Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 6136 Adobe Road Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.29palms.org Tuesday, August 20, 2024 AGENDA 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. ANNOUNCEMENTS These proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are NOT on this agenda. All comments are to be directed to the Chair of the Commission and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out name and address slips and give them to the Planning Commission Secretary. The Planning Commission is prohibited by the Brown Act (State law) from taking action or discussing at length items not included on the printed agenda. Public comments on specific agenda items will be deferred until consideration of the item on the agenda. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Approval of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2024. 3-4 Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - 06 Aug 2024 - Minutes - Pdf ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION PUBLIC HEARINGS-NONE DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS Page 1 of 17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR UPDATES STUDY SESSION 2 Development Code Amendment Chapter 19.124 Mobile Home Parks and Special 5 - 17 Occupancy Parks RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission discuss the proposed revisions to Chapter 19.124 and provide direction to staff. 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This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 5:00 p.m., August 14, 2024. Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date Page 2 of 17  TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.29palms.org August 6, 2024 Minutes CALL TO ORDER-Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance- Chair Walker led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call - The following Commissioners were present: Cure, Garcia, Krushat, Paahana, Walker. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Walker announced these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link. PUBLIC COMMENTS Douglas Walters, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the monsoons and the effects it had on his neighborhood. Edith Walters, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the monsoons and the devastation it caused to her property. Astrid Johnson, Twentynine Palms, Chair Walker read into the record an email on behalf of Astrid. She would like the City to consider developing a plan to shelter individuals and families with pets during a weather emergency. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED Commissioner Krushat said he attended and enjoyed the Sky's the Limit event last Thursday. Vice Chair Cure said she attended the Sky's the Limit event as well, she learned that they also have a meditation garden and a nature trail. Vice Chair Cure said that there are resources available at the Senior Center/ Resilience Center for those that need it after the flooding. Chair Walker said he attended the summer youth theatre program play. He said that his daughter was in the play and they put on a great performance. He also attended the Sky's the Limit event last Thursday. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Krushat, seconded by Commissioner Paahana to approve the Minutes as submitted. The above motion was carried by the following: ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Cure, Garcia, Krushat, Paahana, Walker. Noes: NONE Abstain: NONE Absent: NONE Page 1 of 2 Page 3 of 17  Planning Commission - Regular Meeting August 6, 2024 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION-NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CUP23-000010 Family Dollar for the addition of a Type 20 Alcohol License RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA, adopt Planning Commission Resolution 24-11, and approve the Conditional Use Permit and a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, subject the attached Conditions of Approval. Director Gardner presented the staff report to the Commission. Chair Walker opened the Public Hearing. Eric Menendez, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of the item. Chair Walker closed the Public Hearing. Jonathan Crumly, Decisions Consulting on behalf of Family Dollar spoke in favor of the item. The Commission had a brief discussion of the item. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Krushat, seconded by Commissioner Garcia to find the project exempt from CEQA, adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-11 and approve the Conditional Use Permit and a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity. The above motion was carried by the following: ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Cure, Garcia, Krushat, Paahana, Walker. Noes: NONE Abstain: NONE Absent: NONE DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS-NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR UPDATES Director Gardner announced Katrina Bennett's departure from the City and Diane Olsen's partial retirement. Director Gardner said City staff is working on a process for those locations and businesses that would like to become event centers. STUDY SESSION-NONE ADJOURNMENT-Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:21 P.M. Respectfully, Shelley Green, Planning Commission Secretary Page 2 of 2 Page 4 of 17  STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant Planner FOR MEETING: Aug 20 2024 SUBJECT: Development Code Amendment Chapter 19.124 Mobile Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission discuss the proposed revisions to Chapter 19.124 and provide direction to staff. ORDER OF PROCEDURE: ATTACHMENTS: Request Staff Report Commission Questions of Staff • Chapter 19.124 Special Commission Discussion Occupancy Parks draft BACKGROUND: This Development Code Amendment is another of the series of modifications to zoning regulations (i.e. the Development Code) that Staff has initiated in order to update, clean up, and generally make regulations more clear and understandable. On September 19, 2023, November 07, 2023, and February 20, 2024, the Commission conducted public hearings on proposed changes to the regulations for Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds. The Commission requested that the regulations for Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds be separate. Additionally, Staff has conducted research into State Law, as well other jurisdictions as to how these activities are regulated. The changes to the Mobile Home Park (MHP) section include: 1. Defining the density of a MHP to eight (8) spaces per acre. 2. Increasing the minimum lot size to ten (10) acres. 