[Ord. 287, 3/28/2016]
1.
General.
C.
Mobile home parks shall comply with the design standards set forth
in this part, with the exception that any specific design standard
will be superseded by any other Borough ordinance, resolution, or
regulation containing a different specific standard.
(1)
Where another Borough standard applies, the more stringent standard
shall apply, and the plan shall note that item will be designed to
such specific Borough standards.
4.
Water Supply.
A.
Source. All mobile home parks shall be connected to the public or
a community water system. Additionally, all water supply systems shall
be provided in accordance with § 407 of this chapter.
B.
Connection. Individual water riser pipes having an inside diameter
of not less than 3/4 inch shall be provided for each mobile home stand
and shall terminate no less than four inches above the ground. All
water facilities shall be constructed with materials and by methods
approved by the Water Authority.
C.
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.
D.
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.
The land development plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department
that will provide service to the park, to review the locations and
number of fire hydrants proposed. Council may require additional fire
hydrants to be installed if the Fire Department determines the number
provided is insufficient to provide adequate fire protection for the
park.
5.
Sewage Disposal.
A.
Approved System. All mobile home parks shall conform to § 407
of this chapter with respect to establishing an acceptable sanitary
sewage disposal facility.
B.
Connection. All mobile homes and service buildings shall be connected
to a public or community sewer system. 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.
C.
Protection. Adequate provision shall be made to protect sanitary
sewers from stormwater infiltration and damage.
6.
Storm Drainage, Erosion and Sedimentation, and Floodplain Controls.
A.
All mobile home parks shall conform to the Mountville Borough Stormwater
Management Ordinance.
7.
Private Access Drives.
A.
Private access drives a minimum of 24 feet wide shall be provided
in the park as the principal traffic way, and each mobile home lot
shall abut and shall access the private access drive.
B.
All private access drives shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the requirements of local streets of this chapter. The horizontal
and vertical alignment of mobile home access drives shall be in accordance
with the requirements of local streets.
9.
10.
Lighting.
A.
All streets, alleys and parking compounds shall be lighted to provide
an average minimum two-footcandle level of illumination at an elevation
of three feet above the grade for the safe movement of pedestrians
and vehicles at night.
B.
All lighting shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from
adjoining premises and public rights-of-way.
11.
Landscaping.
A.
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
of the Borough Zoning Ordinance.[6] In addition to those requirements listed in the Zoning
Ordinance, the following requirements shall also be required:
(1)
Screening. A ten-foot-wide easement shall be located within
the mobile home park immediately adjacent to all public streets, residential
districts and all other existing residential uses. A landscaped screen
in accordance with § 509 shall be planted within said easement.
(2)
Surface Protection. Ground surfaces in all parts of the mobile
home park shall be paved, covered with other solid material or protected
with vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion
and the emanation of dust during dry weather.
12.
Service and Accessory Buildings.
B.
Construction. All service and accessory buildings, including management
offices, storage areas, laundry buildings and indoor recreation areas,
shall be adequately constructed, ventilated, and maintained so as
to prevent decay, corrosion, termites and other destructive elements
from causing deterioration.
C.
Mobile Home Park Office. Every mobile home park shall have a structure
designed for and clearly identified as the office of the mobile home
park manager.
D.
Storage Space. Occupants of each mobile home lot shall be provided
with at least 350 cubic feet of weather-tight and secure enclosed
storage space. The type of storage facility shall be approved by the
Borough.
E.
Use of Service and Accessory Buildings. Service and accessory buildings
shall be used only by the occupants of the mobile home park or their
guests.
13.
Mobile Home Park Operation.
A.
Availability of Permits and Register. In every mobile home park,
a copy of the zoning permit and the operating permit shall be posted
in the park office. The park register shall at all times be kept in
said office and shall be open at all times to inspection by officers
of the Borough.
B.
Duties of the Owner. It is hereby made the duty of the owner of the
mobile home park, or, in his absence, the park manager, to:
(1)
Keep at all times a register of all occupants of the mobile
home park. Any changes in occupancy at the park shall immediately
be reported to the School District and to the Borough Tax Collector.
Such register shall show for each occupant:
(2)
Maintain the mobile home park in a clean, orderly and sanitary
condition at all times.
(3)
See to it that the provisions of this chapter are complied with
and enforced, and report promptly to the proper authorities any violations
of this chapter or any other violations of law which may come to their
attention.
(4)
Prevent the running loose of dogs, cats, or other animals.
(5)
Maintain in convenient places, approved by the Fire Department,
hand fire extinguishers, in the ratio of one to each mobile home lot.
(6)
Prohibit the burning of trash or rubbish on the premises.
(7)
Prohibit the parking of any mobile home for use as living quarters
if the said mobile home does not contain a minimum of 400 square feet
of floor space.
(8)
Maintain control of rodents, vermin, insects and other pests.
(9)
See that no disorderly conduct or violation of any law or ordinance
is committed upon the premises and immediately to report to the proper
authorities any violations which may come to his attention.
14.
Solid Waste Disposal.
A.
Solid waste disposal shall be the responsibility of the mobile home
park operator and shall be performed in accordance with the requirements
of the DEP.
B.
All solid waste shall be stored in dumpsters located throughout the
facility, but in no case more than 300 feet from any unit served.
C.
Each dumpster shall be located within a fenced enclosure, including
self-latching gates, to prevent the escape of refuse by wind or other
means and to prevent rodents from entering.
[Ord. 287, 3/28/2016]
2.
Parking Space Requirements. A minimum of one motor vehicle parking
space shall be provided for each lot or space within the travel trailer
park or campground.
3.
Access Requirements.
A.
Private access drives a minimum of 24 feet wide shall be provided
in the park as the principal traffic way, and each travel trailer
lot shall abut and have access to such an access drive.
B.
All private access drives shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the requirements of local streets of this chapter.
4.
Travel Trailer Park Improvements. Travel trailer parks may be improved
by the permanent installation of travel trailers; however, such trailers
shall not be used as permanent residences. For the purposes of this
section, a permanent residence shall be defined as a residence that
is occupied on a continuous basis for more than 120 days.
5.
Water Supply and Sewage Disposal. All water supply facilities and
sewage disposal facilities shall be approved by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection.
6.
Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sedimentation, and Floodplain
Controls. All travel trailer parks and campgrounds shall conform to
the requirements of the Mountville Borough Stormwater Management Ordinance
with respect to stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation,
and floodplain controls.
7.
Screening. A ten-foot wide easement shall be located within the travel
trailer park immediately adjacent to all public streets, residential
districts and all other existing residential uses. A landscaped screen
in accordance with § 509 shall be planted within said easement.
8.
Lighting.
A.
All access drive intersections 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.
B.
All lighting shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from
adjoining premises and public rights-of-way.
9.
Solid Waste Disposal.
A.
Solid waste disposal shall be the responsibility of the mobile home
park operator and shall be performed in accordance with the requirements
of the DEP.
B.
All solid waste shall be stored in dumpsters located throughout the
facility, but in no case more than 300 feet from any unit served.
C.
Each dumpster shall be located within a fenced enclosure, including
self-latching gates, to prevent the escape of refuse by wind or other
means and to prevent rodents from entering.
