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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE IV,
CHAPTER 5, "TRAILER COURTS AND TOURIST CAMPS," OF THE CALDWELL
MUNICIPAL CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8 TO
TITLE VI, ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SAID CITY OF CALDWELL,
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PARKS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS: DEFINITIONS; PURPOSE
AND INTENT; SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED; SITE PLAN; SITE
STANDARDS; RECREATIONAL AREAS; STORAGE AREAS; SERVICE BUILDINGS;
DRIVEWAYS; DENSITY; WATER SUPPLY; PLUMBING; REFUSE DISPOSAL;
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL; ELECTRICITY; FIRE PROTECTION;
INSPECTION OF PREMISES; PERMITS REQUIRED; AUTHORITY OF PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION; VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES;
CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, IN CONFLICT
WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALDWELL, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 4, Chapter 5, "Trailer Courts and
Tourist Camps," of the City Code of Caldwell, Idaho, be repealed
in its entirety.
Section 2. That Title 6 of the City Code of Caldwell,
Idaho, be and the same is hereby amended by adding Chapter 8
thereto.
Section 3. That Title 6, Chapter 8, Sections 1 -22 of the
Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance as presented to the Mayor
and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, as attached hereto
and made a part of this ordinance, be ordained and adopted as
law, so that the same as adopted will constitute a new Title 6,
Chapter 8, of the City Code of Caldwell, Idaho.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, THIS
- --- - 7th DAY OF - -- August -- --- - - 1989.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, THIS
- 7th- -- DAY OF - - - 'AUgUSt - - - - r 1989.
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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TITLE VI
CHAPTER 8
6 -8 -1: DEFINITIONS:
ACCESSWAY. An unobstructed way of specified width containing a
drive or roadway which provides vehicular access within a
recreational vehicle park and connects to a public street.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle or structure equipped with
wheels for highway use that is intended for human occupancy for
vacation and recreational purposes.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. Any park, court, camp, site, lot,
parcel or tract of land designed, maintained or intended for the
purpose of supplying a location or accommodations for any
recreational vehicle to park overnight or for an extended stay.
The park includes all buildings and open space used or intended
for use as part of the facilities.
SERVICE BUILDING. A building housing communal toilet, laundry
and other sanitary facilities necessary for the health and
convenience of recreational vehicle park occupants.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT. Document approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission which allows the use or occupancy of a structure of
use of land subject to the limitations and conditions specified
therein.
UNIT. A section of ground in a recreational
less than one thousand two hundred and fifty
sq. ft.), having a width of not less than 25
not less than 50 feet of unoccupied space in
as the location for one automobile and recr
one motorized recreational vehicle.
vehicle park of not
square feet (1,250
feet and a depth of
an area designated
eational vehicle or
6 -8 -2: PURPOSE AND INTENT: This Chapter establishes minimum
standards and requirements for the construction and occupation of
recreational vehicle parks, especially as they relate to adjacent
land uses and to the development of the whole community, in order
to protect and secure the public health, safety and general
welfare of the City of Caldwell.
6 -8 -3: SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED: Prior to establishment or
operation of a recreational vehicle park in the City of Caldwell,
a special use permit must be obtained from the Planning and
Zoning Commission as set forth in 6 -4 -4 of the zoning
regulations and in compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
The application for such permit shall be filed with the Planning
and Zoning Director and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00
and a site plan drawn to scale.
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A special use permit to install a recreational vehicle park shall
not be construed as a substitution for the regularly required
permits for building, plumbing, electrical or gas installation
work.
6 -8 -4: SITE PLAN: The following information shall be included
on the site plan:
(A) Name of owner, address and legal description of the property
to be developed as a recreational vehicle park.
(B)
Boundaries and area
of the park.
(C)
Roads and
driveways.
(D)
Location
and size of
recreational vehicle units.
(E)
Location
and size of
all buildings existing or proposed.
(F)
Location
and size of
sewer facilities.
(G)
Plan of
electric and
water utilities.
(F)
Clearly
indicated distances,
setbacks and separations.
6 -8 -5: SITE STANDARDS:
(A) The recreational vehicle park shall be located on a well -
drained site, and shall be so located that its drainage will
not endanger any water supply.
(B) The area of the recreational vehicle park shall be large
enough to accommodate the designated number of spaces,
necessary streets and roadways, parking areas for motor
vehicles, and service areas and playgrounds.
(C) Each recreational vehicle space shall contain a minimum of
one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) square feet,
shall be at least twenty five feet (25 wide and shall abut
on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access
to a public street. Such spaces shall be clearly defined
and marked on each corner with permanent markers.
Recreational vehicles shall be parked in such spaces so that
there will be a minimum of fifteen feet (15 between
vehicles and so that no vehicle will be less than five feet
(5 from the exterior boundary of the park.
(D) No recreational vehicle shall park less than twenty feet
(20 from any street or highway, or so that any part of
such vehicle will obstruct any roadway or walkway.
(E) No recreational vehicle shall be allowed to remain in a
park unless a recreational vehicle space is available.
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(F) Access roads shall be provided to each recreational vehicle
space. Each access road shall be continuous, shall connect
with a street or highway, and shall have a minimum width of
twenty five feet (25 No recreational vehicle site shall
have direct frontage on any public street.
