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)