§ 17.5.124. Recreational vehicles and mobile homes prohibited; exceptions.

It shall be unlawful to place any recreation vehicle on any lot or parcel of land in the area covered by the zoning map and to use the same for human habitation, except when located in a vacation vehicle court or when used as temporary sleeping quarters when located on the same lot as a dwelling for a period of not more than fifteen days in any one calendar year; or, subject to subsection 2 below.

It shall be unlawful to place a mobile home or recreation vehicle on any lot or parcel of land in an area covered by the zoning map and to use the same for human habitation, except in compliance with one or more of the following conditions:

1.

When located in a licensed mobile home park or in a vacation vehicle court.

2.

When placed on a lot on which a main building is being constructed subject to the following:

a.

The mobile home or recreation vehicle will be connected to the city's water and sewer system.

b.

Assurances will be given to the city in the form of a bond, mortgage, or other consideration in the amount of three hundred dollars as a guarantee that the mobile home will be removed from the premises upon completion of the main building, but no later than one year from the date of the issuance of the permit for the main building.

c.

A recreation vehicle must disconnect from the city's water and sewer system upon completion of the main building. Use of the recreation vehicle for human habitation shall be prohibited except as otherwise allowed for temporary sleeping quarters, for a period of not more than fifteen days in any one calendar year.

(Ord. No. 2015-05-31 , pt. I, § 1, 5-26-2015)