Average Space Occupied by Americans on an Acre
Data shows Americans have an average of 15 inches in shoulder width. So, assuming an average depth of 1 foot, you’d find an average American takes up about 1.25 square feet. Even giving everyone a little more room to breathe at 1.5 square feet per person means more than 29,000 people could still cram together onto an acre.
Accommodations on an Acre
- A general rule of thumb is to have 10 sites per acre. Some municipalities will limit the number of sites between 10-15.
- Factors such as zoning regulations, setbacks, and utility access can all impact the number of single wide trailers that can be placed on an acre. A general rule of thumb is that you can fit between 6-8 single wide trailers on an acre of land.
- In terms of RV park layout dimensions, a good rule of thumb is around 10 campsites per acre, with each campsite providing room for one RV, its utility connections and perhaps a fire ring.
RV Park Layout and Design
- Recommendation: Change code to allow a maximum of 12 RV’s per acre for Urban areas – where full public services and infrastructure are available to the site: roads, sewer, water, etc.
- Standard parking spots are approximately 9 feet wide by 18 feet long, meaning about 268 spots will fit on an acre with no space between them.
Land Usage and Capacity
- An acre is most commonly 660 feet long and 66 feet wide, or one furlong by one chain. A standard acre measures between 69,000 and 86,000 square feet.
Building and Zoning Requirements for Tiny Homes
Now that you know how tiny homes are governed by local laws, we must now distinguish between codes for building and zoning requirements to determine the limitations of creating a tiny house community.
Self-Storage Development
- How many units you can use on one acre depends on the size of the storage unit you’re looking to establish. A bigger unit may take up to three acres or more and a smaller unit might take up less space to store boxes and such.
- While an average self-storage project needs three to five acres, a boat/RV-storage site needs seven to 10.
- Typically, a self-storage facility still makes a profit at 60% to 70% of full occupancy. Currently, the industry average occupancy stands near 90%.
Operating an RV Park Efficiently
When budgeting, plan for approximately $15,000-$50,000 per RV site in construction expenses. Operating an RV park profitably requires finding the right balance of location, amenities/activities offered, and nightly rates charged.SharedPointer exceptional customer service and facilities tailored to your target demographic.