[Ord. #1424, § 18]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean a unit of level adequately drained ground of definite
size, clearly indicated by corner markers for the placing of a trailer
coach and tow car.
Shall mean any vehicle, whether self-propelled or otherwise,
used or intended for use as a conveyance upon the public streets and
so designed, constructed or reconstructed or added to by means of
accessories in such manner as to permit the occupancy thereof as a
dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons, or as living and
business quarters combined, and having no foundation other than wheels,
jacks, or skirtings so arranged as to be integral with or portable
by such trailer, camp car or trailer coach.
Shall mean any site, lot, field or tract of ground upon which
two or more trailer coaches are placed, and shall include any building,
structure, tent, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended for use as
a part of the equipment of such park.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
a.
It shall be unlawful, within the limits of the township for any person
to park any trailer coach of any kind on any street, alley, highway,
or public place in the township.
b.
No trailer coach shall be parked, used, or occupied on any tract
of ground with the township except as provided in this section.
c.
No person shall park, use or occupy any trailer coach for more than
48 hours on the premises of any occupied dwelling, nor for more than
24 hours on any lot which is not a part of the premises of any occupied
dwelling, unless a permit therefor shall have been first obtained,
nor shall any person permit such parking, use, or occupancy unless
the occupant of the trailer coach shall first have obtained a permit
therefor.
d.
A permit shall be obtained by the trailer coach occupant for any
location outside of a trailer park from the township clerk who issues
such licenses for other privileges. The permit shall be for a period
of one month and at a fee of five $5. The permit shall be granted
only upon the written consent of the owner, legal agent of the owner,
or the lessee of the location for which the permit is issued.
e.
Application for the permit shall contain the street and number of
the occupied dwelling, the name of the occupant of the dwelling and
his permission to locate; a statement of the nature and location of
sanitary facilities and the permission of the occupant of the dwelling
house for their use; and a statement that all waste water from the
trailer coach sinks shall be emptied into a proper sewer connected
fixture. Application for a permit to locate on a vacant lot shall
contain the street with the name and approximate distance from the
nearest intersection; a statement of the nature and location of sanitary
facilities; and a statement that all waste water from the trailer
coach shall be emptied into a proper sewer connected fixture.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
a.
It shall be unlawful within the township for any person to construct
or operate a trailer park without first securing a permit.
b.
No trailer park shall be operated within the township except as provided
in this section.
c.
The permit for a trailer park shall be obtained from the township clerk at an annual fee of $10 for each trailer coach space as specified in the plan to be submitted as provided in subsection 16-3.3b, but in no event shall the annual fee exceed $250.
d.
Permit for trailer parks shall be conspicuously displayed at all
times.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
a.
Any applicant for permit to operate a trailer park shall agree in
his application that a responsible attendant shall be in charge of
the trailer park at all times. At the time of application, the names
of the attendants to be in active charge of the proposed trailer park
and their hours of duty shall be set forth. Any changes after the
permit is granted shall be filed with the authority issuing the permit
within five days from the date of change. Such attendant shall supervise
the park and be, together with the licensee, responsible for any violation
of the provisions of this section which occurs in the operation of
such trailer park.
b.
With each application a park plan indicating the information required in subsection 16-3.3, entitled "Park Plan" shall be submitted to the township clerk for inspection and approval. The application for license must include the name and address of the applicant and a legal description and complete plan of the proposed park, containing the information required by subsection 16-3.3.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
a.
The park shall be located on a well drained site suitable for the
purpose; shall have an entrance and exit well marked and easily controlled
and supervised; shall have surfaced roads not less than 18 feet wide,
well drained, plainly marked in the daytime; adequately lighted at
night, and easily accessible to all trailer coaches; and walkways
to the various buildings shall be surfaced and adequately lighted.
b.
The trailer coach park shall provide lots for each trailer coach,
boundaries to be indicated by corner markers, with an area not less
than 800 square feet, with a minimum width of 25 feet and a minimum
depth of 35 feet. Each trailer coach shall be located (1) at least
ten feet from any building and (2) at least as far from the building
line as the nearest adjacent permanent building on the same lot; and
(3) at least three feet from the property line.
c.
Adequate space shall be provided to afford (1) space for clothes
drying adjoining laundry facilities; (2) locations for burning space
and incinerator space; and (3) a play space for children as shall
be prescribed by the township clerk when issuing the permit.
d.
The park plan required by subsection 16-3.2 shall provide a legal description and map clearly setting out the following information:
1.
The extent and area to be used for park purposes.
2.
Driveways at entrances and exits, roadways and walkways.
3.
Location of sites for trailer coaches.
4.
Location and number of proposed sanitary conveniences, including
proposed toilets, washrooms, laundries, laundry drying space and utility
rooms.
5.
Method and plan of sewage disposal.
6.
