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Location & Time
Port Arthur City Hall
Fifth Floor
Council Chambers
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, TX 77640
5:30 P.M.
Planning & Zoning
Commissioners
Inell Moore,
Commissioner
Noel Ozen-Brown
Commissioner
Fernando Ramirez,
Commissioner
(Chairman)
Keith Richard,
Commissioner
Norris Simon, Jr.,
Commissioner
Planning Staff
Ronald Burton,
ACM/Dir. of
Development
Services
Larry Badon,
Senior Planner
Pamela Langford,
Development Services
Manager
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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JUNE 3, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATTHE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019,
TO BE HELD AT PORT ARTHUR CITY HALL, FIFTH FLOOR — COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT
4444T" STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
i. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
I. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 20, 2019
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION)
A. NONE
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. S19-01 — SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — APPROXIMATELY 15.0436-
ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF LOTS 15, 27, 40 AND THE NORTH 79' OF LOT
54, PEEK ADDITION (LOCATED AT 105 F.M. HIGHWAY 365), CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
DEVELOP A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK.
B. STAFF REPORT
C. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting Date: June 17, 2019
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1, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur, Texas is a True and Correct
Copy of said notice and that said notice was posted on the bulletin board at City
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Pamela D. Langford, Development Services Manager
MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 444 4thStreet, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
II. CHAIRPERSON'S OPENING REMARKS
III. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Chairman Fernando Ramirez; Commissioners: Inell Moore; and
Noel Ozen-Brown.
Staff present: Larry Badon, Senior Planner; Pamela D. Langford, Development Services Manager; Derrick
Holland, GIS Coordinator
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 6, 2019
Upon the motion of I. Moore, seconded by N. Ozen-Brown and carried unanimously, the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved the minutes as presented.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING(S) — ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Z19-05 — ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR — APPROXIMATELY 8.512-ACRES OF LAND, PART OF
BLOCK 386 AND ALL OF BLOCKS 387, 402 AND 403, WITH ADJACENT ALLEYS, AND RIGHT OF WAYS,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 19TH STREET
BETWEEN CHARLESTON AVENUE AND NEW ORLEANS AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF CITY/COUNTY SERVICES (FORMER CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR WATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATION — CURRENT LOCATION FOR COUNTY PUMP
STATION).
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKING AGAINST.• None
INQUIRIES: Cheryl Wilson, 123019`h Street Port Arthur, TX 77640
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve zoning change request(s): Z19-05.
Motion made by I. Moore, seconded by N. Ozen-Brown to accept L. Bodon's recommendation
to approve zoning change request(s): Z19-05.
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Voting Yes: L Moore; N. Ozen-Brown; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
B. R19-22 — REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — 8.627-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT OF LOT 57 AND
TRACT 58B, LAFITTE'S LANDING PHASE 2, PLEASURE ISLAND, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT AND ADJACENT TO 3576 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE).
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO RECONFIGURE FOUR (4) LOTS BY CREATING ONE (1) TRACT OF
LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKING AGAINST. None
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve re -plat request(s): R19-22.
Motion made by N. Ozen-Brown; seconded by I. Moore to accept L. Bodon's recommendation
to approve re -plat request(s): R19-22.
Voting Yes: N. Ozen-Brown; I. Moore; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
C. R19-23 — REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — 0.6525-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF LOTS 35-40,
BLOCK 1, DOMINION RANCH SECTION 2, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF MAPLE FALLS LANE AND WEST OF DOMINION RANCH DRIVE). THE
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE SIX (6) LOTS INTO THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES).
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKING AGAINST. • None
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve re -plat request(s): R19-23.
Motion made by I. Moore; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown to accept L. Badon's recommendation
to approve re -plat request(s): R19-23.
Voting Yes: I. Moore; N. Ozen-Brown; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
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D. R19-24—REPLATAPPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — 0.3129-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF PART OF LOTS 1,
9 & 10, BLOCK 418, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2021 SAVANNAH AVENUE). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE THREE (3) LOTS INTO
TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKINGAGAINST.• None
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve re -plat request(s): R19-24.
