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Home My WebLink AboutORD 7398 AMEND COMP ZONING ORD BY ADDING SECTION 28-E RECREATION VEHICLE PARKSORDINANCE7398' An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Augusta - Richmond County Commission effective September 16, 1997 by adding Section 28 -E - Recreational Vehicle Parks THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding a Section 28 -E - Recreational Vehicle Parks that reads: SECTION 28 -E RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS 28 -E -1 Recreational vehicle parks may be established after the effective date of this section if they conform to the following regulations: (a) Minimum Size - All recreational vehicle parks shall contain a minimum of one acres of land, and shall be located and dimensioned so as to facilitate efficient park design, use and management. Recreational vehicle parks may be located jointly on a lot with another commercial use. (b) Minimum number of spaces — Before a certificate of occupancy will be granted all recreational vehicle parks shall contain at least ten recreational vehicle spaces, fully completed and ready for occupancy. (c) Access to site — Direct vehicular access to a recreational vehicle park shall be provided from an abutting, paved public street. However, the entrance drive may be shared with another use to which the recreational vehicle park is accessory or secondary. (d) Site conditions and Improvements — 1. A recreational vehicle park site shall be such that the condition of the soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography do not create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants of the recreational vehicle park. 2. The recreational vehicle park and its features shall be designed and developed in harmony with the topography, shape of the site and existing site features, to protect the recreational vehicle park and adjoining properties from objectionable views, and to provide for the practical and efficient operation and maintenance of the recreational vehicle park and its facilities. 2 (4 - 3. Any recreational vehicle park developed jointly with another commercial use shall be designed, located an developed so as to assure the adequate separation of the recreational vehicle park functions from those of the other commercial enterprise. (e) Internal Streets — All recreational vehicle parks shall contain a street system, properly adapted to the site's topography, designed to provide convenient vehicular circulation within the recreational vehicle park and access to each recreational vehicle space. The following requirements shall apply to the development of a recreational vehicle park's street system: 1. All recreational vehicle park streets shall be provided with a smooth, hard and dense surface, which shall be durable and well - drained under normal use and weather conditions. Street surfaces and drainage facilities shall, at all times, be maintained in a state of good repair. 2. Recreational vehicle park streets shall a have surface width of 15 feet for one -way streets, and 22 feet for two -way streets. Where on- street parking is to permitted on either one -way or two -way streets, the surface width shall be increased by 8 feet to allow for parking on one side of the street only, and by 16 feet for parking on both sides of the street. 3. Street surface material shall be compacted gravel unless otherwise required by the Engineering Department. Written approval of the street system and surface material by the Engineering Department shall be required before a permit will be issued. 4. Street grades shall not exceed ten percent (10 %), and curb radi shall not be less than 20 feet. (f) Water Supply System — Every recreational vehicle park shall provide an accessible, adequate and potable water supply. The following requirements shall apply to a recreational vehicle park's water system: 1. The water system shall be such that it is capable of supplying at least 100 gallons of water, per day, to each recreational vehicle space. 2. The location, design and construction of a recreational vehicle park's water supply and distribution system requires the written approval of the County health department or the Augusta Utilities Department before any permit will be issued. 3. The design and size of the water system shall be based on the maximum number of recreational vehicle spaces to be contained in the recreational vehicle park. (g) Sewage Disposal System — A safe and sanitary method of sewage collection and disposal shall be provided in all recreational vehicle parks. The location, design and construction of a recreational vehicle park's sewerage requires the written approval of the Augusta Utilities Department before any permit will (h) Refuse Collection System — Every recreational vehicle park shall contain adequate facilities for the collection and disposal of refuse and other such solid waste. The following requirements shall apply to a recreational vehicle park's refuse collection system: 1. All refuse shall be stored in watertight, rodent -proof containers, which shall be located not more than 150 feet from any recreational vehicle space. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. 2. Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be designed so as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration. 3. All refuse containing garbage shall be collected at least twice weekly. Where suitable collection service is not available from public or private agencies, the owner or operator of the recreational vehicle park shall provide such service. 4. Where public or private disposal service is not available, the owner or operator of the recreational vehicle park shall dispose of the refuse by transporting such refuse to a disposal site approved by the City. Recreational Areas — Every recreational vehicle park shall contain a recreational area appropriately developed for both active and passive recreation. The following requirements shall apply to a recreational vehicle park's recreational area: (i) be issued. Sewerage facilities shall be provided by one of the following methods: 1. A park wide system may be employed and designed so that each recreational vehicle park space is provided with an individual connection to the sewerage system. In such cases, the system shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a sewage flow of at least 100 gallons per recreational vehicle space per day; or 2. Sanitary stations at the rate of one station per ten (10) recreational vehicle spaces to be contained in the park may be used in lieu of individual sewerage connections. Where sanitary stations are used, they shall be centrally located among the recreational vehicle spaces they are to serve, and shall have an individual capacity to accommodate sewage flow of 750 gallon, per day. Sanitary stations shall be well screened, equipped with a self - closing hatch and connected to an approved sewage disposal system. Sanitary stations shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any recreational vehicle spaces. 