RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

Orlando City Code ch. 58, pt. 4, pt. 4I

in effect

Orlando City Code § 58.780 General Requirements.

Sec. 58.780. - General Requirements. In addition to any Zoning District and Use Regulations of Figures 1—2, the following requirements shall apply to all Recreational Vehicle Parks. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.781 Locational Requirements.

Sec. 58.781. - Locational Requirements. All recreational vehicles shall be placed only in approved recreational vehicle spaces in RV parks. The storage of unoccupied recreational vehicles shall be permitted only in those areas designated for storage on the approved final site plan. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.782 Site Design Requirements.

Sec. 58.782. - Site Design Requirements. Access. Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be so located and designed that no entrance or exit shall require movement of traffic to or from the RV park through a residential district. Parking Pads. Each recreational vehicle space shall contain a stabilized vehicular parking pad of shell, marl, paving or other suitable material. This parking pad shall be located at least 5 feet from any RV space line. Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the State of Florida and the County Health Department. Garbage and Trash. The RV Park management shall be strictly responsible for internal trash and garbage collection. Central trash collection points shall be completely screened from view from outside the park. Site Conditions. Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health or safety of the occupants. The RV spaces shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse influences, and no portion of the park subject to flooding, subsidence, or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards. To this end, all recreational vehicle spaces which are located in any designated hurricane flood zone shall conform to the applicable federal or state minimum finished elevation requirements of such zone. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.783 Street Design.

Sec. 58.783. - Street Design. Vehicular use areas shall be paved and shall be clearly marked as to internal circulation and direction of travel. Pavement widths for travel lanes shall be as follows: (a) One-Way Travel Lane: 18 Ft. (b) Two-Way Travel Lane: 24 Ft. (c) Cul-de-Sac Diameter: 80 Ft. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.784 Use Restrictions.

Sec. 58.784. - Use Restrictions. Permanent Occupancy Prohibited. No recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent place of residence, dwelling or business. Continuous occupancy extending beyond three months in any 12-month period shall be considered prima facie evidence of permanent occupancy. Removal of Vehicle Equipment Prohibited. Removal of the vehicle tag, wheels, tongue, hitch or A-frame, gas tanks or other vehicle equipment from a recreational vehicle shall be prohibited, and shall be considered prima facie evidence of permanent occupancy. Attachments to Recreational Vehicles Prohibited. Attachments to recreational vehicles shall be prohibited, with the sole exceptions of pop-out units and similar structures which are integral to the recreational vehicle as originally manufactured. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.785 Certification of Sites.

Sec. 58.785. - Certification of Sites. After all required improvements have been completed for a recreational vehicle park, or an approved construction stage of the park, the engineer of record shall certify completion of all improvements in accordance with construction drawings and the Zoning Official shall certify the completed RV spaces as being approved for occupancy. Until an RV space is approved for occupancy, no recreational vehicle shall be placed thereon. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.786 Specific Standards.

Sec. 58.786. - Specific Standards. Minimum Development Site Standards. Development site area: 20 acres. Open space (exclusive of perimeter setback): 10%. Perimeter setback: 25 feet. Thoroughfare setback: 50 feet. Minimum Building Site Standards. Area: 1400 sq. ft. Mean width: 25 feet. Principal Building Setback. Front yard: 10 feet. Side yard: 5 feet. Street side yard: 5 feet. Rear yard: 5 feet. ISR: Varies by Zoning District. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

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