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HomeMy WebLinkAboutord1985-079DATE: October 17, 1955 INTRODUCED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Planning Department 1 ORDINANCE NO. R5-79 2 AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY CREATING NEW 3 SECTIONS TO BOTH THE WHATCOM COUNTY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 2.24, AND THE 4 OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 2.24B AND 5 20B RESPECTIVELY, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY RECREA- TIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS IN 6 SPECIFIED ZONE DISTRICTS AS PERMITTED USES SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ONLY DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1986 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1986. 8 WHEREAS, the administration anticipates a temporary increase 9 in demand for transient accommodations in Whatcom County result - 10 ing from the anticipated influx of tourists and travelers r 11 attending Expo 86 being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, 12 from May 2, 1986 through October 13, 1986; and 13 WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed new sections in to 14 permit Whatcom County residents to respond to this anticipated 15 increase in demand; and 16 WHEREAS, temporary operation of a recreational vehicle park 17 or campground is not provided for in the Whetcom County Interim 18 Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2.24, nor in the Official Whatcom 19 County Zoning Ordinance, Title 20, as a permitted, accessory or 20 conditional use; and 21 WHEREAS, the proposed new sections establish procedures and 22 requirements for obtaining temporary administrative approval to 23 operate recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in Whatco■ 24 County; and 25 WHEREAS, the proposed new sections are consistent with the 26 goals and policies of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and 27 are consistent with the objectives, intents and purposes of the 28 applicable Zone Districts listed in Attachments "A" and "B" of 29 Exhibit 2 attached hereto; and 30 WHEREAS, the proposed new sections are categorically exempt 31 from SEPA requirements pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197 -11- 32 800(20); and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8I 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, these sections emend the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance, WCC 2.24 Zone Districts listed in Attachment "A" of Exhibit 2, and the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance, Title 20 Zone Districts listed in Attachment "B" of Exhibit 2, by setting forth temporary operation of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds as permitted uses subject to administrative approval in those Zone Districts listed and as prohibited uses in all other Zone Districts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council as follows: 1. That the Interim Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2.24 WCC, shall be and is temporarily amended as set forth in Attachment "A" of Exhibit 2 which is attached hereto; and 2. That the Official County Zoning Ordinance, Title 20 WCC, shall be and is temporarily amended as set forth in Attachment "B" of Exhibit 2 which is attached hereto. Approved this 21stday of November , 1986. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON u William P. Roehl Council Chairmen ATTEST: yr7 ( ✓) APPROVED ( ) VETOED (� 4 ". 1 Carol Ebergson Shirley Va4ZantenV Clerk of the Council County Executive APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date: November 22 -- - Randal J. ( tts Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Published 10/23/85 and 12/4/85 This Ordinance becomes effective on December 2. 1985 ORDINANCE - 2 i ice/ I ^ /, i ATTACHMENT "A" WHATCOM COUNTY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 2.24 TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK SECTION 2.24B 2.24B.010 PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to enable Whatcom County residents to respond to an anticipated increase in demand for transient accommodations associated with an expected influx of tourists and travelers attending Expo 86, being held in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. This.section allows for the provision of temporary facilities to accommodate additional demand for camping and recreational vehicle parking beyond the capacity of existing permanent recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. 2.24B.020 DEFINITIONS (1) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. A parcel of land occupied or intended for occupancy by three or more recreational vehicles for travel, recreation or vacation uses. For mobile home parks, only spaces that are designated or are used for recreational vehicles shall constitute a recreational vehicle park. For the purposes of these regulations, the term "recreational vehicle park" shall include camping clubs as defined in RCW 19.105.300. (2) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A motor vehicle, or portable structure capable of being transported on the highways by a motor vehicle, designed and intended for casual or short -term human occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses; identified by a model number, serial number, and vehicle registration number; equipped with limited water storage and other self - contained living facilities. (3) CAMPGROUND. Any parcel or adjacent parcels of land, which provide sanitary facilities and spaces for pitching tents for short -term occupancy of a transient, recreational nature. A private camping club is included within this definition. Those campground facilities which also provide parking for three or more recreational vehicles are considered recreational vehicle parks and are subject to the provisions of this section. 