1. At least eight percent (8 %) of the gross land area of a recreational vehicle park, or 8,000 square feet, whichever is larger, shall be reserved, developed and maintained for recreational purposes. 2. No areas of a recreational vehicle park which are used for automobile parking, setback, service buildings, recreational vehicle spaces or other such function shall be counted as part of the required recreational area, except that recreational buildings may be included as part of the required acreage. 3. Recreational areas shall be located so as to be easily accessible for all recreational vehicle park tenants, but shall not be located in areas where traffic hazards may exist. (j) Restroom and Bathing Facilities — 1. Every recreational vehicle park shall provide on -site toilet and bathing facilities for the exclusive use of the tenants of the recreational vehicle park. 2. Such toilet and bathing facilities shall consist of at least one lavatory, one water closet and one shower stall, one of each provided and distinctly marked for each sex. 3. Toilet and bathing facilities set forth in subsection 2 of this section shall be provided at the rate of one lavatory, one water closet and one shower stall for each sex for each ten (10) recreational vehicle spaces for occupancy in the recreational vehicle park. 4. Toilet and bathing facilities shall be connected to the recreational vehicle park's water and sewerage systems. (k) Other Service Buildings — Service buildings such as management offices, storage facilities, coin operated laundries and indoor recreational buildings may be permitted in recreational vehicle parks subject to the following restrictions: 1. Such buildings and their parking areas shall not occupy more than five percent (5 %) of the gross land area of the recreational vehicle park. 2. All service buildings shall be subordinate to the character and function of the recreational vehicle park, and shall be located, designed and intended to serve the exclusive service needs of the recreational vehicle park's residents. 3. The Planning and Development Department shall have the authority to review and approve or disapprove the use and type of such service buildings that may be permitted within the recreational vehicle park. 4. All service buildings shall conform to any lot size, setback and buffer requirements as may be imposed by the Planning and Development Department. 5. All service buildings shall conform to any applicable building codes of the City. (1) Lot Size and Improvements — Every recreational vehicle park space within a recreational vehicle park shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the recreational vehicle to be placed thereon. The following minimum requirements shall apply to the development of each recreational vehicle space. 1. Every recreational vehicle space shall measure at least 20 feet wide by 50 feet long. 2. Every recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a parking stand or space for the recreational vehicle, and shall be composed of not less than six (6) inches of compacted gravel or other acceptable surface material. 3. Every recreational vehicle space shall an accessway constructed of compacted gravel or other acceptable material connecting an interior recreational vehicle park street with the mobile home stand. Such accessway shall be at least ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long. Vehicular parking may be permitted in the accessway. 4. Every recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a weatherproof electrical connection supplying 110 volts. 5. Every recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an individual connection (or service hydrant) to the recreational vehicle park's water system; and, where centrally located sanitary stations as provided in Section (g) -2 are not furnished, the recreational vehicle space shall be provided with an individual sewerage connection as provided in Section (g) -1 . 6. Every recreational vehicle space shall be provided with ample room to assure that a typical recreational vehicle measuring 8 feet wide by 30 feet long can be placed on the space and be located not closer than 20 feet to the centerline of any interior recreational vehicle park street; and closer than 35 feet to any recreational vehicle park service building, park property line or a public street right -of -way; and closer than 20 feet to any other recreational vehicle. (m)Supervision and Maintenance — The person to whom a permit for a recreational vehicle park is issued shall be responsible for providing adequate supervision of the recreational vehicle park to maintain the recreational vehicle park in full compliance with this article, and to keep the recreational vehicle park's facilities and equipment in good repair, and in a clean an sanitary condition. (n) Tenant Register — The manager of the recreational vehicle park shall keep an up -to -date register of the recreational vehicle park's occupants, and shall maintain such register of departed occupants for a period of three (3) years following their departure. The recreational vehicle park's register shall be made available to any authorized person inspecting the recreational vehicle park, and shall contain the following information: 1. The names of all occupants quartered on each designated recreational vehicle space. ATTEST: 2. The description, make, model and year of all recreational vehicles and towing vehicles; and the state and license number of each. 3. The dates of arrival and departure of occupants of each recreational vehicle coach space. (o) Buffer— Where a recreational vehicle park adjoins a single family residential use or zone, a buffer strip as provided for at 8- 4- 11(e)(9) and 8- 4- 11(e)(10) of the Augusta Code shall be provided. (p) Length of Stay - A recreational vehicle shall not be used as a permanent residence. A recreation vehicle which will occupy a space or a lot for more than thirty (30) days must first secure a permit from the Augusta Planning and Development Department. All recreation vehicles must have all licenses appropriate to the state and county of origin, and in no case shall such vehicles be considered real property. SECTION II. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Duly adopted by the Augusta - Richmond County Commission this 2, day of , 2013. I L/7 4 -)96)ix . • ••: • _ " LERK Na y' /VOQJ-) / , First Reading: 1)7�j�,,, Second Reading: , . ; , MAYOR, AUGUSTA COMMISSION 6 M AUGUSTA, GEORGIA