To provide the standards and regulations necessary to accomplish
and achieve an orderly development of recreational vehicle parks (RV
parks), to promote and develop the use of land to minimize possible
impacts, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of
the public.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
This article shall apply to any recreational vehicle park to
be located within the city limits.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Any structural addition to the recreational vehicle or site,
including awnings, cabanas, carports, garages, porches, storage cabinets,
storage sheds, and similar appurtenant structures.
Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially
bacteria.
The official designated by the city to be responsible for
the inspection of all aspects of the property, including but not limited
to structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing, associated with
a property.
The official of the city, or his/her designee, charged with
the enforcement of the provisions of this article.
A person or developer who controls more than fifty percent
(50%) of ownership.
An unpressurized, permanently installed pipe that has one
end below the water level of a lake, pond or container.
A person who is responsible for maintenance of the RV park
seven (7) days per week. This person may or may not be the owner of
the RV park.
A person who may or may not own the RV park but is the person
responsible for the day-to-day operations including records and license
of the park.
A fence made of solid materials designed to shield from public
view the RV park, i.e. is difficult to see through or perceive.
A phone used by registrants of the RV park for emergency
purposes.
Any licensed camp trailer, travel trailer, motor home or
fifth wheel designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational
camping or travel use, constructed with integral wheels to make it
mobile and/or towable by motor vehicle.
Any lot, tract, or parcel of land upon which accommodation
is provided for two or more recreational vehicles used as living or
sleeping quarters by the day, week, or month, whether or not there
is a fee or charge. A recreational vehicle park is a unified development
of recreational vehicle spaces provided for recreational vehicle use
with or without community facilities and permitted permanent buildings.
That part of a lot or area in a recreational vehicle park
or RV park that has been reserved for the placement of one recreational
vehicle or RV.
A connection at the property line where the customer’s
line and city line connection shall be installed with a vertical riser
of four (4) inches in circumference and extending four (4) to six
(6) inches above grade, for the detection of nonbiodegradable materials.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity
to operate any RV park within the city jurisdiction and limits unless
a valid license has been issued annually by the city in the name of
such person or entity for the specific park. The applicant shall make
all applications for the license on forms furnished by the city, which
may issue a license upon compliance with the provisions of this article
and other applicable laws, ordinances, or restrictions of the city.
(b)
Hearing on denial.
An applicant who has been denied
a license may request, and shall be granted, a hearing on this matter
before the city’s planning and zoning commission or the city
council for approval or disapproval.
(c)
Application for renewal.
Application for renewal of
a license shall be made in writing by the licensee on forms furnished
by the city on or before December 31st of each year. Such application
shall contain any changes in the information occurring after the original
license was issued or the latest renewal granted.
(d)
Fee.
All applications shall be accompanied by a fee
as provided for in the fee schedule found in schedule A to Ordinance
205.
(e)
Approval of transfer.
Every person or entity holding
a license shall give notice in writing to the city within ten (10)
days after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed
of interest in, or control of, any RV park. Application for transfer
of a license shall be made within ten (10) calendar days after notification
of change covered in this subsection. Within thirty (30) calendar
days thereafter, the city shall act on the application for license
transfer and it shall be approved if the RV park is in compliance
with the provisions of this article and other applicable laws, ordinances,
or restrictions of the city.
(f)
Transfer fee.
All applications for license transfer
shall be accompanied by a fee as provided for in the fee schedule
found in schedule A to Ordinance 205.
(g)
Suspension.
Whenever, upon inspection of any RV park, the city finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provisions of this article or any other laws, ordinances, or restrictions of the city, applicable to such park, the city shall give notice in writing to the owner and/or manager of the park, and if such conditions or practices have not been corrected in the time frame set forth in the notice, the city will suspend the license and post notice of such suspension. Upon suspension of the license, the licensee shall immediately cease operation of the park. The suspension of the license may be appealed to the city council as set forth in section 3.06.006.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
The
building official and code official shall make such inspections as
are necessary to determine compliance with this article.
(b)
The
building official and code official shall have the power to enter
at any reasonable times upon any private or public property for the
purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the
maintenance, enforcement, and licensing under this article and for
compliance thereof.
