HomeMy WebLinkAbout3951 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 19 and 25 dealing with
definitions and locational standards for mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical
development within their borders and ensure that the public health, safety and welfare are
maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (35A.21.312) precludes a city from
restricting the location of mobile homes or manufactured homes in mobile home parks or
manufactured home communities based on the age or dimension of a mobile home or
manufactured home; and,
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (35A.21.312) precludes a city from
adopting an ordinance that has the effect, directly or indirectly, of preventing the use of a
recreational vehicle as a primary residence in a manufactured/mobile home community except as
provided in RCW 35A.21.312 (4); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to address changes in State law it is
necessary to amend PMC Title 25 and Title 19, NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 25.12.315 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
25.12.315 MOBILE HOME. "-M-„b-fl 1,e ffi " mo a single family dwelling tt,;A.._two
body feet or- fner-e in length and eight body feet or- more in width, designed for tr-aaspertatien5
aftef fabfieatien, on st-reaets highways en its ev�n wheels, and designed te be- used- 4-4-s-a
dwelling with or- without a permanent fiadfidation when eenneeted to a required utilities, and
having an i i- i i ed by the Department of Laber-and industries and eenstf:ueted before it
15 1976. "Mobile home" means a factory-built dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to
standards other than the United States Deyartment of Housing and Urban Development Code,
and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction
of the home into the state.
Section 2. That Chapter 25.69.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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25.69.020 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter
clearly requires otherwise, the words and phrases defined in this section shall have the below
indicated meanings; provided that, all definitions, rules and regulations defined herein that are in
conflict with provisions of other City ordinances, the provisions of the recreational vehicle park
ordinance shall prevail.
(1) "Pafk Model" means a r-eer-eatienal vehicle designed speeifiea4ly for- plaeemeR4 in a
less;recreational vehiele park to be t441ii�ed for transient or Feefea4ianal housing. Park fnedels afe
distinguished ffem stafidafd r-ee-reatioaal vehieles by the laek ef self eefttained holding tanks.
ptiTeses ef this Title if a tinit is not listed in the latest addition of the N. (1) (4) (1) Reer-eation
not exeeed 11.5 feet in A44th and eentain 400 square feet ef living spare or- "Park model"
means a recreational vehicle manufactured for permanent or semi-permanent installation and is
used as a primary residence; (RCW 59.20.030 14) (2) "Primary Residence" means a recreational
vehicle used for dwelling purposes for more than (6) six months of the year.(24 (3) "
homes,Vehiele" means a vehiele er- peftable stnaet�ffe buik and designed te be used fer- temporary
eleetrieal systems whieh af-e operated with of witheu4 eetmeetien to outside iatilities. Reefeati
vehieles shall iftehide, but are net limited to, eawrper-s, motor- eamping 4ailers, tent
bedy vAdth of ae ffier-e than nine (9) feet and a bedy length of no zivAe uca.ua •vi ty (.v) ivvt when
faete y equipped for the read; "Recreational vehicle" means a travel trailer, motor home, truck
camper, or camping trailer that is primarily designed and used as temporary living Quarters, is
transient and is either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. (3) (4)
"Recreational Vehicle Site" means a plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park intended
for temporary location of a recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit; (4) (f) "Recreational Vehicle
Park" means a tract or parcel of land upon which two or more recreational vehicle sites are
located, for occupancy by recreational vehicles as temporary living quarters for recreation or
vacation purposes; (5) "Sanitary Station or Sanitary Dumping Station" means a facility used
for removing and disposing of wastes from recreational vehicle sewage holding tanks; and (b) (�
"Tents" means an enclosed structure of shelter fabricated entirely or in major part of cloth,
canvas, plastic or similar material used for recreational or vacation purposes.
Section 3. That Section 25.40.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
25.40.020 PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the RP
residential park district:
(1) Residential parks which are licensed for the placement of individual residential mobile
homes, factory assembled homes., of site-built homes or recreational vehicles occupied as a
primary residence within the approved park boundaries and subject to the standards as set forth
in this chapter and Title 19; and (2) Community recreation facilities, clubhouse, park office,
laundry, storage and similar uses appurtenant to the residential park residents only.
Section 4. That Section 25.40.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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25.40.060 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. (1) No reereationed vehicale sites—for
sha4l be permitted Y,.Fk i any esi eR ial park. A recreational vehicle storage
area shall be provided in all residential parks sufficient in size to permit the storage of one
RV/boat for every two residential lots; and (2) Development and other minimum requirements
for residential parks are provided in Title 19.
Section 5. That Section 25.69.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
25.69.040 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (1) No recreational vehicle shall be occupied
overnight unless the same is parked inside an approved recreational vehicle park or Residential
Park under the provisions of 19.24.080. An exception to this rule may be granted for temporary
uses as specified in PMC 10.52.030, subject to strict compliance with the requirements of said
section; (2) No recreational vehicle shall be occupied for commercial purposes anywhere in the
City of Pasco; except units used for job shacks at commercial construction sites with valid
building permits; (3) No recreational vehicle shall be used as a primary residence, e�feepfer
park manageffient, for- indefinite pefieds of ti unless the recreational vehicle conforms with
the requirements provided_in 19.24.080: Occupancy in a-pafk of a recreational vehicle for more
than 180 days in any 12-month period shall be conclusively deemed to be permanent occupancy.
