(a) 
Generally.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. Those words not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with the zoning ordinance or other applicable ordinances of the town or, in the absence of such ordinances, then in accordance with customary usage in municipal planning and engineering practices.
(b) 
Definitions.
Building inspector.
The legally designated inspection authority of the town or his or her authorized representative.
Driveway.
A minor entranceway off the common access route within the subdivision, into an off-street parking area serving one (1) or more mobile homes/manufactured homes.
Fire chief.
The legally designated chief of the fire department of the town or his authorized representative.
Manufactured home.
A structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on-site is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems. The term does not include a recreational vehicle as defined by 24 C.F.R. section 3282(g).
Manufactured housing.
A HUD-code manufactured home or mobile home, and collectively means and refers to both.
Mobile home.
A structure that was constructed before June 15, 1976, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on-site is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems.
Manufactured home park.
A unified development of manufactured housing meeting all requirements of this article.
Permit.
A written permit or certification issued by the building inspector permitting the construction, alteration, or extension of manufactured housing under the provisions of this article and regulations issued hereunder.
Person.
Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation.
Site 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 and also in relation to existing septic tanks and lateral lines.
Subdivision.
Any parcel of land which has been divided into two (2) or more tracts, lots or sites.
Tax assessor-collector.
The county tax assessor/collector or other local taxing authority.
Town official.
The mayor of the town, any member of the town council, the town administrator or his designee, the building inspector, the fire chief, and the town secretary.
Zoning ordinance.
The zoning ordinance of the town in chapter 14 of this code, as amended.
(Ordinance adopting 2004 Code; Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.801; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
Any person violating any provision of this article within the corporate limits of the town shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each day 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.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.809; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
All persons desiring to refurbish, remodel or improve any manufactured housing within the corporate limits of the town shall make application for a building permit in accordance with section 3.02.006 of this chapter, as amended, and shall follow all requirements found therein, including all fees prescribed by appendix A. Any refurbishment, remodel, or improvement shall comply with the regulations of title 24, CFR section 2380.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.802; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
The town administrator may issue a placement permit for manufactured homes, as defined in section 3.08.001, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The manufactured home is erected on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation.
(2) 
The manufactured home meets the regulations of title 24, CFR section 2380.
(3) 
The manufactured home meets the regulations of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Manufactured Housing.
(4) 
The manufactured home is placed in an area whose zoning permits the placement of manufactured homes and the manufactured home is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, the rules promulgated under title 24, CFR section 2380 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code of Federal Regulations, and all the technical codes and zoning ordinance are met.
(Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
(a) 
Authority.
The building inspector and the fire chief are hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance with this article.
(b) 
Right of entry.
The building inspector and the fire chief shall have the power to enter during regular business hours upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this article, and in accordance with the law.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.803; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
Whenever it is determined that there are grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this article, the town shall give notice of such alleged violation to the owner and/or tenant. 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 owner and/or tenant; provided that such notice shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner and/or tenant when a copy thereof has been sent 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.
(5) 
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will affect compliance with the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.804; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
(a) 
Site plan.
The site plan shall be filed as required by section 3.08.003(b) [sic], and shall show the following:
(1) 
The area, dimensions, location and legal description of the tract of land, with identification of location and boundaries.
(2) 
The number, location, and size of any and all manufactured homes to be included on the site.
(3) 
The location, width, and construction specifications of driveways, roadways, and walkways.
(4) 
The location and design specifications of the septic system, showing conformance with the town sewage facility ordinance.
(5) 
The location and specification of any utility easements.
(6) 
The existing and proposed topography of the manufactured home and proposed drainage provisions.
(7) 
The location, if any, of existing or proposed fire hydrants.
(8) 
Such other information as municipal reviewing officials may reasonably require.
(b) 
Setbacks.
(1) 
The minimum front yard setback for any manufactured home shall be fifteen (15) feet from the front line of the lot or tract on which it is situated.
(2) 
The minimum side yard setback is five (5) feet from the side property line.
(3) 
The minimum back yard setback is ten (10) feet from the rear property line.
(c) 
Tie-downs and underpinning.
All manufactured homes must be secured by cinderblocks or concrete piers at a minimum of eight (8) places on the frame of the manufactured home. Each manufactured home must be completely underpinned within sixty (60) days from placement with material complementary to the manufactured home.
(d) 
Soil and ground cover.
Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every mobile home lot shall be protected with a vegetation growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and promotes proper drainage.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.805; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
(a) 
The future placement of any mobile home, as defined in section 3.08.001, within the town limits is hereby prohibited from and after the passage of the ordinance from which the amendment if this article derives.
(b) 
Any manufactured home park in existence at the time of passage of the ordinance from which the amendment of this article derives, which does not meet the regulations as set forth in this article, shall not be thereafter expanded or increased unless the expansion or increase meets with and comes into compliance with the terms of this article.
(c) 
Any nonconforming uses in a manufactured home park in existence at the time of passage of the ordinance from which this article derives shall be enforced in accordance with the town’s zoning ordinance, as amended, and section 211.018 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended.
(d) 
The owner of a manufactured home may remove the manufactured home from its location and place another manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer manufactured home, is at least as large in living space as the prior manufactured home, and placement of the newer manufactured home is in compliance with the zoning for the property. Prior to replacement, the owner shall provide the town with information sufficient to establish compliance with this subsection.
(e) 
Notwithstanding the provisions of the town’s zoning ordinance, as amended, and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d), above, the ability of the owner of a manufactured home to replace the home as a result of a fire or natural disaster is not restricted, in accordance with the terms of § 1201.008(f) of the Texas Occupations Code, as amended. Other than in the case of a fire or natural disaster, this article limits the ability of a manufactured home owner to replace his manufactured home to a single replacement, in accordance with the terms of § 1201.008(f) of the Texas Occupations Code, as amended.
(f) 
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (d) and (e) of this section, above, the owner of a travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or mobile home who removes the travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or mobile home from its location is prohibited from replacing the travel trailer, recreational vehicle or mobile home with a replacement travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or mobile home, and may only replace the removed travel trailer, recreational vehicle or mobile home with a manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer manufactured home and is at least as large in living space as the prior travel trailer, recreational vehicle or mobile home. Other than in the case of a fire or natural disaster, this subsection limits the ability of an owner to replace his home under this subsection to a single replacement in accordance with the terms of § 1201.008(f) of the Texas Occupations Code, as amended.
(Ordinance adopting 2004 Code; 2004 Code, sec. 3.806; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)
Whenever the standards and specifications in this article conflict with those contained in another ordinance, the most stringent or restrictive provision shall govern.
(Ordinance 139 adopted 4/19/88; 2004 Code, sec. 3.807; Ordinance 678-19 adopted 11/19/19)