[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 700]
1.
Permits Required.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, extend,
or operate a mobile home park within East Fallowfield Township unless
and until the party obtains:
(1)
A valid permit issued by the Chester County Health Department,
in the name of the operator, for a specified construction, alteration,
or extension proposed.
(2)
A mobile home park permit issued by the East Fallowfield Township
Zoning Officer in the name of the operator, which shall not be issued
until a copy of the Health Department permit has been furnished, all
permits for water supply and sewage systems shall have been obtained,
and all other requirements contained herein have been complied with,
and final approval of the application has been granted by the Board
of Supervisors.
(3)
Applications for permits involving construction, alteration,
or extension of a mobile home park shall be made on forms provided
by the Township Supervisors, along with plans and specifications as
indicated in the plan requirements section of this chapter bearing
the seal of a Pennsylvania registered engineer or architect and including,
in addition, the following requirements:
2.
Annual Licenses. In addition to the initial permits, the operator
of a mobile home park shall apply to the Chester County Health Department
and to the East Fallowfield Township Zoning Officer on or before the
15th day of December of each year for an annual license to continue
operation of the mobile home park during the following calendar year.
The Zoning Officer shall issue the annual license upon satisfactory
proof that the park continues to meet the standards prescribed by
state, county, and Township agencies having jurisdiction, and the
standards of this chapter. The license so issued shall be valid for
the calender year applied for, or part thereof remaining at the time
of issuance. Said license shall expire annually on December 31.
3.
Fees.
A.
Fees for the initial application and preliminary and final approvals
shall be prescribed by regulation of the Board of Supervisors.
B.
The fee for the annual license shall be prescribed by regulation
of the Board of Supervisors and shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer
with the application for the annual license.
4.
Inspections.
A.
Upon notification to the licensee, manager, or person in charge of
a mobile home park, the Zoning Officer or his designated representative
may inspect a mobile home park at any reasonable time to determine
compliance with this chapter.
B.
Upon receipt of the application for annual license and before issuing
such annual license, the Zoning Officer or other designated representative
of East Fallowfield Township shall make an inspection of the mobile
home park to determine compliance with this chapter. The Zoning Officer
or other representative shall thereafter notify the licensee of any
instances of noncompliance with this chapter and shall not issue the
annual license until this chapter licensee has corrected all such
violations.
C.
Every person holding a mobile home park license shall cause to be
kept a register that shall be open for inspection to any official
of the Township. Such register shall contain the following information
for each mobile home:
5.
Appeal of Mobile Home Park Permit Denial. Where the applicant or
licensee feels that the Board and representing Township agents have
failed to follow procedures or has misinterpreted or misapplied any
provision of this chapter in the review of an application for a mobile
home park permit or an annual license renewal, he may appeal such
action to the East Fallowfield Zoning Hearing Board in accordance
with § 909 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,
53 P.S. § 10909.
6.
Transfer of Permits. No permit issued under this chapter shall be
transferable to a different location. No person, holding a permit
under this chapter, shall extend or reduce the area of any mobile
home park or add any new facility or structure until notice of such
proposed changes shall have been given to the Zoning Officer and/or
inspector who shall ascertain, after investigation as in the case
of an original application for a permit, that such proposed changes
are in accordance with all the requirements of this chapter, and shall
have signified that fact by his approval.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 701]
1.
The operator and licensee of a mobile home park shall be responsible
for maintaining all common facilities including, but not limited to,
roads, parking areas, sidewalks or pathways, common open space, water
supply and sewage disposal systems, and service buildings, in a condition
of proper repair and maintenance in accordance with all applicable
codes and regulations of the Township of East Fallowfield.
2.
The licensee of a mobile home park shall, prior to any issuance of
any certificate of occupancy pursuant to final approval of an application
for new development or expansion, post with the Township a maintenance
bond, in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor in an amount
sufficient to cover for a period of 18 months, the costs of maintenance
of all common areas and facilities to be estimated by the Township
Engineer or other representative.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 702]
1.
General Provisions.