(c)
Failure of a licensee to allow such reasonable or requested access by a city official will be cause for immediate suspension under section 3.06.004(g).
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
Notice of violation.
Whenever it is determined that
there are grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any
provision of this article, the city shall give notice of such alleged
violation to the licensee or agent. Such notice shall:
(1)
Be in writing.
(2)
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance.
(4)
Be served upon the licensee or his agent; provided that such notice
or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such licensee
or agent when a copy thereof has been served in person or posted at
the RV park entrance and/or building site. A copy shall also be sent
by certified mail to the owners last known address. Notice to a property
owner in accordance with this article that is “refused”
or “unclaimed,” will not affect the validity of the notice,
and the notice will be considered delivered.
(5)
Contain an outline of remedial action.
(6)
After remedial notice procedures outlined herein are exhausted, citations
may be issued.
(b)
Appeal from notice.
Any person affected by any notice that has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this article applicable to such park may request a hearing before the planning and zoning commission or the city council; provided that such person shall file within ten (10) days after the day the notice was served, in the city secretary’s office, with a copy to the office of the code official, a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds thereof. The filing request for a hearing shall operate as a stay of the notice and of the suspension, except in the case of an order issued under subsection (d) of this section, or under section 3.06.005.
(c)
Issuance of order.
After such hearing, the planning and zoning commission or city council shall issue an order in writing sustaining, modifying, or withdrawing the notice of violation, which order shall be served in the same manner as subsection (a) of this section. If the city sustains or modifies the finding of a violation it shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation of the license of the park affected by the order.
(d)
Order without notice.
Whenever the city finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health or safety, the designated official may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring the action to be taken as deemed necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, such order shall be effective immediately, but upon written petition to the city shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. The provisions of subsection (c) of this section shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Any noncompliance with this article is hereby deemed a nuisance.
The city may abate and remove the nuisance and punish the person(s)
responsible for causing or allowing the nuisance condition to exist.
Any person(s) violating this article shall be subject to a fine not
to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each provision violated,
and each day that there is a failure to comply with the terms of any
provision of this article is declared to be a separate offense. For
violations of the provisions of this article that govern fire safety,
zoning, or public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse,
the fine may not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per day,
per violation. The code official shall be the authority of the jurisdiction
responsible for the issuance of citations and any action deemed necessary
for the enforcement of this article.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
A site development plan must be prepared and submitted to the
city for approval.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
RV
parks shall only be located in the areas designated or redesignated
under AO, MHP, C3, M1 and M2 of the city zoning ordinance and obtain
a special use designation.
(b)
An
opaque fence at least eight (8) feet in height must be placed on the
property line to buffer the RV park from view. The fence shall be
installed on both sides and at the rear of the property. The fence
must be of painted metal materials. No wood fences are allowed.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each RV park must have a minimum size of two (2) acres, with
a maximum of five (5) acres. The maximum site density for RV parks
shall have 20 feet on either side. Only one (1) recreational vehicle
is permitted per recreational vehicle site.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each recreational vehicle site shall be minimum of 20 feet between
each site. A roadway is therefore required to the front. In addition,
the space shall be clearly marked identifying the space number.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
Each
recreational vehicle site within the RV park shall have access to
an internal private roadway, which shall have access to a public street.
The entrance of the internal roadway shall have a pavement width of
at least thirty (30) feet with an adequate curb radius. The major
thoroughfare shall have a pavement width (concrete or asphalt) of
twenty-four (24) feet in accordance with city standards. The roadway
may be fifteen (15) feet if the RV park is designed for one-way roads.
Each emergency access lane shall have a clear unobstructed width of
twenty-four (24) feet; fifteen (15) feet if one-way and shall have
a turning area and radii with a minimum of sixty (60) feet to permit
free movement of emergency vehicles. Dead-end streets are not allowed.
The internal streets off the major thoroughfare may be constructed
with crushed rock materials or similar material with the objective
to prohibit dust.
(b)
Metal
signs shall be placed along the emergency access lane, by the owner
or agent of the RV park stating that parking is prohibited. The sign
type, size, height and location shall be approved by the city.
(c)
Adequate
street lighting for the RV park shall be approved by the city.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each RV park must have a permanent structure as an office for
the manager of the RV park, and a bathroom as mandated by the state.
