17.112.010 - Definitions.

"Construction camp" or "man camp" means housing facilities designed and intended to be used for a temporary period of time to house construction-related workers. Such facilities are not intended to accommodate families with children. Construction camps may include the use of bachelor dwellings, travel-trailers, (recreational vehicles), campers, mobilehomes or a combination of these.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.020 - Conditional use permit required.

A.

The use of construction camps and incidental commercial and other accessory uses shall be considered a conditional use, and as such a conditional use permit must be obtained from the county board of commissioners, as described in Chapter 17.76. The county commission may approve or deny the request for a conditional use permit for construction camps depending upon the compatibility with surrounding land uses and compliance with this title.

B.

Where a travel-trailer court or mobilehome park within twenty (20) road miles of the urbanized areas of Jensen, Ballard or Vernal is to be used to accommodate temporary construction-related workers, or is to contain, compliance with all applicable state and county ordinances is a prerequisite to obtaining a conditional use permit. This includes compliance with all provisions of the mobilehome park and/or travel-trailer court requirements. (See Chapter 17.108.)

C.

Where a travel-trailer court or mobilehome park is to be used in conjunction with a construction camp which is located more than twenty (20) road miles from the urbanized areas of Ballard, Jensen or Vernal, the mobilehome park and travel-trailer court regulations (Chapter 17.108) may be waived and the site plan and accompanying documents approved in accordance with this chapter shall constitute the requirements for the construction camp.

D.

Construction camps shall be located adjacent to a maintained public or private road.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.025 - Intent—Zoning.

Construction camps may be permitted by conditional permit only in the A-1, MH, RA-1, C-1, I-1, and MG zones. All such installations shall be permitted only after approval of the county commission and recommendation of the planning commission, subject to the restrictions and conditions contained in this title.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.030 - Site plan approval required.

A site plan with supporting documents must be submitted for review and approval to the planning commission. The plan shall be drawn to scale, and shall provide the following information:

A.

Dimensions, orientation and vicinity of the parcel;

B.

Location, size, number, construction and types of proposed housing;

C.

Traffic access to camp and parking;

D.

Location and types of recreational facilities;

E.

Approved culinary water system and sewage and solid waste disposal;

F.

Storm water runoff, and method for control of storm water;

G.

Location of fire protection and medical facilities;

H.

Such other data, as may be required.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.040 - Documents required.

In addition to the site plan, the applicant must also provide information showing how and when the required services and facilities will be provided. All services and facilities will be provided at applicant's expense. Letters of approval for the culinary water and sewage facilities from the state of Utah Department of Environmental Quality and/or the local health department shall be required.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.050 - Construction camps.

A conditional use permit for a construction camp will be good for two years. An applicant may request a renewal of the CUP at the end of each two-year period. The following services and facilities must be provided in a construction camp:

A.

Culinary water and sewage and solid waste disposal facilities approved by the state of Utah Department of Environmental Quality and/or the local health department;

B.

Adequate access to the site and parking;

C.

Maintenance of the site;

D.

Emergency medical and fire facilities and security services;

E.

Not less than one hundred (100) square feet of living quarters per individual;

F.

Common dining areas and indoor recreation areas shall not be included in determining the square feet per individual;

G.

Electrical services;

H.

Recreational facilities.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.080 - Restoration of site.

Applicant shall provide a written plan and agreement together with a bond, or other financial guarantee, setting forth how the construction camp will be dismantled, and the area restored to an unoccupied condition.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))

17.112.090 - Compliance.

In the event the applicant fails to provide the services and facilities required, the construction camp may be closed and ordered to vacate. These remedies are in addition to the remedies provided in this title for failure to comply with the zoning requirements.

(Ord. 3-17-2008 O-1 § 3 (part))