[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, extend or operate any mobile home park within the limits of Red Lion Borough unless he holds a valid permit issued by Red Lion Borough in the name of such person for the specific construction, alteration, or extension proposed.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Applications for mobile home park approval shall conform to the requirements and procedures as established in Parts 3 and 4 of this chapter, relative sections of Chapter 27, "Zoning," and the following permit requirements:
A. 
Application to Red Lion Borough. The applicant shall submit an application to the Red Lion Borough Secretary using a form furnished by that officer for a permit to operate a mobile home park in Red Lion Borough.
B. 
Inspection and Issuance of Permit. Upon receipt of such application, together with a land development plan, the Red Lion Borough Planning Commission and Borough Council shall forthwith review the applicant's land development plan for the proposed park to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. After final approval of the plan, the Council shall direct the Zoning Officer to issue a mobile home park permit to the applicant which shall be valid for a period of one year thereafter.
C. 
Renewal Permits. Renewal permits for a like period shall be issued by the Zoning Officer upon being furnished proof by the applicant that his park continues to meet the standards prescribed by this chapter.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
Each applicant for a new or renewal permit hereunder shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee as required in § 22-804 of this chapter. In the event that the Borough is required to perform additional or unusual service in reviewing said application, the cost of such additional service shall be borne by the applicant. Such charges shall be levied whether or not the application is finally approved.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
Mobile home parks in existence as of the effective date of this chapter shall be required to meet only the standards of the existing Borough ordinances which were in effect at the time the initial development was approved or established. All other minimum standards prescribed herein shall be applicable only to those parks which are constructed or expanded after the effective date hereof.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Red Lion Borough Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any mobile home park within the limits of Red Lion Borough unless he holds a permit issued annually by Red Lion Borough in the name of such person for the specific mobile home park. Proof of such registration shall be furnished to the Red Lion Borough Zoning Officer no later than February 1 of each year.
2. 
Transfer of Ownership. Every person holding a mobile home park permit shall file notice, in writing, to the Red Lion Borough Council within 10 days after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any mobile home park.
3. 
Suspension. Whenever, upon inspection of any mobile home park, it is determined that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this chapter or of any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Red Lion Borough Zoning Officer shall give notice, in writing, to the person to whom the certificate is issued, advising him that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice, the license to operate in Red Lion Borough shall be suspended. At the end of such period, such mobile home park shall be inspected, and if such conditions or practices have not been corrected and the licensee has not requested a hearing, the Red Lion Borough Zoning Officer shall suspend the license and give notice, in writing, of such suspension to the person to whom the certificate is issued. Any person, partnership, or corporation who is in violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties stated in § 22-805 of this chapter.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Inspection. An authorized representative of Red Lion Borough may inspect a mobile home park at reasonable times to determine compliance with this chapter.
2. 
Inspector. The Red Lion Borough Zoning Officer is hereby designated as the person to make such inspections. Another or additional inspectors may also be authorized to make inspections or additional inspections at the discretion of the Red Lion Borough Council.
3. 
Authorization to Act. The inspection officer may, in his discretion, give notice for violations of this chapter and issue notice thereof, without express authority from the Red Lion Borough Council in each instance.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The location and minimum area of all mobile home parks shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
A. 
Site Area. The site area of any mobile home park shall not be less than five contiguous acres.
B. 
Site Drainage Requirements. Surface water collectors and other bodies of standing water capable of breeding mosquitoes and other insects shall be eliminated or controlled.
C. 
Soil and Ground Cover Requirements:
(1) 
Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every park shall be paved or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and the emanation of dust during dry weather.
(2) 
Park grounds shall be maintained free of vegetative growth which is poisonous or which may harbor rodents, insects, or other pests harmful to man.
D. 
Required Setbacks, Placement, Buffer Strips and Screening.
(1) 
Lot size, setbacks, and screening requirements shall be as required in Chapter 27, "Zoning."
(2) 
An enclosure of compatible design and material shall be erected around the entire base of each mobile home. Such enclosures shall provide sufficient ventilation to inhibit decay and deterioration of the structure.
E. 
Occupancy. The minimum number of stands completed and ready for occupancy before the first occupancy is permitted shall be two stands. No space shall be rented except for periods of 90 days or more.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The size and shape of blocks in mobile home parks shall be determined with regard to:
A. 
