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ORD 251ORDINANCE 251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 (ZONING ORDINANCE) REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAVEL TRAILER RESORTS CASE NO. ZOA 94-043 - CITY OF LA QUINTA The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 4.1 of the Riverside County Ordinance 348 (which was adopted by reference by this City Council by Ordinance 5, operative August 29, 1982), as amended, is further amended as stated in Exhibit "A & B", Zoning Ordinance Amendment 94-043. SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment has complied with requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended and adopted in City Council Resolution 83-68) , in that the Planning Director conducted an Initial Study and has determined that the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be adopted. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this ordinance and it's certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta. The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta held on this 5th day of J1-Ly 1994, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BANGERTER, MCCARTINEY, PE.RKlr1 ,, SNIFF, MAYOR PENA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE /� ABSTAIN: NONE / 1 v VlLl\ 11L1\l-1, 111 City of La Quin aL, California ATTEST: ORDDRFT.004 Or i ance 251 AUNDRA JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORMAT: DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss. CITY OF LA QUINTA ) I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 251 which was introduced on the 21 st day of June, 1994 and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of July 1994 not being less than 5 days after date of introduction thereof. I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of Quinta as specified in a resolution of the City Council. i SAUNDRA L. J OLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California DECLARATION OF POSTING I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that t e foregoing ordinance was posted on July 15, 1994 pursuant to City Council Resolution. SAUNDRA L. J OLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California ORDDRFT.004 ORDINANCE 251 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-043 JUNE 21, 1994 EXHIBIT "A" The following Sections of the Municipal Code (Title 9-Zoning Ordinance) are hereby amended as follows: ADD: Section 9.52.025(B) Conditional Uses: Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailers Resorts subject to the regulations as specified in Chapter 9.155. Add: Section 9.44.025(B) Conditional Uses: Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailer Resorts subject to the regulations as specified in Chapter 9.155. RESOPC.137 ORDINANCE 251 EXHIBIT "B" ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-043 JUNE 21, 1994 CHAPTER 9.155 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND TRAVEL TRAILER RESORTS Sections: 9.155.010 Intent 9.155.020 Definitions 9.155.030 Review and Permit Approval 9.155.040 Siting Criteria 9.155.050 Permitted Uses 9.155.060 Prohibited Uses 9.155.070 Development Standards 9.155.080 Special Provisions Section 9.155.010. Intent. The intent of these provisions is to: (a) provide safe, healthful, and enjoyable accommodations for both short term occupancy and extended occupancy visitors, and part-time residents, of the City of La Quinta, and the Coachella Valley; (b) insure that a recreational vehicle/travel trailer resort is compatible with surrounding uses; and, (c) minimize the environmental impacts of such uses. Section 9.155.020. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the words, terms, and phrases used in this Chapter. Vacation Space means a space within a recreational vehicle/travel trailer resort that is designed for a short term occupancy, and occupied for not more than 30 consecutive days by any individual or family group. Extended Occupancy Space means a space within a recreational vehicle/travel trailer resort that is designed for an extended occupancy and occupied for not more than 180 consecutive days in any calendar year by any individual or family group. Space and Lot. For purposes of this Chapter, the words space and lot may be used interchangeably. Section 9.155.030. Review and Permit Approval. Recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts are subject to the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 9.172 of this Code. RESOPC.137 Section 9,155,040, Siting Criteria. The following criteria shall govern the location of recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts: A. General Plan Consistency. Development of the resort shall -be consistent with the General Plan. B. Zoning. Recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts are permitted in the R-2 (Multiple Family Dwellings) and R-3 (General Residential) Zones, subject to the provisions contained herein and an approval of a conditional use permit. C. Project Size. The minimum project size for a recreational vehicle/travel trailer resort shall be ten (10) acres in size. D. Access. Recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts shall only have primary access from a roadway classified as a secondary arterial, primary arterial or major arterial. E. Sewer and Water Service. Recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts shall be served by domestic water and underground sanitary sewer. Section 9.155.050. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in all recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts: A. Recreational vehicles including: 1. Travel trailers; 2. Motor homes; 3. Fifth wheel trailers; 4. Cab -over campers; 5. Van conversions All recreational vehicles shall be kept mobile. Wheels shall not be removed from the vehicles, and no skirting shall be installed. B. The sale of food products, prepared foods, goods, and supplies in an enclosed building for the convenience of resort occupants. The location and scope of such services shall be determined as part of review and approval of the conditional use permit; however, the facility shall be located at least 100 feet from the property boundaries, and shall be conveniently accessible to occupants. C. A mobile home or residence occupied by the owner, manager, caretaker, or operator of the resort. D. Administrative and rental offices for the resort. RESOPC.137 E. Recreational buildings and facilities for the resort. F. Common lavatory and shower/bath facilities for the resort. G. Common laundry facilities for the resort. H. Maintenance facilities for the resort. I. On -site area for the temporary on -site storage of boats, off -road vehicles, and similar items owned by resort occupants during occupation of a rental space up to a maximum 180-days in a screened area. J. Other similar incidental and ancillary uses for the resort as may be approved by the Planning Commission. Section 9.155.060. Prohibited Uses. A. Mobile homes (except for caretaker/manager) and recreational vehicles commonly referred to as "park models". vendor. trailer resorts. B. On -site sale of propane shall not be permitted except by a licensed mobile C. Tents or tent trailers shall not be permitted in recreational vehicle/travel D. Home occupations. Section 9.155.070. Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to all recreational vehicle/travel trailer resorts: A. General Standards. 1. Density. The overall density of the resort shall be governed by the residential density set forth in the General Plan. 2. Setbacks. The minimum setbacks shall be as follows: a. A 20-foot setback shall be maintained adjacent to a public street perimeter wall for all recreation vehicle parking areas, buildings, structures, etc. b. A 10-foot minimum setback shall be maintained from all adjacent vehicular driveways, aisles, property lines, except adjacent to the public streets. RESOPC.137 C. Except for the perimeter wall, no buildings, structures, vehicles, recreational vehicles, or trailers shall be permitted within the setback area. d. Setback areas shall be fully landscaped and irrigated. 3. Parking. a. No parking will be permitted on interior roads. b. Guest parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) guest space per ten (10) recreational vehicle/travel trailer spaces. Spaces shall be located in clusters throughout the resort, and preferably in the vicinity of recreation and/or laundry facilities. 4. Building and Structure Heights. a. The height of common recreation buildings shall be approved as part of the conditional use permit, but in no case exceed two stories. b. The height of the maintenance building shall be approved as part of the conditional use permit, but in no case exceed one story or 20-feet. C. Other structures shall not exceed one story or 15 feet. 5. Common Locker and Lavatory Facilities. Locker, bath, and lavatory facilities accommodating male and female occupants and guests shall be provided. The location and number of such facilities shall be determined as part of the review and approval process. In general, however, the space/facility ratio shall be greater for vacation resort or areas than for extended occupancy resort areas. 6. Sewer, Water, and Utility Hook-ups. Each space shall be provided with underground sewer, water, and utility service in compliance with applicable rules, policies, and codes. 7. Interior Roads. a. Entry roads shall have a minimum width of 32-feet and have a clear unobstructed view of the public roadway. Entry roads shall be no less than 100-feet in length measured from the street curb. No space shall front on and no guest parking shall be located on the entry road. b. roads no less than 26 feet in width. RESOPC.137 One way roads shall be no less than 20-feet and two-way C. Interior roads shall be constructed in accordance with City requirements and approved by the Engineering Department. d. Turning radii shall accommodate turning movements of emergency vehicles and be subject to approval of the Fire Marshal and Engineering Department. 8. Recreation Areas. Common recreation areas shall be provided at a ratio of 100 square feet for every recreational vehicle/travel trailer space. Such areas may include, but not limited to, any combination of the following facilities and amenities: pool, spa, game courts, clubhouse, picnic facilities, and lawn leisure areas. 9. Refuse Facilities. Trash, refuse, and recycling enclosures of masonry construction shall be provided in central, convenient locations, and screened from view. 10. Pet Areas. The resort shall provide an area for pets such as dog runs if pets are to be allowed. 11. Signs. Signs shall comply with Section 9.212.110 (condominium projects) of the Municipal Code. 12. Lighting. Lighting shall comply with Chapter 9.110 (Outdoor Lighting) of the Municipal Code. 13. Maintenance and Management. Provisions shall be made for the on -going maintenance and management of the resort. A management and maintenance plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a building permit. 