Ord 096-2001 10/2/2001ORDINANCE NO. q� -ab0I
ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 5600 REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
AND RELATED DEFINITIONS THEREIN; RETITLING CHAPTER
82, ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
regulations regarding recreational vehicle parks and has recommended the
adoption of such regulation; and
WHEREAS, The City Council concurs with the recommendations of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Appendix B, Section 2030, Definitions is hereby amended
by adding the following:
PUBLICLY -OWNED TREATMENT WORKS OR POTW
"Publicly -Owned Treatment Works" or "POTW' shall have the same meaning as
defined in Chapter 106, Article VII, Section 106 -566 of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
STAND
A "stand" is a specific area within a recreational vehicle park that is set -aside for
use by a recreational vehicle.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
A "recreational vehicle" is a vehicular -type unit primarily designed as temporary
living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use that either has
its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The basic
entities may include but not be limited to a camping trailer, fifth wheel trailer,
motor home, travel trailer, and truck camper.
SECTION 2. Appendix B, Section 5640, Recreational Vehicle Parks is
hereby adopted in accordance with Attachment A incorporated herein as part of
this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Attachment A herein shall only apply to the creation of new
recreational vehicle parks.
SECTION 4. Chapter 82, Article VI is hereby retitled to the "Scotland Park
Recreational Vehicle Park."
SECTION 5. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting
at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of October, 2001.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
ATTACHMENT A
5640 Recreational Vehicle Parks
A. Purpose
The intent of these regulations is to recognize the need for uniform minimum
standards for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. Standards contained
herein have been developed by the industry based on nationally recognized
standards for fire, health, and life safety, obtained through the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), and modified according to City policies and
standards.
Regulations herein are intended to:
Provide minimum construction requirements to ensure a reasonable
degree of safety and health for occupants using the facilities.
2. Offer a temporary area for use by recreational vehicles.
3. Provide an environment encouraging use by tourist and others visiting or
traveling through the City.
B. General
As used in this section, a "unit" shall refer to an allowed recreational
vehicle as defined herein. A "park" shall refer to the total site shown on a
site plan for the siting of a facility for the exclusive use of parking and
temporary use of recreational vehicles and ancillary facilities therein and
as permitted herein.
2. Parks shall be for the temporary use of recreational vehicles as defined
herein. The maximum length of stay within a park shall be 180 days.
Once a unit has met this length of stay and moves from the park, the unit
shall not thereafter be moved back into the park for a minimum of 14
days.
3. The minimum site area for a park shall be two acres. There shall be a
minimum of four stands developed per park. Prior to beginning
operations, a park shall have completed all roads, utilities and other
facilities as required.
4. The park owner /operator shall be required to maintain a park register that
contains the following information:
a. Unit owner's name and address, and user's name and address if
different.
b. Date the unit was moved into the park, intended length of stay and
destination after leaving the park.
C. License and /or registration numbers of the unit and tow vehicle as
applicable.
5. Units and tow vehicles shall carry current licensing and registration.
6. Park facilities and structures shall comply with all City and State
regulations.
7. Recreational vehicle parks shall be allowed as a permitted use within the
River Development (RDD) zoning district and with a Conditional Use
Permit within General Commercial (GC) and Manufactured Housing
Residential (MHR) zoning districts.
C. Site Plan Requirements
A site plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. The following information
shall be included on the site plan:
1. Name, address and boundary description of the park.
2. Name, relationship with and right -of -way width of boundary streets.
3. Property owners names, addresses and phone numbers.
4. Location of storm water detention facilities if required.
5. Sidewalk locations and widths.
6. Landscaping as required under section 6800.
7. Location and dimensions of all signs.
8. Location, angle and dimension of each stand indicating off -road parking
for vehicles as required herein.
9. Location, use and dimensions of all structures or other facilities intended
or required on or for the site.
10. Location, dimensions and material type of all private and public streets
proposed within the park.
11. Location and description of water supplies for fire protection purposes.
12. Description of source for all potable water supplies.
13. Description and location of dump stations and individual connections.
14. Indication of approval for the use and location of all sanitary and water
facilities if not provided by the City.