All facilities used by residents must be well lit inside and out during
the night hours. All facilities must meet applicable codes adopted
by the city.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of the RV parks shall be
paved, covered with stone, rock, or other similar solid material,
or protected with vegetative cover that is capable of preventing soil
erosion and eliminating dust. All pavement shall be kept in good repair.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
The placement of a recreational vehicle for occupancy longer
than fourteen (14) days shall not be permitted in the city, except
in an approved recreational vehicle (RV) park. However, a recreational
vehicle may be placed at an owner’s residence as long as the
RV is placed in the side or rear yard area and not used for occupancy
longer than fourteen (14) days in a twelve (12) month period. Any
RV placement at an owner’s residence outside an RV park must
obtain written authorization beyond 14 days by the city council. Such
requests must be submitted in writing.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
The area designated for the placement of recreational vehicle
parks shall be consistent with the city’s zoning ordinance and
maybe further established in the ETJ of the city by approval of the
city council.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
The ground surface in all parts of the RV park shall be graded
and designed to drain all stormwater, surface water in a safe, efficient
manner. Drainage analysis shall be performed by a licensed professional
engineer and easements for the conveyance of surface water off site
shall be obtained, if necessary.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each site within an RV park shall be provided with a connection
to the city water supply if available. The backflow preventer must
be certified annually and the water distribution system shall be installed
as follows:
(1)
The
water supply system, fixtures and other equipment must be installed
in accordance with applicable codes adopted by the city.
(2)
A
master water meter shall be installed to serve the RV park. Submetering
or remetering of RV sites is not permitted.
(3)
A
reduced pressure principal backflow preventer will be required to
be placed at the property line on the discharge side of the master
meter. The backflow preventer shall be certified annually.
(4)
Water
riser service branch lines shall extend at least four (4) inches above
ground elevation. The branch line shall be at least 3/4 inch.
(5)
Adequate
provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves
and riser pipes. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location
of utility connections at each site.
(6)
A
shut off valve below the frost line shall be provided near each water
riser pipe.
(7)
The
owner/operator shall have complete maintenance responsibility for
the water system within the RV park.
(8)
The
city shall have absolutely no maintenance responsibility for service
lines within the RV park.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
Each
site within the RV park shall be provided with a connection for wastewater
if available. If city wastewater is not available then a permit from
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) shall be obtained
prior to placement of an on-site sewage facility. All proposed wastewater
service lines shall be connected to the city wastewater system if
available. On-site sewage facilities are permitted only if city utilities
are not reasonably available. The city must approve all proposed wastewater
facility plans prior to construction.
(b)
Any
such wastewater distribution system shall be subject to the following
conditions:
(1)
The wastewater system and materials must be installed in accordance
with applicable codes adopted by the city, county or state.
(2)
Each site shall be provided with a four-inch diameter wastewater
riser and shall extend above grade four (4) to six (6) inches. The
wastewater riser pipe shall be so located on each stand so that the
wastewater connection to the RV drain outlet will approximate a vertical
position. Each inlet shall be provided with a gastight seal when connected
to a recreational vehicle or have a gastight seal plug when not in
service. The plug shall be that of a spring-loaded device.
(3)
The wastewater connection to each site shall consist of a single
four (4) inch service line without any branch lines, fittings, or
connections. All joints shall be watertight.
(4)
Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of
the riser pipe shall extend at least four (4) to six (6) inches above
the ground elevation.
(5)
Each collection wastewater line shall provide a vent extending a
minimum of ten (10) feet in height.
(6)
The owner/operator shall have complete maintenance responsibility
for the wastewater system within the RV park.
(7)
Each RV park shall be required to install at the property line, where
connection to the city sewer is made, a sample well site as defined
herein. The sample well site shall be installed according to this
code. The city shall have absolutely no maintenance responsibility
for service lines within the RV park.
(8)
All chemicals entering the city sewer shall be biodegradable.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each site within the RV park shall be provided with electrical
service. All electrical service shall be underground and installed
in accordance with the city, county, state and National Electrical
Code(s). The electrical service shall be installed as follows:
(1)
A
master electric meter shall be installed to serve the RV park. Submetering
or remetering of RV sites is not permitted.
