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Planning commission recommends conditional use permit allowing seasonal camper residence; sheriff's dispatch address and septic requirements highlighted
Summary
The Osage County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit allowing seasonal occupancy of a camper on private property, with conditions that the use not be permanent and that all required permits be obtained.
The Osage County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a property owner seeking to occupy a camper on private property during part of the year, subject to conditions and final approval by the County Commission.
Planning & Zoning staff (Trish) told the commission that living full time in a camper is not permitted under current rules and that the applicant must obtain a conditional use permit. Staff and commissioners discussed requirements from the sheriff’s dispatch that emergency responders must have a physical address, and they warned that the sheriff’s office will not issue an address for a structure lacking residential classification until requirements are met. Trish said any permit would state that the use “is not considered a permanent residence” and would require the applicant to obtain all necessary local, state and federal permits; the permit would also be subject to future review.
Commission members asked about driveway width for emergency vehicle access, parking, and whether shared lagoons or holding tanks would be acceptable for sewage. The applicant explained plans to install a holding tank and to connect utilities where feasible. Commissioners discussed adding a time limitation to the CUP (seasonal use only) to reflect the applicant’s stated intent. After discussion, the commission moved and seconded a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve the conditional use permit with the stipulations discussed; the planning commission vote was recorded by voice and staff said the matter will be scheduled for the county commission's next available meeting for final action.
Trish told the applicant the county will notify the sheriff’s department after the county commission approves the CUP so the sheriff’s office can consider issuing a dispatchable address. Commissioners also told the applicant that failure to comply with permit terms could trigger review or revocation.
