[Ord. 621, 11/24/1987; as amended by Ord. 630, 9/13/1988,
Art. II]
1. The construction of a new mobile home park or the alteration of an existing park shall be made only after the plans have been submitted in accordance with this chapter. The plans shall be in sufficient detail so that the following items can be properly examined in addition to all provisions of Part
5:
A. Complete park layout showing lot sizes and dimensions, open space
areas and all improvements, including streets, vehicular parking areas,
water supply location, sewer and water lines, service buildings, sewage
disposal system, lighting facilities, walkways, refuse storage areas
and disposal methods, and recreation facilities.
B. Plans for providing adequate management of surface drainage.
C. Details of the construction of the sewerage system, including size,
slope, material, manhole, and clean-out construction and location.
D. Water supply, including expected capacity and size of well, pump
rating, water storage facilities, methods of sealing well, housing
for pump and storage tank, distribution system, including size, materials,
and valve locations.
E. Construction of service buildings showing plumbing, heating, ventilation,
and other sanitary systems which are to be included.
F. Lighting facilities and electrical power line installation.
G. Anticipated number of parking spaces as would be permitted under
available land area.
H. A copy of approved plans that will be kept on file by the reviewing
health agency.
I. A plan illustrating the connection to the public utilities, streets,
and rights-of-way, accompanied by documentation as to the impact of
the proposed mobile home park on said public utilities, streets, and
rights-of-way.
J. A plan illustrating the relationship of the proposed mobile home
park to the Borough of Oxford.
K. A cost revenue analysis which shall estimate the net cost to the
municipality. The net cost shall be the difference between governmental
expenditures, which may be specifically identified with a particular
area of land, and the revenues that will come to the government of
the Borough of Oxford and of the area school district by virtue of
the characteristics of the proposed mobile home park. The cost analysis
shall clearly identify whether a net gain or a net loss is anticipated
and itemize the measurements used in evaluation. The study may compare
various types of mixes of land use.
L. Plans and/or specifications that indicate alterations and variations
to the prevailing regulatory codes of the municipality of the Borough
of Oxford, including all of the applicable sections and Parts of this
chapter and mobile home park regulations as proposed in the plan.
M. Said submission shall also include a written statement by the landowner
setting forth the reasons why, in his opinion, the mobile home park
would be in the public interest and would be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan for the development of the Borough of Oxford.
[Ord. 621, 11/24/1987; as amended by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007]
1. Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct,
alter, or extend any mobile home park within the limits of Oxford
Borough unless he holds a valid permit issued by the Chester County
Health Department or any other applicable agency in the name of such
person for the specific construction, alteration, or extension proposed
and also a permit issued by this municipality hereunder. Applications
for permits shall be as follows:
A. All applications for permits shall be made by the owner of the mobile
home park or his authorized representative in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department
of Environmental Protection.
B. Upon receipt of such application, the Subdivision Code Enforcement
Officer shall inspect the applicant's proposed park or alterations
to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. After
such Officer is satisfied that all improvements and alterations have
been made and is furnished a copy of the permit issued by the Chester
County Health Department and other applicable agencies, if any, to
applicant, said Officer shall issue a mobile home park permit to applicant,
which shall be valid for a period of one year thereafter, upon payment
of the required fees. For purposes of this section or any other, a
representative of the Borough may inspect a mobile home park at reasonable
intervals and at reasonable times to determine compliance with this
chapter.
C. Renewal permits for each subsequent year shall be issued by the Subdivision
Code Enforcement Officer upon the furnishing of proof by applicant
that his park continues to meet the standards prescribed by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources and other regulatory agencies
and this chapter.
2. Fees. Fees for applications for construction and/or alterations of
a mobile home park shall be established by resolution of Borough Council.