Need for convenience access, automotive, and pedestrian movement.
B. 
Providing desirable lot depths for pedestrian interior walkways and easements for utilities to be located within the block.
2. 
Blocks shall not exceed a maximum length of 1,000 feet.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The area of the mobile home stand shall be improved to provide an adequate frost-free foundation for the placement of the mobile home, thereby securing the super structure against uplift, sliding, or rotation and in no event shall the mobile home be erected on jacks, loose blocks, or other temporary materials.
2. 
The foundation area shall be provided with anchors and tie-downs such as cast in place concrete deadmen. These anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the proposed mobile home location and each shall be able to sustain a minimum tensile strength of 2,800 pounds.
3. 
In lieu of Subsection 2 above, each mobile home may be installed upon and securely fastened to a frost-free foundation or footer.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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All streets within mobile home parks shall conform to the following standards:
A. 
General Requirements. A minimum of two safe and convenient vehicular accesses shall be provided from abutting public streets or roads.
B. 
Location Principles. The streets in a mobile home park shall be located and built with regard to:
(1) 
Providing streets for convenient access to each mobile home lot and other facilities in the park.
(2) 
Recognizing existing easements which are to be preserved.
C. 
Roadway Width.
(1) 
The access roads connecting the park with a public street or road shall have minimum roadway widths of 32 feet.
(2) 
All internal streets shall have a minimum roadway width of 32 feet unless modified at the discretion of the Borough Council as in § 22-506, Subsection 2, of this chapter.
D. 
Street Status. Construction, improvement, and maintenance of all streets within the mobile home park shall be the responsibility of the mobile home park owner.
E. 
Street Construction. Streets shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Red Lion Construction and Materials Specifications for Land Development.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said specifications are on file in the Borough offices.
F. 
Curbs. Slant curbs shall be installed along both sides of all streets in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Red Lion Construction and Materials Specifications for Land Development.
G. 
Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall not be required except the frontage of the property where necessary to continue sidewalks that are existing on adjoining properties or to provide access to community facilities such as schools, shopping centers or recreation areas. Sidewalk construction, where required and/or proposed, shall comply with specifications set forth in the Red Lion Construction and Materials Specifications for Land Development.
H. 
Street Names and Lot Numbers. Each street within a mobile home park shall be provided with a street name and street name sign in accordance with the provision stated in § 22-511, Subsection 5, of this chapter. Lot numbers shall be displayed in an easily visible location on each mobile home in a common place on the front yard side of the mobile home at least four feet above the ground.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Water Supply.
A. 
General Requirements. Public water approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection must be utilized.
B. 
Water Distribution System.
(1) 
All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations.
(2) 
The system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch, under normal operating conditions, at service buildings and other locations requiring potable water supply.
C. 
Individual Water Riser Pipes and Connections.
(1) 
Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined area of the mobile home stand at a point where the water connection will approximate a vertical position, thereby ensuring the shortest water connection possible and decreasing susceptibility to water pipe freezing.
(2) 
The water riser pipe shall have a minimum inside diameter of 3/4 inch and terminate at least four inches above the ground surface. The water outlet shall be provided with a cap when a mobile home does not occupy the lot.
(3) 
Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions of ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe.
(4) 
A shutoff valve below the frost line shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home lot. Underground stop-and-waste valves are prohibited unless their type of manufacture and their method of installation are approved.
2. 
Sewage Disposal.
A. 
General Requirements. Public sewer approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection must be utilized.
B. 
Individual Sewer Connections and Sewer Lines. Construction of such facilities shall be in compliance with specifications set forth in the Red Lion Construction and Materials Specifications for Land Development.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said specifications are on file in the Borough offices.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The ground surface in all parts of a mobile home park shall be graded and equipped to drain surface water in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with the stormwater management requirements stated in § 22-516.
2. 
All stormwater facilities shall be kept completely separate from any sanitary sewer system.
3. 
Where the construction of streets and storm sewers is such that the direction of stormwater is diverted to affect surrounding properties, the applicant shall obtain sufficient drainage easements to provided adequate disposal of the stormwater.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
Electric, telephone, and all other utility facilities shall be provided as necessary within the mobile home park. Such utilities shall be installed underground and maintained in accordance with the local utility company's specifications regulating such systems.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreational buildings and other community service facilities when constructed such as:
A. 
