Any person violating any provision of this article within the corporate limits of the city shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not exceeding $500.00. Each day that such violation continues shall be a separate offense. Prosecution or conviction under this provision shall never be a bar to any other remedy or relief for violations of this article.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-19; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.99)
Nothing in this code or the ordinance adopting this code shall affect any ordinance related to mobile homes and mobile home parks, including, but not limited to, Penal Ordinance Number 223, adopted February 7, 1967, and all amendments thereto, and all such ordinances are hereby recognized as continuing in full force and effect to the same extent as if set out at length in this code.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-1; 1995 Code, sec. 152.01)
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Agent.
Any person authorized by the licensee of a mobile home park to operate or maintain such park under the provisions of this article.
Building official.
The legally designated inspection authority of the city, or his authorized representative.
Certificate of occupancy.
A certificate issued by the building official for the use of a building, structure, and/or land, when it is determined by him that the building, structure, and/or land complies with the provisions of all applicable city codes, ordinances, and regulations.
City health officer.
The director of the Angelina County and Cities Health District.
City official.
The legally designated head of a city department or his authorized representative when acting in an official capacity.
Common internal street.
A private way which affords the principal means of access to individual mobile home lots and/or auxiliary buildings.
Driveway.
A minor entranceway off the common internal street within the park, into an off-street parking area serving one or more mobile homes.
Fire marshal.
The legally designated fire marshal of the city, or his authorized representative.
License.
A written license issued by the building official permitting a person to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this article and regulations issued hereunder.
Licensee.
Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this article.
Mobile home.
A movable or portable dwelling constructed to be towed by a motor vehicle on its own chassis over Texas roads and highways under special permit, connected to utilities, and designed without a permanent foundation, for year-round living. It may consist of one or more units that can be telescoped when towed and expanded later for additional capacity, or of two or more units separately towable but designed to be joined into one integral unit.
Mobile home park.
A unified development of mobile home spaces arranged on a tract of land meeting all requirements of this article.
Parking space, off-street.
A minimum space ten feet in width by 20 feet in length, located within the boundary of a mobile home space, or in a common parking and storage area having unobstructed access to an internal street.
Permit.
A written permit or certification issued by the building official permitting the construction, alteration, or extension of a mobile home park, under the provisions of this article and regulations issued hereunder.
Person.
Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation.
Plot plan.
A graphic representation, drawn to scale, in a horizontal plane, delineating the outlines of the land included in the plan and all proposed use locations, accurately dimensioned, the dimensions also indicating the relation of each use to that adjoining and to the boundary of the property.
Police chief.
The legally designated chief of the police department of the city, or his authorized representative.
Register.
A record of residents containing data essential to park management.
Replacement.
The act of moving one mobile home from its existing stand and replacing it with another mobile home.
Service building.
A structure housing toilet, lavatory, and such other facilities as may be required by this article.
Sewer connection.
The connection consisting of all pipes, fittings, and appurtenances from the drain outlet of a mobile home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer service riser pipe of the sewage system serving the mobile home park.
Sewer service riser pipe.
The portion of a sewer service which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a mobile home space.
Site plan.
Same as plot plan.
Space.
A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home, together with such open space as required by this article. This term also shall include the terms “lot,” “stand,” and “site.”
Tax assessor-collector.
The legally designated tax assessor-collector of the city, or his authorized representative.
Water connection.
The connection consisting of all pipes, fittings, and appurtenances from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within a mobile home.
Water riser pipe.
The portion of the private water service system serving a mobile home park which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point at a mobile home space.
Zoning ordinance.
The zoning ordinance of the city.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-11; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.10)
(a) 
Permanent residential structures restricted.
No permit shall be issued for the construction or occupancy of a permanent residential structure in any mobile home park, with the following exceptions:
(1) 
One existing residential structure may be retained or one new residential structure may be constructed for the occupancy of the owner or operator of the park.
(2) 
An existing residence may be converted to a clubhouse, community center or service building for use by the residents of the mobile home park.
(b) 
Permit required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend any mobile home park within the limits of the city unless he holds a valid permit issued by the building official in the name of such person for the specific construction, alteration or extension proposed.
(c) 
Application.
(1) 
All applications for permits shall be made upon standard forms provided by the building official and shall contain the following:
(A) 
Name and address of the applicant.
(B) 
Location and legal description of the mobile home park.
(2) 
To this application shall be attached three copies of a site plan, at a minimum scale of one inch equals 200 feet for sites of 30 acres or more, and at a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet for sites under 30 acres. The site plan shall include all data required under section 3.10.038 hereof.
