This chapter and any subsequent supplements, amendments or additions
thereto shall be referred to as the "Mobile Home Ordinance of the
Township of Eagleswood."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated below:
LICENSEE
Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home
park under the provisions of this chapter.
MOBILE HOME
Any vehicle or similar portable structure having no foundation
other than wheels, jacks or skirtings and so designed or constructed
as to permit occupancy for dwelling or sleeping purposes.
MOBILE HOME PARK
Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes occupied
for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether
or not a charge is made for such accommodation.
MOBILE HOME SPACE
A plot of ground within a mobile home park, designed for
the accommodation of one mobile home.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
Application for a mobile home park license shall be made to
the Township Clerk. The Township Clerk shall issue a license after
having received approval from the Township Committee. The following
information shall accompany all applications for a mobile home park
license:
A. The name and address of the applicant.
B. A map indicating the location of the proposed park and all property
within 200 feet of the site.
C. A complete set of plans of the park in conformity with the requirements
of this chapter.
D. Plans, specifications and elevation views of all buildings or other
improvements and facilities constructed or to be constructed within
the park.
E. Such other information as may be requested by the Clerk or Township
Committee in order to arrive at an informal decision.
The annual license fee for each mobile home park shall be as set forth in Chapter
135, Fees. In addition, there shall be paid a monthly fee, which shall be considered a part of the license fee, computed at the rate per month or part thereof for each mobile home located in such park, as set forth in Chapter
135, Fees. Such monthly fee shall be paid to the Township Clerk on the first day of each and every month and shall be based upon the number of mobile homes located in such park during the preceding month. The annual license fee shall be paid to the Township Clerk on February 1 of each and every year. For the purpose of this provision, the term "located" shall mean the placement or positioning of a mobile home on an occupiable site or mobile home pad, notwithstanding the absence of utility connections or actual occupancy of said mobile home.
All mobile home parks shall conform to the following requirements
and standards:
A. The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded
to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
B. Mobile home spaces shall be provided consisting of a maximum of seven
spaces for each acre of ground within the mobile home park.
C. Each mobile home space shall consist of a minimum of 3,200 square
feet and shall be at least 40 feet wide. Mobile homes shall be so
harbored on each space that there shall be at least a twenty-five-foot
clearance between mobile homes; provided, however, that with respect
to mobile homes parked end to end, the end-to-end clearance may be
less than 25 feet but shall not be less than 20 feet. No mobile home
shall be located closer than 50 feet to any building within the park
or located within 150 feet of any boundary line of the park or within
100 feet of an existing street or roadway.
D. All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than
30 feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public
street, alley or highway.
E. Walkways not less than three feet wide shall be provided from the
mobile home spaces to the service buildings.
F. All driveways and walkways within the park shall be hard-surfaced
and lighted at night with lights spaced at intervals so as to illuminate
adequately all such driveways and walkways.
G. The number of off-street, parking spaces shall equal the number of
mobile home spaces. Such parking shall be located either on the space
allotted for the mobile home or in special parking areas.
H. All mobile home parks shall be designed to accommodate independent
units with a full complement of utility hookups as required herein.
I. Where a mobile home park abuts a public street, a twenty-foot landscaping
or buffer strip shall be provided.
J. All roads shown on the mobile home plan shall be the responsibility
of the owner and shall include routine maintenance and snow removal.
In the event that the owner fails to provide such maintenance, the
Township shall have the right to effect such maintenance or snow removal
as may be required for the health, safety and welfare of the occupants
of said park, and the cost thereof shall be charged against the owner.
Failure to pay such costs within 30 days shall be cause for revocation
of the license of the park.
K. All mobile home parks shall provide adequate off-site drainage consistent
with such rules and regulations of the Township, including off-site
drainage assessments.
Requirements for recreation facilities shall be as follows:
A. At least 100 square feet for each mobile home space shall be set
aside for mobile home park residents for recreation purposes.
B. Such space shall be seeded and planted in areas where no vegetation
exists or shall be cleared and made usable where natural vegetation
is dense.
C. Recreation may be available in one or more areas but shall be conveniently
located to all units.
D. Recreation areas may include, but shall not be limited to, swimming
pools, picnic areas, playgrounds or buildings designed for recreational
use.
The licensee or a duly authorized attendant or caretaker shall
be in charge at all times to keep the park and its facilities and
equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. The attendant
or caretaker shall be answerable, with the licensee, for the violation
of any provision of this chapter to which the license is subject.
The license certificate shall be conspicuously posted in the
office of or on the premises of the park at all times.
The Township Clerk may revoke any license to maintain and operate
a park when the licensee has been found guilty of violating any provision
of this chapter by a court of competent jurisdiction. After such conviction,
the license may be reissued if the circumstances leading to conviction
have been remedied and the park is being maintained and operated in
full compliance with law.
Any person who shall violate any of the terms or provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalty as stated in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, General Penalty, of the Code of the Township of Eagleswood.