15. Other information as may be required by the City.
D. Other Plans Required
Prior to approval of a site plan and /or issuance of a building permit, the following
shall be provided:
1. A source of potable water supply approved by the City.
2. A water source and design approved by the City for fire protection.
3. Other plans as may be required by the City.
E. Park Desiqn In General
1. Minimum widths of roads shall be 10 feet per traffic lane and eight feet per
parallel parking lane. All streets and roads shall be hard - surfaced paved
with either HMAC or concrete.
2. Road curves shall have a minimum internal radius of 25 feet.
3. Turnarounds shall be provided for all dead -end roads over 100 feet in
length and shall have a minimum internal radius of 50 feet.
4. Every structure that does not meet the definition of a stand shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with City codes.
5. Swimming and bathing facilities, if provided, shall be constructed and
operated in accordance with City and State regulations.
6. A structure shall not be located closer than 10 feet from a stand or other
structure.
7. Each camping unit stand shall be marked for identification. Such markers
shall be readable from the road and approved by the City for emergency
identification.
8. Each stand should be designed and constructed at such elevation,
distance, and angle with respect to its access to provide for safe and
efficient placement and removal of units.
9. Each stand should be constructed to minimize the development of ruts or
low spots by the vehicle tires, and shall be graded to provide drainage.
10. Each stand shall be a minimum of eight feet wide.
11. Each unit installed on a stand shall be installed using a method to
accommodate the unit set -up and minimize the settling of the unit in its
set -up mode.
12. Each stand shall have a designated parking space for a full -sized car or
truck. This parking space shall be permitted to be part of a stand or in a
common parking area. All parking spaces or parking areas shall be hard -
surfaced paved with either HMAC or concrete.
F. Utilities In General
Each stand shall have a potable water supply connection, sewer inlet
connection, and electrical power supply.
2. Utility connections are permitted to be grouped together in one assembly
under the following conditions:
a. The assembly shall be located on the left rear half of the stand (left
side of the unit) within six feet of the stand.
b. For the purpose of providing utility connections to individual units,
the assembly shall be listed for recreational vehicle or recreational
park trailer use.
C. Utility connections shall be protected from damage by vehicles.
3. All electrical installations, system, and equipment shall comply with Article
551. Part (G) and other applicable sections of INFPA 70, National
Electrical Code.
G. Water Utilities
A potable water supply shall not be connected to any non - potable or
unapproved water supplies or subject to any backflow or back siphonage.
2. The water supply system shall be designed and constructed to provide a
minimum of 50 gal per day per stand and a minimum of 50 gal per day per
restroom.
3. Where water is distributed under pressure, the water supply system shall
be designed to provide a minimum flow pressure of 20 psi with a minimum
flow of 2 gpm at any outlet. The maximum pressure at any stand shall not
exceed 80 psi.
4. Water storage tanks, where permitted, shall be constructed of impervious
materials, protected against contamination, and provided with locked
watertight covers. Any overflow or ventilation openings shall be down
facing and provided with corrosion - resistant screening of not less than No.
24 mesh to prevent the entrance of insects and vermin. Water storage
tanks shall not have direct connections to sewers.
5. Wells, springs, and similar sources of water intended for potable
purposes, and equipment or facilities required for connecting to or
operation, distribution and maintenance thereof shall be approved,
constructed, and maintained according to City and State requirements.
6. All potable water connections shall consist of a water riser pipe that shall
be equipped with a threaded male spigot located at least 12 inch, but not
more than 24 inches, above grade level for the attachment of a standard
water hose. This connection shall be equipped with an atmospheric
vacuum - breaker.
7. All supplies of water shall be in compliance with potable water
requirements of the State. In absence thereof, they shall meet the intent
of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (Public Law 93 -523), dated
December 16, 1974, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations,
and Federal and State Regulations pursuant thereto, as may be
amended.
8. The park may be required to extend public utilities in accordance with the
Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Falls, Texas as may be amended.
H. Fire Life Safety and Environmental Health
Fire detection and alarm systems shall be installed in structures open to
the public and in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code (H).
2. Installation of fire fighting equipment shall be in accordance with City
codes. Exception may exist where portable fire extinguishers are used
with a minimum rating of 2a- 20 -B:C and when approved by the City.
Extinguishers shall be located within 75 feet of any stand.
3. Designated outdoor campfire locations, if provided, shall be in safe and
convenient areas where they will not constitute a fire hazard to vegetation,
undergrowth, trees, vehicles, units, and structures. Campfire locations
shall be shown on the site plan. Use of outdoor fires of any type shall be
in accordance with City policies and standards and subject to conditions
on their prohibition.