(3) 
One print of the plot plan is to be circulated by the building official to each of the city departments designated in section 3.10.038 of this article for approval prior to issuing the permit. This plot plan does not replace or supersede the subdivision plat of the property required by state law to be recorded in the county records of the county in which the property is located after review and approval of the city planning and zoning commission or other review agency.
(d) 
Fee.
All applications to the building official shall be accompanied by a fee calculated on the same basis as the building permit fee.
(e) 
Issuance.
When, upon review of the application, the building official is satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this article, a permit shall be issued.
(f) 
Right to hearing on denial.
Any person whose application for a permit under this article has been denied may request a hearing on the matter under the procedure provided by section 3.10.035 of this article.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-12; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.11)
(a) 
Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any mobile home park within the limits of the city unless he holds a valid license issued annually by the building official in the name of such person for the specific park. All applications for licenses shall be made in writing on forms furnished by him, to the building official, who shall issue a license upon compliance by the applicant with the provisions of this article. The building official shall not issue a license unless the applicant is a valid holder of a certificate of occupancy. At any time a certificate of occupancy is revoked, the license is automatically void.
(b) 
Application for original license.
(1) 
Application for the original license shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application and by the deposit of the license fee hereinafter provided, and shall contain:
(A) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(B) 
The location and legal description of the park.
(C) 
A site plan of the park showing all mobile home spaces, structures, roads, walkways, and other service facilities.
(2) 
Before the original license is issued, the applicant shall obtain the approval of the fire marshal on the firefighting appliances, water supply, accessways, or other applicable conditions as meeting fire safety requirements.
(c) 
Right to hearing on denial.
Any person whose application for a license under this article has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the construction board of adjustments and appeals under the procedure provided by section 3.10.035 of this article.
(d) 
Application for renewal.
(1) 
Application for renewal of a license shall be made in writing by the licensee on forms furnished by the building official on or before December 1 of each year. Such application shall contain any change in the information occurring after the original license was issued or the latest renewal granted.
(2) 
Before the renewal license is issued, the applicant shall obtain the approval of the fire marshal on the firefighting appliances, water supply, accessways, or other applicable conditions as meeting fire safety requirements.
(e) 
Fee.
All original license applications or renewals thereof shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the fee schedule. All renewal fees shall be due on December 1 of each year.
(f) 
Transfer.
Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the building official within ten days after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any mobile home park. Application for transfer of license shall be made within ten calendar days after notification of change covered in this subsection. Within 30 calendar days thereafter, the city shall act on the application for license transfer and it shall be approved if the park is in compliance with the provisions of this article.
(g) 
Transfer fee.
All applications for license transfer shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the fee schedule.
(h) 
Notice of violation; suspension of license.
Whenever, upon inspection of any mobile home park, the building official, after consultation with the city official or officials he deems competent to judge, finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this article applicable to such park, he shall give notice in writing, in accordance with section 3.10.035(a) of this article, to the licensee or his agent that, unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in such notice, the license shall be suspended. At the end of such period of time, the building official shall reinspect such park, requesting assistance from other city departments as may be required, and if such conditions or practices have not been corrected he shall suspend the license and give notice in writing of such suspension to the licensee or his agent. Upon receipt of notice of such suspension, the licensee shall cease operation of such park, except as provided in section 3.10.035 hereof.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-13; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.12; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Required.
The building official, the city health officer, the fire marshal, the police chief, and the tax assessor-collector are hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance with this article.
(b) 
Entry on premises.
The building official, the city health officer, the fire marshal, the police chief, and the tax assessor-collector shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this article.
(c) 
Inspection of register.
The building official, the city health officer, the fire marshal, the police chief, and the tax assessor-collector shall have the power and authority in discharging their official duties to inspect the register containing a record of all residents of the mobile home park.
(d) 
Access by licensee for purpose of making repairs.
It shall be the duty of every occupant of a mobile home park to give the licensee, his agent, or authorized employee access to any part of such park at reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this article.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-14; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.13)
(a) 
Notice of violation.
Whenever it is determined that there are grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this article, the building official shall give notice of such alleged violation to the licensee or agent, as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:
(1) 
Be in writing;
(2) 
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance;
(3) 
Allow a reasonable time for the performance of the act it requires;
(4) 
Be served upon the licensee or his agent; provided that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such licensee or agent when a copy thereof has been sent by first class mail to his last known address, or when he has been served with such notice by any method authorized or required by the laws of this state; and
(5) 
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this article.
