14.20.245 Recreational Vehicles.
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be allowed by conditional use permit as provided by the Land Use Table. Prior to issuance of a recreational vehicle park conditional use permit, the parks shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Adequate utilities for projected or actual use shall be available.
(2) The projected or actual use shall not threaten the health and safety of adjoining landowners or recreational vehicle users in the park.
(3) Any and all specific conditions required to comply with subsections (a)(1) and (2) as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be met by the applicant.
(b) Maintenance of Parks. Recreational vehicle parks are not to become a nuisance to surrounding properties. Recreational vehicle parks shall control dust, shield lighting from other properties, prohibit loud noises and maintain a clean and orderly appearance free from refuse.
(c) Revocation of Permit. The conditional use permit may be revoked by the Commission if the conditions set forth in subsections (a) and (b) above are not maintained.
(d) Prohibited Use of Recreational Vehicles. No person may occupy or utilize any recreational vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations under any of the following conditions:
(1) While such vehicle is parked on any street, road, alley, or right-of-way.
(2) While such vehicle is parked on City property not designated as a recreational vehicle park.
(3) While such vehicle is parked on private property and set up for long term use. Long term use includes, but is not limited to, connection to external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in, connection to water, sewer, electrical or natural gas, or exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days.
(4) While the recreational vehicle is parked on private property with no principal permitted structure located on the property, except as otherwise allowed in KMC 14.20.245(e).
(e) Exceptions to Prohibited Uses.
(1) Subsection (d) above shall in no way be construed as to prevent the historical use of recreational vehicles by workers employed in the cannery business if the recreational vehicles are on cannery property, are used only during the cannery season, and adequate utilities are available and their use will not threaten the health and safety of adjoining land owners or others.
(2) Recreational vehicles may be set up as living or sleeping quarters in mobile home parks under the provisions of KMC 14.20.240.
(3) For purposes of promoting tourism or industry, the City Manager may from time to time temporarily designate portions of City property for the parking of recreational vehicles. Vehicles parked upon City property so designated are exempt from the general requirements of this code section.
(4) Recreational vehicles may be set up as living or sleeping quarters by permit in conjunction with an active building permit under the following conditions:
(A) During the period of April 1st until October 31st.
(B) On bona fide construction sites.
(C) One (1) recreational vehicle per construction site.
(D) Permits are for a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) days.
(5) From May 1st to September 1st, a maximum of two (2) recreational vehicles per lot may be occupied or utilized as living quarters or sleeping accommodations in the Recreation Zone without the need for a conditional use permit, provided the requirements of KMC 14.20.245(a)(1), (a)(2) and 14.20.245(b) are met.
(Ords. 1306-89, 1862-2000, 1968-2002, 2072-2004)