Chapter 21.54 MOBILE HOME PARKS, MOBILE HOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Mobile home parks will be allowed only in those zoning districts that list mobile home parks as permitted or conditionally permitted. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.030 Spaces and occupancy.

a. Only one mobile home or duplex mobile home shall occupy a space.

b. More than one space may be located on a lot, subject to the following: Each space for a mobile home shall contain not less than 3,000 square feet, exclusive of space provided for the common use of tenants, such as roadways, general use structures, guest parking, walkways, and areas for recreation and landscaping. Spaces designed and rented for duplex mobile homes shall have a minimum of 4,500 square feet. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.040 Lot size and setbacks.

a. Minimum Lot Size. Lots used for mobile home parks shall be no smaller than the minimum lot size for the zoning district in which the mobile home park is located.

b. Setbacks. In addition to the required setbacks from lot lines and rights-of-way applicable to the zoning district:

1. No mobile home in the park shall be located closer than 15 feet from another mobile home or from a general use building in the park.

2. No building or structure accessory to a mobile home on a mobile home space shall be closer than 10 feet from another mobile home, another accessory building or another mobile home space.

3. Along any vehicular right-of-way within the mobile home park, mobile homes and other buildings shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.050 Open space and recreation areas.

A minimum of 10 percent of the total area of all lots used for a mobile home park shall be devoted to a common open space for use by residents of the mobile home park. This open space shall not include areas used for vehicle parking or maneuvering, vehicle access, or any area within a mobile home space. The open space may include lawns and other landscaped areas, walkways, paved terraces, and sitting areas. The common open space shall be reasonably secluded from view from streets and shall be maintained in a neat appearance. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.070 Required improvements.

a. Storage. Not less than 200 cubic feet of covered storage shall be provided for each mobile home space (but not necessarily on each space).

b. Perimeter. The land used for mobile home park purposes shall be effectively screened, except at entry and exit places, by a wall, fence or other sight-obscuring screening. Such screening shall be of a height adequate to screen the mobile home park from view and shall be maintained in a neat appearance.

c. Water and Sewer. All mobile homes in the park shall be connected to water and sewage systems before they are occupied. Evidence shall be provided with the application for a mobile home park that the park will meet the standards of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.080 Access and parking.

a. Access. Each mobile home space shall be directly accessible by a vehicle from an internal street without the necessity of crossing any other space. Direct vehicular access from public streets to a mobile home space is prohibited.

b. Parking. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile home space. An additional common parking area for guests shall be provided with one space for every four mobile homes. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.090 Street standards.

a. Circulation. The internal street system of a mobile home park shall provide convenient circulation by means of minor streets and collector streets. Dead-end streets shall be provided with an adequate turning circle at least 80 feet in diameter.

b. Street Widths. The width of internal streets shall be adequate to accommodate the contemplated traffic load, and no less than the following minimums:

	Minimum Width (in feet)
Collector streets with no parking	28
Minor streets with no parking	22

Minimum Width

(in feet)

Collector streets with no parking

Minor streets with no parking

c. If utilities are planned to be in or next to streets, additional width may be required by the Commission to accommodate the utilities. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.100 Standards for mobile homes.³

Each mobile home structure, whether located in a mobile home park or on an individual lot, shall meet the following standards:

a. The mobile home shall contain sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower and kitchen facilities, with plumbing and electrical connections provided for attachment to public utilities or approved private systems.

b. The mobile home shall be fully skirted and, if a single-wide unit, shall be tied down with devices that meet State standards. [Ord. 10-01(S) § 4, 2010].

Article II. Recreational Vehicles and RV Parks

21.54.200 Standards for recreational vehicle parks – General.

HCC 21.54.200 through 21.54.325 establish standards governing recreational vehicle parks, recreational vehicles in residential zoning districts, and employee-occupied recreational vehicles. [Ord. 18-04 § 2, 2018; Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.210 Spaces and occupancy.

a. Space Size. The space provided for each recreational vehicle shall be a minimum of 600 square feet, exclusive of any space used for common areas, driving lanes, walkways, general use structures, and landscaped areas.

b. Identification. Each recreational vehicle space shall be plainly marked and numbered for identification.

c. Occupancy. Only one recreational vehicle shall occupy a space. Recreational vehicle parks may be open on a year-round basis. Except as otherwise permitted under this title, no recreational vehicle shall be parked for occupancy in a recreational vehicle park for more than 30 continuous days, nor shall a recreational vehicle be parked for occupancy in a recreational vehicle park for more than 120 days in any 12-month period. [Ord. 18-04 § 3, 2018; Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.220 Minimum lot size.

The minimum lot size for a recreational vehicle park in any zoning district is 40,000 square feet or the minimum lot size for the zoning district in which it is located, whichever is greater. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.230 Surface water runoff.

Surfaces shall be designed and contoured to provide for adequate runoff of surface water and be approved by the Public Works Department. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.240 Utilities and solid waste.

a. Sources of potable water and wastewater disposal facilities shall be in accordance with applicable Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.

b. The park shall provide toilets and lavatories for use by park occupants. They shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with applicable Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.

c. Solid Waste Disposal. The recreational park must provide adequate covered receptacles for trash collection and adequate trash removal. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.250 Noise.

