Chapter 8.36
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Sections:
8.36.020 Recreational vehicle occupancy.
8.36.040 Prohibited utility connections.
8.36.050 Wheel removal – Footings – Applicability.
8.36.010 Definition.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term “recreational vehicle” means any recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer, camper trailer, truck camper, or other vehicle equipped for sleeping and living purposes. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.020 Recreational vehicle occupancy.
No person shall use or permit to use a recreational vehicle as a residence, or reside therein, except when the recreational vehicle is located in an authorized and approved mobile home park, manufactured dwelling park or recreational vehicle park and the recreational vehicle is lawfully connected to water and electrical supply systems and a sewage disposal system or as provided in DMC 8.36.030 or 8.36.060. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.030 Temporary occupancy.
A. Recreational vehicles may be used as temporary residences as provided in this section as follows:
1. The city administrator may issue a permit for placement and temporary occupancy of a recreational vehicle up to 14 days on a residential lot that has an inhabitable residence. No more than one permit shall be issued for a residential lot per six-month period.
2. The city administrator may issue a permit for placement of a recreational vehicle on a residential lot for the temporary occupancy of the owner of the lot for up to six months during construction of a new or remodeled permanent residence on the lot. An extension of an additional six-month period may be approved if the city administrator finds that owner is making satisfactory progress for completion of construction.
3. The city council may authorize the temporary occupation of recreational vehicles in a designated area for emergency temporary housing or for use by a group or organization during a community event not to exceed five days. The city council may impose any conditions it deems necessary to preserve the peace, safety, health, or welfare of the city.
B. Permits issued by the city administrator shall be in the form as prescribed by the city administrator and shall be prominently displayed on the recreational vehicle while in use as a temporary residence. The city administrator may revoke a permit if any of the permit conditions are not met.
C. Recreational vehicles approved for temporary occupancy shall be fully self-contained and present no health hazard to the community with respect to water, sewer and garbage. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.040 Prohibited utility connections.
It shall be unlawful for any person to connect any electric, water, sewer, gas, or telephone line from any source to a recreational vehicle if any portion of such line between the connection at the recreational vehicle and the point of connection at the source extends over or across any public street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way or any portion thereof. It is unlawful for any recreational vehicle to connect to the city water and sewer system except in accordance with the ordinances of the city. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.050 Wheel removal – Footings – Applicability.
The removal of the wheels or the placement of a recreational vehicle on posts, footings or permanent or temporary foundation shall not be considered as removing said recreational vehicle from the regulations contained in this chapter. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.060 Exceptions.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the occupation of a legally parked recreational vehicle located on a public street for less than 24 hours. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.070 Appeal.
A person aggrieved by the decision of the city administrator denying or revoking a temporary occupancy permit may appeal to the city council by filing with the city a written request for review no later than 10 days after receiving the city administrator’s decision. The city council’s decision shall be final. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].
8.36.080 Violation – Penalty.
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation for purposes of this chapter. [Ord. 553-2017 (Exh. A)].