[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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Within a MHP, manufactured/mobile homes may be located on designated manufactured/mobile home stands, provided they comply with the setback requirements contained in § 305, of Chapter 14, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks.
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Within a MH-R Mobile Home Residential District, two or more manufactured/mobile homes shall be allowed on the same lot of record only if there is compliance with this chapter and the zoning requirements for a manufactured/mobile home park in that District.
3. 
Manufactured/mobile homes and MHPs located in designated floodplain districts shall meet applicable floodplain requirements, including those in the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 27) and Construction Codes.
4. 
A single manufactured/mobile home on a single fee-simple lot shall comply with Part 11 of this chapter and the zoning requirements for the zoning district in which the manufactured/mobile home will be located.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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The operator of the MHP or his/her authorized agent and manufactured/mobile home owner shall first obtain a permit(s) and be responsible to ensure that any installation of a relocated or new manufactured/mobile home occurs in compliance with all state and Township requirements including a certificate of origin or title. Such person or designee shall supervise the placement of each manufactured/mobile home, including all utility connections.
2. 
Installation of a new manufactured/mobile home must be in compliance with the manufacturer's approved installation design under the Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency (DAPIA), 24 CFR § 3282.361. Any construction activities or processes, including but not limited to foundations, utility connections and site grading not addressed by the manufacturer's approved DAPIA design must comply with the Uniform Construction Code 34 P.S. § 403.25(a)(2).
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Installation of a relocated manufactured/mobile homes must be in compliance with the Installation Guidelines for Relocated manufactured homes as adopted by DCED (January 2017 edition) when the original manufacturer's installation instructions are not available. These guidelines apply to all manufactured/mobile homes built after June 1976 that have been regulated by HUD as authorized by the National Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 5401).
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Prior to the issuance of an occupancy certificate:
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The operator must demonstrate compliance with the approved installation guidelines for new or relocated manufactured/mobile homes.
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Relocated manufactured/mobile homes must also comply with the DCED Habitability Guidelines for Relocated Manufactured Homes (January 2019). Compliance with the habitability guidelines are deemed to comply with the Uniform Construction Code.
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Any element of the site construction work including, but not limited to, foundations and utility connections not addressed by the habitability guidelines or the appropriate installation requirements must meet the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code, 34 P.S. § 403.25(a)(2).
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Any element of the installation procedures not addressed by the habitability guidelines or the appropriate Installation Guide for Relocated Manufactured Homes must meet the requirements of the original equipment manufacturer. If the requirements of the original equipment manufacturer are not available, the requirements of NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard (2017 Edition) shall apply.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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No manufactured/mobile home shall be newly placed or relocated within a MHP or within any other property within Londonderry Township unless there is evidence that the home was built to comply with the 1974 or later National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD Standards").
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An existing manufactured/mobile home may remain on the same lot, provided that if a manufactured/mobile home does not meet either the HUD Standards enacted in 1974 or the 1969 or later specifications for mobile homes as set forth by the American National Standards Institute ("ANSI"), then such manufactured/mobile home shall be removed from Londonderry Township if the manufactured/mobile home remains vacant for 12 or more continuous months.
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A change of use or location shall be prohibited for an existing manufactured/mobile home that does not meet either the 1974 HUD Standards or the 1969 or later specifications for mobile homes as set forth by the ANSI.
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An existing manufactured/mobile home originally designed and built as a dwelling unit shall not be converted into an accessory structure or an accessory use.
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An existing manufactured/mobile home that does not meet either the 1974 HUD Standards or the 1969 or later specifications for mobile homes as set forth by the ANSI shall not undergo any expansion or structural modification or be relocated within the Township.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
Section 403.25(a)(3) of the Uniform Construction Code applies to all of the following situations:
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An alteration or repair to an existing manufactured/mobile home that does not fall within 24 CFR 3280.1 through 3280.904 relating to manufactured home construction and safety standards and the manufacturer's installation instructions after assembly and shipment by the manufacturer;
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Any additions to the manufactured/mobile home after delivery to the site;
3. 
Construction, alteration, repair or change of occupancy if the manufactured/mobile home is resold to a subsequent purchaser; and
4. 
Construction, alteration, repair or change of occupancy if the original purchaser relocates the manufactured/mobile home.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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DCED Habitability Guidelines, as adopted by DCED (January 2019), are applicable to the use and condition of manufactured homes, as defined under Section 603 of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (effective June 15, 1976), that are designed and constructed to be used solely as dwelling units and are to be used for relocated manufactured/mobile homes.
2. 
DCED Guidelines do not apply if a manufactured/mobile home does not meet either the 1974 HUD Standards or the 1969 or later specifications for mobile homes as set forth by the American National Standards Institute. Under such circumstances, the manufactured/mobile home is prohibited from being relocated within the Township.
3. 
Manufactured/mobile homes that have been altered or modified beyond basic maintenance and repair are outside the scope of these guidelines shall comply with the Uniform Construction Code § 403.25(a)(3) or its successor section.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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The operator of the MHP shall provide at least five business days advance notice to the Township Code Administrator that a manufactured/mobile home is being removed from the MHP or is being demolished.
2. 
The demolition of any structure requires a demolition permit.
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No manufactured/mobile home shall be removed from the Township without first obtaining a removal permit from the Londonderry Township Tax Collector as required by Act No. 54 of 1969 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, 72 P.S. § 5453.617a. Such permit shall be issued upon payment of a fee as set by resolution of the Board and all real estate taxes assessed against the home that are unpaid at the time the permit is requested.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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An owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a manufactured/mobile home or erect install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace an electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system regulated by the Uniform Construction Code shall first apply to the Code Administrator and obtain the required permits.
A. 
Township demolition and/or building permits shall be displayed in a manner that is visible from outside of a building while work is underway.
B. 
The operator of the MHP shall be responsible to ensure that any alterations or additions to dwelling units owned by the operator occurs only after any required permit has been obtained from the Township.
C. 
The operator shall also notify other owners of dwelling units that Township permits may be needed for additions and alterations and shall notify the Township if the operator becomes aware that work is underway without a required Township permit.
D. 
Any other person owning or renting a manufactured/mobile home shall also be responsible to ensure that required construction permits are issued and that there is compliance with the permit.
2. 
Additions or changes to a manufactured/mobile home shall be made in a way that does not diminish the structural integrity of the manufactured/mobile home. Any addition to a manufactured/mobile home shall be structurally separate from the home, unless otherwise approved by the Code Administrator.
3. 
The Township may delay the issuance of a demolition or removal permit until after all past due Township taxes have been paid.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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Manufactured/mobile homes designed for residential use shall not be converted, altered or modified to any nonresidential or accessory use.
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Manufactured/mobile homes designed for nonresidential use shall not be converted, altered or modified for residential use.
3. 
Temporary Housing. A recreational vehicle shall not be used as a dwelling unit for more than 60 days in any calendar year, and shall only be used as temporary emergency housing after a fire or similar event or during repair of a dwelling.
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A manufactured/mobile home shall not be installed on any lot or stand in the Township without a certificate of origin or title.
[Ord. No. 2021-05, 3/16/2021]
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Within 30 business days of a new resident age 18 or older moving into or out of the MHP, the operator shall provide written notice of the name and MHP address of the person to the Township Tax Collector with a copy to the Township.
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The Township reserves the right to conduct an interior inspection of the manufactured/mobile home whenever there is a change in occupancy.