[Code 1974, § 104-1]
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
EFFECTIVE WIDTH
Effective width shall be used to determine the width of all
lots bounded by side lot lines not perpendicular to the street line.
To determine the effective width of a lot, a line shall be drawn at
right angles to the side lot line having the greatest divergence from
perpendicular to the street line, so that it extends through the midpoint
of the minimum required setback line from the street. The length of
this line shall be the effective lot width.
HEALTH OFFICER
The full-time administrative officer of an approved city,
county, or district board or department of health.
LICENSE
A written license issued by the commissioner of the state
department of public health, allowing a person to operate and maintain
a mobile home park under the provisions of this article and regulations
issued under this article.
MOBILE HOME
A movable or portable dwelling of 35 feet or more in length
which is constructed to be towed on its own chassis, is capable of
being connected to public utilities, and is designed for a year around
living as a single-family dwelling unit without the necessity for
a permanent foundation. The term "mobile home" shall not include pickup
campers, travel trailers, converted buses, or tent trailers.
MOBILE HOME LOT OR SITE
A parcel of land for the placement of a single living unit
and the exclusive use of its occupants within a licensed mobile home
park.
MOBILE HOME PARK
A parcel of land which has been planned and improved for
the placement of mobile homes as defined in this section.
MOBILE HOME STAND
That part of an individual lot which has been reserved for
the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions.
PERMIT-HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A written permit issued by the state department of public
health, permitting the construction, alterations, or extension of
a mobile home park under the provisions of the Mobile Home Commission
Act (MCL § 125.2301 et seq.).
SERVICE BUILDING
A structure housing laundry facilities or storage facilities
and such other facilities as may be required by this article.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
A written permit issued by the Township Planning Commission, permitting the construction, alteration, or extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of Chapter
86 of this Code.
Cross reference: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
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[Code 1974, § 104-2(A)—(C)]
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend any mobile home park within the limits of Township unless such activity complies with the terms of this article and unless such person holds a valid special use permit issued by the Township Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter
86 of this Code.
(b) No mobile home parks will be constructed, altered, or extended until
a construction permit has been issued by the state department of public
health in accordance with the provisions of the Mobile Home Commission
Act (MCL § 125.2301 et seq.).
(c) No permit for occupying any completed mobile dwelling unit site shall
be granted until all basic elements (utilities, parking, access, streets,
curbs, walkways) and all appurtenances (landscaping, recreation areas,
swimming pools) indicated on the approved plan have been inspected
and approved or a performance bond equal to the estimated cost of
these items has been posted. In all mobile home parks where less than
75 sites are planned, all sites shall be prepared and approved for
use prior to human occupancy of any site. In all mobile home parks
where more than 75 sites are planned, at least 75 sites or 35% of
the total number of sites planned, whichever is greater, shall be
prepared and approved for use prior to human occupancy of any site.
(d) No person shall maintain, conduct, or operate a mobile home park
without an annual license from the state department of public health.
[Code 1974, § 104-5(A)]
Garbage and rubbish shall be disposed of in a manner approved
by the Health Officer and in a manner designed not to create a nuisance
or a menace to health. All refuse and garbage shall be collected at
least once weekly. Where suitable collection service is not available
from municipal or private agencies, the mobile home park operator
shall provide this service. If provided, refuse incinerators shall
be constructed in accordance with engineering plans and specification
which shall be reviewed and approved by the building department and
the Fire Department.