Motion made by N. Ozen-Brown; seconded by L Moore to accept L. Bodon's recommendation
to approve re -plat request(s): R19-24.
Voting Yes: N. Ozen-Brown; I. Moore, F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
1. Moore made a motion to close the public hearings, seconded by N. Ozen-Brown;
Voting Yes: I. Moore, N. Ozen-Brown; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
A. STAFF REPORT
• Proposed Recreational Vehicle (RV) Ordinance will be included on the May 21, 2019 City Council
Agenda for approval.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by 1. Moore, seconded by N. Ozen-Brown and carried unanimously, the Planning
and Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at 5:57 p.m.
Fernando Ramirez Ronald Burton
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. S19-01
June 3, 2019, Regular Meeting
Staff Report
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REPORT DATE: 06/01 /2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Isyagha M. Omar
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: 105 F.M. Highway 365, Port Arthur, TX 77640
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of site plan in the Peek Addition
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a site plan for the following.
Development Type:
Recreational Vehicle Park
Total Acreage:
15.0436-Acres of Land
Legal Description:
Lots 15, 27, 40 and the North 79' of Lot 54, Peek Addition
Current Zoning:
"HC" Heavy Commercial
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
Abutting Zoning:
North/South: 'T' Industrial
East: "HC" Heavy Commercial
West: "2F" Two Family/'LC" Light Commercial
Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use:
Retail/Commercial
Purpose of Site Plan:
Creation of approximately 114-RV Pad Sites
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In June 2018, the City's Planning and Engineering Staff met with the engineer for the development to discuss
the location and infrastructure needs/requirementsSpecific instructions were given to the Engineer as it relates
to the development of a Recreational Vehicle Park.
In accordance with Chapter 58, Article 111, Section 58-123, Any person intending to establish a recreational vehicle
park shall first submit a site plan meeting all the requirements of this article to the planning and zoning commission
of the city for consideration and approval.
Staff Report: S 19-01/Peek Addition Page 1 of 7
The application for site plan approval was submitted to the Planning Division on May 7, 2019, which was thirteen
days prior to the adoption of the new recreational vehicle ordinance, by City Council on May 21, 2019; exempting
this development from the new regulation(s).
The proposed site for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park is zoned as Heavy Commercial; therefore, a public
hearing is not required in accordance with Appendix A, Section 7-100 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
The planning and zoning commission shall notify the applicant in writing as to whether the plan was approved or
disapproved, stating the reasons for disapproval and the modifications or conditions that must be made or met
before approval can be obtained upon subsequent submission.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed Site Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Site Plan
Attachment 2: City Ordinance (Article III. — Recreational Vehicle Parks)
Attachment 3: Schedule of Uses
Attachment 4: Zoning Designation (Layout)/"LC" District Regulations
Attachment 5: Location Map
Staff Report: S 19-01 /Peek Addition Page 2 of 7
Attachment 1
Staff Report: S 19-01 /Peek Addition Page 3 of 7
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ARTICLE III. - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
Sec. 58-121. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Recreational vehicle (RV) means a vehicular type unit, not exceeding eight feet in width, primarily
designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, which has its own motive
power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are: travel trailer, camping trailer,
truck camper, motor home or other individual camping unit.
Recreational vehicle park (RV park) means a parcel of land under single ownership upon which two
or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established or maintained for occupancy by recreational
vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes.
Recreational vehicle site (RV site) means a plat of ground within a recreational vehicle park intended
for the accommodation of a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis.
(Code 1961, § 13A-36)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 58-122. - Location of recreational vehicles.
No recreational vehicle used as a dwelling shall be parked or placed on any tract of land or adjacent
private land within the city limits, which is not properly zoned for such use; except, however, that this section:
(1) Shall not apply to residences that were damaged by Hurricane Ike;
a. For a period not to exceed 90 days, the parking, use and occupancy of recreational vehicles
on residential property as temporary living quarters while repairs to these properties caused
by Hurricane Ike are ongoing.
b. That it is hereby permitted that the building official of the city issue a permit to allow the
occupancy of a recreational vehicle for a period of six months, beyond the 90-day period, on
a residential property as temporary living quarters by property owners while damage to these
properties caused by Hurricane Ike is being repaired, provided that;
1. Application to the building official for a six-month extension permit shall be made no
later than 90 days from the effective date of this section.