14. Perimeter Treatments. a. Walls/Fencing. A six foot high decorative wall, wall/berm combination or other fencing as approved by the Planning Commission, shall be constructed on perimeter property lines, except those adjacent to a public street where the wall/fence shall be setback in accordance with the General Plan. Where adjacent to residentially zoned, used, or designated land, a seven foot high decorative masonry wall or seven foot high wall/berm combination shall be installed along that property line. b. Landscaping and Irrigation. The setback area between the public road right-of-way line and the wall/fencing shall be landscaped and irrigated in accordance with an approved landscaping plan and City requirements. C. Buffering a minimum five foot irrigated landscaped strip shall be installed inside all perimeter walls/fencing in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Adjacent to residentially zoned, used, or designated land, the landscaped strip shall be a minimum ten feet wide. The Planning Commission may require a large setback if determined necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding properties. RESOPC.137 d. The intent of the perimeter treatment shall be to insure that recreational vehicles and other travel trailers are not visible from adjacent public streets and adjacent residential properties. 15. Drainage provisions shall be made for stormwater drainage as approved by the City Engineer. 16. Interior Road Names and Spacing Numbers. Concurrent with plan checking, a road name and space numbering plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Building and Safety Department and Planning and Development Department. The plan shall include illustrations of typical road and space identification signs. 17. Generator prohibition. The use of generators shall not be allowed in the resort. 18. Curbs. All entry and on -site roads shall have concrete curb and gutter as required by the Engineering Department. B. Space/Lot Standards. 1. General Access. Each space shall have direct frontage on an internal road. 2. Space Layout. Only one recreational vehicle/travel trailer shall occupy a space. The space shall provide for one automobile parking stall, and may provide for an area for one storage structure. The specific layout and design shall be determined as a part of the review and approval of the resort. 3. Landscaping. Landscaping in accordance with the approved plan shall be installed within space setback areas. Each recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a minimum 24-inch box size canopy/shade tree and additional landscaping. 4. Space Coverage. Not more than 60% of the space shall be covered by an impervious surface. The remaining area shall be landscaped in accordance with the approved landscaping plan. 5. Accessory Structures. a. A single self-supporting permanent shade structure/patio cover may be permitted in the space, provided it does not exceed 400 square feet in area and is open on three sides. b. A single storage structure made of aluminum, wood, or other material as approved, is permitted on extended occupancy spaces provided it does not exceed 100 square feet in area and seven feet in height and is located in the rear portion of the space. RESOPC.137 6. Extended Occupancy. a. Size. Each Extended Occupancy Space shall be 2000 square feet or larger, with a minimum depth of 50-feet and a minimum width of 30-feet. b. Setback. The location and layout of recreational vehicle/travel trailer pad, patio slab/area, accessory structure area, and vehicle parking space shall be defined by the following setbacks: 1. Front: five feet from the vehicle and three feet from the trailer tongue to the edge of the interior road. 2. Rear: five feet. 3. Side: three feet. 7. Vacation Spaces. a. Size. Each Vacation Space shall be 1200 square feet or larger, with a minimum depth of 40-feet and a minimum width of 25-feet. b. Setback. The recreational vehicle/travel trailer pad, patio slab/area, accessory structure area, and vehicle parking space shall be defined by the following setbacks: 1. Front: five feet from the vehicle and three feet from the trailer tongue to the edge of the interior road. 2. Rear: three feet. 3. Side: three feet. 8. Exceptions to these space standards may be granted as part of the review and approval of the conditional use permit. Requests for exceptions or modifications shall be made in writing and include reasons for the requested modifications and/or exceptions. Section 1.55.080 Special Provisions. A. Extended Occupancy and Vacation Spaces may be mixed within a single resort project. B. Conversion to a New Classification. An existing recreational vehicle/travel trailer resort may be reclassified (for example a Vacation Resort may be reclassified to an Extended Occupancy Resort), provided a conditional use permit or amendment to thereto is granted and all the requirements of the requested classification are met. A Vacation Resort, or portions thereof, may be converted to an Extended Occupancy Resort provided that: RESOPC.137 1. The Vacation Resort meets the requirements of an Extended Occupancy Resort. 2. The proposed Extended Occupancy area can operate independently from the Vacation Space areas. C. Use Limitations. The maximum time a visitor or camper may stay in a vacation or extended occupancy shall not exceed the time specified in Section 9.155.020, by relocating, moving, and re -registering within the same resort. D. Housing and Community Development Approval. All permits and approvals required by the State Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") shall be obtained as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit under this Chapter. RESOPC.137