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Council adopts R-6 zoning for recreational vehicle parks; council clarifies 50-amp pedestal requirement
Summary
Council adopted a new R-6 recreational vehicle park zoning district and amended the zoning map; members clarified that each RV space must have at least one 50-amp service (park may also provide 30/35-amp services) and referenced NFPA 1194 for setback standards.
The West Burlington City Council completed a final reading and adopted an ordinance establishing an R-6 Recreational Vehicle Park zoning district and amended the official zoning map to set the R-6 boundaries.
Staff noted minor clarifications to setback requirements and inserted a reference to NFPA 1194 (the National Fire Protection Association standard for recreational vehicles and manufactured-home parks) to ensure park standards align with industry guidance. During discussion council members and staff debated electrical-service language in the ordinance; members requested clarity about pedestal service levels.
Council clarified that the ordinance requires each RV space to be "not less than 50 amps" — meaning the park must provide at least one 50‑amp pedestal at each space, but may also provide additional 30‑amp or 35‑amp services to accommodate different campers. A council member explained the regulation is aimed at what the park provides, not at dictating what campers must bring.
The ordinance passed on final reading by roll call. Council directed staff to ensure the ordinance language clearly states the minimum-service requirement and to correct any typographical references before publishing the final code.
