Chapter 14.12
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS
Sections:
14.12.010 Design standards table – Interpretation.
14.12.020 Design – Community facilities – Streets.
14.12.030 Design – Community facilities – Utilities.
14.12.040 Design – Community facilities – Parking.
14.12.050 Design – Community facilities – Toilet, lavatory, and bathing.
14.12.060 Design – Mobile home lots.
14.12.070 Design – Recreational vehicle lots.
14.12.080 Engineering standards – Community facilities.
14.12.090 Engineering standards – Recreational vehicle lots.
14.12.010 Design standards table – Interpretation.
The table below is intended to establish minimum standards for development of mobile home/recreational vehicle parks. The appropriateness of developing a particular type of facility (column 1) or combination of types, on a given site is a decision of the planning commission. Variance from the standards established in the table may be allowed for any one or all of the categories by specific action of the planning commission within the motion of approval, and with the approval of the city council.
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DESIGN STANDARDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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UTILITIES: |
Water, sewer, electricity. Optional Utilities: Gas, telephone. All utilities underground. |
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SERVICES: |
Garbage and refuse. |
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PARKING: |
One designated off-street space on each mobile home or recreational vehicle lot plus .33-1/3 designated off-street space per home lot reserved for parking of resident owner recreational vehicle. |
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IMPROVEMENTS: |
Paved streets, landscaping, street lights, fire hydrants, street signs. |
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Type Facility |
Street Access |
Minimum Lot Sizes (in feet) |
Minimum Yard Requirements (in feet) |
Minimum Street Widths (in feet) |
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Length |
Width |
Side |
Rear |
Collector |
Minor |
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Residential Park Double |
Main access to designated arterials only |
100 |
60 |
10 |
10 |
60 |
30 (turn-around 35 radius) |
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Residential Park Single |
Access to designated arterials only |
100 |
40 |
5 |
10 |
60 |
30 (turn-around 35 radius) |
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Residential Vehicle Park |
Main access major arterials or highways |
50 |
20 |
5 |
10 |
60 |
30 (turn-around 30 radius) |
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*Cul-de-sac streets shall not serve more than eight lots. |
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Single Wide |
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40 |
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Double Wide |
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50 |
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(Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.020 Design – Community facilities – Streets.
Street layout within a mobile home park shall be designed to provide:
(1) Adequate access to all lots;
(2) Safe vehicle circulation, including ingress and egress of mobile homes and adequate access to all areas by emergency and service vehicles;
(3) A minimum of two access and egress ways to a dedicated public street. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.030 Design – Community facilities – Utilities.
(a) All utilities shall be placed underground.
(b) Easements for utilities shall be provided. The location and size of the easements shall be according to the requirements stated in DMC Title 16.
(c) Fire hydrants shall be provided as required by the city engineer. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.040 Design – Community facilities – Parking.
Off-street parking within a mobile home or recreational vehicle park shall conform to the appropriate set of standards established below:
(1) Visitor and Extra Vehicle Parking (not on mobile home or recreational vehicle lot). The following standards shall apply:
(a) Parking surface shall be of dust-free composition and be properly drained.
(b) Each space shall have adequate access to allow safe and convenient ingress and egress.
(c) There shall be one designated off-street parking space on each mobile home or recreational vehicle lot.
(2) Recreational Vehicle Storage Parking (not on mobile home or recreational vehicle lot). The following standards shall apply:
(a) Parking for recreational vehicles shall be provided in a designated area.
(b) A minimum of 250 square feet per designated space shall be provided, not including driveways.
(c) There shall be .33-1/3 designated off-street space per mobile home or recreational vehicle lot reserved for parking of the resident owner. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.050 Design – Community facilities – Toilet, lavatory, and bathing.
(a) Toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities, separate for each sex, shall be provided in all mobile home parks containing one or more dependent recreational vehicle lots.
(1) Mobile home parks containing between one and 10 dependent recreational vehicle lots shall have a minimum of one toilet, one shower, and one lavatory for each sex.
(2) Mobile home parks containing between 10 and 25 dependent recreational vehicle lots shall have a minimum of two toilets, two showers, and two lavatories for each sex.
(3) Mobile home parks containing more than 25 dependent recreational vehicle lots shall have toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities in the ratio of at least one additional toilet, shower, and lavatory for each sex for every 15 additional dependent recreational vehicle lots.
(b) Mobile home parks containing dependent recreational vehicle lots shall locate all dependent recreational vehicle lots within 200 feet of toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities.
(c) Toilet rooms shall be provided with toilet paper.
(d) Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and single service towels, or other approved drying methods and equipment.
(e) All exterior openings from toilet rooms shall be covered with screen during fly season. Toilet rooms shall be provided with self-closing doors.
(f) Toilet rooms and shower rooms shall be well-lighted at all times. There shall be at least one operable window within each such room, or other mechanical device to provide adequate ventilation.
(g) Floors of toilet rooms and shower rooms shall be of water-impervious material and shall be sloped to floor drains connected to the sewer system. Such facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(h) Construction and Maintenance of Community and Recreational Facilities.
(1) The interiors of community and recreational facilities shall be of moisture-resistant material, which will withstand frequent washing and cleaning.
(2) The floors of community and recreational facilities shall be easily cleanable. Such facilities shall be maintained in a clean condition at all times.
(3) A community and/or recreational facility shall contain heating equipment which is in a safe and workable condition, and which is capable of maintaining a comfortable air temperature within the facility. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.060 Design – Mobile home lots.
Each mobile home lot shall be provided with the following:
(1) A mobile home stand capable of providing safe installation to the mobile home and meeting federal, state, and city requirements;
(2) Approved utility connections for electricity, sewer, and water. Telephone and gas may also be provided;
(3) Safe and convenient access to a park street connected to a public street or directly to a public street approved or required by the planning commission and council; provided, that where access is directly to a public street, the following conditions shall be met:
(A) Lot corners shall be marked. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.070 Design – Recreational vehicle lots.
Each recreational vehicle lot shall be provided with the following:
(1) Defined and marked boundaries;
(2) An assigned lot or lot and block number;
(3) Safe and convenient ingress and egress from a park street connected to a public street. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.080 Engineering standards – Community facilities.
(a) Streets. Streets within a mobile home park shall be constructed and maintained by the owner and/or developer and shall not be dedicated as a public right-of-way. Unless otherwise approved or required by the planning commission and council, streets shall be constructed to conform with this code. Adequate drainage shall be provided, acceptable to the city engineer. The mobile home park street shall be connected to a public street with a standard driveway apron and curb and gutter.
(b) Parking. The recreation vehicle storage parking shall be enclosed with a minimum fence height of six feet, using cyclone-type fencing. The area shall be surfaced to conform to the city code.
(c) Utilities. The owner shall apply and make payment to the city water division for the necessary master water meters and water services to serve the mobile home park in compliance with Chapter 13.04 DMC. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).
14.12.090 Engineering standards – Recreational vehicle lots.
Recreational vehicle lots shall have a backflow prevention device installed in the waterline serving each individual lot. Each lot shall be provided with individual water connections. Individual sanitary sewer connections shall be provided on those lots offering sanitary sewer connections. (Ord. 531 § 4, 1980).