11-34-2: - PERMITTED USES
A. Permitted Uses in Recreational Vehicle Parks and Subdivisions:
1. Recreational Vehicle Parks.
a. One (1) Recreational Vehicle or one (1) Recreational Vehicle Park Model is permitted on each approved space.
b. Manufactured Homes and Dwelling Units of conventional construction are prohibited, except as permitted for Recreational Vehicle accessory structures per Section 11-34-2(12).
2. Recreational Vehicle Subdivisions.
a. One (1) Recreational Vehicle or one (1) Recreational Vehicle Park Model is permitted on each approved lot; or
b. One (1) Dwelling Unit of conventional construction is permitted on each approved lot, subject to the following:
i. Compliance with Title 4, Building Regulations;
ii. Compliance with Title 9, Chapter 6, Subdivision Regulations; and
iii. Compliance with the required yard setbacks outlined in Section 11-34-3, unless modified with a Planned Area Development Overlay.
c. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be permitted in accordance with Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit.
d. Manufactured Homes are prohibited, except as permitted per Section 11-34-2(A)(12).
3. Recreational Vehicle Accessory Structures, as defined in Chapter 87, Definitions are permitted if the accessory structure:
a. Is no more than one (1) story;
b. Is no greater in size than 100% of the floor area of the Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model;
c. Is removed within 60 days of removal of the Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model;
d. Conforms to Title 4, Building Regulations; and
e. Conforms to all other applicable development standards, including required yard setbacks and parking requirements.
4. Storage Buildings. Storage Buildings, attached or detached, subject to:
a. A maximum area of 120 square feet;
b. A maximum height that shall not exceed the height of the Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model; and
c. Is located within the buildable area unless placed in the rear quarter of the space or lot and separated from the Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model by at least six (6) feet.
5. Manager's office and residence, which may be of conventional construction.
6. Recreation and social centers, which may be used for dancing, crafts, hobbies, games, childcare, meetings, banquets, theatrical performances, movie viewing, and similar entertainment uses which are intended and used primarily as a resident amenity. Such facility may be of conventional construction.
7. Outdoor recreation facilities such as parks, swimming pools, ramadas, playground equipment, shuffleboard and tennis courts, putting greens, and similar recreational uses intended for use by the residents of the park or Subdivision.
8. Common-use laundry facilities, maintenance buildings, and security guard houses, which may be of conventional construction.
9. Designated areas for boat and Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model storage which are used solely by the residents of the park or Subdivision.
10. Recreation center parking lots and guest parking areas.
11. Accessory Retail Activities, as defined in Chapter 87, Definitions provided:
a. All proprietors and vendors shall possess valid business licenses and permits as required by the Mesa City Code; and
b. All signs, flyers, and advertising that describe or relate to accessory retail activities shall not be visible from beyond the boundaries of the Recreational Vehicle Park or Subdivision; and
c. Such activities shall not exceed more than one (1) every seven (7) days; and
d. Each separate activity shall not exceed more than four (4) consecutive hours.
12. Manufactured Homes allowed with Special Use Permit.
a. Manufactured Homes may be used only in the RM-2-PAD, RM-4, and RM-4-PAD Zoning Districts subject to the approval of a Special Use Permit, in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 70, provided the area of the RV Park or RV Subdivision is 10 acres or greater.
b. The minimum area may include an abutting Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision which shares common development improvements, such as reciprocal access, circulation lanes, and recreation areas.
c. The Special Use Permit shall only be approved upon a finding that the Recreational Vehicle Park or Subdivision is in substantial compliance with all of the following:
i. The minimum area and minimum width of lots or spaces for Recreational Vehicle Park or Subdivision, as applicable; and
ii. The minimum setbacks, and parking for Recreational Vehicle Parks or Subdivisions, as applicable; and
iii. A minimum ratio of 100 square feet of open space or recreation area for each lot or space. Designated open space or recreation area in excess of the minimum required for an abutting Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision used to meet the minimum area requirement above may be included to satisfy the open or recreation space requirement. In the event that insufficient open space or recreation area exists upon initial approval, a phasing plan may be submitted and approved that will provide, over the course of time, the minimum open space or recreation area needed to comply with the specified ratio. Such a phasing plan shall show installation of all required additional open space or recreation area before installation of a Manufactured Home within the Recreational Vehicle Park or Subdivision that exceeds a threshold level of 66% of the lots or spaces within the Recreational Vehicle Park or Subdivision that contains Manufactured Homes; and
iv. Perimeter Landscaping and perimeter Screening walls.
d. The development requirements pertaining to the park or Subdivision contained in this Subsection may be modified through approval of the Special Use Permit, provided the modifications will substantially comply with the intent of these provisions, as evidenced by lot or space size, lot or space area, or open space and recreation areas in excess of the minimum required. Such modification may not exceed a deviation of more than 10% below the required minimum. In no instance, shall the minimum separation between units be less than six (6) feet.
e. A Manufactured Home Accessory Structure, as defined in Chapter 87, is permitted when a Special Use Permit for a Manufactured Home is approved provided that it is developed in accordance with the development standards for a Manufactured Home Accessory Structure.
