The purpose of this article is to permit privately owned recreational vehicle (RV) parks while protecting public health, safety, property values, and neighborhood compatibility and ensuring such facilities remain intended for temporary recreational and transient occupancy.

(Ord. 2026-11)

(a)   RV: A vehicular unit designed primarily for temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use and either self-propelled or mounted upon or drawn by another vehicle, including travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels, truck campers, and camping trailers.

(b)   RV Park: Any parcel containing three (3) or more RV spaces intended for temporary occupancy by recreational vehicles for compensation.

(c)   RV Space: An individually designated area intended for placement of one recreational vehicle and associated parking.

(d)   Operator: The owner or authorized manager of an RV park.

(Ord. 2026-11)

No Operator shall permit occupancy of an RV Space unless the RV:

(a)   Is currently registered and capable of lawful highway transport unless otherwise exempt under Kansas law;

(b)   Is structurally sound and weather resistant;

(c)   Has intact windows, doors, roofing, and exterior siding;

(d)   Is free from visible deterioration including but not limited to exposed insulation, broken windows, excessive rust, unsecured exterior panels, and active fluid leakage;

(e)   Has functioning sanitary sewer, potable water, and electrical connections where provided;

(f)   Is not permanently affixed to the ground;

(g)   Retains wheels, chassis, and mobility components intended by the manufacturer;

(h)   Does not include unpermitted additions intended to create permanent residency, including but not limited to attached rooms, enclosed porches, permanent decks, carports, and storage structures exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square feet.

(i)    Temporary steps, removable awnings, and ADA accessibility devices shall be permitted.

(Ord. 2026-11)

(a)   Occupancy by the same occupant or RV shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) cumulative days during any rolling twelve (12)-month period, regardless of whether such occupancy is continuous or intermittent.

(b)   Extended stays may be approved administratively for temporary workers, disaster displacement, utility restoration projects, and construction or infrastructure projects.  Requests for extensions must be filed with park management.

(Ord. 2026-11)

A violation of this article shall be treated as follows:

(a)   First offense: written notice and ten (10) days to cure;

(b)   Second offense: fine in an amount not to exceed $250.00;

(c)   Third and subsequent offense: fine in an amount not to exceed $500 per day.

(Ord. 2026-11)