Chapter 18.80
TRAVEL TRAILER PARK DISTRICT (TTP)
Sections:
18.80.030 Development standards.
18.80.060 Register of occupants.
18.80.010 Purpose.
This district is established to provide areas for seasonal recreation-oriented campers, recreation vehicles and truck campers; to prevent nuisances such as odor, smoke, noise or lights within the park; to create a safe environment for the user, for the reputation of the community; and as a design tool for the developer. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-68. Formerly 18.65.010.]
18.80.020 Permitted uses.
(a) Uses not requiring a special permit include:
(1) Travel trailers.
(2) Recreation vehicles.
(3) Truck campers.
(4) Convenience store.
(5) Management office.
(6) Restroom facilities.
(7) Shower/bath facilities.
Note: All travel trailer parks are subject to a permit from the state health department also.
(b) Uses requiring a special development permit are any uses not specified above. No public facilities which would attract people, other than the occupants of the parks, are allowed. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-69. Formerly 18.65.020.]
18.80.030 Development standards.
(a) With the exception of trailers, all uses and the parking areas primarily related to their operations shall not occupy more than 10 percent of the area of the park.
(b) Such uses shall present no visible evidence of their commercial character which would attract customers other than occupants of the park.
(c) Drainage. The park shall be adequately graded and drained to ensure runoff.
(d) Public access is required.
(e) Density. A maximum of 25 unit stands per acre are required and no unit can be located other than on its specified lot, unless a truck camper combination is also pulling a travel trailer.
(f) Travel Trailer Lot Requirements.
(1) Units and stands must be set back at least 15 feet (4.6 meters) when adjacent to a property line.
(2) There shall be at least 20 feet (6.1 meters) between each trailer.
(3) Trailer and stand must be set back at least 25 feet (7.6 meters) when adjacent to a property line adjoining a local or collector street and 50 feet (15.2 meters) when adjacent to an arterial or expressway.
(4) Trailer and stand must be set back at least 20 feet (6.1 in.) from any principal structure, such as restroom facilities.
(g) Roadways.
(1) There shall be provided paved roadways with a pavement of Portland cement concrete of a minimum thickness of four inches, or a pavement consisting of at least four inches of untreated rock base with at least two inches of plant mixed asphaltic surfacing. The rights-of-way shall not be less than 25 feet for two-way and 18 feet for one-way. Radius on curves shall be 40 feet. If cul-de-sacs are used: adequately paved vehicular turning space shall be provided; a turning radius of 40 feet is required; road grades shall not be in excess of six percent.Walkways shall be provided to service, accessory and recreational buildings. Roadways and walkways shall be lighted so as to provide a minimum of 0.1 candlepower.
(2) The internal street system in a trailer park shall be privately owned, constructed and maintained, and shall be designed for safe and convenient access to 91 spaces and to facilities for common use by park occupants.
(h) Water Supply.
(1) The water distribution system for the travel trailer park shall be installed in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances by the developer, and dedicated to the town.
(2) Travel trailer parks shall be served only by the town water supply, and subject to applicable town ordinances.
(i) Wastewater Disposal. The wastewater collection system shall be installed by the developer, in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances and dedicated to the town.
(j) Service Buildings and Other Service Facilities.
(1) The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings and other service facilities such as:
a. Management offices, repair shops, storage areas;
b. Sanitary facilities;
c. Laundry facilities;
d. Indoor recreation areas;
e. Commercial uses supplying essential goods or services for the exclusive use of trailer occupants.
(2) A central service building containing the necessary toilet and other plumbing fixtures specified shall be provided in travel trailer parking spaces for dependent trailers and shall be restricted to the occupants of the park. Service buildings shall be conveniently located within a radius of approximately 300 feet to the spaces to be served.
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A central service building |
1 – 15 |
16 – 30 |
31 – 45 |
46 – 60 |
61 – 80 |
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Toilets |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
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Men |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
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Women |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Urinals (men) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
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Lavatories |
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Men |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
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Women |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
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Showers |
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Men |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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Women |
2 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Other fixtures |
1 service sink with a flushing rim |
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For parking areas having more than 100 trailer spaces there shall be provided: one additional toilet and lavatory for each sex per each additional 30 travel trailer spaces; one additional shower for each sex per each additional 40 travel trailer spaces; and one additional men’s urinal per each additional 100 travel trailer spaces.
A service sink with a flushing rim shall be provided for disposal of liquid wastes unless a sanitary station is conveniently accessible for this purpose.
Where a travel trailer parking area is designed for and exclusively limited to use by self-contained trailers, only the following minimum emergency sanitary facilities shall be required: For each 100 trailer spaces, or fractional part thereof, there shall be one flush toilet and one lavatory for each sex. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-70. Formerly 18.65.030.]
18.80.040 Refuse handling.
(a) The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the trailer parking area shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution.
(b) All refuse containing garbage shall be stored in fly-tight, rodent-proof containers, which shall be located not more than 150 feet from any trailer space. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse.
(c) Where municipal or private disposal service is not available, the owner or operator of the travel trailer parking area shall dispose of the refuse by transporting to a disposal site approved by the health authority.
(d) Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration and facilitate cleaning around them.
(e) All refuse containing garbage shall be collected at least twice weekly. Where suitable collection is not available from municipal or private agencies, the owner or operator of the travel trailer parking area shall provide this service. All refuse shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-71. Formerly 18.65.040.]
18.80.050 Fire protection.
(a) Travel trailer parking areas shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials.
(b) Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the fire department shall be kept in service buildings and at all locations designated by the fire authority, and shall be maintained in good operating condition.
(c) Fires shall be made only in stoves and other facilities intended for such purposes. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-72. Formerly 18.65.050.]
18.80.060 Register of occupants.
Every travel trailer park owner or operator shall maintain a register containing a record of all mobile homes, travel trailers, truck campers, tent trailers and tent cars using the travel trailer park. The register shall be current. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 11, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-73. Formerly 18.65.060.]