Noise emanating from a recreational vehicle park and its occupants shall not unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of persons with ordinary sensibilities. It is a violation for a park owner, park operator, or park occupant to cause or allow noise in excess of this standard. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.260 Parking.

a. One parking space shall be provided within each recreational vehicle space. This parking space is in addition to the space allotted to the recreational vehicle.

b. Additional parking shall be provided for exclusive use of the park manager and employees.

c. Guest parking shall be provided at a rate of one parking space per 25 recreational vehicle spaces.

d. Handicapped recreational vehicle spaces shall be provided in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.270 Streets.

This section applies to all driving lanes and streets within the recreational vehicle park.

a. All designated driving lanes shall be not less than 15 feet in width for one-lane traffic or 30 feet in width for two-lane traffic and shall adhere to applicable AASHTO design criteria.

b. All driving lanes shall be surfaced with crushed gravel, asphalt, or concrete and designed to permit easy access to all recreational vehicle spaces.

c. Driving lane maintenance and snow removal are the responsibility of park owner and operator. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.280 Common areas.

At least seven percent of the area of the entire recreational vehicle park site shall be devoted and maintained as open space. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.290 Accessory uses.

Accessory uses within the recreational vehicle park may include a park office, a place for the park operator to live, a bathhouse for park occupants and outhouse buildings, a small convenience store, storage buildings, and other necessary facilities. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.300 Compliance with laws.

All recreational vehicle parks must comply with applicable local, State and Federal requirements prior to receiving a City zoning permit. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.310 Temporary recreational vehicle parks.

If existing recreational park facilities are unavailable or inadequate to meet special and temporary anticipated needs of a scheduled caravan, temporary recreational vehicle parks may be established for a scheduled caravan; provided, that written authorization is obtained from the City Planner prior to occupancy. The City Planner may impose on the authorization all conditions necessary to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the caravan participants and the community. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.320 Standards for recreational vehicles in residential zoning districts.

Outside of recreational vehicle parks, the use of recreational vehicles in the Rural Residential, Urban Residential or Residential Office zoning districts shall conform to the following standards, except to the extent otherwise specified in the regulations applicable in the zoning district:

a. As an accessory to a dwelling unit on a lot, one recreational vehicle per lot may be used for occasional living purposes to accommodate persons while visiting the residents of the dwelling unit. A recreational vehicle used for such purposes must be a self-contained recreational vehicle and must have a receptacle approved by law for collection of liquid and semi-solid wastes. Direct hook-up to municipal water and sewer is prohibited. While the recreational vehicle being used to accommodate visitors is parked on the property, it must be parked in a manner that will not create a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot or adjacent properties. Parking in such fashion that the recreational vehicle may tip or roll constitutes a dangerous and unsafe condition. A parked recreational vehicle used to accommodate visitors must be in a condition for the safe and effective performance of its intended function as an operable motor vehicle.

b. Occasional use of a recreational vehicle to accommodate visitors as allowed in subsection (a) of this section may not exceed a total of 90 days per calendar year on a lot. Such occasional use to accommodate visitors must be approved by the property owner, and in the case of property under lease, by both the lessee and the property owner.

c. While actually and lawfully being used under this section to accommodate visitors recreational vehicles are not considered as stored for purposes of HCC 21.12.020(k), 21.14.020(i) and 21.16.020(l). [Ord. 08-29, 2008].

21.54.325 Standards for recreational vehicles in the Marine Commercial District and the Marine Industrial District.

Outside of recreational vehicle parks, the use of recreational vehicles in the marine commercial and industrial zoning districts shall conform to the following standards:

a. A property owner may have one employee-occupied recreational vehicle per lot. An employee-occupied recreational vehicle must be a self-contained recreational vehicle and must have a receptacle approved by law for collection of liquid and semi-solid wastes. While the employee-occupied recreational vehicle is parked on the property, it must be parked in a manner that will not create a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot or adjacent properties. Parking in such fashion that the recreational vehicle may tip or roll constitutes a dangerous and unsafe condition. A parked employee-occupied recreational vehicle must be in a condition for the safe and effective performance of its intended function as an operable motor vehicle, registered and insured.

b. An employee-occupied recreational vehicle may not be placed in a parking space required to comply with the Homer Zoning Code.

c. An employee-occupied recreational vehicle may not directly hook up to municipal water and sewer without first obtaining written approval by the Public Works Director or his or her designee. The Public Works Director shall grant approval for direct hook-up to the municipal water and sewer if he or she determines that the applicant is in full compliance with this title. A permit under this subsection may only be submitted by a property owner or a lessee of the property.

d. All employee-occupied recreational vehicles covered in this section must obtain a zoning permit and pay an annual fee. [Ord. 18-12(A)(S) § 1, 2018; Ord. 18-04 § 4, 2018].

Ordinance 10-01(S) § 1, 2010.

Ordinance 10-01(S) § 2, 2010.

Ordinance 10-01(S) §§ 3 and 4, 2010, repealed HCC 21.54.060 and enacted HCC 21.54.100, Standards for mobile home structures.