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Chapter 10.56
RESTRICTIONS ON
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING
IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Sections:
10.56.010 Purpose
10.56.020 Definitions
10.56.030 Lots Created Prior to 1988
10.56.040 Lots Created After 1988
10.56.050 Parking Inside Structures
10.56.060 Parking on the Street
10.56.070 Recreational Vehicles Used as Dwellings
10.56.080 Visitor Parking of Recreational Vehicles
10.56.010 Purpose
The City Council wishes to maintain its residential areas as quiet and secure zones with adequate open space and areas to promote a wholesome, safe and enjoyable family environment. The City Council has adopted setback requirements in residential zones to provide adequate space for parking and storage of recreational vehicles in the side and/or rear yards of residential properties.
It is the intent of the City Council, in adopting this Chapter, to regulate parking and storage of recreational vehicles on both private property and on the streets in residential zones for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City. (Ord. 638, §1, 2001; Ord. 749, §1, 2007)
10.56.020 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. “Lot Created.” A lot is created on the date of recordation of the Final Subdivision Map.
B. “Recreational Vehicle.” A vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle and designed or used for recreation, utility, hauling sporting purposes and/or social activities. The term recreational vehicle includes, but is not limited to, a vehicle, travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, pickup campers, camping trailers, motor coach homes, converted trucks or buses, boats and boat trailers, jet skis and other water vessels, all-terrain vehicles, utility trailers, etc. (Ord. 749, §1, 2007, Ord. 887, 2019)
10.56.030 Lots Created Prior to 1988
A. One (1) Recreational Vehicle may be parked in the front yard area of private residential property lots that were created prior to January 1, 1988, provided the following conditions are met:
1. Recreational Vehicles shall not discharge any litter, sewer effluent, or other matter except into sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such materials.
2. Recreational Vehicles shall be parked on areas surfaced with an all-weather material, such as concrete, asphalt, stone or gravel. The all-weather material shall be a minimum of two (2) inches deep and sufficiently compacted so as to eliminate the unreasonable accumulation of dust, dirt, Redline Version
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mud, or weeds and shall be sufficiently maintained so that it will drain and dispose of all surface water per the City’s standard specifications.
3. At no time can the Recreational Vehicle extend over a public sidewalk, bike path, or street.
The Recreational Vehicle must be parked perpendicular to the front property line when at all possible.
4. Visitor parking of Recreational Vehicles will be allowed for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days in any continuous six (6) month period. No more than one (1) such visit shall be permitted within any six (6) month period. If the visitor’s Recreational Vehicle is to be parked for more than three (3) consecutive days, a visitor parking permit must be obtained from the Ripon Police Department. No fee shall be charged in connection with the issuance of such permit.
B. Additional Recreational Vehicles may be parked in the side or rear yard areas of private residential property lots that were created prior to January 1, 1988, provided the following conditions are met:
1. Recreational Vehicles shall not discharge any litter, sewer effluent, or other matter except into sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such materials.
2. Recreational Vehicles shall be parked on areas surfaced with an all-weather material, such as concrete, asphalt, stone or gravel. The all-weather material shall be a minimum of two (2) inches deep and sufficiently compacted so as to eliminate the unreasonable accumulation of dust, dirt, mud, or weeds and shall be sufficiently maintained so that it will drain and dispose of all surface water per the City’s standard specifications.
3. Recreational Vehicles shall not be parked as to block or prevent access by emergency personnel to the rear of the property. There must be a minimum of three (3) feet clear access remaining on one side of the main structure on the lot to the rear yard for emergency personnel.
4. Visitor parking of Recreational Vehicles will be allowed for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days in any continuous six (6) month period. No more than one (1) such visit shall be permitted within any six (6) month period. If the visitor’s Recreational Vehicle is to be parked for more than three (3) consecutive days, a visitor parking permit must be obtained from the Ripon Police Department. No fee shall be charged in connection with the issuance of such permit. (Ord. 749, §1, 2007, Ord. 887, 2019)
10.56.040 Lots Created After 1988
Recreational Vehicles shall not be parked in the front yards of private residential property lots that were created on or after January 1, 1988, except for loading and unloading purposes for forty-eight (48) hours prior to use and forty-eight (48) hours after use. For purposes of this Chapter, “use” includes any operation of the “Recreational Vehicle” over a period of not less than twenty-four (24) hours for to a particular destination, and does not include the mere moving of the “Recreational Vehicle” from one area within a lot or parcel to another location on such lot or parcel.
Recreational Vehicles may be parked in the side or rear yard areas of private residential property lots that were created on or after January 1, 1988, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Recreational Vehicles shall not discharge any litter, sewer effluent, or other matter except into sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such materials.
B. Recreational Vehicles shall be parked on areas surfaced with an all-weather material, such as concrete, asphalt, stone or gravel. The all-weather material shall be a minimum of two (2) inches deep and sufficiently compacted so as to eliminate the unreasonable accumulation of dust, dirt, Redline Version
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mud, or weeds and shall be sufficiently maintained so that it will drain and dispose of all surface water per the City’s standard specifications.
C. Recreational Vehicles shall not be parked as to block or prevent access by emergency personnel to the rear of the property. There must be a minimum of three (3) feet clear access remaining on one side of the main structure on the lot to the rear yard for emergency personnel.
