Quote from @Dante Fortson:
@Bud Gaffney thanks.
@Account Closed thanks. My zoning is RH 9.5 and the campground requires a special use permit along with a site plan, which I already have in the works via Fiverr. I plan to have different experiences in each section of the camp, which include themed sections.
@Scott Mac that's exactly what I plan to do but without projectiles. I thought about bows and guns, but seems like a huge liability risk, but the rest is cool.
The direction I'm going in is camp for adults. No kids at all. The pond is definitely on the list, but I'm thinking 10 feet deep with clear canoe rentals so they can see the fish swim under them. Also snorkeling, basketball, tennis, etc.
I'll include the shower in the price so they don't feel like I'm nickel and diming them.
Entertainment is a great idea. I hadn't thought about that.
Hey Dante, congrats on the land purchase, we're working on a glamping development in northern AZ so not too far away! Our project involves two cabins and twelve glamping sites and I love when I see people who are excited about this space!
I've read through everything on this thread and just want to offer my genuine advice having been working through our project for almost a year and a half and being a few steps ahead of you, please don't take any of this as negative, my intent is to be helpful. I don't know anything about your area, adopted zoning or codes and what's required but seeing as your project is much larger than ours, will easily be a multi-million dollar development and take a significant amount of time to develop, I would highly suggest you bring on a full blown team to help you through development. Eventually, you will have to do this anyway and the earlier you can get this put together the better. This is true land development and the fact that you are having someone from Fiverr develop your site plan suggests that you don't quite know what you are getting into, I have a feeling this is why some people on here are doubting you.
Someone else suggested it but if you haven't already, hire a professional to go through a feasibility study and develop anticipated construction costs so that you have a good estimate of what this will cost, if everything you want is allowed, and if it will be profitable (making $200 per night per site doesn't necessarily make it profitable). Do this before getting the rest of your team of professionals put together as this step may alter your plans altogether. It sounds like you've planned out quite a bit of the larger picture of what you're allowed to do but paying someone to work out the details now can save you a lot of headache later.
One last piece of advice. I know you mention that everyone on here doubting you doesn't understand but you should take their critiques seriously as they are taking time out of their day to offer advice based on their experience. The largest critic I see on this thread, @Nik Moushonsays he has 10 plus years experience working as a (I assume) commercial architect. If that's the case, he has been involved in the development of a lot of commercial property and I think you would be wise to take what he says seriously. Honestly, this could be a big project that's very successful, just make sure you put the systems in place to make it that way, good luck and let me know when you're up and running!
