Chapter 17.52
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
Sections:
17.52.040 Site development standards.
17.52.010 Purpose.
The recreational vehicle park is intended to accommodate the short-term rental of space for individual recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers and motor homes, and tents. Mobile homes, park model trailers, and tiny homes on wheels are not permitted. All utilities, streets and improvements therein remain in one ownership to comply with the conditions of development. These standards are deemed necessary to ensure uniform, coordinated development of the community and to assure the general health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the homes that may be located within such a development. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.52.020 Applicability.
No person, company or corporation shall lease, sell, or rent spaces for the placement of recreational vehicles, or develop a new or expand an existing recreational vehicle park, without first obtaining a conditional use permit (CUP) from the city of Cashmere. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.52.025 Residency.
Recreational vehicle parks are intended for short-term residence and recreational activities. The length of stay within a recreational park shall not exceed 14 days per month. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.52.030 Siting standards.
The following minimum criteria shall apply to the siting of a recreational vehicle park:
A. Zoning Requirements. Recreational vehicle parks are allowed only in those zoning districts identified in CMC 17.18.020, District use chart, provided a conditional use permit (CUP) approval is obtained in accordance with the applicable provisions of the CMC.
B. Site development area: at least two acres of land area. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1047 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.52.040 Site development standards.
All new, expanded or remodeled recreational vehicle parks shall comply with all the site development standards listed in this section. A binding site plan shall be required and shall show the information contained in CMC 17.52.050, and the following minimum standards:
A. Campsite: a minimum of 1,000 square feet of land per campsite, including a paved or gravel pad for parking a recreational vehicle and tow vehicle, where applicable.
B. Campsite density: a maximum of 24 campsites per acre.
C. Service Road Width. All roads within the recreational vehicle park shall have paved travel lanes that meet the following standards:
1. For two-way traffic: a 20-foot travel lane.
2. For one-way traffic: a 16-foot travel lane.
D. All roads shall be clearly marked and signed for traffic direction and safety.
E. Off-street parking spaces: one extra vehicle parking space for every five campsites.
F. Setbacks. All structures and recreational vehicles shall be set back at least:
1. Front Yard. All recreational vehicle campsites and structures shall be a minimum of 50 feet from the centerline of all adjacent public streets, or 20 feet from the right-of-way line, whichever is a greater distance.
2. Rear and Side Yards. All recreational vehicle campsites and structures shall be a minimum of 20 feet from any property line adjacent to residential zoned districts, or at least 10 feet from nonresidential zoned properties.
3. From other recreational vehicles or structures at least 15 feet minimum spacing.
G. Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground, and shall remain the property of the recreational vehicle park owner.
1. Water. All water supplied within the park for washing, bathing, drinking or food preparation shall be obtained from the city water system. Every campsite hookup shall be equipped with an anti-siphoning device; all outdoor faucets shall be constructed to prevent contamination from other sources including animals, wastewater or irrigation water.
2. Restrooms Will Be Required. Restroom(s) must be accessible to all residents of the park and within 300 feet of any campsites.
3. Wastewater. All wastewater disposals from all sources of sanitation, washing, laundry, bathing facilities and trailer hookups and dump stations shall be connected to the city sewer system. All wastewater hookups shall be constructed with a self-closing lid, and elevated above ground to prevent storm water runoff or floodwaters from entering the wastewater system.
4. Solid waste disposal and recycling facilities shall be provided within 300 feet of every campsite.
5. Storm water runoff shall be designed and installed in accordance with specifications of the city of Cashmere design standards manual.
H. Landscaping. All areas within the boundaries of the development shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 17.56 CMC.
1. All natural and artificial barriers, driveways, lawns, trees, buildings, occupied and unoccupied dwelling spaces, recreational and open space areas shall be maintained.
2. The perimeter of the recreational vehicle park shall be enclosed with a fence that is no higher than six feet tall, maximum, except where a natural amenity provides the property boundary.
I. Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily incidental to the operation of a recreational vehicle park are permitted as accessory uses to the recreational vehicle park.
J. Use Restrictions.
1. Any action toward placement of a recreational vehicle on a foundation or removal of wheels, except for temporary purposes of repair, is prohibited.
2. No external appurtenances, such as carports, cabanas or patios, may be attached to any recreational vehicle while it is in the park. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.52.050 Application.
The hearing examiner shall review all applications for new, expansion or upgrade of a recreational vehicle through the CUP process established in the CMC. Applications shall comply with CMC Title 14 and shall, at a minimum, include:
A. Name of the proposed recreational vehicle park, name and address of owner(s).
B. The legal description of the property, including acreage, and parcel number(s).
C. A vicinity map clearly showing:
1. The location of the property, date of application, map scale, north arrow, quarter section, section, township and range.
2. Existing zoning and adjacent land uses.
D. The proposed design of the recreational vehicle park, prepared by a licensed engineer or surveyor, showing:
1. How the standards of CMC 17.52.040 will be met.
2. Each proposed RV space, with space dimensions and area.
3. Service roads, parking, and intersections with public streets.
4. Utilities, with proposed points of connection to the public utilities, and proposed easements for repair and maintenance of the publicly owned portion of the utilities.
5. Contour elevations as necessary to identify floodplains and/or storm water drainage flow.
6. Location and dimensions of proposed common open space areas.
7. A landscaping plan for the entire site, including the location of any existing environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands or shorelines, wildlife habitat).
8. Location and dimensions of existing easements.
E. A completed environmental checklist.
F. Management Plan. A written management plan shall be submitted for approval as part of the conditional use permit process. It shall include, at a minimum, the proposed management structure, proposed park rules and regulations, and proposed methods to enforce occupancy limitations and other requirements of this chapter.
G. Other information that may be required by the city of Cashmere in order to properly review the proposed recreational vehicle park. (Ord. 1327 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).