2. Application must be made with all necessary documentation to establish one of the
following:
i. Substantial work is currently being done under an active building permit issued by
the city;
Active litigation is underway with the property owner's insurance carrier;
iii. Application for disaster recovery funds has been made to the City of Port Arthur,
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, or the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs and is approved or pending approval.
(2) Shall not apply to an occupied residence or residences that have been damaged by fire, flood or
other natural disaster;
a. Upon approval of the city council;
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b. For a period not to exceed 180 days, the parking, use and occupancy of recreational vehicles
on residential property as temporary living quarters while repairs to these properties are
ongoing.
(Code 1961, § 13A-37; Ord. No. 05-8, § 2, 10-13-2005; Ord. No. 06-46, § 2, 7-5-2006; Ord. No.
06-120, § 2, 12-19-2006; Ord. No. 07-66, § 1, 9-11-2007; Ord. No. 07-74, § 1, 9-25-2007; Ord.
No. 08-101, § 3, 9-23-2008)
Sec. 58-123. - Approval of plans and plats required.
(a) Any person intending to establish a recreational vehicle park shall first submit a site plan meeting all
the requirements of this article to the planning and zoning commission of the city for consideration and
approval.
(b) The applicant shall submit one reproducible copy of the plan to the city planning and zoning
commission through the director of planning not less than eight days prior to any meeting at which the
plan is to be considered. (It is urged that the applicant first meet with the director of planning of the city
to discuss the intended development to ensure compliance with the basic requirements and to arrive
at a coordinated plan layout.) The plan shall consist of an accurate drawing at a scale of not more than
200 feet to the inch, which shows the exact dimensions of the tract of land under consideration, its
relationship to existing and proposed streets and contiguous properties, the type and use of all
adjacent property, access provisions, and the exact land use proposed for the entire tract, including
screening devices, private streets, recreational vehicle sites, usable open space, parking, lighting,
utilities, structures, and any other items required to properly describe the proposed park layout. No
person shall alter a recreational vehicle park to the extent of changing or significantly adding to that
which is shown on the site plan on file with the planning and zoning commission without first filing an
amended site plan in the same manner as an original site plan. The director of planning shall have the
right to refuse to examine any incomplete, unintelligible or indefinite site plan.
(c) The planning and zoning commission shall notify the applicant in writing as to whether the plan was
approved or disapproved, stating the reasons for disapproval and the modifications or conditions that
must be made or met before approval can be obtained upon subsequent submission.
(Code 1961, § 13A-38)
Sec. 58-124. - Application for recreational vehicle park license required; duration; fee; display.
Upon approval of the site plan submitted to the planning and zoning commission, the person intending
to establish a recreational vehicle park must abide by the following:
(1) Application for license. Application for the initial license to operate a recreational vehicle park
shall be made to the city council of the City of Port Arthur. Such application shall state the name
and address of the person desiring to engage in such business, and if the applicant is a
partnership or corporation, the names and addresses of the respective partners and/or directors,
and a description of the property, including street address of the premises where such RV park
is to be operated so that it can be easily identified. It shall also give the name of the owner of
such premises, and such other and further information as may be required by the city.
(2) Required, duration. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, conduct or operate
any present or future recreational vehicle park within the limits of the city without first obtaining a
license therefor from the city. Such license shall be for the calendar year or any part of such year,
ending on December 31 of each year. Application for the renewal of a license shall be made to
the superintendent of inspectors.
(3) Fee. The annual fee for each license or renewal to operate a business park shall be $1.00 per
site for the first 50 sites, plus $0.50 for each RV site over and above 50 RV sites in an RV park.
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(4) Display. The license for recreational vehicle parks must be conspicuously displayed at such parks
at all times.
(Code 1961, § 13A-39; Ord. No. 06-110, § 1, 12-4-2006)
Sec. 58-125. - Building permit required.
