Chapter 7.20 TRAILERS AND TRAILER CAMPS

(2) "Trailer camp" is any area or tract of land in the city where one (1) or more trailer coaches are maintained or where space is rented or held out for rent to owners or users of trailer coaches or free camping is permitted to owners or users of trailer coaches for the purpose of securing their trade;

(3) "Trailer coach" is a vehicle without motive power designed for human habitation and for carrying persons and property on its own structure and being drawn by a motor vehicle; or a vehicle with motive power designed for human habitation and for carrying persons and property on its own structure. (Prior code § 28.1).

7.20.020 Compliance with chapter.

It is unlawful for any person to operate, conduct or maintain a trailer camp, or to use a trailer coach, in the city without first complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 28.2).

7.20.030 Permit required—Application.

It is unlawful for any person to commence the operation or construction of a trailer camp or to construct additional buildings or reconstruct or move buildings in an existing trailer camp unless such person shall first make application in writing to the building inspector in the city and obtain a permit therefor. Such application shall be accompanied by a description of the grounds upon which the trailer camp is to be constructed or reconstructed or upon which new buildings are to be erected in an existing trailer camp, together with plans and specifications of the proposed construction or reconstruction of such buildings and a description of the water supply, ground drainage and method of sewage disposal. (Prior code § 28.3).

7.20.040 Inspection of proposed site.

Within thirty (30) days after the filing of the application required by Section 7.20.030, the building inspector, shall make an inspection of the place selected for the trailer camp to ascertain if the place so selected is satisfactory for such purpose and if the plans and specifications are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 28.4).

7.20.050 Building inspector’s report to Council—Approval of application.

If the building inspector finds the trailer camp site is satisfactory and that the plans and specifications comply with the provisions of this chapter, he shall present to the City Council the application for permit, his report, findings and recommendation, and the City Council shall consider the application. Before the permit can be issued the City Council shall approve the same. (Prior code § 28.5).

7.20.060 Application fee.

The application for the permit required by this chapter shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) which fee shall be paid to the building inspector for credit to the general fund of the city; provided, however, that in the case of any addition, alteration or repair to building, or equipment in any trailer camp heretofore erected, such application need not be accompanied by any fee. (Prior code § 28.6).

7.20.070 Caretaker.

It is unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct or carry on or cause or permit to be maintained, conducted or carried on any trailer camp unless the trailer camp shall be provided at all times with a caretaker, whose duty it shall be to enforce all rules and regulations contained in this chapter governing the operation and maintenance of trailer camps. (Prior code § 28.7).

7.20.080 Drainage—Dust.

Every trailer camp upon which any trailer camp is maintained, conducted or carried on shall be well-drained and graded so as to prevent standing water or muddy conditions. All trailer camps shall be kept free from dust. (Prior code § 28.8).

7.20.090 Cleanliness and sanitary standards.

All trailer coaches, rooms, compartments, and every part of any trailer camp shall be kept clean and free from the accumulation of refuse, garbage, rubbish, waste or debris of any kind, and no excessive infestation of flies or insects of any kind shall be permitted to exist. (Prior code § 28.9).

7.20.100 Size of sites—Number of parties allowed.

Every trailer camp shall be laid out with an available camping site of not less than twenty-five feet (25’) by thirty feet (30’) for each camping party. No greater number of camping parties shall be allowed than there are available camp sites. (Prior code § 28.10).

7.20.110 Water supply.

An adequate supply of clean water shall be furnished to meet the requirements of the trailer camp. The water supply shall be obtainable from faucets only. No dipping vessels or cups shall be permitted. Faucets shall be provided within one hundred feet (100’) of any part of any such trailer camp. (Prior code § 28.11).

7.20.120 Water closet facilities—Number required for each sex.

Flush water closets shall be provided in separate compartments for each sex within a distance of not more than two hundred feet (200’) of any part of any trailer camp. Not less than one (1) water closet shall be provided for each fifteen (15) persons or fractional part thereof of each sex. Such water closets shall be distinctly marked "For Men" and "For Women" and the location of the water closets plainly indicated by sign. (Prior code § 28.12).

7.20.130 Water closet specifications.

The floors of all water closets shall be constructed and maintained in a waterproof condition by using cement, concrete, or other type of waterproofing material, all in conformity with existing laws of the city and subject to the regulations of the health officer of the city. (Prior code § 28.13).

7.20.140 Showers and bathing facilities.

Shower baths or other bathing facilities with running water shall be provided in separate compartments for every twenty (20) persons or fractional part thereof of each sex. (Prior code § 28.14).

7.20.150 Slop sinks.

In every trailer camp there shall be provided one (1) or more slop sinks properly trapped and connected with a sewer or cesspool. Such sinks shall be conveniently located at no greater distance than one hundred feet (100’) from any trailer coach or camp site. (Prior code § 28.15).

7.20.160 Garbage and rubbish disposal.

All garbage, waste and rubbish of any kind shall be disposed of or removed from the premises without creating a nuisance, in such a manner as may be approved by the health department of the city and particularly in strict compliance with the existing laws and regulations governing the disposal of garbage, rubbish and waste material in the city. (Prior code § 28.16).

7.20.170 Trash containers.

Buckets, metal garbage cans, or other suitable receptacles shall be placed in such a manner as to receive all garbage and rubbish and to receive all water or waste which may be deposited from any refrigerator drain, sink or waste pipe of any trailer coach while the same is camped, parked or located within the city. (Prior code § 28.17).

7.20.180 Trailers with wheels removed deemed permanent residences.

Any trailer coach from which the wheels have been removed, except for the purpose of making temporary repairs or placing the same in dead storage shall be deemed a permanent residence and shall be made to conform to all the requirements of the building code (Chapter 12.04) of the city. (Prior code § 28.18).

7.20.190 Dogs running at large.*

At no time shall dogs be permitted to run at large in any campground, camp site or trailer camp. (Prior code § 28.19).

* As to animals at large generally, see Chapter 9.01.

7.20.200 Register.

Every person holding or controlling any auto trailer camp, as provided for herein, in the city shall provide and keep a register in which shall be entered the name and address of each guest owning an auto trailer or coach, the make and type of the auto trailer or coach and the license number of the same. (Prior code § 28.20).

7.20.210 Permit to use trailer coach as place of habitation.

No trailer coach parked within the confines of the city at any place other than a trailer camp shall be used as a place of habitation until a written permit for its use has been obtained from the police department. Such permit shall specify the number of days such occupancy will be permitted. A copy of each permit issued must be given to the City Council. (Prior code § 28.21).

7.20.220 Certain trailer camps deemed nuisances—Abatement.

A trailer camp which is within the provisions of this chapter and the operation of which constitutes a nuisance shall be abated by proper action brought for that purpose in compliance with the laws and ordinances of the city governing the same. (Prior code § 28.22).

7.20.230 Enforcement of chapter.

It shall be the duty of the building inspector, health department and police department of the city to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 28.23).

For statutory provisions pertaining to mobilehomes and mobilehome parks, see H. & Saf. Code § 18000 et seq. For provisions preempting certain areas of mobilehome and mobilehome park regulation, see H. & Saf. Code §§ 18020 and 18300. For provisions pertaining to local enforcement of the statutory regulations, see H. & Saf. Code §§ 18051 and 18300.