3. Defining the minimum dimension of each space at 10' x 100' (4,000 square feet). 4. Reducing the parking requirement to one stall per unit and guest parking to one stall per five units. 5. Requiring common laundry facilities. 6. Reducing the landscape buffer to ten (10) feet along street frontages. The changes to the Recreational Vehicle Park section include 1.Limiting RV parks to Commercial Tourist and Public zones. RV Parks are not permitted in the Rural Living zones 2. Increasing the minimum lot size to ten (10) acres. 3. Decreasing the density to five (5) spaces per acre. 4. Implementing a fifty-foot setback from all property lines. 5. Requiring trash enclosures. Page 5 of 17  6. Requiring a sewage disposal system. The changes to the Campground section include: 1. Limiting campgrounds to Commercial Tourist (CT) and Public (P) zones. Campgrounds would not be permitted in the Rural Living zones 2. Increasing the minimum lot size to ten (10) acres. 3. Decreasing the density to five (5) spaces per acre. 4. Implementing a fifty-foot setback from all property lines. 5. Requiring trash enclosures. Per the Planning Commission's direction to Staff, this agenda item is a workshop. Therefore, Staff is requesting Planning Commission input before it is to be agendized as a public hearing in the near future. No recommendation on this Development Code Amendment is provided. ENVIRONMENTAL: NA ALTERNATIVES: NA FISCAL IMPACT: None Page 6 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations Chapter 19.124 Mobile Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Sections 19.124.010 Purpose..............................................................................................................19.124-1 19.124.020 Applicability......................................................................................................19.124-1 19.124.030 Definitions.........................................................................................................19.124-1 19.124.040 Permit Required ................................................................................................19.124-2 19.124.050 Performance and Development Standards – General .....................................19.124-22 19.124.0560 Development Standards – Mobile Home Parks ................................................19.124-3 19.124.0670 Development Standards – Special Occupancy Parks........................................19.124-6 19.124.0780 Existing Uses...................................................................................................19.124-10 19.124.010 Purpose A. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for the location, design and improvement of mobile home parks and special occupancy parks to ensure they are compatible with and complementary to existing and future development in the immediate vicinity and comply with the goals and policies of the General Plan. B. It is also the purpose of this Chapter to provide for flexibility in the design of residential development and to encourage: 1. A creative approach to land development. 2. Efficient use of the land. 3. Community open space and amenities for recreational and visual enjoyment. 19.124.020 Applicability The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all mobile home parks and special occupancy parks located in the applicable any land use districts. It is hereby declared that in any instance where the provisions of this Chapter conflict with any applicable state law or regulation, that such state law or regulation shall govern. 19.124.030 Definitions Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 19.06 (Definitions), all terms used in this Chapter which are defined in the Mobile Home Parks Act or Special Occupancy Parks Act (California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Parts 2.1 and 2.3, respectively), and the applicable regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, are used in this Chapter as so defined unless, from the context thereof, it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended. Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-1 Special Occupancy Parks Page 7 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations 19.124.040 Permit Required Mobile Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks shall be subject to review pursuant to the permit requirements specified in the land use district tables in Article 2 (Chapters 19.08 through Chapter 19.22). 