Method and plan of garbage removal.
7.
Plan of water supply.
8.
Plan of electric lighting.
9.
Incinerator and burning space.
10.
Children's play area.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
Trailer parks shall be prohibited on property in Zones A, B,
C, and in Business Zones as provided for in the zoning ordinance of
the township. Trailer parks shall be permitted only on property zoned
for Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial uses as provided for in
the zoning ordinance of the township duly adopted by the board of
commissioners on April 12, 1938.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
A sufficient supply of pure healthful drinking water, approved
by the township department of health, not more than 200 feet from
any trailer coach, shall be provided in convenient locations. No common
drinking vessel shall be provided. Waste from this supply shall be
emptied into a drain connection to an approved disposal system. An
abundant supply of hot water shall be provided at all times for bathing,
washing and laundry facilities. There shall be no drinking water in
toilet compartments.
If the water is from a private source, it shall be tested for
sanitary quality at intervals of 30 days. Tests shall be made by a
laboratory approved by the department of health. Tests shall be paid
for by the permittee.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
The park shall provide flush toilets in conveniently located
buildings not more than 200 feet from each trailer coach. The building
shall be well lighted at all times, ventilated with screened openings,
and constructed of moisture proof material permitting satisfactory
cleaning. The floors shall be concrete or similar material, slightly
pitched to a floor drain.
Toilets shall be enclosed in separate compartments, with fly
doors, and have the minimum width of two feet eight inches. Toilets
shall be provided for each sex in the ratio of one toilet for every
10 females and one toilet for every 10 males.
In addition, every male toilet room shall have one urinal for
each 16 males, but in no case shall any male toilet room be without
one urinal.
Toilet rooms shall contain one lavatory with hot and cold running
water for each three toilets, but in every case not less than one
lavatory with hot and cold running water in every toilet room.
These accommodations shall be based on the total park capacity
according to the accepted plans, and shall be computed on the basis
of a minimum of three persons to each trailer coach, with the sexes
being assumed equal in number.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
Separate bathing facilities for each sex shall be provided 200
feet from the most remote trailer coach. Each section shall contain
one shower for each eight families at least three feet square with
a dressing compartment of three square feet.
Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one double
tray and ironing board for each 20 trailer coaches. When ironing boards
are provided, they shall be located in a separate space from the laundry
trays.
The construction of the showers, laundry and utility buildings shall be the same or similar to that designated for the toilets by subsection 16-3.6.
If no local means of collection of the trailer coach waste are
provided, then slop sinks shall be provided properly connected to
the sewerage system at a maximum distance of not more than 100 feet
from any trailer coach.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
a.
Waste from showers, toilets, slop sinks and laundries shall be wasted
into a public sewer system in such manner as approved by the township
department of health or into a private sewer disposal plant or septic
tank system approved by the same department.
b.
All kitchen sinks, wash basins or lavatories, bath or shower tubs
in any trailer coach located in any trailer park shall empty into
an approved receptacle or disposal system.
c.
Toilets and water closets not connected with an approved disposal
system shall not be used and it shall be further unlawful for any
person to use or permit the use of such fixtures.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
The park shall provide supervision and equipment sufficient
to prevent littering the ground with rubbish and debris. Fly-tight
metal depositories with tight fitting metal covers shall be conveniently
located not farther than 200 feet from any trailer coach. Depositories
shall be kept in sanitary condition at all times. Garbage and rubbish
shall not be mixed.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
The park shall keep a record of all guests, noting:
a.
Name and address of each occupant.
b.
License numbers of all units.
c.
State issuing such licenses.
The park shall keep a copy of the registry available for inspection
at any time by any authorized person, and shall not destroy such registry
until the expiration of 12 months following the date of registration.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
Any action towards the removal of wheels except for temporary
purposes of repair, or other action to attach the trailer to the ground
by means of posts, piers, foundation or skirting, shall subject the
trailer to the requirements of the building code as well as this chapter.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
All plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in the park
and all electrical work shall be in conformity with the State Uniform
Construction Code.
Dogs shall not be permitted to run at large in any trailer park
at any time.
No permanent additions of any kind whatsoever shall be built
onto or become a part of the trailer coach.
It shall be the duty of the park attendant to notify immediately
the health inspector of the township of any communicable diseases
in the park.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
Before any renewal of trailer coach parking or trailer park
license an inspection shall be made by the township health inspector
to determine that all the requirements of this section have been complied
with.
[Ord. #1424, § 18]
The township health inspector shall have the authority to enter
and inspect for health and sanitation purposes any facility licensed
hereunder at any reasonable time.
If, upon inspection, it shall be found that the permit holder
has violated any provision of the chapter, the health inspector or
the chief of police shall have the power to revoke or suspend any
license and order the trailer coach parking removed or the trailer
park closed after notice and proper hearing.
