Planning commission approves 11-site seasonal RV campground in McKinnon with safety and permit conditions

The Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a conditional use permit for an 11-site RV campground proposed by Jared Triplett in McKinnon, with conditions requiring WDEQ approval for wastewater, covered garbage receptacles, electrical pedestals at each site, a 28‑day maximum stay and seasonal operation from May 15 to Sept. 10.

County planner Cassidy summarized the application as a proposal to develop roughly 1.4 acres of the applicant’s land for 11 RV pads with electric pedestals, a septic holding tank, a well and an eventual 20-by-20 administrative building. "The applicant has also stated that he'll work with the appropriate entities to obtain a subject holding tank permit as well as a permit for a well," Cassidy said during the public hearing presentation.

The permit drew extensive public comment focused on safety, emergency response, trespassing, traffic and potential long-term occupancy. Several residents said the site is close to a school bus stop and that local emergency services and law-enforcement presence are limited. In staff summaries Cassidy noted that the nearest residence is about 470 feet from the proposed campground and that the Sweetwater County sheriff's office…