As used herein, certain words and phrases are defined and certain
provisions shall be construed as herein set out unless it shall be
apparent from the context that they have a different meaning.
"Camp car"
means any vehicle used for living or sleeping purposes which
is equipped with wheel or wheels or similar devices for the purpose
of transporting the unit whether by motive power or other means.
"Campground"
means any place, area or parcel of land upon which is located
any camp car.
(Prior code § 7-105)
Application for a permit shall be filed with the San Joaquin
Local Health District on forms provided therefor, not less than five
nor more than 20 days before the campground is ready for use, and
in all cases within 20 days after the effective date of Ordinance
1601. Application for renewal of permit shall be made on or before
the fifth day of January of each year. It shall be the duty of the
San Joaquin Local Health District to investigate each application
and no permit shall be issued unless the campground conforms to the
provisions of the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State.
(Prior code § 7-106.1)
Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the campground
and all permits issued shall expire at the end of the calendar year.
(Prior code § 7-106.2)
No permit shall be transferable except with the written consent
of the San Joaquin Local Health District endorsed thereon.
(Prior code § 7-106.3)
Permits shall be subject to revocation or suspension by the
San Joaquin Local Health District for a violation of any of the provisions
hereof. A notice specifying the violation shall be served upon the
holder of the permit or agent or representative and a failure to comply
with the provisions set forth herein within the time limit in the
notice shall be grounds for a revocation or suspension of the permit.
(Prior code § 7-106.4)
Every person owning, maintaining or operating a campground shall
maintain it and all equipment in connection therewith in good repair
and in a clean, sanitary condition.
(Prior code § 7-107)
The camp cars in every campground shall be arranged in rows
abutting the street or alley, or abutting an unoccupied space within
the campground, not less than 20 feet wide, which shall be open and
unobstructed to the alley or street.
(Prior code § 7-108)
Every campground shall be located on a well drained area and
shall be properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of storm
or casual water.
(Prior code § 7-108.1)
An adequate supply of pure water for domestic purposes shall
be provided to meet the requirements of the campground. The water
supply shall be obtained from faucets only, located in the campground
and no camp car shall be located more than 100 feet from a faucet.
(Prior code § 7-108.2)
Every campground shall be equipped with at least one slop sink
with running water for every 10 spaces or fractional part thereof
laid out or used for camp cars. No camp car shall be located more
than 100 feet from a slop sink.
(Prior code § 7-108.3)
Every campground shall be equipped with one water closet and
one urinal for men and one water closet for women for every 10 spaces
or fractional part there of laid out or used for camp cars. The toilets
for each sex shall be in separate rooms and each shall be conspicuously
and appropriately marked for men or for women. No camp car shall be
located more than 100 feet from required toilets. The floors of all
water closets or urinal rooms shall be constructed of concrete or
other non-absorbent material. A base of the same material shall extend
upward from the floor at least six inches on all walls. Dividing partitions
in lavatory rooms shall have an open space at the bottom of not less
than 12 inches. All exterior openings shall be screened with a wire
mesh having not less than 15 wires to the inch.
(Prior code § 7-108.4)
Each campground shall be equipped with at least one shower for
each sex for every 20 spaces or fractional part thereof laid out or
used for camp cars. Showers for each sex shall be in separate rooms
and shall be conspicuously and appropriately marked for men and for
women. All shower floors shall be constructed of waterproof material
and the walls and dividing partitions shall be constructed of a like
material to a height of at least six feet from the floor. All shower
rooms shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and strictly
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior code § 7-108.5)
Every campground shall be equipped with at least one tight metal
garbage or refuse receptacle of not less than 30 gallons capacity,
with a snug-fitting metal cover for every 10 spaces or fractional
part thereof laid out or used for camp cars. Additional receptacles
shall be provided from time to time when in the judgment of the San
Joaquin Local Health District or Garbage Superintendent of the City
there is need therefor. All receptacles shall be maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition.
(Prior code § 7-108.6)
It is unlawful to throw or deposit waste material of any kind
upon any campground. Plumbing fixtures in camp cars located upon campgrounds
when in use shall be connected to the City sewer system or the drainage
therefrom disposed in a manner approved by the San Joaquin Local Health
District.
(Prior code § 7-108.7)
All water closets, urinals and showers shall be equipped with
an electric lighting system and shall be continuously lighted between
sunset and sunrise.
(Prior code § 7-108.8)
Every campground shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher
for each 2500 square feet of campground area and such additional extinguishers
as may be required by the Chief of the Fire Department. Location and
type of extinguishers shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
(Prior code § 7-108.9)
It is unlawful for any person to permit dogs to run at large
upon campgrounds at any time.
(Prior code § 7-108.10)
The water faucets, toilets, showers, garbage receptacles and
other equipment required by the provisions set forth herein shall
be in addition to the plumbing fixtures and other sanitary appurtenances
installed or used in connection with any other occupancy on the same
or adjoining premises.
(Prior code § 7-108.11)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate
or maintain a campground in the City without first obtaining a permit
therefor from the San Joaquin Local Health District.
(Prior code § 7-109)
It is unlawful to occupy any camp car for living or sleeping
purposes in the City for a period longer than 24 hours unless the
same is located upon a campground licensed under the provisions set
forth herein, provided, however, that temporary permits therefor limited
to 72 hours including the first 24-hour period may be granted by the
San Joaquin Local Health District. No permits shall be issued for
any camp car occupancy which will constitute a nuisance or a health
menace.
(Prior code § 7-110)
A clear space of 10 feet shall be maintained between camp cars
and a clear space of 10 feet shall be maintained between camp cars
and any building on the premises. A clear space of five feet shall
be maintained between camp cars and property lines of the campground.
(Prior code § 7-110.1)
It is unlawful to remove or cause to be removed the wheels,
tires, or similar transporting devices from any camp car located in
a campground except for immediate repairs, or to fix or attach said
vehicle to the ground in any manner that would prevent ready removal.
A camp car altered in violation of the provisions hereof shall thereafter
be subject to the provisions of the Building Code of the City and
the Housing Act of the State.
(Prior code § 7-110.2)
It is unlawful and an infraction to use or occupy, or permit
the use or occupancy of, a camp car or motor vehicle for human habitation
(e.g., sleeping, eating, resting) on any public street, avenue, alley,
park, public parking lot or structure, or public way within the City
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. For the purposes of
this section, "habitation" means the use of a camp car or motor vehicle
as a dwelling place, and shall not mean the use of a camp car or motor
vehicle for alleviation of sickness or temporary physical inability
to operate such camp car or motor vehicle.
(Prior code § 7-110.3)