B. Permitted Uses in Manufactured Home Parks:
1. One (1) Manufactured Home is permitted on each approved space.
2. Dwelling units of conventional construction are prohibited.
3. Manufactured Home Accessory Structures as defined in Chapter 87, Definitions, are permitted if the accessory structure:
a. Is no more than one (1) Story;
b. Is directly accessible through an internal opening to the Manufactured Home;
c. Is no greater in size than 100% of the floor area of the Manufactured Home;
d. Is removed within 60 days of removal of the Manufactured Home; and
e. Conforms to Title 4, Building Regulations; and
f. Conforms to all other applicable development standards, including setbacks and parking requirements.
4. Storage Buildings. Storage Buildings, attached or detached, are subject to:
a. A maximum area of 150 square feet;
b. A maximum height of 10 feet;
c. Location within the buildable area unless placed in the rear quarter of the space and separated from the Manufactured Home by at least six (6) feet.
5. Manager's office and residence, which may be of conventional construction.
6. Recreation and social centers, which may be used for dancing, crafts, hobbies, games, childcare, meetings, banquets, theatrical performances, movie viewing, and similar entertainment uses which are intended and used primarily as a resident amenity. Such facility may be of conventional construction.
7. Outdoor recreation facilities such as parks, swimming pools, ramadas, playground equipment, shuffleboard and tennis courts, putting greens, and similar recreational uses intended for use by the residents of the park.
8. Common-use laundry facilities, maintenance buildings, and security guard houses, which may be of conventional construction.
9. Designated areas for boat and Recreational Vehicle storage which are used solely by the residents of the park.
10. Recreation center parking lots and guest parking areas.
11. Accessory Retail Activities, provided:
a. All proprietors and vendors shall possess valid business licenses and permits as required by the Mesa City Code; and
b. All signs, flyers, and advertising that describe or relate to accessory retail activities shall not be visible from beyond the boundaries of the Manufactured Home Park; and
c. Such activities shall not exceed more than one every seven (7) days; and
d. Each separate activity shall not exceed more than four (4) consecutive hours.
C. Permitted Uses in Manufactured Home Subdivisions:
1. One (1) Manufactured Home is permitted on each approved lot; or
2. One (1) Dwelling Unit of conventional construction is permitted on each approved lot, subject to the following:
a. Compliance with Title 4, Building Regulations;
b. Compliance with Title 9, Chapter 6, Subdivision Regulations; and
c. Compliance with the required yard setbacks outlined in Section 11-34-3, unless modified with a Planned Area Development Overlay.
3. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be permitted in accordance with Section 11-31-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit.
4. No Recreational Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle Park Model shall be permitted on a Manufactured Home lot for living purposes.
5. Manufactured Home Accessory Structures as defined in Chapter 87, Definitions, are permitted if the Accessory Structure:
a. Is no more than one (1) story;
b. Is no greater in size than 100% of the floor area of the Manufactured Home;
c. Is removed within 60 days of removal of the Manufactured Home;
d. Conforms to Title 4, Building Regulations; and
e. Conforms to all other applicable development standards, including setbacks and parking requirements.
6. Detached Accessory Buildings in accordance with Section 11-30-17: Detached Accessory Buildings.
7. Recreation and social centers, which may be used for dancing, crafts, hobbies, games, childcare, meetings, banquets, theatrical performances, movie viewing, and similar entertainment uses which are intended and used primarily as a resident amenity. Such facility may be of conventional construction.
8. Outdoor recreation facilities such as parks, swimming pools, ramadas, playground equipment, shuffleboard and tennis courts, putting greens, and similar recreational uses intended for use by the residents of the Subdivision.
9. Common-use laundry facilities, maintenance buildings, and security guard houses, which may be of conventional construction.
10. Designated areas for boat and Recreational Vehicle storage which are used solely by the residents of the Subdivision.
11. Recreation center parking lots and guest parking areas.
(Res. No. 12269, § 16, 9-23-24; Ord. No. 5883, § 3, 10-7-24; Ord. No. 5943, § 1, 6-2-25; Ord. No. 5996, § 4, 3-9-26)