No person shall erect or construct, or proceed to erect or construct, add to, enlarge, improve, alter,
repair, convert, extend or demolish any recreational vehicle park, RV site, building, structure, fence or any
part of the same, or install any plumbing, electrical or mechanical equipment as a part of the park, building
or structure, or make any other improvements to any RV site, or cause the same to be done within an RV
park without obtaining a building permit from the superintendent of inspectors. The building permit shall be
granted only after a license has been secured as set out in section 58-124, and the superintendent of
inspectors has determined that all work to be permitted conforms to the site plan or plat and the
requirements of this article.
(Code 1961, § 13A-40)
Sec. 58-126. - Minimum standards.
Any recreational vehicle park hereafter established, constructed or erected shall conform to and
comply with the following minimum standards:
(1) Park area. As it pertains to licenses for new recreational parks, each recreational park shall be
planned for and shall provide a minimum of five acres in area.
(2) Density. Each recreational vehicle park shall not exceed an overall density of 15 recreational
vehicle sites per acre.
(3) Private streets. Private streets shall be provided and shall extend continuously from the public
street right-of-way so as to provide suitable access to all RV sites and other facilities or uses
permitted in the RV park as well as provide adequate connection to future streets at the
boundaries of the RV park property line. Private streets shall meet the following standards:
a. Minimum pavement widths shall be as follows:
1. Class 1, private streets, which provide direct access to five or more RV sites, 20 feet.
2. Class 2, private streets, which provide direct access to less than five RV sites, 14 feet.
b. Private street intersections shall generally be at right angles; offsets at intersections of less
than 125 feet (centerline to centerline) shall be avoided; intersection of more than two streets
at one point shall be avoided.
c. Dead-end private streets shall be limited to a maximum length of 600 feet and shall be
provided with a vehicular turning space, with a turning circle of 80 feet in diameter.
d. All private streets shall be provided with a concrete or other hard surface equivalent material,
which shall be durable and well drained under normal use and weather conditions.
e. Private streets which may connect two public street rights -of -way shall, by the use of curves,
offsets, location, and/or the use of two or more streets, be located so as to discourage
through traffic.
(4) Recreational vehicle site. Each recreational vehicle site shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
a. Be at least 1,500 square feet in area with a minimum width of 25 feet.
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b. Have an asphalt, concrete or other surface of equivalent material which shall adequately
support the weight of the recreational vehicle placed thereon and be durable and well drained
under normal use and weather conditions.
c. No part of a recreational vehicle may be closer than five feet to an RV site boundary line.
d. Be served with water and electrical power by means of adequate and safe connections.
(5) Useable open space. A minimum of eight percent of the gross site area for the recreational vehicle
park shall be set aside as open space or as common use areas for open or enclosed recreational
facilities. No recreational vehicle site, street right-of-way, storage area or utility site shall be
counted in meeting this requirement.
(6) Vehicle parking. At least 1.2 parking spaces shall be provided in the park for each recreational
vehicle site. At least one parking space shall be provided at each site. Vehicle parking shall:
a. Be located on or within the park and be easily accessible to the occupants and visitors;
b. Have concrete, asphalt or other surface of equivalent material;
c. Be accessible to a private street;
d. Have spaces appropriately defined and marked;
e. Be so located and regulated that no parking, or maneuvering incidental to parking, shall be
on any public street or walk;
f. Provide adequate barriers to keep any parked vehicles from extending into or overhanging
any public dedicated street or private street;
g. Be so designed that any vehicle may be parked and unparked without requiring the moving
of any other vehicle.
(7) Location of accessory structures. No recreational vehicle accessory structure such as a refuse
container, carport, cabana, awning, fence or storage locker shall be permitted within ten feet of a
private street. The setbacks from the rear site boundary line (side opposite private street) shall
be not less than five feet, and from other site boundary lines shall be not less than three feet,
save and except a fence. Where the requirements of subsection (9) of this subsection or the
zoning ordinance of the city conflict, the greater setback shall govern.