19.124.050 Performance and Development Standards – General The following standards shall apply to all mobile home parks and special occupancy parks: A. Landscaped Street Frontage. A minimum 15-foot-wide landscaped area shall be provided along all public rights-of-way. B. The park shall be visually screened from all public rights-of-ways and interior property boundaries with a solid wall or fence composed of block, wood, metal, vinyl, or similar opaque material 6-foot in height, and/or a drought tolerant, irrigated, opaque, landscaped screen that will grow to 6 feet in height or greater. In no case shall the screening material encroach into front or street side setback. C. Access and Access Drives. All park access shall be from a public street; however, access drives within a park shall be privately owned. D. Clear Site Triangle. Landscaping and other visual obstructions shall not interfere with the required clear site triangle at all vehicular access points. E. Recycling. A recycling program shall be established for the park. F. Common Recreational Facilities and Open Space Requirements. Common recreational open space shall be provided in the park for use by all tenants and their invited guests. The area shall be provided in one common location with a minimum aggregate area of 400 square feet of recreational space for each mobile home space. Requirements for this open space and additional amenities required are detailed in Table 19.124.050-1 (Amenities) and Subsection 19.124.050.G, below. Table 19.124.050-1 Amenities Number of Unit Number of Amenities Required Spaces Common recreational open space area to include landscaped area and sheltered 0–20 barbecue area with seating 21–50 1* 51–100 2* Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-2 Special Occupancy Parks Page 8 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations 101–200 3* 200+ One additional amenity for each additional 100 spaces beyond 200 unit spaces * In addition to required common recreational open space area. G. Additional amenities required per the number of unit spaces in Table 19.124.050-1 may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Game room and/or indoor recreation room, minimum 400 square feet. 2. Meeting room. 3. Swimming pool and spa. 4. Putting green. 5. Pitch and putt golf course. 6. Children’s play area with play equipment. 7. Plaza with water feature. 8. Other amenities as approved by the approving authority, which provide equal or greater recreational benefit to residents. 19.124.0560 Development Standards – Mobile Home Parks This Section shall apply to all mobile home parks, as that term is defined by Health and Safety Code Section 18214(a) of the Mobile Home Parks Act. A. Mobile home parks are permitted for mobile homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicle use only. Recreational vehicles are only permitted for use on mobile home spaces to the extent that the recreational vehicle is otherwise permitted by state law and accompanying regulations. A.B. Mobile Home Parks are permitted in the zoning districts as identified in the land use district tables in Article 2 (Chapters 19.08 through Chapter 19.22). B.C. Space Standards. Individual Mmobile Home Parks home spaces shall comply with standards specified in Table 19.124.0560-1 (Mobile Home Park Space Standards): Table 19.124.0560-1 Mobile Home Park Space Standards Minimum acreage Ten (10) acres. Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-3 Special Occupancy Parks Page 9 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations Individual Space Minimum Dimensions 40’ x 100’ (4,000 square feet) Consistent with the zoning district and the Mobile Home - Tourist Maximum Density Commercial District Overlay where applicable Eight (8) spaces per acre Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings Maximum Lot Coverage Per Unit 0.75 FAR D. Setbacks. All structures shall conform to the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. C.E. Mobile Home Installation. All construction shall comply with CA Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 2. Skirting and Pad Requirements. Each mobile home shall be equipped with skirting or provided with a support pad to give the appearance of the mobile home being located on grade. F. Parking Requirements. Each unit shall be provided with one two 10-foot by 20-foot off-street parking stall. There shall also be a minimum of at least one guest parking stall per five four units. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located at designated areas in along the interiors of the mobile home park. This provision shall apply both to mobile home units and recreational vehicle units in the mobile home park, as permitted by Subsection 19.124.060.A and as designated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. D.G. Laundry Facilities. Common laundry facilities, at a minimum of 1 washer and dryer per ten units shall be provided. E.H. Recreational Vehicle Storage in a Mobile Home Park. When used as a frequent means of transportation, a self-propelled recreational vehicle or truck-mounted camper may be parked beside a mobile home space. That vehicle shall not be occupied or connected to the lot’s utility facilities or interconnected with the occupied mobile home unit. F.I. Performance Surety. Lots or mobile home spaces shall not be sold unless a corporation, homeowners association, assessment district or other approved appropriate entity has been legally formed with the right to operate and maintain all of the mutually available features of the development including, but not limited to, open spaces, amenities, landscaping, or slope maintenance. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) may be developed and recorded for the development subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. The recorded CC&Rs shall permit enforcement by the City, if required. No lot or mobile home space shall be sold unless all approved and required open space, amenities, landscaping or other improvements, or approved phase thereof, have been completed unless the City Engineer determines that the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the intent of this Code will be adequately safeguarded. Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-4 Special Occupancy Parks Page 10 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations J. Subdivisions. All mobile home park subdivisions shall be conditioned to require reservation and maintenance of all common areas for common use and enjoyment of the residents of the mobile home subdivision., and may not exceed the maximum density as prescribed by the land use district and the overlay district in which the park is located. All mobile home park subdivisions shall comply with all appropriate design standards established by this Chapter and all applicable state and City subdivision requirements, and the zoning and land use requirements of the land use district and overlay district in which they are located. K. Landscaped Street Frontage. A minimum 105-foot-wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along all street frontages. public rights-of-way L. The park shall be visually screened from all public rights-of-ways and interior property boundaries with a solid wall or fence composed of block, wood, metal, vinyl, or similar opaque material 6-foot in height, and/or a drought tolerant, irrigated, opaque, landscaped screen that will grow to 6 feet in height or greater. In no case shall the screening material encroach into front or street side setback. M. Access and Access Drives. All park access shall be from a public street; however, access drives within a park shall be privately owned. All internal drive aisles shall be improved as per the City Engineer. A Mobile Home Park shall have a minimum of two points of ingress/egress. One way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 20’ wide and two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 26’ feet wide. N. Clear Site Triangle. Landscaping and other visual obstructions shall not interfere with the required clear site triangle at all vehicular access points. O. A minimum of three (3) trash enclosures per five (5) acres shall be installed throughout the park to meet the needs of all residents. Trash enclosures shall be sized to accommodate a trash bin, a recycling bin and an organics bin in compliance with Chapter 19.92. P. Recycling. A recycling program shall be established for the park. Common Recreational Facilities and Open Space Requirements. Common recreational open space shall be provided in the park for use by all tenants and their invited guests. The area shall be provided in one common location with a minimum aggregate area of 400 square feet of recreational space for each mobile home space. Requirements for this open space and additional amenities required are detailed in Table 19.124.050-1 (Amenities) and Subsection 19.124.050.G, below. Table 19.124.050-1 Amenities Number of Unit Number of Amenities Required Spaces 0–20 Common recreational open space area to include landscaped area and sheltered Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-5 Special Occupancy Parks Page 11 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations barbecue area with seating 21–50 1* 51–100 2* 101–200 3* 200+ One additional amenity for each additional 100 spaces beyond 200 unit spaces * In addition to required common recreational open space area. Additional amenities required per the number of unit spaces in Table 19.124.050-1 may include, but shall not be limited to: Game room and/or indoor recreation room, minimum 400 square feet. Meeting room. Swimming pool and spa. Putting green. Pitch and putt golf course. Children’s play area with play equipment. Plaza with water feature. Other amenities as approved by the approving authority, which provide equal or greater recreational benefit to residents. G. 19.124.0670 Development Standards – Special Occupancy Parks A. This Section shall apply to all special occupancy parks, as that term is defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18862.43 of the Special Occupancy Parks Act. Special occupancy parks are permitted for recreational vehicles and camping use only. B. Special occupancy parks are permitted in the Commercial Tourist (CT) and Public (P) zoning districts. C. Special Occupancy Parks which contain both an RV Park and tent camping shall maintain a separation of uses. i. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-6 Special Occupancy Parks Page 12 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations a. Recreational Vehicle Parks shall comply with standards specified in Table 19.124.060-1 (RV Park Standards): Table 19.124.060 Table 1 RV Park Standards Minimum acreage Ten (10) acres Maximum Density Five (5) spaces per acre Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings Maximum Lot Coverage 75% b. Setbacks. Each individual RV space shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all property lines. Any permanent structures shall comply with the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. c. Parking Requirements. Each space shall be provided with one 10-foot by 20-foot off- street parking stall. There shall also be at least one guest parking stall per 10 units. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located in designated areas in the RV Park.. d. Access and Access Drives. All park access shall be from a public street; however, access drives within a park shall be privately owned. All internal drive aisles shall be improved as per the City Engineer. A Recreational Vehicle Park shall have a minimum of two points of ingress/egress. One way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 20’ wide and two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 26’ feet wide. e. Landscaping. A minimum ten (10) foot landscape buffer shall be provided along all street frontages. f. Screening. The park shall be visually screened from all public rights-of-ways and interior property boundaries with a solid wall or fence composed of block, wood, metal, vinyl, or similar opaque material 6-foot in height, and/or a drought tolerant, irrigated, opaque, landscaped screen that will grow to 6 feet in height or greater. g. Trash Enclosures. A minimum of three (3) trash enclosures per five (5) acres shall be installed throughout the park to meet the needs of all occupants. Trash enclosures Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-7 Special Occupancy Parks Page 13 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations shall be sized to accommodate a trash bin, a recycling bin and an organics bin in compliance with Chapter 19.92. h. Restroom Facilities. Restroom Facilities shall be centrally located throughout the park. Restrooms shall be of permanent construction and shall include a minimum