2.24B.030 APPLICABLE ZONE DISTRICTS The provisions of this ordinance are to be applied in the following zone districts only: (1) S4 Suburban District - 4 families per acre (2) RMD7 Residential Medium Density District - 7 families per acre (3) R1A Rural One Acre District (4) ROS Recreation and Open Space District (5) SRR Seasonal Recreation Residential District (6) TB Tourist Business District (7) TC Tourist Commercial District (8) RDM Resort District - Medium Density (9) RDH Resort District - High Density (10) GP General Protection District 2.24B.040 PROCEDURE Temporary recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds require joint administrative approval by the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director. (1) PREAPPLICATION CONSULTATION Prior to applying for administrative approval for a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground, the applicant may consult with Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration, Planning Department, and Health District personnel to determine whether this type of approval is appropriate for the proposed activity. Minimum information required for this consultation consists of the location, legal description and size of the property; a description of the proposal; a description of adjacent and surrounding land uses; and a description of existing and proposed services and access to the site. (2) APPLICATION PROCEDURE a. Application The applicant shall submit a completed application form to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. b. Map The applicant shall submit a map drawn at an adequate scale (at least one inch to 50 feet) to clearly show: c. i. the boundaries of the property subject to the application with all site dimensions shown; ii. the location of all existing and intended public and private facilities including water and sewer lines, wells, septic systems, holding tanks, pumpout stations, sanitary facilities, drainage facilities, public and private roads, and adjacent to the site maps shall show the such facilities); common areas on and (when appropriate, the size and dimensions of iii. the location of natural features, including vegetation, bodies of water, natural drainage areas and topographic features on and adjacent to the site; iv. direction and percent of slope; v. access to and from the site; and vi. location, size and types of improvements on neighboring properties within 150 feet of the subject parcel, including residential, . commercial, agricultural and other structures. Temporary Recreational Vehicle Park /Campground Checklist The applicant shall submit a completed temporary recreational vehicle park /campground checklist describing how the proposal complies or will comply with the temporary recreational vehicle park /campground standards for approval listed in Section 2.24B.050 below. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with each and every standard to the satisfaction of the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director or their designated representatives. Failure to comply with any of the standards shall constitute sufficient cause for denial of the permit. d. Surrounding Property Owners The applicant shall provide the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration with the names and addresses of the owners of all property within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of the subject parcel. e. Fees Each temporary recreational vehicle park /camp- ground application shall be accompanied by a fee of $100 plus $5 per space plus the actual cost of providing public notice required by this ordinance. f. SEPA Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21C and WAC 197 -10), the applicant shall submit an Environmental Checklist. if the proposal is determined to be subject to the SEPA process, it shall be administered consistent with the state SEPA guidelines and the Whatcom County SEPA Ordinance. (3) PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Upon receipt of all application materials and information (listed in 2.24B.040(2) above), the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration shall send a notice of the proposal by U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of the subject property at least twelve (12) days prior to the decision date. The Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration shall also provide the applicant with public notices that shall be placed by the applicant on or near the proposal site in such a manner as to be visible to adjacent property owners. Posting shall remain in place for a period of at least twelve (12) days prior to the decision. An affidavit of posting that shall be signed, notarized and returned at least one week prior to the decision shall also be provided at the time of application. Property owners who have been thus notified of the proposal shall have a period of ten ('10) days from the date printed on the mailed notice or ten (10) days from the posting of notice on the property, whichever is later, within which to submit to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration written comments in support of or in opposition to the proposal. (4) INTERAGENCY REVIEW The Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and Planning Department shall distribute copies of application materials to interested agencies, such as the Bureau of Engineering, the Fire Marshall, and the Bellingham - Whatcom County Health District. The agencies shall have a period of ten (10) days from the date of the distribution within which to submit comments and recommendations for approval or denial of the permit and recommended conditions of approval to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. (5) DECISION Within fifteen (15) days after receiving a completed application, providing that the property has been properly posted in accordance with Section 2.24B.040(3) of this ordinance for a period of at least twelve (12) days, the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director shall jointly decide whether to approve or