Cross Reference: As to use of tents for residency prohibited, Section 210.2315.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021[1]]
The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall mean:
MANUFACTURED HOME
A factory-built structure built on a permanent chassis, built to the Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standards (HUD Code) and which displays a red certification label on the exterior of each transportable section. In the traveling mode, is eight (8) feet or more in width, or forty (40) feet or more in length, or when erected on site contains three hundred twenty-five (325) or more square feet, equipped with necessary dwelling service connections for a household.
MODULAR HOME
A dwelling intended for, constructed for, and used entirely for residential purposes as a site-built home. A site-built home does not have a permanent chassis.
CAMPER (also known as a TRAVEL TRAILER)
A factory built structure, which, in the traveling mode, has dimensions less than that of a manufactured home, is designed for human occupation and is capable of movement by being pulled behind a motor vehicle.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.
MOBILE HOME PARK
Any parcel of land consisting of two (2) or more acres upon which two (2) or more manufactured homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.
RV PARK
Any parcel of land in which two (2) or more campsites are designated primarily for temporary occupancy by recreational vehicles for travel, recreational or vacation uses. Such parks shall be construed to include those parks having sites for tent camping as well as for RV campers. Also referred to as “campground.”
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Editor's Note: Former Chapter 405, Mobile Home Regulations, containing Sections 405.010 through 405.060, was repealed 5-3-2021 by Ord. No. 21-04.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A. 
Manufactured Home. A manufactured home must meet the following minimum standards:
1. 
The structure must have siding material consisting of wood or wood products, stucco, brick, rock, horizontal lap steel, aluminum or vinyl.
2. 
Roofing material must consist of composition asphalt shingles, fiberglass shingles, wood shakes, metal, baked tiles or crushed rock.
3. 
Roof area must have a projecting eave with an overhand of at least one (1) foot measured from the vertical side of the home. When attached carports, garages, porches or similar structures are integral part of the home, this overhang or projecting eave requirement may be waived (when the necessary structure is attached to the home). All roof structures must have an eave projection.
4. 
The structure must have proper guttering attached.
5. 
The structure must have skirting attached made of at least five-sixteenths (5/16) inch thick cement fiber board or at least one and one-half (1.5) inch thick foam backed vinyl.
6. 
The structure may not be built onto, or be attached to, any other structure.
7. 
The manufactured home must not be more than ten (10) years old.
B. 
Modular Home. Must meet the following minimum standards:
1. 
The structure must have a gable or hip roof pitch of no less than three (3) inches of vertical rise to every twelve (12) inches of horizontal run.
2. 
The structure must have had all axles, running gears, lights and towing apparatus permanently removed.
3. 
The structure must have siding material consisting of wood or wood products, stucco, brick, rock, horizontal lap steel, aluminum or vinyl.
4. 
Roofing material must consist of composition asphalt shingles, fiberglass shingles, wood shakes, baked tiles or crushed rock.
5. 
Roof area must have a projecting eave with an overhand of at least one (1) foot measured from the vertical side of the modular home. When attached carports, garages, porches or similar structures are integral part of the home, this overhang or projecting eave requirement may be waived (when the necessary structure is attached to the home). All roof structures must have an eave projection.
6. 
The structure must have proper guttering attached.
7. 
The structure may not be built onto.
8. 
The modular home must not be more than ten (10) years old.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A. 
Manufactured homes which meet the requirements, are hereby prohibited from being parked or installed on any parcel of real estate situated within the City, except in a mobile home park.
B. 
Modular homes may be located or permanently placed on a residential lot as long as the requirements set forth below are met:
1. 
Occupied as a single-family dwelling.
2. 
Be placed in accordance with any setback requirements existing in the City.
3. 
Only one (1) modular home may be located on any one (1) residential lot.
4. 
The modular home shall be attached to a permanent perimeter foundation, which must be properly enclosed. The foundation must meet all manufacturer’s specifications for support with a vapor barrier in place. The owner of the modular home shall be responsible for notifying the Building Inspector of the construction of the foundation and the Building Inspector provided opportunity to inspect the foundation in advance of placement of the modular home thereon. The foundation material shall consist of continuous concrete, brick flagstone, poured concrete or masonry suitable for the outer portion of a finished residence. The foundation and façade shall have permanently installed venting; deletion or omission of venting is not allowed. Minimum crawl space shall be eighteen (18) inches under the entire modular home.
5. 
The modular home shall have permanent steps set at all entrances to the home.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A. 
All existing occupied manufactured homes located on an individual lot shall be permitted to remain in place so long as occupied, but provided that it may not be replaced unless made to conform to the requirements set forth.
B. 
Any such existing manufactured home shall be removed when unoccupied for a period in excess of one hundred twenty (120) days, including when the structure is uninhabitable due to fire, wind, or other casualty. The owner of such real estate parcel shall replace it with a structure of at least equal square footage or the original home.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A. 
A camper or RV shall not be occupied as a permanent or temporary residence within the City unless permission is received from the Board of Aldermen when the property owner is building a new home within the Tipton City limits. Requirements for permit of temporary residence in a camper or RV include the following:
1. 
The property owner has a plan showing the timeline progression stages with a projected completion date from start to finish, not to exceed six (6) months.
2. 
The camper or RV may not be occupied prior to fourteen (14) days before the construction start date.
B. 
A camper or RV may be stored on a personal residence provided the following criteria are met:
1. 
The camper or RV owner and property owner are the same person.
2. 
There is no visible rust, stains, weather checked tires or partially attached molding.
3. 
Only one (1) camper or RV may be stored by an owner and only one (1) may be stored on any lot, parcel or property.
4. 
Campers and RVs shall be kept weed and grass free.
5. 
No utilities shall be hard wired to the camper or RV.
C. 
Transient Employees. An employee who is performing job duties, while away from his/her permanent residence may reside in a camper or RV for a period not to exceed six (6) months; such camper and RV may be parked in a mobile home park.
D. 
RV parks are not permitted within the Tipton City limits.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
The Board of Aldermen shall act as the Zoning Commission and shall appoint a five (5) member Board of Adjustment as set forth in Chapter 89, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the terms of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).