of one toilet and one shower per 25 spaces i. Sanitary Waste Disposal. One sanitary waste disposal system shall be provided for every 50 RV spaces. Said facility shall be located and maintained in such a manner as to not present unpleasantness to tenants and neighboring residents. j. A minimum of 75 percent of recreational vehicle spaces within the RV Park shall be provided with electrical and potable water hook-ups. k. All utilities shall be placed underground. l. Adequate lighting shall be provided for all walkways, streets parking areas, sanitary facilities, storage areas, and recreational facilities. m. On Site Manager. A site operator or manager shall be available 24 hours a day,7 days a week. n. RV Park manager shall maintain a log of the names of persons and dates of occupancy of person. The log shall be made available to Code Enforcement in event of compliance issues with occupancy limitations. o. Length of Stay. No person shall occupy any Special Occupancy Park more than thirty (30) days in any 180-day period and no individual stay shall exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. p. All recreational vehicles within the park shall be kept mobile so that they may be moved within one hour if required. Special occupancy parks are permitted for recreational vehicle and camping use only. Q. Design Standards. The exterior boundaries of special occupancy parks shall complement the surrounding development or future developments. H. Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-8 Special Occupancy Parks Page 14 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations I. Space Standards. Individual spaces for recreational vehicles or for camping shall be a minimum of comply with the following standards, as set forth in Table 19.124.070-1 (Special Occupancy Park Space Standards). Table 19.124.070-1 Special Occupancy Park Space Standards Maximum Density RL District: 8 units/spaces per acre CG, CN, CT, CS, and IC Districts: 12 units/spaces per acre Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings Maximum Lot Coverage Per Unit 75% or 0.75 FAR J. Parking Requirements. Each unit shall be provided with one 10-foot by 20-foot off-street parking space. There shall also be at least one guest parking space per 10 units. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located at designated areas along the interiors of the special occupancy park. ii. Laundry Facilities. Common laundry facilities of sufficient number and accessibility consistent with the Uniform Building Code shall be provided. . 2. Campgrounds a. Campgrounds shall comply with standards specified in Table 19.124.060-2 (Campground Standards): Table 19.124.060 Table 2 Campground Standards Minimum acreage Ten (10) acres Maximum Density Five (5) sites per acre Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings Maximum Lot Coverage 75% Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-9 Special Occupancy Parks Page 15 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations b. Setbacks. Each individual campsite shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all property lines. Any permanent structures shall comply with the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. c. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided with one 10-foot by 20-foot off- street parking stall. There shall also be at least one guest parking stall per 10 sites. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located in designated areas in the campground. d. Access and Access Drives. All park access shall be from a public street; however, access drives within a park shall be privately owned. All internal drive aisles shall be improved as per the City Engineer. A campground shall have a minimum of two points of ingress/egress. One way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 20’ wide and two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 26’ feet wide. e. Screening. The park shall be visually screened from all public rights-of-ways and interior property boundaries with a solid wall or fence composed of block, wood, metal, vinyl, or similar opaque material 6-foot in height, and/or a drought tolerant, irrigated, opaque, landscaped screen that will grow to 6 feet in height or greater. In no case shall the screening material encroach into front or street side setback. f. Trash Enclosures. A minimum of three (3) trash enclosures per five (5) acres shall be installed throughout the campground to meet the needs of all occupants. Trash enclosures shall be sized to accommodate a trash bin, a recycling bin and an organics bin in compliance with Chapter 19.92. g. Restroom Facilities. Restroom Facilities. Restroom Facilities shall be centrally located throughout the park. Restrooms shall be of permanent construction and shall include a minimum of one toilet and one shower per 25 spaces h. On Site Manager. A site operator or manager shall be available 24 hours a day,7 days a week. i. The campground manager shall maintain a log of the names of persons and dates of occupancy of person. The log shall be made available to code enforcement in the event of compliance issues with occupancy limitations. j. Length of Stay. Length of Stay. No person shall occupy any Special Occupancy Park more than thirty (30) days in any 180-day period and no individual stay shall exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. 19.124.0780 Existing Uses Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-10 Special Occupancy Parks Page 16 of 17 City of Twentynine Palms Development Code Article 5, Special Use Regulations Mobile home parks and special occupancy parks legally existing at the time of the adoption of this Development Code which do not comply with its provisions may continue to operate subject to the provisions contained in Chapter 19.142 of this Code (Nonconforming Buildings and Uses). Adopted July 26, 2016 Revised December 17, 2019 Mobile Home and Effective January 17, 2020 Page 19.124-11 Special Occupancy Parks Page 17 of 17