[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Walhalla 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-2. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A home built to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standards Act, also called the "HUD Code." The HUD Code
is a mandatory federal building code for MH, whereas site-built and
modular homes are built to a code adopted by the state. All manufactured
homes bear a small red metal tag called the "HUD tag" that identifies
it as being built to the HUD Code.
Generally used to refer to factory-built home built prior
to 1976 (no mandatory building code for mobile homes prior to 1976).
A residential structure built to the latest edition of the
International Residential Code as adopted by the South Carolina Building
Codes Council. The construction standards are exactly the same for
site-built homes as they are for modular homes. Modular homes in South
Carolina bear a modular label issued by the SC Building Codes Council.
Under state law, modular homes are to be treated exactly the same
as a site-built structure.
A.
No building permit shall be issued for any manufactured home originally
brought into the City of Walhalla or relocated within the City subsequent
to the adoption of this chapter unless a certificate of zoning compliance
shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator, to certify that
the manufactured home is in full compliance with this chapter.
B.
All manufactured homes brought into the City of Walhalla, or relocated
within the City of Walhalla after the adoption of this chapter, shall
be required to be in compliance with each of the following requirements.
C.
All manufactured homes subject to this chapter shall meet or exceed
the most current construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the South Carolina Manufactured
Housing Board, including:
(1)
A gable roof having a pitch with a minimum vertical rise of 4.5 feet
for each 12 feet of horizontal run.
(2)
A roof finished with shingles, with a fire rating of Class C or better,
and that are commonly used in standard residential construction.
(3)
A minimum width of 24 feet and a minimum length of 40 feet.
(4)
A roof structure that provides an eave projection of no less than
12 inches, which may include a gutter.
(5)
Exterior sliding, comparable in composition, appearance and durability
to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential constructions,
consisting of one or more of the following:
(6)
Skirting must be installed and maintained so that it encloses the
area under the manufactured multi-section homes and modular porches,
decks or other additions to ground level. The foundation skirting
or curtain wall may be of brick, masonry or stone materials designed
for permanent outdoor instillation.
(7)
A permanent landing and steps with handrails are required for each
outside doorway, excluding the front door. The structure must include
steps which lead to ground level. The landing, handrails and steps
must meet the following requirements:
(a)
A minimum four-by-four landing shall be required outside each
exit door.
(b)
The landing shall not be more than 8.5 inches below the threshold.
(c)
Steps shall be 8 1/4 inches maximum in height. Treads shall
be a minimum of nine inches wide.
(d)
All wood components in contact with the ground must be treated
and approved for ground contact.
(e)
If steps are 30 inches or greater in height, permanent handrails
are to be installed.
(8)
A front porch shall be erected and be at least eight feet by 10 feet.
(9)
Units shall be placed on permanent foundation supports of concrete
or other suitable material adequate for the load.
(10)
All visible mobile features shall be removed.
(11)
If the proposed unit will be replacing another dwelling unit
(mobile home, manufactured home, stick-built) or be built within an
existing neighborhood, the home must be constructed to blend into
the street and/or neighborhood. It should have the aesthetic qualities
of other dwelling units in the area.
(12)
Decorated windows, bay windows, columns and fancier exterior
trim are encouraged.
(13)
Each manufactured home shall be anchored according to the HUD
regulations of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Standards Act or the manufacturer's installation manual.
B.
A site plan must be submitted for the placement of the manufactured
home on the lot. This plan must include measurements, distances, access
points and property lines; and may include pictures of the proposed
home to be placed on the property.
C.
A zoning application must be completed, with a request for a special
exception hearing as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
D.
The Board of Zoning Appeals must both hear and approve this special
exception.
A.
Each manufactured home shall be used as a permanent single-family
residence only.
B.
The manufactured home shall have permanent utility hookups, metered
at the mobile home, which, except for electrical connections, shall
be concealed from view.
C.
No more than one manufactured home shall occupy one lot, except in
a mobile home park.
D.
No manufactured home shall be placed or parked upon any premises
within the corporate limits for use for sleeping or dwelling purposes
within 25 feet of the nearest mobile home or permanent building, except
for carports.
E.
All manufactured homes shall be served by an all-weather parking
area with a surface of sufficient dimensions to accommodate parking
for at least two vehicles and connected to a street or driveway. The
surface may be of concrete, brick, asphalt, gravel or similar material,
but not grass or dirt.
F.
All manufactured homes hereafter set up within the City of Walhalla
shall bear a label or seal of compliance with federal mobile home
construction and safety standards promulgated by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
G.
All manufactured homes shall be registered with Oconee County and
bear the required seal of the county.
To avoid undue hardship, the lawful use of any mobile home or
manufactured home at the time of the enactment of this chapter may
be continued, except that such mobile or manufactured home shall not
be changed, replaced or altered in any way which does not conform
to the provisions of this chapter.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or park any mobile home
or manufactured home upon any premises within the corporate limits,
except as provided by this chapter and any amendments thereto; and
in the event of any violation of these provisions, such shall be sufficient
grounds for the City of Walhalla to discontinue all municipal services
to such mobile or manufactured home.
B.
Any person or persons violating any portion of this chapter shall
be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 per violation or 30 days
in jail. Each twenty-four-hour period of noncompliance shall constitute
a separate offense.
