.
(b) 
It shall be legal for an individual to store a recreational vehicle within the city as long as the recreational vehicle is not used for any other purpose except the storage thereof.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-52)
Recreational vehicle parks may be located in an area zoned for such use; any other area location will require a license as hereafter specified. Where any boundary of an RV park directly abuts property which is improved with a permanent residential building located within twenty-five (25) feet of such boundary, or directly abuts unimproved property which may under existing laws and regulations be used for permanent residential construction, a fence, wall or hedge shall be provided along such boundary by the owner or operator of the RV park.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-53)
The recreational vehicle park shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) 
The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and free from stagnant pools of water.
(2) 
Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with one (1) off-street parking space; no on-street parking shall be permitted.
(3) 
The minimum size for any recreational vehicle park shall be five (5) acres.
(4) 
A recreational vehicle space located in a mobile home park shall comply with division 2 (Mobile Home Parks) of this article.
(5) 
A recreational vehicle space located in a designated recreational vehicle park shall comply with this division.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-54; Ordinance 08-02, sec. 2, adopted 1/28/08)
(a) 
Each RV park shall provide recreational vehicle spaces, and each space shall be clearly defined or delineated. Each recreational vehicle space shall be three (3) times larger than the recreational vehicle parked thereon, but in no event shall any recreational vehicle space be less than one thousand (1,000) square feet gross.
(b) 
Recreational vehicles shall be so located on each space that there shall be at least a twenty-foot clearance between recreational vehicles, provided that with respect to recreational vehicles parked end-to-end clearance may be not less than twenty (20) feet between the ends of the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any building within the park or to any property line of the park which does not abut upon a public street or highway. No recreational vehicle shall be located closer to any property line of the park abutting upon a public street or highway than twenty-five (25) feet or such other distance as may be established by ordinance or regulations as a front yard or setback requirement with respect to conventional buildings in the district in which the recreational vehicle park is located.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-56)
When potable water supply connection, sewer inlet connection, electrical power, TV connection and phone connection supply or discharge outlets are provided for an individual RV site they may be grouped together in one assembly under the following conditions:
(1) 
The assembly shall be located on the left rear half of the site (left side of recreational vehicle) within four (4) feet of the stand. Recreational vehicles with slide-outs should maintain a minimum distance of two feet from the utility connection assembly to the slide-out in its extended position.
(2) 
The assembly shall be capable of supporting the utilities as attached thereto and is designed for the purpose of providing such services to individual recreational vehicles.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-57)
An electrical service connection of at least a 120/240 volt single-phase, one hundred (100) amperes entrance capacity shall be provided for each recreational vehicle or space, or any amperes entrance capacity sufficient to supply the recreational vehicle and the appliances, fixtures, etc., connected therein, but in no case less than one hundred (100) amperes entrance capacity will be acceptable. Any electrical connection from the meter to the recreational vehicle shall follow the rules and regulations as contained in the National Electrical Code as adopted in this code, the edition of which is in use at the time the recreational vehicle is connected into the city’s electrical system.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-58)
(a) 
An adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by approved piping to all buildings, if provided. Where recreational vehicle spaces are provided with a cold water tap, the riser pipe shall be at least four (4) inches above the ground.
(b) 
If a cold water tap is not provided, a potable watering station shall be provided for filling recreational vehicle potable water tanks. The station shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from a waste disposal station. When such is provided, adjacent to the potable water outlet, there shall be posted a sign of durable material, not less than two (2) feet, and inscribed thereon in clearly legible letters shall be: “POTABLE WATER. NOT TO BE USED FOR FLUSHING WASTE TANKS,” or other similar warning.
(c) 
The potable water system shall be protected from backflow by means of a listed vacuum breaker located downstream from the last shutoff valve.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-60)
(a) 
Service buildings and buildings housing sanitation facilities shall be permanent structures complying with all applicable ordinances and statutes regulating buildings, electrical installations and plumbing and sanitation systems.
(b) 
The service buildings shall be well lighted at all times of the day and night, shall be well ventilated with screened openings, shall be constructed of such moisture-proof material, which may be painted woodwork, as shall permit repeated cleaning and washing, and shall be maintained at a temperature of at least sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit during the period from October first to May first. The floors of the service buildings shall be of water-impervious material.
(c) 
All service buildings and the grounds of the park 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.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-61)
(a) 
Waste from showers, bathtubs, flush toilets, urinals, lavatories and slop sinks in service and other buildings within the park shall be discharged into a public system in compliance with applicable ordinances.