(b) 
Appeal from denial of permit.
Any person affected by the refusal of the building official to issue a permit under the provisions of this article as set out in section 3.10.032 hereof may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the construction board of adjustments and appeals, provided that such person shall file, within ten days after the day the permit was refused, in the office of the building official, a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor. Upon receipt of such petition, the building official shall forward it to the city secretary, who shall request the construction board of adjustments and appeals to set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such refusal should be modified or withdrawn.
(c) 
Appeal from notice of violation.
Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this article applicable to such park by the building official may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the construction board of adjustments and appeals; provided that such person shall file, within ten days after the day the notice was served, in the office of the building official, a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor. The filing of the request for a hearing shall operate as a stay of the notice and of the suspension, except in the case of an order issued under subsection (e) of this section. Upon receipt of such petition, the building official shall forward such petition to the city secretary, who shall request the construction board of adjustments and appeals to set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such notice should be modified or withdrawn.
(d) 
Issuance of order after hearing.
After such hearing, the building official shall implement the decision of the construction board of adjustments and appeals by issuing an order in writing sustaining, modifying or withdrawing the refusal, which order shall be served as provided in subsection (a)(4) of this section. Upon failure to comply with an order by the building official sustaining or modifying a decision thereof, the occupancy permit and the license of the park affected by the order shall be revoked.
(e) 
Issuance of order without notice or hearing.
Whenever the building official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health or safety, he may without notice or hearing issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that action be taken as he may deem necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon written petition to the building official shall be afforded a hearing within ten days. The provisions of subsection (d) of this section shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-15; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.14; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Any park existing at the time of the passage of this article that does not conform with the regulations prescribed herein shall be deemed a nonconforming park.
(b) 
A lawful park existing at the time of the passage of this article, although such does not conform to the provisions thereof, may be continued, but if the park is discontinued for a period of time in excess of six months, any future use of the park shall be in conformity with the provisions of this article.
(c) 
The right of a nonconforming park to continue shall be subject to such regulations as to maintenance of the premises and conditions of operations as may, in the judgment of the building official, be reasonably required for the protection of adjacent property.
(d) 
A nonconforming park shall not be rebuilt in cases of obsolescence. In case of destruction by fire or other natural cause, the park may be reconstructed and the building inspector shall issue a permit for reconstruction.
(e) 
Any extension to mobile home parks shall conform to the provisions of this article.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-17; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.16)
Whenever the standards and specifications in this article conflict with those contained in another ordinance, the most stringent or restrictive provision shall govern.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-18; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; 1995 Code, sec. 152.17)
(a) 
The site plan shall be filed as required by section 3.10.032(c) of this article and shall show the following:
(1) 
The area and dimensions of the tract of land, with identification of location and boundaries;
(2) 
The number, location and size of all mobile home spaces;
(3) 
The location, width, and specifications of driveways, roadways, and walkways;
(4) 
The location and specifications of water and sewer lines and riser pipes;
(5) 
The location and details of lighting, electrical and gas systems;
(6) 
The location and dimensions of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the park;
(7) 
Existing and proposed topography of the mobile home park;
(8) 
The location of fire mains, including the size, the hydrants, and any other equipment which may be provided;
(9) 
Such other information as municipal reviewing officials may reasonably require;
(10) 
All spaces shall be numbered.
(b) 
Three prints of the site or plot plan shall be provided to the building official to be circulated to the following city departments by the building official, and approval obtained from them prior to the issuance of a permit: engineering, fire marshal, police department and tax department.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(A))
Any mobile home park constructed after the adoption of this article, and any extension or addition to an existing mobile home park in the city, shall be done in compliance with the following site requirements:
(1) 
Location.
A mobile home park shall have no less than 20 mobile home spaces and shall be located only on sites having a zoning classification of MH, as defined in the zoning ordinance of the city.
(2) 
Mobile home spaces.
(A) 
Minimum area.
Each mobile home space shall provide a minimum area of 3,500 square feet.
(B) 
Lots per acre.
There shall not be more than a maximum of ten lots per acre based on the overall park.
(C) 
Open space requirements.
(i) 
The minimum front yard setback shall be ten feet from the nearest corner of the mobile home to the front line of the mobile home space.
(ii) 
No mobile home shall be closer than ten feet to any property line nor closer than 25 feet to the property line adjoining a public street.
(iii) 
For other structures on each space, the minimum front yard setback shall be at least ten feet.
(iv) 
The minimum distance between mobile homes at any point shall be 20 feet.
