Chapter 10.26
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Sections:
10.26.010 Recreational vehicle defined.
10.26.020 Parking on public street.
10.26.030 Residency or occupancy in public places prohibited.
10.26.035 Residency in recreational vehicles in public places – Permit required.
10.26.040 Residence in vehicle on private property – Permit required.
10.26.060 Permits – Time limit.
10.26.010 Recreational vehicle defined.
As used in this chapter, “recreational vehicle” means any motor home, travel trailer, camper or other vehicle used for or equipped for sleeping and living purposes. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.020 Parking on public street.
It is unlawful to park a recreational vehicle on a public street in violation of SMC 10.08.023. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.030 Residency or occupancy in public places prohibited.
It is unlawful to reside, live in, or occupy any recreational vehicle in any public place, including public right-of-way, within the city unless the owner or operator of the vehicle applies for and obtains a permit from the city. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 02-118 § 1, 2002; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.035 Residency in recreational vehicles in public places – Permit required.
The owner or operator must be the applicant and apply for and obtain a permit from the city, to reside, live in or occupy a recreational vehicle in public places. A permit may be valid for up to 15 days. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023).
10.26.040 Residence in vehicle on private property – Permit required.
It is unlawful to reside and live in a recreational vehicle on private property for more than 15 days in any particular 30-day period without having a permit issued by the city. To park and live in a recreational vehicle on private property for more than 15 days in any particular 30-day period, the applicant shall apply for and obtain a permit from the city which shall be good for an additional 15-day period. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.050 Permits generally.
Permits shall be in the form as prescribed by the city manager and shall not be issued unless the applicant shows satisfactory proof to the city manager or his designee that the recreational vehicle is fully self-contained with respect to water supply, garbage disposal and sanitation. The permit shall be temporary in nature and shall not be issued to the same vehicle more than twice in any particular six-month period. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.060 Permits – Time limit.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a permit shall be available for a period not to exceed 90 days for purposes of residing in a recreational vehicle on the same premises wherein a dwelling is being constructed and the applicant has a current building permit for said construction. In this respect, the applicant shall furnish proof to the city manager that the recreational vehicle is fully self-contained and provides no health hazard to the community with respect to water, sewer and garbage. Said permit shall be renewable in the discretion of the city manager. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).
10.26.070 Permits – No cost.
All permits required and issued under this chapter shall be free of charge and the same shall be renewable at the discretion of the city manager. (Ord. 23-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 92-102, 1992).