(b) 
If recreational vehicle spaces are provided with a sewer inlet it must be at least four (4) inches in diameter, and shall be connected to receive the waste from the shower, bathtub, flush toilets, lavatory and kitchen sink of the mobile home or travel trailer harbored in such space and having any or all of such facilities. The sewer in each space shall be connected to discharge the recreational vehicle waste into a public sewer system in compliance with applicable ordinances.
(c) 
When sewer inlets are not provided, a sanitary disposal station shall be provided for emptying of waste holding tanks for dependent recreational vehicles.
(d) 
One recreational vehicle sanitary disposal station shall be provided for each fifty (50) recreational vehicle sites, or parts thereof, that are not equipped with individual sewer connections.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-62)
(a) 
Empty liquefied petroleum gas containers shall not be placed or stored under recreational vehicles. Containers shall be stored in an area designated for such storage.
(b) 
Filling of LP gas containers shall conform with NFPA 58, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-63)
It shall be unlawful for any person operating a recreational vehicle park or occupying a recreational vehicle to construct or permit to be constructed in connection with such recreational vehicle any additional structure attached to the recreational vehicle.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-64)
Metal or plastic garbage containers with tightfitting covers shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit disposal of all garbage and rubbish. Garbage containers shall be located on the mobile [recreational vehicle] space or at a central disposal location provided for by the park owner. Garbage containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times and be of a sufficient number to ensure the garbage cans shall not overflow between regularly scheduled collections. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the use by the owner of the mobile home [recreational vehicle] park of a central refuse container unit of a type susceptible of automatic unloading by city trucks.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-65)
Every park shall be equipped at all times with fire-extinguishing equipment in good working order, of such type, size and number and so located within the park as to satisfy applicable reasonable regulations of the fire department. No open fires shall be permitted.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-66)
The licensee or permittee, or a duly authorized attendant or caretaker, shall be in charge at all times to keep the mobile home [recreational vehicle] park, its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. The attendant or caretaker shall be answerable, with the licensee or permittee, for the violation of any provision of this article to which the licensee or permittee is subject.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-67)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, maintain or operate a recreational vehicle park within the city limits unless such person shall obtain a license for the maintenance or operation thereof.
(b) 
Any person who shall have submitted a plat to the city council for approval and on which tentative approval had been granted to proceed with construction and installation of services and facilities and such person shall have proceeded with such construction and installation of such services and facilities on or before July 28, 1970, shall be recognized as having complied with and shall be held as being in compliance with the provisions of sections 3.13.113 to 3.13.119 inclusive.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-75)
An annual license fee shall be charged for each RV park in the city, with such fee to be based upon the number of spaces in such recreational vehicle park, to be charged as follows:
Number of Spaces
Fee
2 to 10 spaces
$50.00
11 to 50 spaces
$100.00
51 to 100 spaces
$150.00
101 to 150 spaces
$200.00
(1987 Code, sec. 13-76)
(a) 
Applications for a recreational vehicle park license shall be filed with the city manager, and upon approval by the city manager the city secretary shall issue the license. Applications shall be in writing, and signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant;
(2) 
The location and legal description of the recreational vehicle park;
(3) 
A complete plan of the park showing compliance with sections 3.13.113 to 3.13.119 inclusive;
(4) 
Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed, or to be constructed, within the recreational vehicle park;
(5) 
Such further information as may be requested by the city council to enable it to determine if the recreational vehicle park will comply with the legal requirements.
(b) 
The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in triplicate. The building official shall investigate the applicant, and inspect the proposed plans and specifications. He shall then make a report to the city manager concerning such application and include therein his recommendation relative to the issuance of a license. If the recreational vehicle park will be in compliance with all the provisions of this article and all other applicable ordinances or statutes, the city manager may approve the application, and, in the case of proposed parks, make such approval contingent upon the completion of the park according to the plans and specifications submitted with the application. The city secretary, at the direction of the city manager, shall issue the license.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-77)
The license certificate shall be conspicuously posted in the office of or on the premises of the recreational vehicle park at all times.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-78)
The city manager may revoke any license to maintain and operate a park when the licensee has been found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of violating any provisions of this article. After such conviction, the license may be reissued if the circumstances leading to conviction have been remedied and the park is being maintained and operated in full compliance with law.
(1987 Code, sec. 13-79)