Chapter 18.120
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Sections:

18.120.010    Residential occupancy of recreational vehicles.

18.120.010 Residential occupancy of recreational vehicles.

(1) Except in special flood areas governed by PRMC 15.10.140, it is permitted for people to occupy one recreational vehicle in the R-1 general residential zone, or R-2 limited residential zone subject provided:

(a) The recreational vehicle meets with the definition of “recreational vehicle” under PRMC 18.05.070.

(b) The occupancy of the recreational vehicle does not create a nuisance affecting public health under PRMC 8.10.090 or 8.10.120.

(c) The occupied recreational vehicle is located on a lot with a house, attached house, or manufactured home. If a dwelling is being constructed or reconstructed on a lot, then a recreational vehicle is also allowed.

(d) Only one occupied recreational vehicle is allowed per lot, where adjacent lots owned by the same property owner are considered a single lot for purposes of this code provision.

(e) If the occupied recreational vehicle is hooked up to a sewer line the city of Pilot Rock will charge the full base rate. If there is no sewer connection, the base rate for water will be charged. If the recreational vehicle has no internal plumbing then no water fee will be charged. The property owner shall be responsible for the payment of all utility service charges.

(f) No rent is being charged. The definition of “rent” for purposes of this section means any monies paid to the property owner for the sole purpose of being allowed to occupy a recreational vehicle on a lot. “Rent” does not include any monies paid to cover utilities incurred, such as water and electric, or any monies paid for the maintenance of the developed area in a manner to prevent nuisance.

(g) The recreational vehicle is placed in a location with a minimum setback of five feet from any structure.

(h) Only one recreational vehicle electrical hookup permitted per lot, where adjacent lots owned by the same property owner are considered a single lot for purposes of this code provision.

(2) Other than as provided in this code section, occupied recreational vehicles are not subject to development standards in this chapter that apply to buildings or structures. However, structures attached to an occupied recreational vehicle are subject to all applicable development standards in this chapter. [Ord. 592 § 1, 2022].