[Ord. 2002-02, 2/7/2002]
Mobile home park plans shall be processed in accordance with Part 3 of this chapter. The design of mobile home parks shall comply with applicable design standards of this chapter and the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
A.
Water Supply.
(1)
Source. Where feasible, all mobile home parks shall be connected
to the public or a community water system. Feasibility shall be established
in accordance with § 408 of this chapter. Additionally,
all water supply systems shall be provided in accordance with § 511
of this chapter.
(2)
Connection. All mobile homes and service buildings shall be
connected to a public or a community water supply system. Individual
water riser pipes having an inside diameter of not less than 3/4 inches
shall be provided for each mobile home stand and shall terminate no
less than four inches above the ground.
(3)
Protection of Water Lines. Adequate provisions shall be made
to protect water service lines from damage including a shut-off valve
installed below the frost line at the curb line for each mobile home
space.
(4)
Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants or yard hydrants shall be installed
in accordance with the provisions of the Middle Department Association
of Fire Underwriters and the Authority regulations, when applicable.
B.
Sewage Disposal.
(1)
Approved System. All mobile home parks shall conform to § 511
of this chapter with respect to establishing an acceptable sanitary
sewage disposal facility.
(2)
Connection. Where feasible, all mobile homes and service buildings
shall be connected to a public or community sewer system. Feasibility
shall be established in accordance with § 409B of this chapter.
Individual riser pipes having a minimum inside diameter of four inches
shall be located on each mobile home lot and shall extend four inches
above ground level. The sewer riser pipe shall be sealed with a securely
fastened plug when the site is unoccupied. Positive surface drainage
away from the plug shall be provided to ensure no infiltration of
surface water will occur. All sewer lines shall be constructed with
materials and by methods approved by the Sewer Authority and DEP.
(3)
Protection. Adequate provision shall be made to protect sanitary
sewers from stormwater infiltration and damage.
C.
Storm Drainage, Erosion and Sedimentation and Floodplain Controls.
All mobile home parks shall conform to the stormwater requirements
of § 510 of this chapter.
D.
Interior Streets and Access Drives.
E.
Sidewalks and Curbs.
(1)
Location. All mobile home parks shall have sidewalks and curbs
along parking compounds and along all private streets, and from mobile
home units to service buildings.
(2)
Construction. Sidewalks and curbs required by § 708A
shall comply with the requirements of § 502, Subsection
11, of this chapter.
F.
Lighting. All streets, alleys and parking compounds shall be lighted
to provide an average minimum two foot candle level of illumination
at an elevation of three feet above the grade for the safe movement
of pedestrians and vehicles at night. All lighting shall be so arranged
as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and public rights-of-way.
The maximum height of the lighting fixtures shall not exceed 15 feet.
G.
Common Open Areas. There shall be a minimum of 25% of the gross acreage
of the mobile home park devoted to active and/or passive common recreational
facilities. Responsibility for maintenance of the recreational areas
shall be with the landowner and/or operator. Should the landowner
and/or the operator neglect to maintain the designated recreational
areas, as depicted on the plan, the Township may then maintain said
areas and assess the landowner for any costs incurred. Should the
landowner fail to pay the costs assessed, the Township shall be entitled
to obtain a municipal lien against the property in the amount of said
costs plus interest, court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
H.
Solid Waste Disposal.