deny the application and what additional conditions of approval, if any, shall be imposed to protect the value and enjoyment of existing or future neighboring uses. The Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director shall draft written findings and conclusions based upon information provided by the applicant in the checklist, public response to the proposal, and interagency response. All decisions shall be based upon written findings of fact and conclusions explaining how the proposal does or does not fulfill the approval requirements set forth in Section 2.24B.050 of this ordinance. If no decision is made within fifteen (15) days after receiving a completed application, providing all posting requirements have been met, a permit shall automatically be granted provided the proposed temporary recreational vehicle park meets all the requirements of the Bellingham - Whatcom County Health District, the Whatocm County Bureau of Engineering and the Whatcom County Fire Marshall. (6) APPEALS Within five (5) days after the administrative decision, any party of record may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner. For purposes of administering this ordinance, parties of record shall be, defined as the applicant, the owner of the property, and any person who has submitted a written response to the proposal pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.24B.040(3) of this ordinance. Each application for an appeal of the administrative decision shall be accompanied by a fee of thirty -five dollars ($35.00). (7) OCCUPANCY PERMIT After April 1, 1986 and after all requirements of this ordinance have been met, an occupancy permit shall be issued by the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. 2.24B.050 TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK /CAMPGROUND STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL The temporary recreational vehicle park or campground shall be approved if and only if it is found that the proposed use complies with all of the following standards: (1) Minimum Parcel Size The minimum parcel size is two (2) acres. For purposes of temporarily expanding the capacity of existing recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds, this acreage requirement may be waived. (2) Density There shall be a maximum density of twenty (20) spaces per acre. All spaces shall be numbered. (3) Site Separation There shall be minimum of ten (10) feet of separation maintained between all recreational vehicles on the site. Accessory structures, such as washrooms and toilets, may be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any recreational vehicle and no closer than five (5) feet from other accessory structures. (4) Setback No accessory structures nor recreational vehicles shall be permitted closer than one hundred (100) feet from existing water supplies and residential, commercial, and industrial structures on neighboring properties. (5) Impervious Surface Temporary recreational vehicle parks shall keep at least forty percent (40 %) of the site free of buildings, structures, hard surfacing, parking areas, and other impervious surfaces. (6) Perimeter Buffer A perimeter buffer or screen may be required to protect adjacent property and roadways from unsightliness, visual distraction, and noise impact. Perimeter buffers shall be supplemented by a fence or other device where trespass is a potential problem. No structures, development, or other activities shall occur within any buffer areas, with the exception of trails, which may be situated within buffer areas which are at least fifty (50) feet in width. (7) Access Access to and from the to the Whatcom County shall be obtained from the State Department prior to the construct right of way. (8) Drainage site shall be designed pursuant Development Standards. A permit the Whatcom County Engineer or of Highways, as appropriate, ion of any driveway on a public For any temporary recreational vehicle park /campground in which a total of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more are covered with impervious surfacing, a drainage plan must be approved by the County Engineer pursuant to Section 2.24.600.654 of the Interim Zoning Ordinance. (9) Health The proposed use shall meet all requirements of the Bellingham - Whatcom County Health District, such as water supply, sewage and wastewater disposal, washrooms, toilets, and refuse disposal. (10) Fire Protection Sufficient fire protection facilities shall be provided to comply with all state and local fire protection regulations. (11) Lighting All lighting shall be designed, located, and shielded in such a manner as to prevent glare onto neighboring properties and to not create safety hazards or interference with adjacent uses. (12) Signs On -- premise signs shall be temporary and shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) sign per road frontage. Signs shall not be larger than thirty -two (32) square feet. Signs may be externally illuminated, however no moving or flashing lights are permitted. All signs must comply with the setback requirements of the applicable Zone District. (13) Hazardous Materials There shall be no storage or handling of hazardous, explosive, or highly inflammable materials. (14) Management Proper management during the operation of the temporary recreational vehicle park or campground shall be provided and shall include, at minimum, the following: a. A management building or facility providing registration, first aid, and information on park rules. b. A general manager or security person available twenty four (24) hours per day. (15) Restoration At the time of application for a Temporary Recreational Vehicle Park or Campground Permit, the the applicant shall submit a restoration plan showing how the site will be restored, as near as possible, to its original condition or converted to another use pursuant to land use regulations in effect at the time. Site restoration in Rural and General Protection Zone Districts shall include removal of all site improvements which, if left in place, would preclude future use for agricultural purposes. 2.24B.060 TEMPORARY NATURE OF PERMITS Permits granted pursuant to this section are temporary in nature. If granted, permission to operate a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground is valid only from April 1, 1986 through November 30, 1986. An occupancy permit issued by the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration is required prior to opening the recreational vehicle park or campground. No occupancy permit shall be issued prior to April 1, 1986. In no way shall any portion of this section be construed as permission to continue the use beyond the period specified above, nor does any permit granted pursuant. to this ordinance establish any pre- existing rights to continue the use beyond the date specified as a nonconforming use. Furthermore, approval of a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground does not in any way imply that Whatcom County will approve a permanent recreational vehicle park or campground for the site at any time in the future. 2.24B.070 ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS OR REVOCATION If, after issuance of a approved use violates any of approval or if the temporary having detrimental effects on the Planning Director and th Bureau of Buildings and Code power to place additional revoke the permit. permit, the administratively the conditions set forth for use is otherwise found to be the surrounding neighborhood, e Deputy Administrator of the Administration shall have the restrictions on the permit or 2.24B.080 EXPIRATION OF AMENDMENT AND PERMITS All permits issued pursuant to this section are valid only for the period specified (April 1, 1986 through November 30, 1986) and are, along with this section, hereby automatically revoked effective the last day of that period. Any occupancy permit or business license issued concurrent with approval of temporary permits under this section shall expire as of December 1, 1986. ATTACHMENT "B" OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20 TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK SECTION 20B 208.010 PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to enable Whatcom County residents to respond to an anticipated increase in demand for transient accommodations associated with an expected influx of tourists and travelers attending Expo 86, being held in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. This section allows for the provision of temporary facilities to accommodate additional demand for camping and recreational vehicle parking beyond the capacity of existing permanent recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. 20B.020 DEFINITIONS (1) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. A parcel of land occupied or intended for occupancy by three or more recreational vehicles for travel, recreation or vacation uses. For mobile home parks, only spaces that are designated or are used for recreational vehicles shall constitute a recreational vehicle park. For the purposes of these regulations, the term "recreational vehicle park" shall include camping clubs as defined in RCW 19.105.300. (2) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A motor vehicle, or portable structure capable of being transported on the highways by a motor vehicle, designed and intended for casual or short -term human occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses; identified by a model number, serial number, and vehicle registration number; equipped with limited water storage and other self - contained living facilities. (3) CAMPGROUND. Any parcel or adjacent parcels of land, which provide sanitary facilities and spaces for pitching tents for short -term occupancy of a transient, recreational nature. A private camping club is included within this definition. Those campground facilities which also provide parking for three or more recreational vehicles are considered recreational vehicle parks and are subject to the provisions of this section. 20B.030 APPLICABLE ZONE DISTRICTS The provisions of this ordinance are to be applied in the following zone districts only: (1) R Rural District (2) ROS Recreation and Open Space District (3) TC Tourist Commercial District (4) RC Resort Commercial District (5) LII Light Impact Industrial District (6) GC General Commercial District 20B.040 PROCEDURE Temporary recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds require joint administrative approval by the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director. (1) PREAPPLICATION CONSULTATION Prior to applying for administrative approval for a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground, the applicant may consult with Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration, Planning Department, and Health District personnel to determine whether this type of approval is appropriate for the proposed activity. Minimum information required for this consultation consists of the location, legal description and size of the property; a description of the proposal; a description of adjacent and surrounding land . uses; and a description of existing and proposed services and access to the site. (2) APPLICATION.PROCEDURE a. Application The applicant shall submit a completed application form to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. b. Map The applicant shall submit a map drawn at an adequate scale (at least one inch to 50 feet) to clearly show: i. the boundaries of the property subject to the application with all site dimensions shown; ii. the location of all existing and intended public and private facilities including water and sewer lines, wells, septic systems, holding tanks, pumpout stations, sanitary facilities, drainage facilities, public and private roads, and common areas on and adjacent to the site (when appropriate, the maps shall show the size and dimensions of such facilities); iii. the location of natural features, including vegetation, bodies of water, natural drainage areas and topographic features on and adjacent to the site; iv. direction and percent of slope; v. access to and from the site; and vi. location, size and types of improvements on neighboring properties within 150 feet of the subject parcel, including residential, commercial, agricultural and other structures. C. Temporary Recreational Vehicle Park /Campground Checklist The applicant shall submit a completed temporary recreational vehicle park /campground checklist describing how the proposal complies or _will comply with the temporary recreational vehicle park /campground standards for approval listed in Section 20.B.050 below. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with each and every standard to the satisfaction of the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director or their designated representatives. Failure to comply with any of the standards shall constitute sufficient cause for denial of the permit. d. Surrounding Property Owners The applicant shall provide the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration with the names and addresses of the owners of all property within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of the subject parcel. e. Fees Each temporary recreational vehicle park /camp- ground application shall be accompanied by a fee of $100 plus $5 per space plus the actual cost of providing public notice required by this ordinance. f. SEPA Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21C and WAC 197 -10), the applicant shall submit an Environmental Checklist. if the proposal is determined to be subject to the SEPA process, it shall be administered consistent with the state SEPA guidelines and the Whatcom County SEPA Ordinance. (3) PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Upon receipt of all application materials and information (listed in 20B.040(2) above), the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration shall send a notice of the proposal by U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of the subject property at least twelve (12) days prior to the decision date. The Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration shall also provide the applicant with public notices that shall be placed by the applicant on or near the proposal site in such a manner as to be visible to adjacent property owners. Posting shall remain in place for a period of at least twelve (12) days prior to the decision. An affidavit of posting that shall be signed, notarized and returned at least one week prior to the decision shall also be provided at the time of application. Property owners who have been thus notified of the proposal shall have a period of ten (10) days from the date printed on the mailed notice or ten (10) days from the posting of notice on the property, whichever is later, within which to submit to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration written comments in support of or in opposition to the proposal. (4) INTERAGENCY REVIEW The Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and Planning Department shall distribute copies of application materials to interested agencies, such as the Bureau of Engineering, the Fire Marshall, and the Bellingham- Whatcom County Health District. The agencies shall have a period of ten (10) days from the date of the distribution within which to submit comments and recommendations for approval or denial of the permit and recommended conditions of approval to the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. (5) DECISION Within fifteen (15) days after receiving a completed application, providing that the property has been properly posted in accordance with Section 20B.040(3) of this ordinance for a period of at least twelve (12) days, the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director shall jointly decide whether to approve or deny the application and what additional conditions of approval, if any, shall be imposed to protect the value and enjoyment of existing or future neighboring uses. The Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration and the Planning Director shall draft written findings and conclusions based upon information provided by the applicant in the checklist, public response to the proposal, and interagency response. All decisions shall be based upon written findings of fact and conclusions explaining how the proposal does or does not fulfill the approval requirements set forth in Section 20B.050 of this ordinance. If no decision is made within fifteen (15) days after receiving a completed application, providing all posting requirements have been met, a permit shall automatically be granted provided the proposed temporary recreational vehicle park meets all the requirements of the Bellingham - Whatcom County Health District, the Whatocm County Bureau of Engineering and the Whatcom County Fire Marshall. (6) APPEALS Within five (5) days after the administrative decision, any party of record may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner. For purposes of administering this ordinance, parties of record shall be defined as the applicant, the owner of the property, and any person who has submitted a written response to the proposal pursuant to the provisions of Section 20B.040(3) of this ordinance. Each application for an appeal of the administrative decision shall be accompanied by a fee of thirty -five dollars ($35.00). (7) OCCUPANCY PERMIT After April 1, 1986 and after all requirements of this ordinance have been met, an occupancy permit shall be issued by the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration. 