(2)
The
city has absolutely no maintenance responsibility for service lines
within the RV park.
(3)
The
location of all underground lines shall be clearly marked by surface
signs at approved intervals.
(4)
Power
supply to each site shall be a minimum of one 20-amp and one 30-amp
and one 50-amp power supply.
(5)
Outlets
(receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in an Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc., approved weatherproof outlet box.
(6)
A
watertight seal shall be provided for underground conduit in floodplain
installations and a riser extending a minimum of two (2) feet above
the floodplain elevation shall be provided.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each RV park shall be provided with safe and adequate facilities
for the collection and removal of waste and garbage. Storage, collection,
and handling shall be conducted so as to create no health hazards,
rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, or fire hazards. Every site
shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of a refuse facility
measured along the RV park internal roadway. Trash dumpsters shall
be screened on three (3) sides.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
A minimum of one (1) landline telephone shall be provided in
an easily accessible location twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven
(7) days a week for emergency use.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
The individual sites within the RV park are not allowed to have
accessory structures as defined herein. Unless approved by city council
and permit fee paid.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Each person renting a site within a RV park shall provide the
following information to the owner, manager, operator, agent, or person
in charge of the RV park:
(1)
Name
of registrant;
(2)
Name
of all adults in the RV;
(3)
Full
address of permanent residence of registrant;
(4)
Automobile
and recreational vehicle license plate number and the state in which
each is registered;
(5)
Driver’s
license number of the owner/registrant;
(6)
The
number or letter of the site being rented;
(7)
Date
of arrival and departure.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Grounds, buildings and structures in the RV park shall be maintained
free of the accumulation of high grass and weeds and debris so as
to prevent rodent and snake harborage or the breeding of flies, mosquitoes
or other pests. The RV, park owner, its manager, and/or agents shall
be responsible for maintaining the entire area of the park free of
all nuisances, including but not limited to, high grass, dry brush,
leaves, limbs, debris, weeds, flies, mosquitoes or other pests.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
(a)
Open
fires shall be allowed only in a manner and within a commercial UL
listed approved container.
(b)
A
fire hydrant(s) must be placed such that each recreational vehicle
site is within at least six hundred (600) feet from one, at the park
owner’s expense.
(c)
If
a RV park is to be placed in an area where city water is not available,
the RV park owner must have a pond located on the property filled
at all time with a minimum capacity of twenty thousand (20,000) gallons
with a dry hydrant installed. A container capable of holding a minimum
of twenty thousand (20,000) gallons with a dry hydrant installed shall
also be allowed and/or substituted for a pond. The dry hydrant outlet
shall be of standard size or four (4) inches. Such a design or installation
set-up is subject to approval by the city.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
No RV park or recreational vehicle therein shall be used as
a permanent residence for any period of time, notwithstanding any
other section herein, except for permanent full-time employees of
the RV park. No more than one (1) space shall be allowed for use as
a permanent residence for full-time employees. Occupancy or parking
of a recreational vehicle within the RV park extending beyond six
(6) consecutive months in any twelve (12) month period shall be presumed
permanent occupancy and is hereby prohibited. A recreational vehicle
may not return for a period of sixty (60) days following six (6) months
consecutively.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
The city may modify, amend or change the restrictions in section 3.06.052 at any time. The city may also modify or change section 3.06.052 of this article for the purpose of a natural disaster or related incidents including the requirement of removal of all recreational vehicles that may be subject to dangerous or inclement weather. However, the final decision for the removal of all recreational vehicles, as defined herein, shall be at the sole discretion of the owner/operator of the RV park. The city assumes no liability.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
Existing manufactured mobile home parks that have spaces for
recreational vehicles existing prior to the adoption of this article
shall be permitted to occupy the space with a recreational vehicle.
However, in no instance shall a new manufactured mobile home park
to be located within the city limits be allowed recreational vehicles
or spaces for recreational vehicles. Same shall apply to a recreational
vehicle to be located within the city limits. Only recreational vehicles
shall be allowed in a recreational vehicle park. No manufactured mobile
home shall be permitted in a recreational vehicle park.
(Ordinance 205 adopted 9/23/13)