D. Visitor parking of Recreational Vehicles will be allowed for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days in any continuous six (6) month period. No more than one (1) such visit shall be permitted within any six (6) month period. If the visitor’s Recreational Vehicle is to be parked for more than three (3) consecutive days, a visitor parking permit must be obtained from the Ripon Police Department. No fee shall be charged in connection with the issuance of such permit. (Ord. 749, §1, 2007, Ord. 887, 2019)
10.56.050 Parking Inside Structures
Recreational Vehicles may be parked inside any enclosed structure that complies with the minimum dimension, area, or other regulations of the particular residential district and the adopted comprehensive plan land use designation in which the structure is located. Recreational Vehicles shall be parked on areas surfaced with an all-weather material, such as concrete, asphalt, stone or gravel. The all-weather material shall be a minimum of two (2) inches deep and sufficiently compacted so as to eliminate the unreasonable accumulation of dust, dirt, mud, or weeds and shall be sufficiently maintained so that it will drain and dispose of all surface water per the City’s standard specifications. (Ord. 749, §1, 2007)
10.56.060 Parking on the Street
A. Parking of Recreational Vehicles on a residential street without a permit is prohibited, except for loading and unloading purposes for forty-eight (48) hours prior to use and forty-eight (48) hours after use. For purposes of this Chapter, “use” includes any operation of the “Recreational Vehicle” over a period of not less than twenty-four (24) hours to a particular destination, and does not include the mere moving of the Recreational Vehicle from one area within a lot or parcel to another location on such lot or parcel.
B. In the event a Recreational Vehicle is parked on a public street, the following additional limitations shall apply.
1. At no time shall any “slide out” component of the Recreational Vehicle be utilized or extended.
2. At no time shall any water hose, septic hose television attachment or other attachment be extended from the Recreational Vehicle over or upon any public sidewalk or right of way. street, any public sidewalk, or right of way. (Ord. 749, §1, 2007) C. Recreational Vehicles shall not discharge any litter, sewer effluent, or other matter except into sanitary facilities designed to dispose of such materials.
D. Visitor parking of Recreational Vehicles will be allowed for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days in any continuous six (6) month period. No more than one (1) such visit shall be permitted within any six (6) month period. If the visitor’s Recreational Vehicle is to be parked for more than three (3) consecutive days, a visitor parking permit must be obtained from the Ripon Police Department. No fee shall be charged in connection with the issuance of such permit. (Ord. 887, 2019)
10.56.070 Recreational Vehicles used as Dwellings
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A. Recreational Vehicles used for living or sleeping is prohibited on private property. No recreational vehicle, camper shell, automobile or similar device shall be used for living or sleeping quarters on private property, except in a lawfully operated mobile home park, travel trailer park, or campground and as otherwise provided in this section.
B. Overnight Camping Prohibited on Specified Public Properties. Within city streets, areas of the public right-of-way, and city-owned parking areas, parking of vehicles for purposes of overnight camping or sleeping is prohibited by and shall be subject to enforcement in accordance with Chapter 10.40.
C. Exceptions—Recreational Vehicles for which a Recreational Vehicle (RV) visitor parking permit has been issued and such permit is displayed and is valid, pursuant to section 10.56.080 of this code.
10.56.080 Visitor Parking of Recreational Vehicles
Visitor parking of Recreational Vehicles will be allowed for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days in any continuous six (6) month period. No more than one (1) such visit shall be permitted within any six (6) month period. If the visitor’s Recreational Vehicle is to be parked for more than three (3) consecutive days, a RV visitor parking permit must be obtained from the Ripon Police Department. No fee shall be charged in connection with the issuance of such permit.
A. RV Visitor Parking Permit Application. An application for a RV visitor parking permit may be filed by the resident or the out-of-town visitor. The application shall include the following:
1. The name, residential address and phone number of the resident that the out-of-town visitor will be visiting;
2. The name, address, and phone number of the registered owner of the recreational vehicle for which a permit is sought along with a copy of the vehicle registration from the California Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent agency from another state. If the resident applying for the RV visitor parking permit is not the registered owner, a letter of authorization of the registered owner shall be included;
3. The license number, year, make and model of the recreational vehicle and its dimensions as to width, height, and length;
4. The dates for which the permit is desired; and
5. Such additional information the chief of police, or his designee, may reasonably require.
B. The chief of police or his or her designee shall issue a RV visitor parking permit unless one of the following findings is made:
1. The out-of-town visitor is not the registered owner of the recreational vehicle or does not have authorization to use such vehicle;
2. There are public safety concerns relating to the parking of the recreational vehicle on the street on which the parking would be provided, including but not limited to a street being too narrow to safely accommodate the recreational vehicle;
3. The street on which parking would be provided prohibits parking of all vehicles;
4. The applicant provided information that was materially false;
5. The out-of-town visitor is not visiting the resident listed in the application;
6. The address associated with the resident that the out-of-town visitor is visiting has already exceeded the number of days allowed for a RV visitor parking permit for guests in the previous twelve months; or
1.7.The resident that is being visited has unpaid parking citations issued by the city of Ripon.