HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD1546 ORDINANCE NO. 1546
AN ORDINANCE CP THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI``
P APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZCNA, AMENDING APACHE JUNCTION
CITY CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT COOP, CHAPTER
ZONING ORDINANCE, REPEALING AND REPLACING A TERM
UNDER ARTICLE k_1. 1"7 , § 1 1 1 DEFINITIONS,NS, RECREATIONAL
NAL
VEHICLE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING
`CR SRVERAIILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the city council approved a
text amendment to modify the parking regulations of the Apache
Junction City Cade "A$J.C.C. ") , Volume rr e II, Land Development_
Code, Chapter 1': ll In t dlnan e, Article 1--7e Parkin , Laadin
arµrd Cl;r°salatldt e 1atat ions, for the allowable number of
recreational vehicles can single-family gl.e-famil. residential lots with at
least one gross acre and added recreational vehicle types; and
WHEREAS, the planning and zoning commission met. can January
2024,23, to discuss ss the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2024, the planning and zoning
commission unanimously recormmended approval of a new definition of
"RecreationalVehicle" to the city council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A. R. S. § 4 . E11. (d) , the city council
finds there is no negative impact this new definition will have
can the cost to construct housing for sale or rent .
NOW THEREFORE, RR IT ORDAINED By THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CAP THE CITY OF APACRE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That the existing Apache Junction City Mende, VOlUrne II, .Land
Ievele> ment Cede, Chapter 1m in 2rdi.nance, Article 1 I7
1-17- . Definitions, RECREATIONAL-VEHICLE, be'- amended as fellows :
RECREATIONAL E ICL . A vehicle or unit shall be described
as one (1) or more of the following:
1 MOTOR t-3CMP. Designed to provide t ernporary living
quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, and
gilt on or permanently attached to a self--propelled
motor vehiclechassis or on a chassis cab or van that
is are integral part of the completed vehicle. This
includes:
a CLASS AmVehicles built on a m torhome
specific chassis by a recreational vehicle
manufacturer, including a smotorized toy hauler.
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CLASS B. Fans converted for recreational
vehicle use by a recreational vehicle
manufacturer.
c) CLASS C. Vehicles built on a van or truck
chassiswith the original van or truck front
intact by a recreational vehicle manufacturer.
d) CAMPER VAN. Cargo or passenger vary converted
into a recreational vehicle by a. professional or
) PARK MOOED. Built on a single chassis, mounted on
wheels and designed to be connected to utilities
necessary for operation installed fixtures and
appliances and has a gross trailer area of not Less
than three-hundred and twenty 0) square feet and
not more than four hundred t) square feet when it
s set u #
) TRAVEL TRAILER. A trailer mounted on wheels and
designed to connect two a hitch, designed to provide
temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or
travel use, Thisincludes:
(a) CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILER. A Trailer
designed to be drawn by a rootcr vehicle and is
constructed so that no part of its weight rests
on to towing vehicle.
o) FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, A trailer
designed to connect to a hitch so that some part
of its weight and that of its load rests on or is
carried by another vehicle.
c) HYBRID TRAILER. A trailer with t.h expandable
ends, pop-out beds, designed to be drawn by a
motor vehicle and is constructed so that no part
of its weight rests on the towing vehicle.
d) POP-UP OR TENT CAMPER. A trailer that folds
down -small for storage and towing, designed to be
drawn by a motor vehicle and is constructed s
that no part of its weight bests on the towing
vehicle
e) TEARDROP CAMPER. A trailer: shaped as a
teardrop, designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle
and is constructed so that no part of its weight
rests on the towing vehicle
f) NON-MOTORIZED TOY HAULER A trailer, meant
to carry "toys," from motorcycles, ATVs, golf-
cart , etc. , designed to be drawn by a motor
vehicle and is constructed so that either no part
of its weight rests on the towing vehicle or some
part of its weight and that of its loud rests on
or is carried by another vehicle.
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SECTION II REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict Wt
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the cedes adopted
herein by reference are hereby repealed
SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
It any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or portion
of this ordinance or any " part of the codes or regulations
adopted herein by reference for any reason held to be invalid
r unconstitutional by ;the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
SF TI N IV PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES
Unless noted otherwise, any violation of any provisions adopted
herein, fa ll be punishable cease 1 misdemeanor consistent
with Apache Junction City Code, Volume II, Chapter l : crr l n�
Ordinance, Article 1 1 : Administration,tic n, § 1-16-16 Violations,
Penalties and Enforcement .
APPROVED AND ADOPTED Y THE MAYOR C AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APAC HE JUNCTION THIS _/? DAY OF h , f
SIGNED N ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF re j� , 2024
WALTER 'TH—iIP" ZZIL—sON
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Mayor
ATTEST
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City Cwlrk
APPROVED AS TOFORM:
443-7-24
Cl ty Attorney
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