2023-10-03_StaffPresentation_RVParkCampgroundCodeCommunity Development 2025 NE Kresky Ave Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146
RV Parks and CampgroundsCode Amendments
Lewis County Board of County Commissioners
Public Hearing
October 3, 2023
Staff Presentation Agenda
1.Overview
2.Water Systems
3.Questions
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RV Parks and Campgrounds
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We are only focused on
RV Parks and Campgrounds
We are NOT focused on:
1.Private Property – camping or RV living
2.Mobile Home Parks
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What are we trying to solve?
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1.RV Parks and Campgrounds should not be
processed as Binding Site Plans; should be
processed as Special Use Permits.
2.Cleaning up the code to make it easier and more
understandable.
3.Allowing a few more things (e.g., accessory uses).
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What is changing?
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Not changing
•Where RV Parks and Campgrounds are allowed
•Minimum lot size required
•Minimum campsite size
•Density of campsites when RVs are allowed
•Septic, water and solid waste requirements
Changing
•Review process
•Cabins and yurts
•Tent-only campgrounds
•Cabin/yurts allowed
•Length of stay (210 days)
•Caretaker accommodations
•Accessory uses
•Screening and buffering
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Water System Requirements
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•210 days is a choice not a requirement
•RV Park owner will weigh costs and benefits when deciding on maximum length of stay
•Water System thresholds
•Group B
•< 15 services connections or < 25 people; or 25+ people < 60 days
•Group A
•15+ service connections or 25+ people > 60 days
•180+ days
•Transient vs Nontransient
•Difference is monitoring and report requirements
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