20B.050 TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK /CAMPGROUND STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL The temporary recreational vehicle park or campground shall be approved if and only if it is found that the proposed use complies with all of the following standards: (1) Minimum Parcel Size The minimum parcel size is two (2) acres. For purposes of temporarily expanding the capacity of existing recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds, this acreage requirement may be waived. (2) Density There shall be a maximum density of twenty (20) spaces per acre. All spaces shall be numbered. (3) Site Separation There shall be minimum of ten (10) feet of separation maintained between all recreational vehicles on the site. Accessory structures, such as washrooms and toilets, may be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any.recreational vehicle and no closer than. five (5) feet from other accessory structures. (4) Setback No accessory structures nor be permitted closer than existing water supplies and industrial structures o (5) Impervious Surface recreational vehicles shall one hundred (100) feet from and residential, commercial, n neighboring properties. Temporary recreational vehicle parks shall keep at least forty percent (40 %) of the site free of buildings, structures, hard surfacing, parking areas, and other impervious surfaces. (6) Perimeter Buffer A perimeter buffer or screen may be required to protect adjacent property and roadways from unsightliness, visual distraction, and noise impact. Perimeter buffers shall The supplemented by a fence or other device where trespass is a potential problem. No structures, development, or other activities shall occur within any buffer areas, with the exception of trails, which may be situated within buffer areas which are at least fifty (50) feet in width. (7) Access Access to and from the site shall be designed pursuant to the Whatcom County Development Standards. A permit shall be obtained from the Whatcom County Engineer or the State Department of Highways, as appropriate, prior to the construction of any driveway on a public right of way. (8) Drainaoe For any temporary recreational vehicle park /campground in which a total of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more are covered with impervious surfacing, a drainage plan must be approved by the County Engineer pursuant to Section 20.80.630 of the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance. (9) Health The proposed use shall meet all requirements of the Bellingham - Whatcom County Health District, such as water supply, sewage and wastewater disposal, washrooms, toilets, and refuse disposal. (10) Fire Protection Sufficient fire protection facilities shall be provided to comply with all state and local fire protection regulations. (11) Lighting All lighting shall be designed, located, and shielded in such a manner as to prevent glare onto neighboring properties and to not create safety hazards or interference with adjacent uses. (12) Signs On- premise signs shall be temporary and shall be limited to 'a maximum of one (1) sign per road frontage. Signs.shall not be larger than thirty -two (32) square feet. Signs may be externally illuminated, however no moving or flashing lights are permitted. All signs must comply with the setback requirements of the applicable Zone District. (13) Hazardous Materials There shall be no storage or handling of hazardous, explosive, or highly inflammable materials. (14) Management Proper management during the operation of the temporary recreational vehicle park or campground shall be provided and shall include, at minimum, the following: a. A management building or facility providing registration, first aid, and information on park rules. b. A general manager or security person available twenty four (24) hours per day. (15) Restoration At the time of application for a Temporary Recreational Vehicle Park or Campground Permit, the the applicant shall submit a restoration plan showing how the site will be restored, as near as possible, to its original condition or converted to another use pursuant to land use regulations in effect at the time. Site restoration in the Rural.Zone District shall include removal of all site improvements which, if left in place, would be an impediment to future use for agricultural purposes. 20B.060 TEMPORARY NATURE OF PERMITS Permits granted pursuant to this section are temporary in nature. If granted, permission to operate a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground is valid only from April 1, 1986 through November 30, 1986. An occupancy permit issued by the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration is required prior to opening the recreational vehicle park or campground. No occupancy permit shall be issued prior to April 1, 1986. In no way shall any portion of this section be construed as permission to continue the use beyond the period specified above, nor does any permit granted pursuant to this ordinance establish any pre- existing rights to continue the use beyond the date specified as a nonconforming use. Furthermore, approval of a temporary recreational vehicle park or campground does not in any way imply that Whatcom County will approve a permanent recreational vehicle park or campground for the site at any time in the future. 20B.070 ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS OR REVOCATION If, after issuance of a permit, the administratively approved use violates any of the conditions set forth for approval or if the temporary use is otherwise found to be having detrimental effects on the surrounding neighborhood, the Planning Director and the Deputy Administrator of the Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration shall have the power to place additional restrictions on the permit or revoke the permit. 20B.080 EXPIRATION OF AMENDMENT AND PERMITS All permits issued pursuant to this section are valid only for the period specified (April 1, 1986 through November 30, 1986) and are, along with this section, hereby automatically revoked effective the last day of that period. Any occupancy permit or business license issued concurrent with approval of temporary permits under this section shall expire as of December 1, 1986.