ARTICLE XLII. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARK DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

30.42.10 Statement of intent.

The intent of the recreational vehicle (RV) park development regulations is to enable the orderly, safe, and nuisance-free development and use of RV parks. It is the intent of these regulations to preserve the integrity and attractiveness of the city and to maintain its orderly appearance. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.42.20 Permitted zones for recreational vehicle parks.

Recreational vehicle parks as regulated herein and that have been conditionally permitted within the highway commercial, limited industrial, and general industrial zoning districts may continue to operate in conformance with conditional use permit approval granted for the facility. No new facilities or any expansion of use shall be allowed. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13; Ord. No. 2019-08, § 24, 10-7-19)

30.42.30 Guidelines.

Ongoing operations shall remain in conformance with the following guidelines, except as otherwise modified by the conditional use permit granted for the facility:

(a) Minimum Spacing. A recreational vehicle (RV) park shall provide spaces to accommodate various types of RVs. The minimum buffer area to be provided around each RV space shall be ten (10) feet from side to side, eight (8) feet from side to rear, and six (6) feet from rear to rear or front to rear. A minimum of five (5) feet shall be provided between RV patios and any adjacent RV space. A minimum of six (6) feet shall be provided between the appurtenant structures attached to an RV and any adjacent RV space. No restroom shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to, nor further than four hundred (400) feet from, an RV space. Other permanent buildings shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any RV space.

(b) Landscaping/Visual Screening. All RV developments shall provide a minimum twenty-one (21) foot wide planter area, measured from the face of curb, along each street frontage (public sidewalks may be permitted in this planter area) to minimize views of the development from the public right-of-way. All areas not specifically used for driveways, walkways, patios, or similar purposes shall be landscaped in accordance with Article XXXVIII (Landscaping). The buffer area between RV spaces shall be landscaped. Landscaping materials shall meet with city standards and shall be planted to provide maximum visual relief and summer shade. The landscaped areas shall be protected from wheeled traffic by berms, curbing, fencing, posts, or other means where feasible.

(c) Recreation Facilities. Recreational facilities include indoor rooms with table games as well as pools, clubhouses, common barbecue/picnic areas, and ball fields and playgrounds with swings, slides, sandboxes, and similar recreational equipment. A variety of recreational facilities shall be provided at a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet per RV space. Perimeter landscaping and landscaping between RV spaces shall not be counted as a recreational amenity.

(d) Sound Attenuation Devices. Sound attenuation devices shall be of sufficient height and density to reduce exterior noise levels on the RV park to commercial standards. Sound attenuation devices shall also be required if noise from the RV park may intrude onto an adjacent property. All such sound attenuation devices shall be landscaped and constructed with aesthetically attractive materials. Landscaping berms at least two (2) feet in height shall be provided where sound attenuation devices are visible from the public right-of-way.

(e) Parking. A minimum of one (1) guest parking space shall be provided for every ten (10) RV spaces. One (1) parking space shall be provided for each shift employee and shall be conspicuously labeled as such. One (1) covered parking space shall be provided for a caretaker’s residence, where applicable. Every RV must maintain the ability to be pulled or moved at all times.

(f) Lighting. Lighting shall be subject to section 30.50.44. In addition, post or index lighting shall be provided to indicate the location of each RV parking space, so that the number is clearly visible at night. Low-level exterior lighting and adequate interior lighting shall also be provided for restroom and shower facilities. Such lighting shall be subject to review by the planning division. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13; Ord. No. 2019-08, § 25, 10-7-19)

30.42.40 Length of stay.

The owner and operator of the recreational vehicle park shall limit the stay of visitors at any such facility to no more than sixty (60) days during any one hundred twenty (120) day period. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.42.41 Compliance hearings.

The owner and operator of a new or expanding recreational vehicle park shall be subject to periodic compliance hearings before the city planning commission. Following issuance of a conditional use permit, the planning commission may periodically review the operation of an RV park in order to determine its compliance with length-of-stay and operational requirements.

The recreational vehicle park owner shall submit to the city complete and accurate visitor records, as well as reasonable additional information requested by the planning division or planning commission. The park owner shall pay all costs associated with the compliance hearings including a compliance audit, staff time, and other costs incurred by the city as a result of compliance review. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.42.50 Nonconformance to criteria.

Recreational vehicle parks shall continuously conform to the criteria set forth in this chapter and to the conditions of the use permit. Any recreational vehicle park which fails to conform to these criteria shall be subject to review and possible amendment or revocation of the conditional use permit. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)