§ 40-42.5. Use and rental of existing dwellings and recreational vehicles on agricultural parcels.

A.

Existing dwellings. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code, e, existing main or primary dwellings and farm family dwellings on agricultural parcels may be used by or rented to persons displaced by the Sonoma Complex Fire, provided that such use or rental does not displace agricultural employees or farm workers.

B.

Recreational vehicles. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this code, one (1) or more recreational vehicles as defined herein may be placed on LIA. LEA and/or DA parcels outside of the coastal zone for use or rental by persons displaced by the Sonoma Complex Fire, subject to county permit or approval, and subject to the following standards.

1.

All installations of recreational vehicles for residential use shall meet the standards for wastewater disposal, water and electrical power connections set forth in Section 40-30.C.

2.

Additional capacity for disposal of wastewater may be achieved by placement of holding tanks) on the parcel consistent with Section 40-30C.

C.

State regulations. Nothing in this chapter removes or suspends regulatory requirements or authority of the State Department of Housing and Community Development to regulate residential use of recreational vehicles as special occupancy parks or otherwise, other than as such provisions are suspended or modified by State law and/or an Executive Order or emergency proclamation by the Governor.

(Ord. No. 6215 , § II(Exh. A), 12-12-2017; Ord. No. 6213 , § II(Exh. A), 11-7-2017)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 6213 , § II(Exh. A), adopted Nov. 7, 2017, amended § 40-42.5 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former 40-42.5 pertained to rental of certain existing dwellings on agricultural parcels and derived from Ord. No. 6212 , § II, adopted Oct. 31, 2017.