§ 54-91. Site requirements.  


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  • Any development, redevelopment, alteration, or expansion of a travel trailer park in the city shall be done in compliance with the following site requirements:

    (1)

    Location: A travel trailer park shall be located only where such use is permissible under the terms and provisions of the zoning ordinance.

    (2)

    Site plan: A site plan, as required by the zoning ordinance, shall be filed with the planning director of the city, showing the following:

    a.

    The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

    b.

    The number and location of all travel trailer spaces, and the location and dimensions of mobile home spaces in the park, if any;

    c.

    The location and width of roadways and walkways;

    d.

    The location and specifications of water and sewer lines and riser pipes;

    e.

    The location and details of lighting and electrical systems;

    f.

    The location and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the park;

    g.

    Such other information as municipal reviewing officials may reasonably require.

    (3)

    Soil and ground cover: Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every travel trailer park shall be paved, covered with stone screenings or other solid material, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

    (4)

    Drainage: The ground surface in all parts of a park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner. The adequacy of drainage facilities shall be verified by a competent professional engineer.

    (5)

    Area setback and screening requirements: The minimum areas, setbacks, spacing and screening shall be as prescribed in the zoning ordinance.

    (6)

    Open space: Recreation areas are encouraged as a part of any travel trailer park. Such areas shall be located so as to be free of traffic hazards, easily accessible to all park residents, and centrally located where topography permits.

(Ord. No. 635, § 8.01, 10-9-65; Code 1973, § 11-50)