§ 11.04.08. Accessory recreational vehicles.

A.

Generally. There may be situations in the county where temporary or occasional parking of recreational vehicles is reasonable as an accessory use in association with certain permitted or permissible uses. A provision is hereby established to allow for the temporary and occasional parking and occupancy of recreational vehicles in other than recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds or subdivisions. As such recreational vehicle parking is an accessory use, this provision may be considered only where there is a permitted or permissible principal use. It is the intent of this provision to allow for temporary and occasional recreational parking only where such on-site recreational vehicle parking is clearly accessory and incidental to the permitted principal use, and only where off-site parking of recreational vehicles is not practical given the location, duration or nature of the principal use. It is expressly not the intent of this provision to allow the on-site parking and occupancy of recreational vehicles merely as an alternative to traditional recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds or subdivisions. An application and granting of a special exception for such on-site parking and occupancy of recreational vehicles shall be governed by and subject to all provisions of this section.

B.

Standards for issuance. No special exception for the temporary or occasional parking and occupancy of a recreational vehicle in other than a permitted park, campground or subdivision shall be granted unless consistent with the following provisions:

1.

An application accompanied by the fees provided in this Code is submitted as for any special exception.

2.

Any recreational vehicles permitted under this provision shall be self-contained and shall not be park trailers or otherwise intended for long-term parking or occupancy.

3.

Recreational vehicle spaces may be identified by a concrete, shell or type of pad, but full recreational vehicle setups shall not be provided.

4.

The parking of recreational vehicles pursuant to this provision shall be subject to the site plan review process as established by this Code. The site plan shall demonstrate adequate ingress and egress, on-site traffic flow, the specific or approximate location of recreational vehicle parking, and other applicable development characteristics of this accessory use.

5.

In addition to being subject to and addressing all standards as established by this section, the special exception application shall indicate or demonstrate the following:

a.

The principal use or specific events or activities to which accessory recreational vehicle parking is requested;

b.

The legal description of the specific area or areas where accessory recreational vehicles are proposed or approved to be located;

c.

A scaled drawing of the entire site, including all improvements, and illustrating the area or areas proposed or approved for the parking of accessory recreational vehicles;

d.

The necessity of on-site accessory recreational vehicle parking as contrasted with off-site recreational vehicle parking in permitted parks, campgrounds or subdivisions;

e.

The maximum number of accessory recreational vehicle spaces;

f.

The approximate frequency and duration of accessory recreational vehicle parking;

g.

Traffic, noise, economic and other impacts associated with the accessory recreational vehicle parking; and

h.

Any other applicable information in support of the application.

6.

Accessory recreational vehicle parking in association with a permitted temporary or permanent use may be considered for any zoning district, subject to the provisions of paragraph 7. below for residential zoning districts or in residential developments.

7.

Accessory recreational vehicle parking may be considered in residential zoning districts or in residential developments pursuant to the following:

a.

In residential developments only where:

i.

The availability or provision of accessory recreational vehicle parking is consistent and compatible with the stated, approved and actual intent of a development;

ii.

There exists an incorporated and active homeowner, condominium or management association;

iii.

Said association sponsors and submits the application for the special exception; and

iv.

Any accessory recreational vehicle parking is on property owned by or under the control of said association; or

b.

On individual lots in residential developments only where:

i.

The availability or provision of accessory recreational vehicle parking on individual lots is consistent and compatible with the stated, approved and actual intent of a development;

ii.

Parking of recreational vehicles on individual lots is for the occasional and temporary use solely by the owner of the lot;

iii.

There exists an incorporated and active homeowner, condominium or management association;

iv.

The provision for parking of recreational vehicles on individual lots is expressly addressed in recorded association documents;

v.

The recorded association documents include enforcement mechanisms for violations of this provision; and

vi.

The association may sponsor and submit a group special exception application provided that the special exception application indicates all lots for which the special exception is requested and includes written authorization from all lot owners included in the application; or

c.

Pursuant to temporary use provisions as established by section 2.06 of this Code.

8.

Accessory recreational vehicle parking may not be considered in association with security purposes or construction activity.

9.

Accessory recreational vehicle parking shall not be open to or used by the general public including buyers or potential buyers of admissions tickets, merchandise, goods or services, but shall be open only to entrants, registrants, vendors or participants in the events or activities occurring on the property as the permitted principal use or in association with the permitted principal use or a permitted temporary use. For purposes of this paragraph, a prospective buyer of a lot or parcel in a residential development is a qualifying participant.

10.

The operator of the facility for which a special exception is granted for accessory recreational vehicle parking shall pay all sales and other taxes for each recreational vehicle accommodated based on the fair market value of the daily rent for a recreational vehicle space, whether or not any rent is paid by the occupant directly or included as part of any entrance or registration fee.

11.

Failure to abide by the provisions of this section as well as failure to abide by any conditions imposed by the board of adjustments and appeals shall constitute a violation of this Code punishable by fines and penalties as established by this Code and by Florida Statutes, and may result in the revocation of the special exception.

(Ord. No. 98-07, § 1, 10-8-98)