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vehiele, exsep fe.-t se5 of repair-, is hereby fehi ited (4) Except portable
awnings and screens that are attached to and carried with the recreational vehicle, no external
appurtenances, such as carports, cabanas or patios may be attached to any recreational vehicle
while it is in a park unless the same are properly permitted and meet all building and safety
requirements; (5) No space within a recreational vehicle park shall be rented for any purpose
other than those expressly allowed by this chapter; and (6) No person, company or corporation
shall establish or modify a recreational vehicle park without first complying with the provisions
of this chapter.
Section 6. That Section 19.04.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
19.04.060 MOBILE HOME. " " means a single family dwelling, thiAy two
bedy feet or mer-e in length and ei-1 ' 1 11 ' et ef- mere in width, desigiied fer- tr-affspaFtatieni-
after- fabriesation, oft st-Feets and higlnva�,s on its oym wheels or- flatbed or other- ailt-af-s' -and
designed to be used as a dwelling with er- without pefffieunent feendation when eenneete
r-equif-ed utilities, and having an in '- i i d by the Department of Labor And
seastasted befbre rune 'c, 1976. "Mobile home" means a factory-built dwelling built prior to
June 15, 1976, to standards other than the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development Code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of
construction or introduction of the home into the state. (RCW 59.20.030 (8))
Section 7. That Section 19.04.100 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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19.04.100 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. healed. "Recreational vehicle" means a travel
trailer, motor home truck camper, or camping trailer that is primarily designed and used as tem ora
living quarters is transient and is either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle.
Section 8. That a new Section 19.24.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.24.080 INSTALLATION
STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES USED AS PRIMARY RESIDENCES.
Pursuant to and as authorized by RCW 35A.21.312 recreational vehicles may be permitted as a
primary residence in all Residential Parks provided the following fire and safety standards are
met:
(1) A 3 foot by 3 foot landing must be installed at the main entrance/exit door if more
than two steps are require to access the recreational vehicle 2 For recreational vehicles with
internal toilets and showers water and sewer service connections must be made underneath the
recreational vehicle and must be protected by insulated skirting, unless it can be demonstrated
that water and sewer connections in other locations can be protected from freezing during winter
inter
months; (3) Sewer drain lines attached to the recreational vehicle must be schedule 40 PVC or
other approved rigid piping, (4) Holding tanks must be protected from freezing, (5)No external
propane tanks will be permitted unless the onboard propane tank is disabled and the external tank
is fitted with a pressure valve installed by a proj2ane su lier toequal the pressure value rating of
the onboard propane tank External propane tanks must be located out of vehicle pathways or
parking pads. External propane tanks must be secured to the ground to prevent overturning or
damage to the line supplying propane to the recreational vehicle (7) Recreational vehicles
without internal toilets or showers may only be permitted in residential parks where toilet and
shower facilities meeting the following standards are provided:
(a) no less than one (1) commode, one (1) lavatory and one (1) shower,
accessible per the guidelines established by the Washington State Barrier Free Code, for
each gender shall be provided; (6) restroom facilities provided for each gender be
properly identified and shall be connected to the city's water and sewer_utility; and (c) for
each ten (10) recreational vehicle spaces provided or part thereof, there shall be one (1)
additional commode, lavatory and shower provided for each eg nder.
8 Any recreational vehicle modified or altered for placement in a residential ark
without Washington State Department of Labor and Industries approval and permits will not be
permitted to be used as a primary residence (WAC-296-150R-1000).
Section 9. That Section 19.24.010 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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19.24.010 PERMITS REQUIRED. (a) No factory assembled home.,of mobile home or a
recreational vehicle used as a primary residence shall be constructed or installed within the City
until such installation or construction has been authorized by a permit issued by the Building
Inspector, except unoccupied factory assembled homes or mobile homes within a factory
assembled home/mobile home sales or service lot. (b) It is unlawful for any factory assembled
home.,of-mobile home dealer or recreational vehicle dealer to deliver a factory assembled home.,
of mobile home or a recreational vehicle to be used as a primary residence to a site within the
City until an installation permit has been issued by the City Building Inspector. (c) It is unlawful
for the owner or manager of a residential park to allow the installation or construction of a home
or recreational vehicle until a permit has been issued by the City Building Inspector or Building
Official.
Section 10. That Sub-Section 19.24.040 (7) of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
(7) Factory assembled homes or mobile homes are to be installed in accordance with
specifications of the manufacturer and provisions of Section 19.24.075. The application shall be
accompanied by one complete and legible copy of such installation recommendations.
Recreational vehicles used as primary residence shall be installed in accordance with PMC
1 9.24.080.
Section 11. That Sub-Section 19.24.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.24.060 LIMITATIONS OF PERMIT. A placement or construction permit shall be
valid only for the installation of the home or recreational vehicle used as a primary residence at
the particular location specified within the permit. A new permit shall be required for the
installation or construction of a different home or recreational vehicle at the same location or the
same home or recreational vehicle at a different location.
Section 12. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
�C,- 2 , 2009.
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Joycoll 6n
Mayor
AT T APPRO AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
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