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113.1 SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS

113.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that special occupancy parks meet minimum standards of habitability and do not adversely impact surrounding property. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.1.1Recreational vehicles shall be used as residences only in manufactured home parks and special occupancy parks subject to the applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California or in any public camping area. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.1.2Manufactured homes may be located and used outside of manufactured home parks in certain zoning districts where such use is specifically authorized. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to special occupancy parks located outside of manufactured home parks. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to relieve the owner or operator of a recreational vehicle park of the duty of complying with all applicable State and local laws and regulations. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(b); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3 Development Standards.

113.1.3.1 Location. Special occupancy parks shall be established for the convenience of the traveling public. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(1); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.2 Minimum Site Area. Special occupancy parks shall be located on a parcel of land not less one (1) acre in area. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(2); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.3 Density of Occupation. Occupancy of campground spaces within special occupancy parks is limited to one (1) recreational vehicle or two (2) tents per each campground space. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(3); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.4 Fences and Walls. Each special occupancy park shall be entirely enclosed at its exterior boundaries by appropriate decorative screening or landscaping material; provided, however, that said screen when located within a front yard shall be constructed at or behind the required setback. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(4); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.5 Required Setbacks. The setbacks prescribed by the applicable zone shall apply to special occupancy parks. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(5); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.6 Minimum Campground Space Dimensions. Each campground space within a special occupancy park shall be not less than 1,000 square feet in area, except that thirty percent (30%) of said spaces may be not less than 650 square feet in area for the accommodation of tents and small camping units only.(Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(6); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.7 Minimum Campground Space Setbacks and Campground Space Density.

113.1.3.7.1Each recreational vehicle or tent occupying a campground space and all accessory buildings shall maintain a six (6) foot setback from any building, recreational vehicle or tent pursuant to regulations contained in Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(7)(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

* Note: Setbacks may be modified by other provisions of this Code or State law. For example, see Section 314-22.1: “Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard” and the “Fire Safe” Regulations at Title III, Division 11.

113.1.3.7.2No recreational vehicle or tent shall be permitted to locate less than fifteen (15) feet from any abutting property. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(7) (b); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.7.3No recreational vehicle or tent shall be permitted to locate less than twenty-five (25) feet from any prime arterial or collector road, and not less than fifteen (15) feet from any street right-of-way. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(7)(c); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.7.4Campground space density shall not exceed twelve (12) units per acre. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(7) (d); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.8 Landscaping. All setbacks from streets and other areas in a special occupancy park not used for driveways, parking, buildings and service areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the conditions of the Use Permit. Walls, earthen berms, and landscaped buffer strips shall be used wherever possible to minimize noise from freeway sources. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(8); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.9 Interior Roadways. Private streets within special occupancy parks shall have the following minimum clearance widths: (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(9)(a-e); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

TABLE: SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS
INTERIOR ROADWAY CLEARANCE

STREET/AVAILABLE PARKING

CLEARANCE WIDTH

One-way with no side parking

15 feet

One-way with parking permitted on one side

22 feet

Two-way with no parking on either side

20 feet

Two-way with parking permitted on one side

27 feet

Two-way with parking permitted on both sides

34 feet

113.1.3.10 Roadway Space. Adequate roadway space for turn-arounds shall be provided. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(10); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.11 Off-Street Parking. Parking space in a special occupancy park shall be provided as follows:

113.1.3.11.1One (1) parking space for each recreational vehicle. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(11)(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.11.2One (1) parking space for each full-time employee. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(11)(b); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.11.3For the purpose of registration, spaces for temporary parking in proximity to the park office shall be provided in the following ratio: (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(11)(c); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