(D) 
Height regulations.
(i) 
The height limit for any structure intended for occupancy in the mobile home park shall be 35 feet.
(ii) 
The average height of the mobile home frame above the ground elevation, measured at 90° to the frame, shall not exceed three feet.
(E) 
Soil and ground cover.
Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every mobile home park shall be paved, covered with stone screening or other solid material, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust. Parks shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of noxious weeds detrimental to health. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowth of any description.
(F) 
Drainage.
The ground surface in all parts of a park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner.
(G) 
Design and location of storage facilities.
Unless provided in current mobile home models, storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 200 cubic feet per mobile home space may be provided on the space, or in compounds located within the mobile home park. Where provided, storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the park and shall be faced with masonry, porcelainized steel, baked enamel steel or other material equal in fire resistance, durability and appearance. Storage outside the perimeter walls of the mobile home shall be permitted if in such facilities.
(H) 
Mobile home stands.
The area of the mobile home stand or space shall provide adequate support and drainage for placement of the mobile home.
(I) 
Mobile home anchors.
All mobile homes in the park shall be anchored in accordance with specifications approved by the building official.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(B))
(a) 
Streets generally; obstructions in streets.
(1) 
Internal streets, no-parking area signs, and street name signs shall be privately owned, built, and maintained. Streets shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and to facilities for common use of park residents.
(2) 
Internal streets shall be kept open and free of obstruction in order that police and fire vehicles may have access to any areas of the mobile home park. The police department shall be authorized to issue citations for the violation of the provisions hereof and to remove and impound offending vehicles.
(b) 
No-parking signs.
On all sections of internal streets on which parking is prohibited under this article, the owner or agent shall erect metal signs prohibiting parking. The sign type, size, height and location shall be approved by the city public works director prior to installation.
(c) 
Street construction and maintenance.
All internal streets shall be constructed to specifications established by the city council and shall be maintained by the owner or agent free of holes and other hazards. In lieu of concrete curbs and gutters, the park owners may install extruded curbs.
(d) 
Street dimensions and layout; on-street parking.
An internal street or common access route shall be provided to each mobile home space (such street shall have a minimum width of 30 feet if off-street parking is provided in the ratio of two parking spaces for each mobile home space). On-street parking shall be permitted on only one side of the street, and then only if the street is in excess of 36 feet wide. The internal streets shall be continuous and connect with other internal streets or with public streets, or shall be provided with a cul-de-sac having a minimum diameter of 95 feet. No internal street ending in a cul-de-sac shall exceed 500 feet in length.
(e) 
Off-street parking.
If the park is constructed with internal streets having a width less than 36 feet, off-street parking shall be provided on each mobile home space in the ratio of two parking spaces for each mobile home space. Each parking space shall be hard-surfaced with all-weather material, and located to eliminate interference with access to parking areas provided for other mobile homes and for public parking in the park.
(f) 
Access to mobile homes.
Internal streets shall permit unobstructed access to within at least 200 feet of any portion of each mobile home.
(g) 
Street name signs and house numbers.
Within each mobile home park, all streets shall be named, and mobile homes numbered to conform with block numbers on adjacent public streets. All street name signs and house numbers shall be of reflective material. These street name signs and house numbers shall be of a color and size contrasting with those on public streets so that there is no confusion regarding which are private and which are public streets. These signs and numbers shall be of standard size and placement to facilitate location by emergency vehicles.
(h) 
Intersections with public streets.
Interior streets shall intersect adjoining public streets at approximately 90° and at locations which will eliminate or minimize interference with traffic on those public streets.
(i) 
Common parking area.
A common parking area of one (1) space per four (4) mobile home spaces shall be provided in excess of the off-street parking requirement of two (2) parking spaces per mobile home. The location of the common use parking shall be at the discretion of the developer.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(C); Ordinance 439 adopted 11/20/2018)
Street lighting within the mobile home park shall be provided along all internal streets. Light standards shall have a height and spacing to insure that an average illumination level of not less than 0.2 footcandles shall be maintained.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(D))
(a) 
Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
In parks in which liquefied petroleum gases are stored and dispensed, their handling and storage shall comply with requirements of the city plumbing and fire codes, as applicable.
(b) 
Storage and handling of flammable liquids.
In parks in which gasoline, fuel oil, or other flammable liquids are stored and/or dispensed, their handling and storage shall comply with the city fire code.
(c) 
Access for firefighting.
Approaches to all mobile homes shall be kept clear for firefighting.