Management offices, repair shops, and storage areas.
B. 
Laundry facilities.
C. 
Indoor recreation areas.
D. 
Commercial uses supplying essential goods or services for the exclusive use of park occupants.
2. 
Structural Requirements for Buildings.
A. 
All portions of the structure shall be properly protected from damage by ordinary uses and by decay, corrosion, termites, and other destructive elements. Exterior portions shall be of such materials and be so constructed and protected as to prevent entrance or penetration of moisture and weather.
B. 
All rooms containing laundry facilities shall:
(1) 
Have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum aggregate gross area of windows for each required room shall be not less than 10% of the floor area served by them.
(2) 
Have at least one window which can be easily opened or a mechanical device which will adequately ventilate the room.
C. 
Toilets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors. Toilets shall have sound-resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions in lavatories and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent, waterproof material or covered with moisture-resistant material.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
Streetlights may be required at the discretion of the Borough to illuminate streets, driveways and pedestrian interior walkways for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night. Their type and location shall be shown on the plan.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
Paved off-street parking areas, in compliance with § 27-410 of Chapter 27, "Zoning," must be provided for each mobile home lot and must also be provided to serve recreation areas, utility or service buildings, and the park office.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems. Such systems shall not be permitted.
2. 
Fuel Oil Supply System.
A. 
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 when provided.
B. 
All piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to mobile homes shall be securely, but not permanently, fastened in place.
C. 
All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, service buildings, and other structures shall have shutoff valves located within five inches of storage tanks.
D. 
All fuel storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely placed and shall not be less than five feet from any mobile home exit.
E. 
Storage tanks located in areas subject to traffic shall be protected against physical damage.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Local Regulations. The mobile home park area shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Red Lion Borough fire authorities where provided. A copy of the mobile home park plan shall be provided to the appropriate fire company officials.
2. 
Litter Control. Mobile home park areas shall be kept free of litter, rubbish, and other flammable materials.
3. 
Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the fire prevention authority shall be kept in public service buildings under park control, and a sufficient number shall be maintained throughout the park in readily accessible and well-defined positions.
4. 
Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the local fire authority and all other applicable regulations.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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No part of any park shall be used for nonresidential purposes except such uses that are required for direct servicing and well-being of park residents and for the management and maintenance of the park.
2. 
Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed as prohibiting the sale of a mobile home located on an approved mobile home lot and connected to utilities.
3. 
Portions of parks not to exceed 5% of the total land area may be used for commercial purposes if, in the opinion of the Borough, such uses are primarily intended to serve the residents of the park. Such 5% of the total land area shall also contain all parking and landscaped areas associated with the commercial uses.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The person to whom a license for a mobile home park is issued shall operate the park in compliance with this chapter and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition.
2. 
The park management shall supervise the placement of each mobile home on its mobile home lot. This includes securing its stability and installing all utility connections.
3. 
The park management shall give the Borough officials free access to all mobile home lots, service buildings, and other community service facilities for the purpose of inspection.
4. 
The management shall maintain a register containing the names of all park occupants. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the park.
5. 
A building permit shall be obtained by the park management for all structures and mobile homes in accordance with Chapter 5, "Code Enforcement."
6. 
No mobile home located in a mobile home park shall be removed from Red Lion without first obtaining a permit from the Red Lion Borough Tax Collector, as required by Act. No. 54, of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Session of 1969, 72 P.S. § 5453.617a. Such permit shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee and all real estate taxes assessed against the home and unpaid at the time the permit is requested.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The following is a suggested listing of minimum requirements that should be included within a set of rules and regulations developed by each mobile home park operator to inform each prospective tenant of park's operating policies:
A. 
Number of pets allowed and other restrictions.
B. 
Speed limits and traffic control within the park.
C. 
Rent payment provisions and subletting policies.
D. 
Garbage collection schedules.
E. 
Vehicular ownership and maintenance restrictions.
F. 
Responsibilities of the tenant regarding behavior, including that of children and visitors.
G. 
Policies regarding swimming pools, mobile home skirting, and other lot improvements required by operator and desired by tenants.
H. 
Maintenance responsibilities of each tenant.