Chapter 15.16
TRAILER COACHES
Sections:
15.16.030 Prohibition against parking, use or residence of noncomplying improvement.
15.16.050 Violation – Penalty.
15.16.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates:
“Persons” means any individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation.
“Trailer” or “trailer coach” shall not include prefabricated homes, and sectionalized buildings of not less than 20 feet by 40 feet overall dimension, which are initially constructed in more than one separate unit and placed permanently on a concrete foundation to meet all requirements of the building codes and other ordinances, including the zoning ordinance, of the city of Culver.
“Trailer camp” or “trailer park” means any area designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the Oregon State Board of Health for trailer coaches.
“Trailer coach” means any camp car, trailer home or any other structure designed, constructed or converted from a trailer, motor vehicle or any wheeled vehicle into a living unit and includes recreational vehicles as defined by ORS 801.407. [Ord. 97-05 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1600 § 1, 1989.]
15.16.020 Applicability.
A. The parking of trailer coaches or recreational vehicles in the city which are not used for sleeping or living purposes within the city limits or in which no cooking within the city limits is done are not regulated by this chapter, but are regulated by the general ordinance of the city regulating vehicle parking when parked on the city streets or alleys.
B. This chapter shall not apply to trailer coaches or recreational vehicles now lawfully parked within the city which otherwise comply with the ordinances of the city of Culver regulating the same; however, no trailer coach or recreational vehicle which is moved from its present location may be returned to that or any other location in the city of Culver except under the terms of this chapter nor shall any trailer coach or recreational vehicle now lawfully parked be replaced by any other trailer coach or recreational vehicle except under the terms of this chapter.
C. The removal of the wheels or setting of a trailer coach or recreational vehicle on posts or footings shall not be considered as removing said trailer coach or recreational vehicle from the regulations affecting trailer coaches or recreational vehicles. [Ord. 97-05 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1600 §§ 3 – 5, 1989.]
15.16.030 Prohibition against parking, use or residence of noncomplying improvement.
A. Except as otherwise authorized by law, it is unlawful to park or place any trailer coach used or usable for sleeping or living purposes, recreational vehicle, motor home, tent or other residential or other improvement designed for residential occupation within the corporate limits of the city of Culver for any period of time exceeding three hours.
B. Use of Residential Trailer or Mobile Home, Single-Wide or Recreation Vehicle as a Temporary Residence on an Individual Lot During Development of Lot. Upon application made to the city recorder and payment of a fee of $60.00, the owner of a lot may obtain a permit for the temporary placement of a single-wide residential trailer or mobile house, or recreation vehicle as a temporary residence on an individual lot if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city recorder that the intended use shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The unit to be used shall have a well-maintained finish and appearance. It shall have a sink, kitchen area, bathroom and must be capable of being connected to a sanitary sewer or be self contained.
2. The unit shall only be placed upon a lot owned and occupied by the owner of the lot for which a building permit for a conventional housing unit or a placement permit for a manufactured home meeting the standards of the applicable zone has been obtained.
3. The unit shall only be occupied during a period in which satisfactory progress is being made toward the completion of the conventional housing unit or placement of the manufactured home for which a permit has been obtained.
4. The permit shall initially be issued for no more than six months. The permit may be renewed for an additional term of up to six months upon showing of good cause, compliance with the terms hereof and payment of a first renewal fee of $75.00. A second renewal may be granted upon a showing of good cause, compliance with the terms hereof and payment of a second renewal fee of $100.00.
5. The owner of the lot must agree in writing to remove said unit from the lot no later than the applicable time period set forth in the permit, or not later than one month following the completion of the housing unit or placement of the manufactured home, whichever occurs first.
6. Electricity, public sewer and water connections shall be made to the unit as soon as the services are available to the lot. No residential use may be commenced until such time as such connections are made except that a self-contained unit may be used for up to two weeks so long as satisfactory progress is made toward completing connection to the public sewer. Connections shall be made in a safe and sanitary fashion and are subject to periodic review by the city recorder, city public works director, city building official and/or city chief of police. Noncompliance with this subsection may result in immediate suspension or revocation of the permit referenced herein.
7. The city recorder, city public works director, city building official and/or city chief of police may review compliance with the terms of the permits issued under this section at any time and revoke such permits when found to not be in compliance, including evidence of unsatisfactory progress on construction or placement of the intended permanent housing unit. Such officials, or any of them, may further revoke said permits whenever it is found that such permit has been issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information or upon the failure of the applicant to comply with minimum standards or conditions upon which the respective permit approval was issued.
8. Permit fees shall be nonrefundable.
C. Limited Temporary Use of Recreation Vehicle as a Temporary Residence on an Individual Lot. An owner or renter of a residence within the city of Culver, so long as said residence and the lot upon which it is situated is not in violation of nuisance, zoning or other ordinances of the city of Culver, may use a well maintained recreational vehicle or camp trailer, parked on said lot, as a temporary residence for guests of the owner or renter for a period not to exceed seven days out of any 30-day period, particularly during major local events such as rodeos, fairs, races, school and community events, adult and youth athletic events, and similar events. In the use of said recreational vehicle or camp trailer, the owner or renter shall discharge of any waste in an approved fashion, and shall not otherwise violate health laws and other laws designed for the health and safety of residents of the city of Culver. [Ord. 99-04 §§ 2 – 4, 1999.]
15.16.040 Permit.
A trailer coach or recreational vehicle used for sleeping or living purposes may be parked in the city outside of a trailer camp or recreational vehicle park for a period not to exceed 15 days for each permit issued by the city. Said permit may be renewable if there are no complaints from adjoining land owners regarding the parking of the trailer coach or recreational vehicle. This permit shall not be issued unless the applicant can demonstrate to the city recorder that the proposed parking and use of the trailer coach or recreational vehicle will comply with the laws of the state of Oregon and the rules and regulations of the Oregon State Board of Health pertaining to tourist camps with respect to access, water supply, garbage disposal and sanitation. This permit shall be temporary only and unless the permit is renewed upon application to the city recorder, then said trailer coach or recreational vehicle shall not be allowed to be used within the city limits in violation of this chapter. Upon application to the city council and upon showing particular need or hardship, an applicant may obtain from the city a permit which may allow the applicant to exceed or violate any provision of this chapter upon approval by the city council. The definition of “need” and “hardship” are solely the discretion of the city council. [Ord. 97-05 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1601 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1600 § 6, 1989.]
15.16.050 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or failing to comply therewith shall, upon conviction in municipal court, be subject to a Class B infraction and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100.00, and each day of the violating condition shall constitute a separate violation. [Ord. 97-05 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1600 § 8, 1989.]