Stockton Municipal Code
Chapter 7
HEALTH AND SANITATION CODE

Part IV
CAMP CARS (TRAILERS) AND CAMP GROUNDS; HOTELS — LODGING — ROOMING AND APARTMENT HOUSES

Division I
CAMP CARS (TRAILERS) AND CAMP GROUNDS

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SEC. 7-105. DEFINITIONS:
As used herein, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions shall be construed as herein set out unless it shall be apparent from the context that they have a different meaning.
1. "Campground"— Any place, area or parcel of land upon which is located any camp car.
2. "Camp car"— Any vehicle used for living or sleeping purposes which is equipped with wheel or wheels or similar devices for the purpose of transporting the unit whether by motive power or other means.
3. "Motor vehicle"— A "vehicle" (as defined in California Vehicle Code section 670) which is self-propelled.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-96C.S. — Effective September 18, 1996)

SEC. 7-106. PERMIT TO CONDUCT OR OPERATE CAMP GROUND:

SEC. 7-106.1. APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF PERMIT:
Application for a permit shall be filed with the San Joaquin Local Health District on forms provided therefor, not less than five (5) nor more than twenty (20) days before the camp ground is ready for use, and in all cases within twenty (20) days after the effective date of Ordinance 1601. Application for renewal of permit shall be made on or before the fifth (5th) day of January of each year. It shall be the duty of the San Joaquin Local Health District to investigate each application and no permit shall be issued unless the camp ground conforms to the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Stockton and the laws of the State of California.

SEC. 7-106.2. POSTING — EXPIRATION DATE OF PERMIT:
Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the camp ground and all permits issued shall expire at the end of the calendar year.

SEC. 7-106.3. TRANSFER OF PERMIT:
No permit shall be transferable except with the written consent of the San Joaquin Local Health District endorsed thereon.

SEC. 7-106.4. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT:
Permits shall be subject to revocation or suspension by the San Joaquin Local Health District for a violation of any of the provisions hereof. A notice specifying the violation shall be served upon the holder of the permit or his agent or representative and a failure to comply with the provisions set forth herein within the time limit in the notice shall be grounds for a revocation or suspension of the permit.

SEC. 7-107. SANITARY CONDITION OF CAMP GROUNDS:
Every person owning, maintaining or operating a camp ground shall maintain it and all equipment in connection therewith in good repair and in a clean, sanitary condition.

SEC. 7-108. CAMPGROUND AREA REGULATIONS:
The camp cars in every camp ground shall be arranged in rows abutting the street or alley, or abutting an unoccupied space within the camp ground, not less than twenty (20) feet wide, which shall be open and unobstructed to the alley or street.

SEC. 7-108.1. DRAINAGE:
Every camp ground shall be located on a well drained area and shall be properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of storm or casual water.

SEC. 7-108.2. WATER SUPPLY:
An adequate supply of pure water for domestic purposes shall be provided to meet the requirements of the camp ground. The water supply shall be obtained from faucets only, located in the camp ground and no camp car shall be located more than one hundred (100) feet from a faucet.

SEC. 7-108.3. SLOP SINKS:
Every camp ground shall be equipped with at least one (1) slop sink with running water for every ten (10) spaces or fractional part thereof laid out or used for camp cars. No camp car shall be located more than one hundred (100) feet from a slop sink.

SEC. 7-108.4. TOILETS:
Every camp ground shall be equipped with one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal for men and one (1) water closet for women for every ten (10) spaces or fractional part there of laid out or used for camp cars. The toilets for each sex shall be in separate rooms and each shall be conspicuously and appropriately marked for men or for women. No camp car shall be located more than one hundred feet (100') from required toilets. The floors of all water closets or urinal rooms shall be constructed of concrete or other non-absorbent material. A base of the same material shall extend upward from the floor at least six inches (6") on all walls. Dividing partitions in lavatory rooms shall have an open space at the bottom of not less than twelve inches (12"). All exterior openings shall be screened with a wire mesh having not less than fifteen (15) wires to the inch.