(8) Setback and screening.
a. A screening device as defined in section 18-457(c) may be required by the planning and
zoning commission along all recreational vehicle park boundary lines.
b. Accessory uses, as that term is used in section 58-127, shall not be located closer than ten
feet to any RV site boundary line.
(9) Maintenance of park. The owner of the park shall be responsible to ensure that it is maintained
in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a hazard.
Growth of plant materials such as weeds and grass, especially beneath recreational vehicles and
other structures, shall be continuously controlled.
(10) Signs and illumination. In areas zoned residential, no illuminated signs or unshaded light shall be
located so as to constitute a nuisance to residential uses. No billboard -type signs or flashing or
moving signs, or signs with externally exposed bulbs or lighting tubes affixed to the surface area,
shall be allowed in any residential zone.
(11) Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of every recreational vehicle park and especially
beneath recreational vehicles and other structures shall be graded and equipped to drain all
surface water in a safe, efficient manner so as not to permit water to stand or become stagnant.
(12) Lighting. The private streets, parking lots, walks and service areas shall be kept adequately
lighted at all times so the recreational vehicle park shall be safe for occupants and visitors;
provided, however, that all entrances and exits shall be lighted.
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(13) Fire protection. Water lines and fire hydrants shall be provided and suitably located for adequate
fire protection as determined by the fire chief, but in no case shall the park provide less than a
system of standard hydrants located not more than 500 feet from each recreational vehicle site
and served by water lines not less than six inches in diameter installed in a looped system.
(14) Refuse disposal. Durable, watertight, easily cleanable refuse containers, sufficient to contain all
the refuse, shall be provided at each service building and sanitary waste station, or at a central
storage area readily accessible and located not more than 300 feet from any recreational vehicle
or picnic site, unless provided at the recreational vehicle site. Refuse containers shall be provided
at a rate of eight cubic feet (60 gallons) for each five recreational vehicle sites or the equivalent if
containers are provided at individual sites. A pickup easement shall be granted by the owner of
the recreational vehicle park to the city if these facilities are located so as to require the entrance
of any municipal vehicle into the park.
(15) Sanitary waste stations. An acceptable sanitary waste station, approved by the superintendent of
inspectors and the city health officer, shall be provided for each 100 RV sites, or part of such
number, not equipped with individual sewer connections.
(16) Effect of other ordinances. All RV park facilities and recreational vehicles contained therein shall
conform without limitation to the codes and ordinances of the city, including the building,
plumbing, electrical and fire codes.
(17) Subsections 58-126(1) and (2) shall not apply to recreational vehicle parks located outside the
Hurricane Protection System Levee in areas that have sustained losses of housing of over 50
percent. Any recreational vehicle park constructed at this reduced standard shall be upgraded to
meet all standards established by this article no later than January 1, 2010.
(Code 1961, § 13A-41; Ord. No. 05-93, § 1, 12-20-2005; Ord. No. 06-110, § 2, 12-4-2006)
Sec. 58-127. - Uses permitted.
No use except the following shall be permitted in any recreational vehicle park:
(1) Recreational vehicle.
(2) Management headquarters as an accessory use.
(3) Recreational facilities, toilets, dumping stations, showers, coin -operated laundry facilities, and
other uses and structures customarily incidental to the operation of a recreational vehicle park
are permitted as accessory uses to the park, subject to the following restrictions:
a. Such facilities and services shall be restricted in their use to occupants of the recreational
vehicle park.
b. Such facilities and services shall present no visible evidence from any street outside the park
of their commercial character which would attract customers other than occupants of the
park.
c. The structures housing such facilities shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any public
street and shall not be directly accessible from any public street, but shall be accessible only
from streets within the park.
(Code 1961, § 13A-42)
Sec. 58-128. - Permanent occupancy.
(a) No recreational vehicle park shall be used as a permanent place of abode, dwelling or business for
indefinite periods of time. Continuous occupancy extending beyond three months in any 12-month
period shall be presumed to be permanent occupancy.
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(b) Any action toward removal of the wheels of a recreational vehicle, except for temporary purposes of
repair, or to attach the trailer to the ground for stabilization, is prohibited.
