The purpose of this section is to provide uniform standards for the storage and use of recreational vehicles outside of recreational vehicle parks within the municipal boundaries of the city to promote the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Camping trailer.
A portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed of collapsible partial side walls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold to provide temporary living quarters for recreational or camping use.
Motor home.
A vehicular unit designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use built on and permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or on a chassis cab or van which is an integral part of the completed vehicle.
Recreational equipment.
Equipment of devices used for recreational activities including, without limitation, boats, kayaks, canoes, jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, (ATV), rooftop tents, motorbikes, permanent tents, and Truck Campers.
Recreational vehicle park, RV park.
Any lot, tract or parcel of land used in whole or part to provide facilities or accommodations for two (2) or more recreational vehicles used by transients as living or sleeping quarters for the periods of time authorized in this article, and with or without compensation.
Recreational vehicle, RV.
A unit which contains facilities or equipment either for sleeping or temporary living quarters, or both, and which has its own motive power or is designed to be mounted on or towed by another motor vehicle. The term "recreational vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, a motor home, travel trailer and camping trailer provided, however, that a recreational vehicle does not include a mobile home or a manufactured home.
Travel trailer.
A vehicular portable structure on a permanent chassis, without motive power, designed by the manufacturer to be towed by another vehicle and used as a temporary dwelling for recreational, camping or travel use.
Truck camper.
A portable structure designed to fit over or slide into the bed of a standard pickup truck for transport and to be used as a temporary dwelling for recreational or camping use.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)
(a) 
The placement or use of a recreational vehicle or recreational equipment for occupancy shall not be permitted within the corporate boundaries of the city except in an approved and legally permitted recreational vehicle park or as authorized by the city manager.
(b) 
A recreational vehicle or recreational equipment may be placed at an owner's residence, provided that the recreational vehicle or recreational equipment complies with the storage requirements described herein. Under no circumstances shall a recreational vehicle or recreational equipment be used for permanent occupancy within the corporate boundaries of the city after the effective date of this article.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)
Recreational vehicle or recreational equipment stored or placed on property within the corporate boundaries of the city for a period exceeding seven days, must comply with the following storage requirements:
(1) 
The recreational vehicle or recreational equipment must be parked on a surface made of asphalt, brick, concrete, or other approved surface, or must be parked under a shelter completely covering the recreational vehicle or recreational equipment.
(2) 
The recreational vehicle or recreational equipment must be located off the roadway and must not encroach on any existing public right-of-way or easement.
(3) 
The recreational vehicle or recreational equipment must have a current valid registration sticker attached and displayed, if required, and in compliance with any applicable local, state, or federal rules, regulations, or statutes.
(4) 
Only one recreational vehicle per property owner located on owner's land within the corporate limits of the city.
(5) 
No person shall hook up a recreational vehicle or recreational equipment to electrical utilities, water, city sewer, septic systems, telephone, or place a receptacle for receiving mail or any other service or device which would indicate more than the temporary use of the recreational vehicle or recreational equipment as permitted herein unless the recreational vehicle or recreational equipment is located within an RV park facility and is subject to the requirements of the RV park.
(6) 
Recreational vehicles or recreational equipment may be hooked up to the city electrical system for maintenance purposes not to exceed 10 days.
(7) 
Property owners are responsible for all recreational vehicles and recreational equipment and their uses while placed on their property regardless of the ownership.
(8) 
No vehicle, including recreational vehicles, travel trailers, boat trailers, or other nonmotorized vehicles in excess of thirty-six (36) feet in length, shall be stored or parked in any district zoned for residential uses.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)
Upon the city manager's receipt and approval of a complete written application from a property owner for the issuance of a temporary permit in accordance with this section, recreational vehicles or recreational equipment may be used for temporary housing in certain situations, including but not limited to: while building a house, working on a construction project, or a documented and verified medical emergency or necessity. The city manager may issue a temporary permit allowing a person to occupy a recreation vehicle or recreational equipment for up to 30 days at a location within the corporate boundaries of the city. This 30-day period may be extended by the city manager for additional periods not to exceed 30 days, on a case-by-case basis. The issuance of a temporary permit in accordance with this section is within the discretion of the city manager. Failure of the owner or occupant to comply with the temporary permit may cause the city manager to revoke the permit and city utilities connected to the recreational vehicle or recreational equipment to be disconnected.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined up to $500.00. Each day a violation of a provision of this article continues to exist shall constitute a separate offence.
(Ordinance 2024-01 adopted 2/13/2024)