B.
The mobile home park shall be located on a well-drained site, and
shall be so located that its drainage will not endanger any water
supply. All such mobile home parks shall be in areas free from marshes,
swamps, or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents.
C.
Every mobile home lot shall be clearly marked and shall contain a
driveway with unobstructed access to a public street. Mobile homes
shall be located on such lots so that there will be a minimum of 25
feet between mobile homes and so that no mobile home will be less
than 75 feet from the exterior boundary of the mobile home park.
D.
It shall be unlawful to locate a mobile home less than 50 feet from
any public street or so that any part of such mobile home will obstruct
any roadway or walkway in a mobile home park. No mobile home lot,
service building, or access road (with the exception of the entrance
road) shall be located within 20 feet of any public street.
2.
Site Layout.
A.
Mobile homes placed on individual lots are encouraged to be placed
off-center on the lots so as to provide a large usable open yard space
and outdoor living area in one section of the lot.
B.
Groups or clusters of units, so placed as to create interior spaces
and courtyards, may be incorporated whenever feasible.
C.
Mobile homes are encouraged to be arranged in a variety of orientations.
Site layout shall be designed to ensure that mobile home units are
offset to block long uninterrupted corridors between the units. When
topographic conditions permit street orientation for solar orientation
of units, lots should be laid out so that units can be oriented to
the south to the greatest extent possible.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 703]
2.
Park Entrances. Principal vehicular access points shall be designed
to encourage smooth traffic flow with controlled turning movements
and minimum hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Merging and
turnout lanes and/or traffic dividers shall be required where existing
or anticipated heavy flows indicate need. At the discretion of the
Board of Supervisors, a mobile home park may be required to have completely
independent entrance and exit points located no closer than 200 feet
from each other.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 704]
1.
Driveway and Off-Street Parking Standards.
B.
Off-site common parking areas may be provided in lieu of the required
two parking spaces on each mobile home lot, in which case parking
shall be provided at the rate of two spaces for each mobile home lot
not equipped with two parking spaces. Where common parking areas are
provided, they shall be located no greater than 150 feet from the
mobile home lots they are intended to serve.
C.
Additional parking spaces for vehicles of nonresidents shall be provided
as off-street common parking, at the rate of 1 1/2 spaces for
each mobile home lot.
2.
Walkways.
A.
All mobile home parks shall provide safe, convenient all-season pedestrian
walkways between the park streets and all community facilities provided
for park residents.
B.
Where pedestrian traffic is concentrated, each walk shall have a
minimum width of four feet.
C.
All mobile home sites shall be connected to common walks, and to
streets or to driveways connecting to a paved street. Each such walk
shall have a minimum width of 3 1/2 feet.
D.
All mobile home spaces shall be connected to corresponding off-street
parking spaces by a sidewalk no less than 2 1/2 feet wide.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 705]
1.
Where a service building is provided, it may contain a toilet and
lavatory for each sex and storage areas for occupants of the park.
In addition, the applicant may provide laundry facilities, management
office, repair shop, indoor recreational facilities, and/or commercial
uses to supply essential goods and services to park residents only.
It is also recommended that the applicant provide sheltered waiting
areas for transportation and a mailbox area for residents.
2.
Construction of service buildings shall be in compliance with all
applicable building codes, plumbing codes, etc., as approved by East
Fallowfield Township and shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary,
and structurally safe condition.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 706]
1.
The requirements of § 22-621 of this chapter shall be applicable to any system of supply water to any mobile home park. In addition, the following requirements shall apply to all mobile home parks:
A.
In all cases, connection to a public water utility system approved
by the Township is required for all units and structures within a
mobile home park, except individually-owned lots not part of the mobile
home park.
(1)
The system shall furnish an adequate supply of potable water
with constant pressure and sufficient pressure to all dwelling units.
(2)
A fire hydrant system shall be incorporated into the water system.
