[R.O. 2006 §405.600; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §1, 8-20-2001]
The purpose of this Article is to set forth standards for the
placement, construction and architectural appearance of manufactured
and modular homes within the City. The intent of this Article is to
ensure that manufactured and modular homes are compatible with other
dwellings in residential neighborhoods and meet a minimum construction
and architectural standard while providing an alternative means of
affordable home ownership for the residents of the City.
[R.O. 2006 §405.610; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §3, 8-20-2001]
All legal or existing occupied mobile and/or manufactured homes
located on an individual lot shall be permitted to remain in place,
but provided that they may not be replaced unless made to conform
with the requirements of this Article.
[R.O. 2006 §405.615; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §4, 8-20-2001]
Modular homes shall not be placed or occupied on an individual
lot without a building permit issued under this Article. Manufactured
homes placed in designated and approved manufactured home parks are
exempt from requirements of a building permit.
[R.O. 2006 §405.620; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §5, 8-20-2001]
A.
Mobile Homes. These homes are not allowed in the City limits
of Troy.
B.
Manufactured Homes. These homes shall be allowed only in
a designated and approved manufactured home park.
C.
Modular Homes. These homes shall be allowed as follows:
1.
In designated and approved manufactured home parks.
2.
As a single-family dwelling unit in the residential districts "R-1",
"R-2", "R-3" and "C-1".
3.
As an office unit in the commercial districts of "C-1", "C-2" and
"C-3" and industrial districts of "I-1" and "I-2".
4.
As a single-family dwelling or as an office unit, modular homes shall
be placed on a permanent foundation.
[R.O. 2006 §405.625; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §6, 8-20-2001]
A.
These
requirements apply to modular homes which shall be subject to the
same standards as site-built structures.
B.
Modular
homes shall be placed in conformance with all zoning and setback requirements
established for the district in which located.
C.
All accessory structures shall be placed in conformance with Section 405.195, Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses.
D.
The
roof must be gable or hip roof of at least five (5) in twelve (12)
pitch or greater and covered with material that is residential in
appearance. Except for permitted deck areas, all roof structures shall
provide an eave projection of no less than six (6) inches and no greater
than thirty (30) inches.
E.
Modular
homes shall have the main entry door facing the street on which the
modular home is located. A sidewalk shall be installed from the street,
driveway or sidewalk adjoining neighboring lots to the front door.
The modular home must be oriented on the lot so that its front entry
is parallel with the street.
F.
Modular
homes must have exterior surface and window treatment that are architecturally
compatible with those of neighboring properties, excluding smooth
and ribbed or corrugated metal.
G.
Modular
homes must be placed on a parcel according to a pre-submitted and
approved plot plan as described on the permit. In addition, an illustration
of the finished appearance of the unit shall be provided.
H.
Modular
homes shall be attached to a permanent footing, which manner of placement
shall be as stated on the building permit, and meet all manufacturer's
specifications for support.
I.
Modular
homes shall have the tongue and running gear including axles removed.
J.
On
a short wall foundation, modular homes shall maintain a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches of crawl space under the entire home. All facades
and foundations shall have permanently installed venting in accordance
with the manufacturer's requirements. Deletions or omissions of vents
is not allowed and homes will not be approved for occupancy without
appropriate venting.
K.
Modular
homes shall have permanent poured-in-place concrete porches and steps
at all exits. All means of egress shall be built to existing Building
Code.
L.
Modular
homes shall be served by a water supply and sewage disposal system
meeting the established City requirements.
M.
Underground
public utilities shall be required, where available. All utility attachment
shall be completed per Building Code.
N.
Property
owners shall declare the modular home as real property and must so
record with Lincoln County Assessor.
[R.O. 2006 §405.630; Ord. No. 503A, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 885 §7, 8-20-2001]
A.
The
following inspections are required. The property owner will need to
call twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) hours in advance with permit
number, location and what type of inspection. Hours for inspection
are from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
1.
Siting. Once the proposed footing has been staked
out on the lot, before any digging begins. This is to insure zoning
requirements are met, i.e., setbacks.
2.
Footing inspection. This is prior to the concrete
being poured with steel in place or on site to be floated in.
3.
Foundation or short wall inspection. This is prior
to the concrete being poured with steel in place. Depth of crawl space
and proposed vent placement will be checked.
4.
Inspection of the anchors. The attachment of the
modular home to the foundation as outlined in the manufacturer's specifications
will be checked.
5.
Water and sewer tap inspection. The property owner's
plumber will make the tap.
6.
Final inspection. This inspection shall be conducted
prior to permanent occupancy and prior to the expiration of the building
permit. The modular home cannot be occupied until the certificate
of occupancy is granted once the final inspection is completed.
