The purpose of this article is to provide regulations for the
parking of recreational vehicles within residential zones by establishing
development standards addressing public safety, screening, neighborhood
compatibility, accessibility and security considerations.
(Ord. No. 94-41, § 2, 1-11-95)
means a type of recreational vehicle which includes a chassis-mounted
camper having a fixed living module or a pick-up truck having a removable
module.
means a recreational vehicle which has its own motive power,
and contains a living module and a driver compartment within one integral
unit.
means capable of being operated in the intended manner and
maintaining a valid current license and/or registration.
means a vehicle which has its own motive power, and contains
a living module and a driver compartment within one integral unit.
means a type of recreational vehicle designed to be towed
by a motorized vehicle, including, but not limited to, travel trailers,
fifth-wheel trailers, telescoping and folding trailers, utility or
flat bed trailers, tent trailers, and livestock and horse trailers.
means a type of recreational vehicle designed to be used
for water-related activities, including, but not limited to, sail
boats, power boats, canoes, kayaks and other personal watercraft.
(Ord. No. 94-41, § 2, 1-11-95)
The parking of recreational vehicles when not within a completely
enclosed structure is permitted as an accessory use in the residential
agriculture (R-A), residential estates (R-E), and single-family residential
(R-1) zones, and on a property developed with a single-family residence
in the multifamily zones (R-2, R-3 and R-4). Outdoor parking of recreational
vehicles shall not be permitted in multifamily zones developed with
multifamily residences except on areas of the development site specifically
designated for that purpose as part of an approved development plan.
Outdoor parking of recreational vehicles shall also be prohibited
on properties developed as a planned development or planned unit approval
unless approved as part of the original PD or PUA or modified through
the public hearing process.
(Ord. No. 94-41, § 2, 1-11-95)
Recreational vehicles may be parked in permitted zones subject
to the following development standards:
(a)
Rear yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the rear yard,
subject to all of the following:
(1)
A minimum separation of three feet shall be provided between the
recreational vehicle and any wall along habitable portions of the
existing structure on the same property containing windows and doors,
as determined by the director of community development;
(2)
The recreational vehicle shall be screened from adjacent properties
by means of a five foot-high solid wall or fence and/or vision-obscuring
landscaping constructed along the property or setback line or interior
of the property, as allowed by the underlying zone; and
(3)
No recreational vehicle shall be parked in a manner which encroaches
in the public right-of-way, unless an encroachment permit is issued
by the city engineer. No recreational vehicle shall be parked in a
manner which encroaches into any adjacent property unless permission
from the property owner is granted.
(b)
Side yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the side yard,
subject to all of the following:
(c)
Front yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the front yard
only on properties where access to feasible parking in the side or
rear yard is unavailable, in accordance with all of the following:
(1)
Driveways.
(A)
The recreational vehicle shall be operational or capable of being
operated in the intended manner, as required by the California Vehicle
Code;
(B)
The recreational vehicle shall maintain a minimum 10 foot separation
from any door or window in the habitable portions of any residence
on an adjacent property; and
(C)
The recreational vehicle shall be parked perpendicular to the street,
except that recreational vehicles may be parked parallel to the street
when the garage door on the same property is oriented perpendicular
to the street, or when a circular driveway exists with adequate driveway
separation, as determined by the city engineer.
(2)
Parking not in driveway. RV parking in the front yard other than
the driveway may be permitted only if conforming driveway parking
is not available. In addition to standards required in subdivision
(1) of this subsection, all of the following standards shall be required:
(A)
No more than 50% of the required front setback area including the
driveway shall be used for vehicle parking.
(B)
Recreational vehicles shall only be parked on a prepared surface
such as concrete, asphalt or paver blocks. Parking of recreational
vehicles in landscaped areas is prohibited.
(C)
Recreational vehicles parked perpendicular to the street in the area
defined by a continuation of the side setback shall provide a three
foot-high solid wall or fence and/or vision-obscuring landscaping
along the side property line.
(D)
The recreational vehicle shall maintain a minimum setback distance
of 10 feet measured from the back of the sidewalk, or face of curb
in locations where a sidewalk is not required, for sight visibility
purposes.
(E)
On properties where the recreational vehicle cannot be parked in
the driveway or in a perpendicular manner in accordance with the development
standards, the recreational vehicle may be parked parallel to the
street which provides driveway access in the R-1-6, R-1-7 and R-1-8
zones only, subject to approval of an administrative permit approved
by the director of community development. The administrative permit
shall include conditions requiring a three foot-high wall or fence
and/or vision-obscuring landscaping provided along the street side
parallel to and along the entire length of the recreational vehicle;
additionally, the sight visibility setback may be reduced by up to
20% upon approval by the city engineer.
(Ord. No. 94-41, § 2, 1-11-95; Ord. No. 2018-07R, § 7, 4-18-18)