Hydrants shall be not greater than 600 feet apart as measured in the
street right-of-way. Where the density is not such as to justify the
use of hydrants, the Board may waive requirements in favor of an alternative
emergency system. Fire hydrants and fire hydrant location shall meet
the specifications of the Middle States Department, Association of
Fire Underwriters.
B.
Any above-ground facility associated with water utility service shall
be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the tract line and all private
lots.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 707;
as amended by Ord. 2010-01, 3/23/2010]
1.
The requirements of § 22-620 of this chapter shall be applicable to any system and facilities for sanitary sewage treatment and disposal in addition to the following:
A.
In all cases, a central sewage facility is required. Connection to
a public or community system shall be consistent with the East Fallowfield
Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan.
(1)
All systems must be in accordance with the requirements of the
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
(2)
DEP must permit facility construction.
(3)
Sewage treatment and disposal facilities must be set back a
minimum of 200 feet from any mobile home lot or tract line.
(4)
Ownership and maintenance of sewage facilities shall be the
responsibility of park management where a community system is utilized.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 708]
1.
The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the mobile home
park shall be so managed as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage,
insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution.
2.
All refuse shall be stored in fly-tight, water-tight, rodent-proof
containers, which shall be located not more than 200 feet from any
mobile home space. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number
and capacity to properly store all refuse.
3.
Racks or holders shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such
containers, racks or holders shall be so designed as to prevent containers
from being tipped to minimize spillage and container deterioration,
and to facilitate cleaning around them.
4.
All refuse 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. All refuse
shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered
containers.
5.
All refuse storage shall be completely screened from view from any
public right-of-way and any contiguous residential use. Screening
shall consist of evergreen planting or an architectural screen.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 709]
The requirements of § 22-622 of this chapter shall be applicable to all mobile home parks concerning stormwater management including storm drainage and erosion control measures.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 710]
1.
An electrical outlet supply of at least 110 volts of 60-cycle alternating
current shall be provided for each mobile home space. Such electrical
outlets shall be grounded and weatherproof.
2.
Public streets, driveways, and walkways shall be lighted at night
with a minimum illumination of at least 0.6 foot candles. Lighting
fixtures shall be so spaced and so equipped as to provide adequate
levels of illumination throughout the park for the safe movement of
vehicles and pedestrians and shall be of a nonglare type.
3.
Each mobile home lot will be provided with a walkway light located
between the mobile home and parking area.
4.
All utilities shall be installed and maintained in accordance with
utility company specifications regulating such systems and shall be
underground.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 711;
as amended by Ord. 2010-01, 3/23/2010]
1.
Fuel Supply and Storage.
A.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems.
(1)
The design, installation and construction of containers and
pertinent equipment for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum
gases shall conform to the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act,
35 P.S. § 1329.1 et seq., and to the regulations therefor
promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or
its successor.
(2)
Liquefied petroleum gas systems provided for mobile homes, service
building, or other structures, when installed, shall be maintained
in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department
of Labor and Industry and shall include the following:
(a)
Systems shall be provided for safety devices to relieve excessive
pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at
a safe location.
(b)
Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting
off gas. Such means shall be located outside the mobile home and shall
be maintained in effective operating condition.
(c)
All liquefied petroleum gas piping outside of the mobile home
shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted
liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through
piping equipment or systems in mobile homes.
(d)
Vessels of at least 12 U.S. gallons and less than 60 U.S. gallons
gross capacity shall be maintained in a vertical position and shall
be securely, but not permanently, fastened to prevent accidental overturning.
No vessel shall be placed any closer to a mobile home exit than five
feet.
(f)
All pipe connections shall be of a flare type.
B.
Fuel Oil Supply Systems.
(1)
All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, service
buildings, and other structures shall be installed and maintained
in conformity with the rules and regulations of the authority having
jurisdiction.
(2)
All piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to mobile
homes shall be securely, but not permanently, fastened in place.
(3)
All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, service
buildings, and other structures shall have shut-off valves located
within five inches of storage tanks.
(4)
All fuel storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely placed
and shall not be less than five feet from any mobile home exit and
not less than three feet from any window.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 712]
1.