(G) Areas shall be provided for the parking of motor vehicles.
Such areas shall accommodate at least the number of vehicles
equal to the number of recreational vehicle spaces provided.
6 -8 -6: RECREATIONAL AREAS. Each park shall provide at least one
hundred (100) square feet of recreational area per recreational
vehicle. Said recreation area shall be landscaped and maintained
in a dust -free condition.
6 -8 -7: STORAGE AREAS. Each park may provide at least one
hundred (100) square feet of storage area per travel trailer site
for the storage of boats, boat trailers, utility trailers and
extra vehicles. Each such storage area shall be completely
enclosed within a chain link or comparable fence not to exceed
five (5) feet in height and shall be screened from exterior view.
6 -8 -8: SERVICE BUILDINGS. Service buildings housing sanitation
and laundry facilities shall be permanent structures complying
with all applicable City and State ordinances and statutes
regulating buildings, electrical and plumbing installations and
sanitation systems.
6 -8 -9: DRIVEWAYS. Entrance driveways shall be located not
closer than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any intersection of
public streets. There shall be two entrance driveways to the
park, each having a minimum width of forty (40) feet. In cases
where the entrance driveway is divided by a median planting
strip, the minimum width shall be fifty (50) feet.
6 -8 -10: DENSITY: The number of recreational vehicle sites shall
not exceed twenty two (22) per acre for the net area of the park.
6 -8 -11: WATER SUPPLY. An accessible, adequate, safe and potable
supply of water shall be furnished in each recreational vehicle
park capable of furnishing a minimum of 5 gallons per minute per
recreational vehicle space.
All water piping shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with STATE OF IDAHO REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC DRINKING
WATER SYSTEMS, Section 1.8500.
Fees for connecting to the City water system will be charged in
accordance with the Waterline Extension Policy and service costs
established by resolution of the City Council.
6 -8 -12: PLUMBING. All plumbing in the recreational vehicle park
shall connect to the public sewer system and shall comply with
Appendix E of the UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. All sewage disposal
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apparatus, including appurtenances thereto, shall be provided,
maintained and operated so as to not create a nuisance or health
hazard.
Sewer connection fees for each unit will be the same as for
mobile home parks.
6 -8 -13: REFUSE DISPOSAL. The storage, collection and disposal
of refuse in the park shall be so managed as to create no health
hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding area, accident
hazards, or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in fly -
tight, watertight, rodent -proof containers which shall be
provided in sufficient number and capacity to prevent any refuse
from overflowing. Satisfactory container racks or holders shall
be provided and shall be located no more than one hundred fifty
feet (150 from any recreational vehicle space.
6 -8 -14: INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL. Insect control and rodent
control measures to safeguard public health, as recommended by
the Southwest District Health Department, shall be applied in the
recreational vehicle park.
6 -8 -15: ELECTRICITY: The electrical and lighting system and
installation of outlets to serve each mobile home shall comply
with provisions of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
6 -8 -16: FIRE PROTECTION. The recreational vehicle park shall
comply with the UNIFORM FIRE CODE, Article 10, Division III,
"Fire Protection in Recreational Vehicle and Mobile Home Parks."
6 -8 -17: INSPECTION OF PREMISES: Properly constituted
enforcement representatives shall have the power to enter, at
reasonable times and upon proper notification to the manager, the
premises of said park for the purpose of inspecting and
investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this
Chapter, or of regulations promulgated thereunder. Enforcement
of this Chapter shall be vested in the Chief of Police of the
City upon written complaints made by the Building Inspector,
Planning and Zoning Director, Fire Chief, Southwest District
Health Department inspector or any of their designated
representatives.
6 -8 -18: PERMITS REQUIRED: Building permits shall be required
for and inspections made of all buildings within the park. The
park shall be inspected by the Building Inspector during and
after completion of construction of the park and a permit will be
required for this inspection. Plumbing and electrical permits
shall be obtained prior to construction of those facilities and
inspections of the systems and of the individual installations
will be made by City- designated inspectors.
6 -8 -19: AUTHORITY OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: The
Commission shall have authority to vary any of the provisions of
this Chapter when there are practical difficulties or unnecessary
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hardships in carrying out the strict letter of this Chapter. No
variance shall be approved, however, until after a hearing has
been held on an application for a variance in accordance with 6-
4-5 of the zoning regulations.
6 -8 -20: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: Any person or corporation,
whether owner, lessee, principal, agent, employee, or otherwise,
who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance or permits
any such violation or fails to comply with any of the
requirements thereof, or who erects, constructs, reconstructs,
alters, enlarges, converts, moves, or uses any building or uses
any land in violation of any detailed statement or plans
submitted by him and approved under the provisions of this
ordinance, shall be guilt of a misdemeanor statute contained in
Section 18 -113, Idaho Code. Each week's continue violation shall
constitute a separate additional violation.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed,
reconstructed, altered, converted or maintained, or any building,
structure or land is used in violation of this ordinance, the
proper legal authorities of the City of Caldwell, in addition to
other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or
proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to
restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the
occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any
illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such building,
structure or land.
6 -8 -21: CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY: If any section,
subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance,
and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, adopted, approved and
ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
6 -8 -22: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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