The following words, terms and phrases, when
used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
A written license issued by the licensing authority allowing
a person to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions
of this chapter and regulations issued under this chapter.
The Town Council.
A transportable, single-family dwelling unit suitable for
year-round occupancy and having a water supply and waste disposal
system similar to immobile housing. A mobile home is designed to be
transported on streets and highways on its own wheels and to arrive
at the site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling unit complete
and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking
and assembly operations, location on jacks or permanent foundations
and connection to utilities and water supply and waste disposal systems.
The removal of wheels or axles shall not change the unit's status
as a mobile home.
A parcel of land for the placement of a single mobile home
and the exclusive use of its occupants.
A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned
and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use.
That part of an individual lot which has been reserved for
the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions.
An area rezoned in accordance with Article 18 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the Town to permit the creation of mobile home parks.
A structure housing a toilet, lavatory and such other facilities
as may be required by this chapter.
The connection consisting of all pipes, fittings and appurtenances
from the drain outlet of the mobile home to the inlet of the corresponding
sewer pipe of the sewer system serving the mobile home park.
The portion of the sewer lateral which extends vertically
to the ground elevation and terminates at each mobile home lot.
Any vehicle or similar portable structure designed and constructed
so as to permit the occupancy thereof as a dwelling by one or more
persons and so designed and constructed that it is or may be mounted
on wheels and used as a conveyance on a street or highway, propelled
or drawn by its own or other motive power.
The connection consisting of all pipes, fittings and appurtenances
from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution
system within the mobile home.
That portion of the water supply serving the mobile home
park which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates
at a designated point at each mobile home lot.
Any person who shall violate any provision of
this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $25 for
each offense. Each day the violation shall continue shall be deemed
a separate and distinct offense.
A.
Placement outside licensed park prohibited; exception.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or place a mobile
home upon any lot, tract or parcel of land within the Town unless
the mobile home is placed within a duly licensed mobile home park
under the requirements of this chapter, except for emergencies as
described in this section.
B.
Persons eligible to apply for temporary license. Any
person whose dwelling is damaged by a disaster such as fire, storm
or other such catastrophe to such an extent that the dwelling is unfit
for occupancy may apply to the Building Official for a temporary mobile
home license for the purpose of erecting or placing a mobile home
upon the property of the damaged dwelling. The Building Official may
issue licenses upon proper application as set forth in this section.
C.
Placement on lot. No temporary mobile home shall be
placed within 10 feet of any side or back lot line or within 20 feet
from any front lot line. These requirements are minimum requirements
and the Building Official may require larger distances prior to approval.
D.
Alternate location. If the temporary mobile home cannot
be placed upon the lot or land wherein the damaged dwelling is located,
the applicant may request that the mobile home be erected or placed
at some other location.
E.
Contents of license application. The application for
a temporary mobile home license shall provide the following information:
(1)
The cause of damage to the dwelling and date of the
damage.
(2)
The extent of the damage.
(3)
The amount of time to restore or rebuild the dwelling.
(4)
The number of people living in the dwelling, giving
names and ages.
(5)
The names of the owners.
(6)
The Assessor's plat number and lot number.
(7)
A diagram of the lot upon which the mobile home is
to be placed, giving the location of the existing dwelling, the proposed
location of the mobile home, and distances from side, back and front
lot lines.
(8)
Information on the mobile home to be used, which is
to be a HUD-labeled mobile home, indicating size in terms of width
and length and the make and serial number of the mobile home. The
mobile home is to be anchored according to the specifications of Article
12 of the Standard Building Code, 1988 edition.
(9)
The occupancy capacity of the mobile home.
(10)
The source of electrical power according to Article
550 of the National Electrical Code, 1981 edition.
(11)
The source of water supply to the mobile home.
(12)
The sewage disposal system to be used by the mobile
home together with letter of approval from the State Department of
Health.
F.
Authority to place conditions on license. The Building
Official and the Minimum Housing Inspector may place any restriction
upon the granting of a temporary mobile home license as they deem
necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the
people of the Town. Failure to comply with all restrictions will result
in immediate revocation of the mobile home license.
G.
Filing of application. The application shall be filed
with the Building Official and a copy shall be filed with the Minimum
Housing Inspector of the Town.
H.
Surrender of license; term; renewal. The license shall
be surrendered upon completion of work. In no case shall a license
be valid in excess of six months, and no renewals shall be granted.
I.
Removal of mobile home. Upon completion of repair
or construction of the damaged dwelling and issuance of a certificate
of occupancy, any mobile home shall be removed.
J.
Enforcement of license restrictions. The Building
Official and Minimum Housing Inspector shall be charged with the duty
to ensure that all restrictions placed upon the granting of such a
temporary license are complied with. Any failure to so comply shall
result in the revocation of the license and the removal of the home.
