1990-39 Repealing and Re-enacting Chapter 17.53 Recreational Vehicle Parks of the BoroughKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 90 -39
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Recommended by:
Planning & Zoning Commission
Date: 11/01/90
Public Hearing: 12/06/90
Adopted: 12/06/90
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE- ENACTING KIB CHAPTER 17.53,
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly hereby ordains that:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent
nature and shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of
Ordinances.
Section 2: Chapter 17.53, Recreational Vehicle Parks, is
repealed and re- enacted as follows:
Sections:
17.53.010
17.53.020
17.53.030
17.53.040
17.53.050
Intent.
Definitions.
Conditional use.
Development standards.
Recreational vehicles on individual
lots.
17.53.010 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide
minimum acceptable standards for the establishment and permanent
maintenance of recreational vehicle parks.
17.53.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this title the
following definitions apply:
A. "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit
primarily designed as living quarters for recreational, camping, or
travel use, which either has its own motive power, or is mounted on
or drawn by another vehicle and does not meet the definition of a
"manufactured home ":. Examples of recreational vehicles are travel
trailers, camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
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B. "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in
one or more sections, which in the travelling mode is eight (8)
body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in
length, or, when_etected on -site is three hundred twenty (320) or
more square feet and which is built on a permanent chasis and
designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent
foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes
the plumbing, heating, air - conditioning, and electrical systems
contained therein. Calculationscued to determine the number of
square feet in a structure will be based on the structure's
exterior dimensions measured at the largest horizontal projections
when erected on -site. These dimensions will include all expandable
rooms, cabinets, and other projections containing interior space,
but does not include bay windows. This term includes all
structures which meet the requirements except the size requirements
and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a
certification pursuant to subsection 3282.12 and complies with the
standards set forth in Part 3280 (24 CFR Chapter 20 Part 3280).
C. "Recreational vehicle park" means a tract of land upon
which at least ten (10) or more recreational vehicle spaces are
located, established or maintained for occupancy by recreational
vehicles of the general public.
D. "Recreational vehicle space" means a plot of ground within
a recreational vehicle park intended for the accommodation of a
recreational vehicle, or other individual camping on a temporary or
permanent basis.
17.53.030 Conditional use. Because of their potential impact
on adjacent land uses, recreational vehicle parks shall only be
permitted as conditional uses in all land use districts.
17.53.040 Development standards. The following development
standards shall be met or exceeded by all recreational vehicle
parks prior to the placement or occupancy of any recreational
vehicle in the park:
A. Density. The average park density shall not exceed
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twenty -five (25) recreational vehicle spaces per acre.
B. Area. Each recreational vehicle space shall contain at
least one thousand (1,000) square feet of area.
C. Width. Each recreational vehicle space shall be at least
twenty (20) feet wide.
D. Occupancy.
1. A recreational vehicle park shall only accommodate
recreational vehicles and tent camping.
2. One (1) mobile home or permanent structure may be
located or installed in a recreational vehicle park for use by
persons engaged in the management or operation of the recreational
vehicle park.
3. No structure or attachment shall be constructed or
installed on any recreational vehicle space, or to any recreational
vehicle.
4. The recreational vehicle park owner shall not locate
any recreational vehicle in the park for the purpose of renting or
leasing the recreational vehicle to another.
E. Setbacks. No recreational vehicle space shall be closer
than twenty -five (25) feet to any property line facing a public
street nor closer than eight (8) feet to any other property line.
F. Separation. No part of a recreational vehicle shall be
located closer than ten (10) feet to any other recreational vehicle
on an adjacent space.
G. Open Space and Play Area. A space containing not less
than five percent (5 %) of the gross area of the recreational
vehicle park shall be set aside, designated, equipped and
maintained as an open space and play area. The area shall be well
drained and graded, kept free from dust, and kept clean and free
from the accumulation of refuse, garbage, rubbish or debris.
H. Screening. Fifty percent (50 %) sight- obscuring screening
that is a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be provided and
permanently maintained along all property lines. As an example,
appropriate screening could include a fence along the side and rear
property lines and landscaped screening with an entrance way along
the front property line.
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I. Required Toilet and Shower Facilities. Toilet and shower
facilities will be provided as required by the more restrictive of
the Kodiak Island Borough's currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code
or the State of Alaska's Public Accommodation Regulations.
J. Lighting. During hours of darkness adequate lighting
shall be maintained at the entrances to restroom facilities; and
within the restroom facilities.
K. Waste Disposal Station. At least one (1) waste disposal
station shall be provided in accordance with State of Alaska
regulations.
L. Roads. Well drained, gravel surfaced roadways, not less
than twelve (12) feet in width for one -way traffic and not less
than twenty (20) feet in width for two -way traffic, shall provide
access to each recreational vehicle space.
M. Solid Waste Management. A Solid Waste Management Plan
must be provided to and approved by the Kodiak Island Borough
Engineering and Facilities Department.
17.53.050 Recreational vehicles on individual lots.
A. Recreational vehicles may be used as dwelling units on
individual lots when they are used in conjunction with the
construction of a permanent dwelling unit. They may be located on
an individual lot for a period of not more than one hundred eighty
(180) days. A one (1) time extension of up to one hundred eighty
(180) days will be permitted by staff if substantial progress has
been made towards the completion of the permanent dwelling unit.
Recreational vehicles shall be completely vacated at the expiration
of this time limit.
1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the
permanent dwelling unit until the recreational vehicle is vacated,
in conformance with all applicable regulations.
2. Any recreational vehicle used as provided for in
Section A is required to be connected to either the public sewer
and water system or an individual on -site septic system and well.
B. The parking or otherwise locating of recreational vehicles
for any purpose other than storage or as permitted in Section A
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above outside a recreational vehicle park is prohibited unless
authorized by the issuance of zoning compliance subject to the
following limitations.
1. Only one (1) recreational vehicle is permitted per
lot.
2. The maximum length of occupancy for each lot is sixty
(60) days in each twelve (12) month period.
3. The recreational vehicle cannot reduce the available
off - street parking spaces to less than two (2) spaces.
4. No portion of a recreational vehicle occupied under
this section can be located in a right -of -way.
5. Recreational vehicles occupied under this section
must be located on a residentially zoned lot with a main dwelling
or on an adjacent lot in common ownership.
The intent of this section is to provide locations for the
temporary use of recreational vehicles by visitors and tourists.
ATTEST:
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1990.
LBOrou Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
B. ough Mayor
\ Presidi g Offi.er
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