Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

28.94.050 Overnight Recreational Vehicle Parks.
The construction or expansion of an overnight recreational vehicle park, as that term is defined in Section
28.04.565 of this Code, may be permitted in P-D, C-P, C-L, C-1, C-2, C-M and R-4 zones upon the granting of a
conditional use permit subject to the requirements of this section and Sections 28.94.055, 28.94.060 and 28.94.065.
(Ord. 5459, Section 3, 2008; Ord. 4269, 1984.)
28.94.055 Overnight Recreational Vehicle Park Standards.
The following standards shall apply to the construction of a new overnight recreational vehicle park or the
expansion of an existing park in the City.
A. TEMPORARY USE. No overnight recreational vehicle park shall be occupied for more than thirty (30) days
within a 60 day period by any park guest, nor shall any recreational vehicle space be occupied by other than a
recreational vehicle or tent, except that a mobilehome, apartment or other dwelling unit may be located in the park for
residential use by one park manager or caretaker and his family.
B. MINIMUM SIZE. Any overnight recreational vehicle park developed under these provisions shall be
located on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
C. DENSITY. Maximum density in an overnight recreational vehicle park shall not exceed thirty (30)
recreational vehicle spaces per acre.
D. SETBACKS. All recreational vehicles, buildings, and other structures shall be set back a minimum of
twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way and a minimum of ten (10) feet from any interior lot line, except that an
ornamental screen wall or fence may be constructed within the setback area.
E. LANDSCAPING AND SCREEN PLANTING.
1. An ornamental wall, fence or screen planting acceptable to the Planning Commission and not less than
six (6) feet in height shall be erected and maintained along the side and rear boundaries of an overnight recreational
vehicle park. Where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, it is unreasonable to require a wall, fence or screen
planting due to the nature of the existing topography or other existing conditions that might render such wall, fence or
screen ineffective, the Commission, at its discretion, may waive or modify the requirements as specified in this
Subsection.
2. Ornamental planting, acceptable to the Architectural Board of Review, or the Historic Landmarks
Commission if the property is located within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or another landmark district or if the
structure is a designated City Landmark, shall be installed and maintained in all setback areas. Along the front
property line, an ornamental wall or fence may be erected in conjunction with the above-mentioned ornamental
planting.
3. Street trees and parkway planting shall be installed and maintained along the full width of the front of the
overnight recreational vehicle park property when said park fronts on a public street. All trees and plants within the
street right-of-way shall be approved by the Parks Department.
F. INTERNAL ROADWAY WIDTH. Internal roadways shall provide direct access to each recreational
vehicle space and shall be provided in such a pattern as to provide convenient and safe traffic circulation within the
overnight recreational vehicle park. Such roadways shall be built to the following standards:
1. No roadway shall be less than twenty (20) feet in width if automobile parking is not permitted on the
roadway, not less than twenty-six (26) feet if automobile parking is allowed on one (1) side of the roadway only, and
not less that thirty-two (32) feet in width if automobile parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway.
2. The roadways shall be paved according to standards established by the Public Works Department.
3. There shall be rolled concrete curbs and gutters installed on both sides of the roadway in accordance
with standards established by the Public Works Department.
G. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Recreational facilities may be provided as part of the recreational vehicle
park. If said facilities are constructed, they shall be available for use only by the occupants and their guests.
H. GUEST PARKING. Guest parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 28.90.100.9 of this Code.
I. LAUNDRY FACILITIES. Shall be required in the park at a ratio of one (1) washer/dryer combination per
ten (10) recreational vehicle spaces or fraction thereof.
J. LIGHTING. Internal roadways and walkways shall be lit using low-intensity lighting directed away from
surrounding uses. (Ord. 4851, 1994; Ord. 4269, 1984.)
28.94.060 Standards for Overnight Recreational Vehicle Spaces.
The following standards shall apply to any newly constructed overnight recreational vehicle space:
A. SPACE DIMENSIONS. Recreational vehicle spaces shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet wide and fifty
(50) feet long.
B. SETBACKS. Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimum setback of not less than three (3) feet on
all sides.
C. LOT COVERAGE. In no case shall the area of a recreational vehicle space occupied by a recreational
vehicle, automobile, storage locker or any accessory structure or awnings or combination thereof exceed seventy-five
percent (75%) of the total space area.
560-4 rev. 9/30/08