Module 6: Expansion & Zoning

Campground Buyer Academy — The Campground Marketplace WHY THIS MODULE MATTERS Every buyer asks: But expansion is not about land size.It is about: This module

EXCESS LAND DOES NOT EQUAL EXPANSION POTENTIAL. You can have 25 acres and STILL not be allowed to add: Why?Because expansion depends on approval, not

Every campground sits in a zoning category.Common ones include: Buyers must know: If a campground is non-conforming, expansion might be: Zoning can restrict: Buyers should

Many older campgrounds operate under a Special Use Permit, sometimes issued decades ago. These define: In many parks: You cannot add a single site without

Even if zoning allows expansion…Even if the seller says “lots of room”… Utilities are usually the showstopper. WATER New sites require: SEWER Most septic systems

Expansion often requires: No builder will break ground without stamped engineering. These plans alone can cost: $15,000–$100,000 before the first shovel hits the ground.

A huge amount of campground land is NOT usable due to: These areas cannot be developed without major approvals — sometimes at all. Buyers MUST

You must build: County fire marshals can stop a project if: RV sites require more space than most buyers realize.

This shocks every buyer. Cost per NEW RV SITE: This includes: Buyers often think building new sites costs $5k each — it doesn’t.

These require: Approximate costs: Most states require: Compliance with short-term lodging laws Permits Site plans Inspections

Buyers should go through this checklist: ✔ Step 1: Is zoning supportive? ✔ Step 2: Are utilities capable of expansion? ✔ Step 3: Does septic

Buyers must understand: The cheapest way to add revenue is NOT by adding sites. It is by optimizing what already exists. Examples: It’s faster, cheaper,

Downloads I will create: 📄 Expansion Feasibility Self-Test📄 Zoning & Permitting Checklist📄 Cost per New RV Site Calculator📄 Cabin/Glamping Addition Planning Sheet📄 Land Use Restrictions