0 - 200 occupant spaces

6 spaces

201 - 300 occupant spaces

8 spaces

301 - or more occupant spaces

10 spaces

113.1.3.12 Location Map. Each campground space in a special occupancy park shall be clearly identified and a map showing the location of each space shall be provided at the park office. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(12); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.13 Trash Collection. Common storage enclosures for garbage and trash shall be provided. Such enclosures shall be of sturdy construction and designed to screen trash and garbage receptacles from public view. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(13); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.14 Lighting. Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided for all walkways, streets, parking areas, sanitary facilities, storage areas, and recreational facilities. No lighting shall be constructed or positioned so as to cause direct or undesirable illumination of adjacent property or campground spaces within the park. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(14); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15 Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities for a special occupancy park facility shall be in accordance with the regulations of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations and shall include: (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(15); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15.1The availability of a potable water supply from a public utility or a distributor holding a valid permit from the state. Water supplies from other sources shall be approved by the Humboldt County Department of Health; (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c) (15)(a); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15.2Wastewater disposal facilities provided by a public agency which has met the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Alternative or individual disposal systems shall be approved by the County Health Department; (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(15)(b); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15.3A recreational vehicle sanitation station designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of Title 25, and approved by the County Health Department where on-site sanitation is proposed; (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(15)(c); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15.4Toilets, showers and lavatories for the exclusive use of the occupants of the special occupancy park shall be provided as required by Health and Safety Code Section 1864(b); (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(15)(d); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.15.5Laundry facilities in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety Code. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(15)(e); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.3.16 Storage Facilities. Storage facilities may be provided for the storage of vehicles belonging to park occupants. Storage areas shall be paved or graveled and enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than six (6) feet in height. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(c)(16); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.4 Accessory Buildings. A special occupancy park may include the following accessory buildings provided such uses are designed to be clearly accessory to the special occupancy park and intended for the convenience of the occupants and their guests: (Former Section INL#316-18.1(D); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.4.1 Assembly and Recreation. A building or buildings designed for indoor assembly or recreation. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(D)(1); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.4.2 Commercial Services. Commercial structures and uses such as general store, restaurant, lunch counter, or snack bar. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(D)(2); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.4.3 Personal Services. Service buildings and facilities incidental to and customarily accessory to permitted uses, including sauna baths and swimming pools. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(D)(3); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.4.4 Caretaker’s Residence. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(D)(4); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.5 Limitations. No person or group of persons other than the owner or operator thereof shall occupy any of the campground spaces in a special occupancy park for permanent family or group residential use. Length of occupancy of all other campground spaces shall be regulated as follows: (Former Section INL#316-18.1(E); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.5.1Persons occupying spaces with total hook-up capacity, including sewer, water and electricity, shall not occupy any campground space in a special occupancy park for a period exceeding four (4) months in any twelve (12) month period, nor shall the cumulative occupancy by such persons of different campground spaces anywhere in the facility exceed four (4) months in any twelve (12) month period. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(E)(1); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.5.2Persons occupying tents or vehicles with less than total hook-up capacity shall not occupy any campground space in a special occupancy park for a period exceeding thirty (30) days in any twelve month period, nor shall the cumulative occupancy by such persons of different campground spaces anywhere in the facility exceed a total of thirty (30) days in any twelve (12) month period. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(E)(2); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.6 Modification of Development Criteria.

113.1.6.1Modification of the development standards 113.1.1 through 113.1.4 of this Section may be allowed with a Special Permit, upon making the supplemental findings that 1) the development will conform to the development standards as closely as possible, 2) the development will be consistent with all applicable State and local health and safety standards, and 3) granting the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(F); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.6.2Modification of the development standard 113.1.5 of this Section may also be allowed with a Special Permit, provided the following supplemental findings are made: 1) the development will be compatible with surrounding land uses, and 2) the development meets minimum State standards for habitability. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(F); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.6.3To ensure the park is compatible with surrounding property uses, the Hearing Officer may limit the term of the permit to a specified time period, and may require that the caretaker of the park has specific plans and sufficient experience with anticipated users to effectively engage the cooperation of the users to maintain the park in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(F); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)

113.1.6.4The Hearing Officer may also require the caretaker 1) demonstrate the ability to implement a plan for responding to the ongoing concerns of the neighbors, such as regularly scheduled meetings and 24 hour crisis response capacity, and 2) agree to mediation by a disinterested party agreeable to all parties, where conflicts with neighbors persist. (Former Section INL#316-18.1(F); Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 23, 4/7/98)