[Ord. 7-2005, 7/13/2005]
Individual mobile homes may be erected on any lot where single-family detached residential units are permitted, provided that compliance is made with zoning requirements and all other applicable regulations, including the regulations contained in this Chapter for the subdivision and development of land within the Borough.
[Ord. 7-2005, 7/13/2005]
In addition to complying with the regulations of the Borough Building Code [Chapter 5], all mobile homes shall meet the following requirements.
A. 
Mobile Home Stands. A concrete pad, properly graded, placed and compacted so as to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipated loads during all seasons shall be used for all mobile homes.
B. 
Anchoring. Every mobile home shall be anchored to the mobile home stand where it is located prior to the unit being occupied or used in any other way, or the expiration of seven days, whichever occurs first. The anchoring system shall be designed to resist a minimum wind velocity of 90 miles per hour.
C. 
Stability. All mobile homes shall, prior to occupancy or other use, be affixed to their mobile home stands in such a way so as to prevent tilting of the unit.
D. 
Skirts. All mobile homes shall, prior to occupancy or other use, have skirts installed which are designed to complement the appearance of the mobile home.
E. 
Hitch. The hitch or tow bar attached to a mobile home for transport purposes shall be removed and remain removed from the mobile home when it is placed on its mobile home stand.
[Ord. 7-2005, 7/13/2005]
All mobile homes placed within flood-prone areas subsequent to the adoption of this Chapter must meet the following requirements, in addition to the regulations contained within this Chapter and all other applicable Borough regulations.
A. 
Stands or lots shall be elevated on compacted fill or on pilings so that the lowest floor of each mobile home will be at least one foot above the base flood elevation.
B. 
Adequate surface drainage shall be provided.
C. 
Access for a mobile home hauler shall be provided.
D. 
When mobile homes are to be elevated on pilings, lots shall be large enough to permit steps, piles shall be placed in stable soil no more than 10 feet apart, and reinforcement shall be provided for pilings more than six feet above ground level.
E. 
All mobile homes shall be anchored in accordance with accepted engineering practices to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement by providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors. Specifically:
(1) 
Over-the-top ties shall be provided at each of the four corners of the mobile home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate locations and mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring one additional tie per side.
(2) 
Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the home with five additional ties per side at intermediate points, with mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring four additional ties per side.
(3) 
All components of the anchoring system shall be capable of carrying a force of 4,800 pounds.
(4) 
Any additions to a mobile home shall be similarly anchored.
F. 
An evacuation plan indicating alternate vehicular access.
[Ord. 7-2005, 7/13/2005]
All requirements stipulated in this Part shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer.