§ 40-32. Residential use of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes for temporary emergency housing in the PF, M1, M2 and MP districts.

A.

Permitted uses. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this code, multiple units or groups of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles as defined in this chapter shall be allowed for temporary emergency housing on privately owned property in the PF, Ml, M2 and MP districts except within the coastal zone, subject to issuance of a zoning permit and administrative design review, provided that such uses meet or exceed the standards specified in section 40-30.C, meet all FEMA standards for such uses and are developed pursuant to a contract or agreement with FEMA or consist of housing units provided or approved by FEMA.

B.

Occupancy by displaced persons. Use of manufactured homes or recreational vehicles allowed pursuant to this section shall be limited to displaced persons. During the term of this chapter, notwithstanding any existing definition in county code, continuous occupancy shall be permitted three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year for all manufactured homes or recreational vehicles allowed pursuant to this section. Transient or visitor serving occupancy is not permitted.

C.

Removal requirements. Upon the expiration of this section the temporary use shall cease, and the operator and/or owner shall be required to remove all utility and other installations made to accommodate the use, to the satisfaction of the director. Permits and other approvals issued pursuant to this section shall be conditioned to require compliance with this requirement. Execution of a covenant to perform removal tasks, satisfactory in form to the director and county counsel shall be required prior to issuance of a permit for the proposed use. A bond or undertaking sufficient to cover costs of removal may be required, in the discretion of the director.

(Ord. No. 6215 , § II(Exh. A), 12-12-2017)