§ 7.08.05. Recreational vehicles.

A.

Use as a dwelling. No recreational vehicle, as defined in appendix B, shall be used for dwelling purposes within Okeechobee County unless located within a licensed recreational vehicle park, subdivision, or campground.

B.

Appurtenances to recreation vehicles. Upon application and receipt of a permit from the department of planning and development, appurtenances such as garages, carports, Florida rooms, screened rooms, sunrooms, greenhouses, cabanas, or patios (excluding kitchen and cooking facilities) may be placed along with any recreational vehicle unless specifically prohibited in subsection C below.

In no event shall the combined square footage of all structures, including the recreational vehicle, exceed 2,100 square feet or a 60 percent lot coverage, whichever is less, nor shall the total of all impervious surfaces exceed 70 percent lot coverage.

Unless prohibited by subsection C below, recreational vehicles may be placed on a foundation and tied down as provided in the Florida Administrative Code provided they are fully skirted.

C.

Exception to appurtenances and foundation. No foundations or external appurtenances shall be constructed or placed along with any camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, private motorcoach or van conversion as defined in appendix B of this Code.

D.

Tiedown of recreational vehicles. Any recreational vehicle stored or remaining on a site for longer than six months shall obtain a permit and be tied down utilizing approved straps and anchors. This subparagraph shall not be deemed to authorize the use of such vehicle for yearround occupancy in violation of this Code. The director of planning and development may require tiedown of recreational vehicles that have not yet been located on a site for six months where:

1.

The nature and extent of appurtenances would indicate a likelihood that the recreational vehicle will remain for greater than six months, or

2.

The recreational vehicle is moved or relocated in such a manner that the intent of this subsection to provide for the public safety is evaded.

E.

Use as a permanent residence. No recreational vehicle, regardless of size, extent or appurtenances or the fact that it is placed on a foundation, shall be used within Okeechobee County as a permanent residence as defined by F.S. § 196.012.

(Ord. No. 95-1, § 1 (7.08.05), 6-8-95; Ord. No. 96-03, § 1, 4-11-96)