4. Fire safety rules and regulations shall be conspicuously posted by park
management. These regulations shall contain the following information
and any additional information as required by the City:
a. The telephone number of the fire department or other information
needed for summoning the fire department such as the location of
the nearest fire alarm box.
b. The telephone number of the police department.
C. The telephone number of any agency that would provide
emergency services.
d. The location of the nearest public telephone.
Sanitary Facilities
Sanitary facilities shall be in accordance with City codes. Where elements are
not addressed, or are considered inadequately addressed according to ANSI
requirements, the following shall apply:
One toilet room for each sex shall be provided for each 50 stands. For
each additional 25 stands or portion thereof, an additional toilet for each
sex shall be provided.
2. Where required, toilet rooms shall be located within a 500 -foot radius of
any stand.
3. Every toilet room shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet.
4. Facilities for males and for females shall be appropriately marked.
5. Unless artificial light is provided, the total window or skylight area shall be
equal to at least 10 percent of the floor area.
6. Unless provided with a listed mechanical ventilation system, every toilet
room shall have a permanent, nonclosable, screened opening(s) having a
total area not less than five percent of the floor area that opens directly to
the exterior in order to provide proper ventilation. Listed exhaust fan(s),
vented to the exterior and having a rating in cubic feet per minute of at
least 25 percent of the total volume of the toilet room (s) served, shall be
considered as meeting the requirements of this subsection.
7. All operable windows and vents to the outside shall be provided with fly -
proof screens of not less than No. 16 mesh.
8. All doors to the exterior shall open outward, be self - closing, and be
visually screened by means of a vestibule or wall to prevent direct view of
the interior when the exterior doors are open. Such screening shall not be
required on single toilet units.
9. The interior finish of walls shall be moisture resistant to a height of four
feet to facilitate washing and cleaning.
10. The floors shall be resistant to water. Any structure having flush toilets
shall be provided with a floor drain in the toilet room.
11. Chemical and recirculating toilets shall not be allowed in facilities intended
to serve park residents or users.
12. Privies shall not be allowed.
13. An equal number of lavatories shall be provided for up to six toilets. One
additional lavatory shall be provided for each two toilets when more than
six toilets are required. Each lavatory basin shall have a piped supply of
potable water and shall drain into an approved sewage system.
14. Floor urinals shall not be allowed.
15. Toilets shall be of an approved or listed type and shall be provided with
seats with open fronts.
16. Each toilet shall be in a separate compartment and shall be provided with
a door with a latch for privacy and a holder or dispenser for toilet paper.
Dividing walls or partitions shall be at least five feet high and, if separated
from the floor, shall be by a space not greater than 12 inches.
17. Each female toilet room shall be provided with a receptacle for sanitary
napkins. The receptacle shall be of durable, nonpervious, and readily
cleanable material and shall be provided with a lid.
18. Showers, where provided, shall be of the individual type, and each shower
area shall be visually screened from view. All shower compartments shall
be capable of encompassing a 30 -inch circle. The minimum required area
and dimensions shall be measured at a height equal to the top of the
threshold and at a point tangent to its centerline. The minimum area and
dimensions shall be maintained to a point 70 inches above the shower
drain outlet with no protrusions other than the fixture valve or valves,
showerhead, and safety grab bars or nails. Each shower area shall be
designed to minimize the flow of water into the dressing area and shall be
properly connected to the sewage system by means of a trapped inlet.
19. If showers are provided, an individual dressing area visually screened
from view shall be provided with minimum floor area of three feet by three
feet per shower. The dressing areas shall be equipped with a minimum of
one clothing hook and stool (or equivalent bench area).
20. The floors of showers and dressing areas shall have an impervious skid -
resistant surface. Wooden racks (duckboards) over shower floors shall be
prohibited.
21. Open showers provided exclusively for the removal of sand, etc., following
beach activities, and when swimming suits are not removed, need not
comply with the provisions of this subsection.
22. All restrooms and shower facilities shall comply with Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA).
23. Facilities for the storage, collection, and disposal of solid waste refuse
shall be provided as required by the City.
24. The Wichita Falls- Wichita County Public Health District shall approve each
sewage disposal system. Storm water sewers shall be separate and apart
from any sewers intended for the conveyance of sewage.
