Appendix 1200. Campers and/or recreation vehicles used as temporary living accommodations.

A.

Campers and/or recreation vehicles are permitted in the LFA, FA, and CFA zoning districts on properties abutting the Waccamaw River and/or on properties north and west of the Waccamaw River provided that:

1.

There is no existing residential dwelling unit or commercial use/building on the property, except when the property will be used for a special event and a certificate of zoning compliance has been obtained from the Zoning Administrator.

2.

No more than two (2) campers or recreation vehicles may be located on a property, except when the property will be used for a special event and a certificate of zoning compliance has been obtained from the Zoning Administrator.

3.

The maximum duration of stay within the campers and recreation vehicles shall be limited to no more than fifteen (15) days per calendar month, except when the camper or recreation vehicle is used in conjunction with a special event. In such instance, the duration of the stay shall be equal to that of the special event.

4.

Campers or recreation vehicles used upon such property shall meet the standards specified in subsection C.

B.

Campers or recreation vehicles are permitted in the HC, RC, CR, and TRS zoning districts provided that:

1.

The property upon which the camper or recreation vehicle is located is the site of special event that has been issued a certificate of zoning compliance from the Zoning Administrator.

2.

The maximum duration of stay within the camper or recreation vehicle shall be equal to that of the special event.

3.

The property owner provides a receipt for sanitary service (i.e. port-o-toilet) or proof that existing facilities are available on-site that may be used during the special event.

4.

Campers or recreation vehicles used upon the property meet the standards specified in subsection C.

C.

Other conditions.

1.

Campers or recreation vehicles on the property shall have a current license plate and registration.

2.

Campers or recreation vehicles upon the property shall be road-ready for immediate removal.

3.

Campers or recreation vehicles on the property are serviced by sanitary/waste disposal systems approved by the applicable utility provider.

4.

Any electrical service to campers or recreation vehicles on the property shall have been permitted, inspected and approved by the Horry County Building & Code Enforcement Department.

5.

Campers or recreation vehicles on the property shall be located so that all setbacks, dimensional standards, and other pertinent zoning requirements are met.

(Ord. No. 157-02, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 69-12, § 1, 9-18-12)