(d) 
Firefighting instruction.
The mobile home park owner or agent shall be responsible for the instruction of his staff in the use of the park fire protection equipment and in their specific duties in the event of fire.
(e) 
Water supply facilities for fire department operations.
(1) 
Water supply facilities for fire department operations shall be connected to the city public water supply system unless a special exception is granted by the city council to use a private water supply system. If a private supply is utilized for service to the park, the private supply must be adequate both for domestic requirements and for firefighting requirements established by the city. The adequacy of the water supply for firefighting requirements shall be determined by the fire marshal. If the mobile home park owner and agent utilize a private water supply, it shall have sufficient volume and pressure that the city water supply will not be required for firefighting.
(2) 
The park owner shall provide standard city fire hydrants located within 500 feet of all mobile home spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the city fire department. It shall be the responsibility of the park licensee to insure that the fire hydrants in need of immediate repair shall be repaired in a satisfactory manner within 24 hours. Non-emergency repairs shall be made within seven days.
(f) 
Collection and disposal of rubbish.
The mobile home park licensee or agent shall provide an adequate system of collection and safe disposal of rubbish, approved by the fire marshal and the city health officer.
(g) 
Dry brush, leaves and weeds.
The mobile home park licensee or agent shall be responsible for maintaining the entire area of the park free of dry brush, leaves and weeds.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(E))
Mobile home parks may provide recreation area(s) to the extent, size and location determined by the owner to meet the needs of the residents.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(F); Ordinance 439 adopted 11/20/2018)
(a) 
Generally.
An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each mobile home park. Connection shall be made to the public supply of water unless a special exception is granted by the city council to use a private water supply system. If a private supply is utilized for service to the park, the private supply shall be adequate both for domestic requirements and for firefighting requirements established by the city.
(b) 
Water distribution system.
(1) 
The water supply system of the mobile home park shall be connected by pipes to all mobile homes, buildings, and other facilities requiring water.
(2) 
All water piping, fixtures, and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and city regulations and requirements.
(c) 
Connections.
Individual water riser pipes and connections shall be in accordance with requirements of the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(G))
From and after the effective date of this article, the following shall apply:
(1) 
General requirements.
(A) 
An adequate and safe sewer system shall be provided in all mobile home parks for conveying and disposing of all sewage. The sewer system for a mobile home park shall be constructed in accordance with the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(B) 
All proposed sewage disposal facilities shall be approved by the city health officer prior to construction, except that the use of septic tanks for the disposal of sewage shall not be approved. Effluents from sewage treatment facilities shall not be discharged into any waters of the state except with prior approval of the city health officer and the appropriate regulatory agency of the state.
(2) 
Sewer lines.
All sewer lines shall be constructed and of materials in accordance with the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(3) 
Individual sewer connections.
(A) 
Each mobile home stand shall be provided with at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located on each stand that the sewer connection to the mobile home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position.
(B) 
The sewer connection to the mobile home from the sewer riser pipe and any other sewer connections shall be in accordance with the requirements of the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(C) 
All materials used for sewer connections shall be in accordance with the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(D) 
Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when no mobile home occupies the space. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(H))
From and after the effective date of this article, the following shall apply:
(1) 
Utility lines.
All electrical wiring, telephone lines, cable television lines, and power distribution lines in the mobile home park shall be underground and otherwise installed in accordance with the city electrical code, except primary power distribution lines may be above ground only at the rear of lots.
(2) 
Electrical wiring system.
Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations for such systems.
(3) 
Power distribution lines, individual electrical connections, and grounding.
Secondary power distribution lines shall be located underground. Otherwise all power distribution lines, individual electrical connections and grounding of the mobile homes and equipment shall comply with the city electrical code, as applicable.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(I))
(a) 
Applicability.
The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings, and other community service facilities such as:
(1) 
Management offices, repair shops and storage areas;
(2) 
Sanitary facilities;
(3) 
Laundry facilities;
(4) 
Indoor recreation areas; and
(5) 
Commercial uses supplying essential goods or services for the benefit and convenience of park occupants.
(b) 
Standards.
(1) 
All portions of the structures 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, and to comply with all applicable codes of the city.
(2) 
All rooms containing sanitary or laundry facilities shall:
(A) 
Have sound-resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around showers, bathtubs, lavatories, and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent, waterproof materials or covered with moisture-resistant materials;
(B) 
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; and
(C) 
Have at least one window which can be opened easily, or mechanical device which will adequately ventilate the room.