Portable hand-operated fire extinguishers of a type suitable for
use on oil fires and approved by the appropriate fire company or authorities
shall be kept in each service building under park control and shall
be required by the mobile home park operator to be placed in each
mobile home in a fixed location preferably near a door but not in
close proximity to cooking facilities.
2.
Fire shall be made only for purposes of heating and cooking.
3.
All mobile home parks shall be operated so as to comply with all
state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to fire
prevention.
4.
Mobile home park manager shall consult periodically with the appropriate
fire company or authorities as to proper fire prevention practices,
accessibility of streets, testing of fire hydrant pressure, location
and operation of equipment, community education programs, etc.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 713]
1.
Additions. No permanent additions shall be built onto or become part
of any mobile home unless they are in accordance with applicable state
and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
2.
Alterations. All plumbing and electrical alterations or repairs in
the mobile home park shall be made in accordance with applicable state
and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3.
Mobile Home Pad. A concrete pad, properly graded, placed, and compacted so as to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipated loads during all seasons, shall be used for all mobile homes and in compliance with East Fallowfield Township building and construction codes [Chapter 5].
4.
Anchoring. Every mobile home placed within a mobile home park shall
be anchored to the mobile home pad where it is located prior to the
unit being occupied or used in any other way, or the expiration of
seven days, whichever occurs first. The anchoring system shall be
designed to resist a minimum wind velocity to 90 miles per hour.
5.
Stability. Each mobile home placed within a mobile home park shall,
prior to occupancy or other use, be affixed to its mobile home pad
in such a way as to prevent tilting of the unit.
6.
Skirts. Each mobile home placed within a mobile home park shall,
prior to occupancy or other use, have a skirt installed which is designed
to complement the appearance of the mobile home and is coordinated
with other units throughout the park. Skirting material shall be specifically
designed for this purpose and adequately vented and allow for access
to all utility connections. In no instance shall the area beneath
the mobile home to used for storage.
7.
Accessory Structures. Patios, carports, and other similar accessory
structures shall be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances
as adopted by East Fallowfield Township.
8.
Lowering Mobile Home Profile. Mobile home park owners and owners
of individual mobile homes are encouraged to lower the profile of
the mobile home so that the actual unit is effectively situated at
ground level, thereby eliminating the requirement for skirting around
the lower periphery of the unit.
9.
Hitch. The hitch or tow bar attached to a mobile home for transport
purposes shall be removed and remain removed from the mobile home
when it is placed on its mobile home pad.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 714]
1.
Common Open Space Areas.
A.
At least 20% of the gross area of each mobile home park, after subtraction
of required buffer areas, shall be set aside as common open space
for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the mobile home park.
Such common open space shall be substantially free of structures except
for those designed for recreational purposes. A minimum of 25% of
the common open space shall be usable for active recreation.
B.
Common open space areas shall be located and designed as areas easily
accessible to residents and preserving natural features. Common open
space areas should include recreation areas for all age groups.
C.
No more than 25% of the open space areas shall be located in flood hazard areas or slopes exceeding 25% as defined in the East Fallowfield Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] if it is to be considered as satisfying the open space requirement. No active recreational open space areas shall be less than 1/2 acre in size.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 715]
1.
No portions of tree masses or trees with caliper of four inches or
greater measured at three feet from ground level shall be cleared
unless necessary for effectuation of the proposed mobile home park
development. Applicants shall make all reasonable efforts to harmonize
their plans with the preservation of existing trees.
[Ord. 76, 9/8/1982, § 716]
1.
No mobile home shall be removed from the Township without first obtaining
a removal permit from the East Fallowfield Township Tax Collector
as required by Act of July 8, 1969, P.L. 130 § 1, 72 P.S.
§ 5020-407(c). Such permits shall be issued upon payment
of real estate taxes assessed against the home and unpaid at the time
the permit is required.
2.
Any person who removes a mobile home from East Fallowfield Township
without first having obtained a removal permit shall, upon summary
conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and costs of
prosecution or undergo imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both.