25. Cleanouts should be provided at the upper terminal of each sewer main or
branch and at intervals not exceeding 200 feet along any straight run or
portion thereof.
26. Every change in alignment or grade in excess of 22 degrees should be
served by a cleanout.
27. Manholes may be used in lieu of cleanouts and should not be spaced
more than 400 feet apart.
28. Horizontal -to- horizontal changes in direction should be made with 45-
degree "Y" branches, combination "Y" and one - eighth bend branches, or
other approved fittings of equivalent sweep.
29. A sewer inlet to an individual stand shall consist of a sewer riser extending
vertically to grade. The minimum diameter of the sewer riser pipe should
be three inches and should be provided with a four -inch inlet or a
minimum three -inch female fitting.
30. Sewer riser pipes shall be firmly imbedded in the ground and be protected
against damage from heaving or shifting and the entrance of surface
water. It should be provided with a tight fitting plug or cap that shall be
secured by a durable chain (or equivalent) to prevent loss.
31. A sewer riser pipe is not required to be individually vented.
32. All units and ancillary facilities shall discharge all waste from sinks,
dishwashers, drains, and any other fixture through which grease may be
discharged into an adequately sized, properly maintained and functioning
grease trap before the discharge enters the Publicly -Owned Treatment
Works (POTW). Such traps shall provide an inlet flow control devise
inspection port, a grease trap inspection port, and an effluent monitoring
port for said trap.
J. Sanitary Disposal Stations.
One sanitary disposal station shall be provided for each 100 stands.
2. Each station shall be level, easily accessible from the road, and shall
provide easy entry and exit for units.
3. Sanitary disposal stations shall be approved by the City in accordance
with the following:
a. Unless other approved means are used, each station shall have a
concrete slab with a center drain inlet located so as to be on the
roadside (left) of the recreational vehicle or recreational park trailer.
b. The slab shall be not less than three feet by three feet, at least
three and one -half inches thick, properly reinforced, and trowelled
to a smooth finish and sloped from each side inward to a sewer
inlet.
C. The sewer inlet shall consist of a four -inch self - closing foot -
operated hatch of approved material with a tight fitting cover. The
hatch body shall be set in the concrete of the slab with the lip of the
opening flush with its surface to facilitate the cleansing of the slab
with water. The hatch shall be property connected to a sewer inlet
that shall discharge to an approved sanitary sewage disposal
facility.
d. Parking areas for sewage disposal shall not block any park ingress
or egress point.
4. Sanitary discharge stations shall discharge all waste into an adequately
sized, properly maintained and functioning grease trap before the
discharge enters the Publicly -Owned Treatment Works (POTW). Such
traps shall provide an inlet flow control devise inspection port, a grease
trap inspection port, and an effluent monitoring port for said trap.
K. Flushing Facilities.
Parks provided with a piped water supply system shall have means for
flushing recreational vehicle and recreational park trailer holding tanks.
The flushing system shall consist of a piped supply of water under
pressure, terminating in a valved outlet located and installed to minimize
damage by automobiles and tow vehicles. The flushing device shall
consist of a properly supported riser terminating at least 24 inches above
the ground surface with a one - quarter inch valved outlet to which is
screwed a flexible hose.
2. The water supply to the flushing device shall be protected from backflow
by means of an approved vacuum breaker located downstream from the
shutoff valve.
3. Adjacent to the flushing arrangement there shall be posted a sign of
durable material, not less than 24 inches by 24 inches in size, and
inscribed thereon in clearly legible letters on a contrasting background:
"DANGER- NOT TO BE USED FOR DRINKING OR DOMESTIC
PURPOSES."
4. A potable water supply station for filling potable water tanks, if provided,
shall be located at least 50 feet from a waste disposal station. When such
is provided, adjacent to the potable water outlet there shall be posted a
sign of durable material, not less than 24 inches by 24 inches in size, and
inscribed thereon in clearly legible letters on a contrasting background:
"POTABLE WATER. NOT TO BE USED FOR FLUSHING WASTE
TANKS."
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Affidavit of Publication
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA 1419618
On this 19th day of November 2001 A.D appeared before me,
the undersigned authority, Saundra Barnett, bookkeeper for the Times Publishing
ORDINANCE NO. . any of Wichita Falls, publishers of the Wichita Falls Times/Record News, a
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