(Code 1961, § 13A-43)
Sec. 58-129. - Toilet and lavatory facilities required.
(a) Water -flush toilets and urinals shall be provided and shall not be further than 300 feet from any
recreational vehicle site.
(b) At least one toilet and one lavatory shall be provided for each sex at a rate of one each for each 20
RV sites or fractional part. Shower facilities shall be provided for each sex at a rate of one each for
every 30 RV sites or fractional part. Lavatories shall be provided at each building containing toilet
facilities.
(c) Men's toilet rooms hereafter constructed shall include urinals where more than two toilets are required.
Urinals may be substituted for up to one-third of the required number of men's toilets.
(d) All toilet, lavatory and shower facilities shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and operable condition
at all times.
(Code 1961, § 13A-44)
Sec. 58-130. - Enforcing officers.
It shall be the duty of the superintendent of inspectors, chief of police, chief of the fire department, city
health officer or any of their designated representatives to make inspections to determine the existence of
violations of this article. It shall be the duty of a recreational vehicle park owner or operator to permit city
officials to enter upon such premises at all reasonable times in order that inspections may be made.
(Code 1961, § 13A-45)
Cross reference— Officers and employees, § 2-111 et seq.
Sec. 58-131. - Penalty.
Any person or agent of such person, who shall violate or fail or refuse to comply with any of the
provisions of this article, or of any permit issued under this article, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of
the requirements of such permit in violation of this article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or its portion during which any violation
of any of the provisions of this article is committed, or continued and, upon conviction of any such violation,
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $200.00.
(Code 1961, § 13A-46)
Sec. 58-132. - Disaster recovery.
Any or all of the requirements of the provisions of this article may be waived during a disaster
declaration or recovery period as determined by the city council. In granting this waiver the city may
establish any special conditions deemed necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens.
(Ord. No. 06-85, § 1, 10-10-2006)
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Attachment 3
7-100 PORT ARTHUR CODE
7-101. Legend for interpreting schedule of uses.
X
Designates use permitted In district indicated.
Designates use prohibited In district indicated.
SUP
Indicates
use may be approved as specific
use
permit (see section 21).
PRK
Indicates
minimum off-street parking required as shown In section 8-100.
S/COND
Indicates
special conditions as shown In
section 22-101.
Type Use
A
SF 2F MF MH NS LC
HC
l
OW
PRK9
S/COND2
Residential Uses
Single-family residence detached
X
X X X X X X
X
2
Single-family residence attached
X X X X X
X
2
Medium density housing
S S S S S X
X
2
9
Garage apartment
S X X X X X
2
6
Two-family residence
X X X X X
X
2
Multiple -family residence
X X X
X
X
2
Fraternity or sorority
S
S S X X X
X
X
2
HUD -code manufactured home as fixed
dwelling
S
S X S S
X
X
Mobile home/recreations I vehicle park
S
X S X
X
2
23/24
Mobile home subdivision
X X
X
2
Motel or hotel
S X
X
X
8
Bed and breakfast, private home
S
S S S S X X
X
X
2
Bed and breakfast inn
S
S S X X
X
X
2
Lodge (non -fraternal)
S
S S X
X
X
based on setting
23/24
Accessory and Incidental Uses
Accessory building or use, residential
X
X X X X X X
X
X
—
Accessory building or use, business or
industry
X X
X
X
X
—
Building material yard and construction
office
Temporary permit issued by building
official
—
7
Caretaker's/guard's residence
X X X X
X
X
2
Model home
Temporary permit issued by building
official
—
Home occupation (residential)
X
X X X X X
2
20
Home occupation (professional)
X X X X
X
X
2
19
Off-street parking incidental to main use
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
Radio tower (amateur)
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
25
Stable (private)
X
S
S
X
19
2
Swimming pool (private)
X
X X X X X X
X
X
19
Satellite dish
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
10
Utility and Service Uses
Electrical substation (high voltage bulk
power)
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
Electrical energy generating plant
X
S
X
S
30
Electrical transmission line (high voltage)
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
Fire station
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
30
Gas line and regulating station
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
Local utility lines
X
X X X X X X
X
X
X
—
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