(3) 
Toilets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors. Shower stalls shall be of the individual type. The rooms shall be screened to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.
(4) 
Illumination levels shall be maintained as follows:
(A) 
General seeing tasks, five footcandles;
(B) 
Laundry room work area, 40 footcandles; and
(C) 
Toilet room, in front of mirrors, 40 footcandles.
(5) 
Hot and cold water shall be furnished in every lavatory, sink, bathtub, shower and laundry fixture, and cold water shall be furnished to every water closet and urinal.
(6) 
Service buildings shall be maintained at a comfortable temperature by heating equipment permitted by city regulations, between October 1 and May 1.
(c) 
Barbecue pits, fireplaces, stoves and incinerators.
Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and incinerators shall be so located, constructed, maintained and used as to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance both on the property on which used and on neighboring property. No open fire shall be permitted except in facilities provided. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(J))
(a) 
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.
(b) 
Centrally located refuse containers having a capacity of three cubic yards or larger shall be provided. Such containers shall be so designed as to prevent spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them. Refuse and garbage shall removed from the park at least twice each week.
(c) 
The licensee or agent shall insure that containers at mobile home spaces are emptied regularly and maintained in a usable, sanitary condition.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(K))
(a) 
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the city health director.
(b) 
Parks shall be maintained free of accumulation of debris which may provide rodent harborage or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes and other pests.
(c) 
The growth of brush, weeds and grass shall be controlled to prevent harborage of noxious insects or other pests.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(L))
From and after the effective date of this article, the following shall apply:
(1) 
Natural gas system.
(A) 
Natural gas piping systems shall be installed underground and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.
(B) 
Each mobile home space provided with piped gas shall have a cap on the outlet when not in use to prevent accidental discharge of gas, and shall be in accordance with the city plumbing code, as applicable.
(2) 
Liquefied petroleum gas system.
Liquefied petroleum gas systems shall be installed only if an available natural gas system is more than 1,000 feet from the mobile home park. The liquefied petroleum gas systems shall be maintained in accordance with applicable codes of the city governing such systems and regulations of the state railroad commission pertaining thereto.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(M))
(a) 
Responsibilities of park management.
(1) 
All responsibilities set out elsewhere in this article.
(2) 
The licensee or his agent shall operate the park in compliance with this article and other applicable ordinances and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(3) 
The licensee or agent shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this article and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this article.
(4) 
The licensee or agent shall maintain a register of park occupancy which shall contain the following information:
(A) 
Name and address of park residents.
(B) 
Mobile home registration data, including make, length, width, year of manufacture and identification number.
(C) 
Location of each mobile home within the park by space or lot number and street address.
(D) 
Dates of arrival and departure.
(5) 
A new register shall be initiated on January 1 of each year, and the old register shall be retired but shall be retained on the premises for at least three years following the retirement. Registers shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by an official of the city whose duties may necessitate access to the information contained therein.
(6) 
(A) 
The licensee or agent shall furnish to the tax assessor-collector for the city, within ten days after the first day of January of each year, a list of all mobile homes resident in the park on the first day of January. The list shall contain the owner’s name and address; the make, length, width, year of manufacture and identification number of the mobile home; and the address or location description of the mobile home within the park. The lists shall be prepared using forms provided by the tax assessor-collector for the city.
(B) 
Within ten days after the first day of July of each year, the licensee or agent shall furnish to the city tax assessor-collector the same data required in the preceding subsection on all residents who have moved into the park after the first day of January, and information on mobile homes which have moved out of the park after the first day of January including the foregoing data plus the date on which each mobile home left the park, and the destination of the mobile home if this destination can be obtained.
(b) 
Responsibilities of park occupants.
(1) 
All responsibilities set out elsewhere in this article.
(2) 
The park occupant shall comply with all requirements of this article and shall maintain his mobile home space, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(3) 
The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his mobile home in its mobile home stand and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instructions of the park management.
(4) 
Fire-resistant skirting with the necessary vents, screens and/or openings shall be required on all mobile homes in mobile home parks and shall be installed within ten days after emplacement of the mobile homes.
(5) 
Skirting, porches, awnings, and other additions, when installed, shall be maintained in good repair. The use of space immediately underneath a mobile home for storage shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
(A) 
The storage area shall have a base of impervious material.
(B) 
Stored items shall not interfere with the underneath inspection of the mobile home.
(1972 Code, sec. 16-16; Ordinance 257 adopted 10/17/1972; Ordinance 260 adopted 6/19/1973; 1995 Code, sec. 152.15(N))