SEC. 7-108.5. SHOWERS:
Each camp ground shall be equipped with at least one (1) shower for each sex for every twenty (20) spaces or fractional part thereof laid out or used for camp cars. Showers for each sex shall be in separate rooms and shall be conspicuously and appropriately marked for men and for women. All shower floors shall be constructed of water-proof material and the walls and dividing partitions shall be constructed of a like material to a height of at least six feet (6') from the floor. All shower rooms shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and strictly in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

SEC. 7-108.6. GARBAGE CONTAINERS:
Every camp ground shall be equipped with at least one (1) tight metal garbage or refuse receptacle of not less than thirty (30) gallons capacity, with a snug fitting metal cover for every ten (10) spaces or fractional part thereof laid out or used for camp cars. Additional receptacles shall be provided from time to time when in the judgment of the San Joaquin Local Health District or Garbage Superintendent of the City of Stockton there is need therefor. All receptacles shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

SEC. 7-108.7. REFUSE AND WASTE DISPOSAL:
It shall be unlawful to throw or deposit waste material of any kind upon any campground. Plumbing fixtures in camp cars located upon campgrounds when in use shall be connected to the City sewer system or the drainage therefrom disposed in a manner approved by the San Joaquin Local Health District.

SEC. 7-108.8. LIGHTING:
All water closets, urinals and showers shall be equipped with an electric lighting system and shall be continuously lighted between sunset and sunrise.

SEC. 7-108.9. FIRE PROTECTION:
Every camp ground shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher for each two thousand five hundred square feet (2500') of campground area and such additional extinguishers as may be required by the Chief of the Fire Department. Location and type of extinguishers shall be approved by the Fire Chief.

SEC. 7-108.10. DOGS AT LARGE — PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit dogs to run at large upon campgrounds at any time.

SEC. 7-108.11. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
The water faucets, toilets, showers, garbage receptacles and other equipment required by the provisions set forth herein shall be in addition to the plumbing fixtures and other sanitary appurtenances installed or used in connection with any other occupancy on the same or adjoining premises.

SEC. 7-109. OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF CAMPGROUND WITHOUT PERMIT — UNLAWFUL:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or maintain a campground in the City of Stockton without first obtaining a permit therefor from the San Joaquin Local Health District.

SEC. 7-110. USE OF CAMP CARS (TRAILERS):
It shall be unlawful to occupy any camp car for living or sleeping purposes in the City of Stockton for a period longer than twenty-four (24) hours unless the same is located upon a campground licensed under the provisions set forth herein, provided, however, that temporary permits therefor limited to seventy-two (72) hours including the first twenty-four (24) hour period may be granted by the San Joaquin Local Health District. No permits shall be issued for any camp car occupancy which will constitute a nuisance or a health menace.

SEC. 7-110.1. DISTANCE BETWEEN CAMP CARS:
A clear space of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between camp cars and a clear space of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between camp cars and any building on the premises. A clear space of five (5) feet shall be maintained between camp cars and property lines of the camp ground.

SEC. 7-110.2. REMOVAL OF WHEELS — UNLAWFUL:
It shall be unlawful to remove or cause to be removed the wheels, tires, or similar transporting devices from any camp car located in a camp ground except for immediate repairs, or to fix or attach said vehicle to the ground in any manner that would prevent ready removal. A camp car altered in violation of the provisions hereof shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of the Building Code of the City of Stockton and the Housing Act of the State of California.

SEC. 7-110.3. OCCUPANCY OF CAMP CARS (TRAILERS) OR MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED IN STREETS, ETC., FOR LIVING OR SLEEPING PURPOSES--UNLAWFUL:
It shall be unlawful and an infraction to use or occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of, a camp car or motor vehicle for human habitation (e.g., sleeping, eating, resting) on any public street, avenue, alley, park, public parking lot or structure, or public way within the City of Stockton between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. For the purposes of this section, "habitation" shall mean the use of a camp car or motor vehicle as a dwelling place, and shall not mean the use of a camp car or motor vehicle for alleviation of sickness or temporary physical inability to operate such camp car or motor vehicle.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-96C.S. — Effective September 18, 1996)