[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
North Irwin 2-10-1986 by Ord. No.
4-86 (Ch. 14, Part 1, of the 1986 Code of Ordinances).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
A transportable, single-family dwelling intended for permanent
occupancy, contained in one unit, or in two or more units designed
to be joined into one integral unit capable of again being separated
for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for
occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations,
and constructed so that it may be used without a permanent foundation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A parcel of land in a mobile home park, improved with the
necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for
the erections thereon of a single mobile home.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so
designated and improved that it contains two or more mobile home lots
for the placement thereon of mobile homes.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, corporation, company,
association, or other legal entity which rents or leases spaces in
a mobile home park.
The written approval, as issued by the Borough Council, authorizing
a person to operate and maintain a mobile home or a mobile home park
under the provisions of this chapter.
A structure which contains operational, office, recreational,
sanitary, maintenance, or other facilities built for the use of the
mobile home park residents or owner.
All pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the drain outlet
of the mobile home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer riser pipe.
That portion of the sewer lateral which extends vertically
to the ground elevation and terminates at each mobile home space.
All pipes, fittings, and appurtenances from the water riser
pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within the
mobile home.
That portion of the water service pipe which extends vertically
to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point on each
mobile home lot.
All pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances from the water
main of the park distribution system to the water outlet of the distribution
system within the mobile home.
A.
Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain,
construct, alter or extend any mobile home park within the limits
of the Borough of North Irwin unless he holds a permit issued by the
Borough Council in the name of such person for the specific maintenance,
construction, alteration, or extension proposed. The municipal permit
shall be conspicuously posted in the office or on the premises of
the mobile home park at all times.
B.
Application to the Borough of North Irwin. The applicant shall also
submit an application to the Borough Council using a form furnished
by the Borough Council for a permit to operate a mobile home park
in the Borough of North Irwin.
C.
Renewal permits. Renewal permits shall be issued by the Borough Council
upon furnishing proof by the applicant that his park continues to
meet standards prescribed by this chapter.
D.
Inspection of mobile home parks. A representative of the Borough
Council may inspect a mobile home park at reasonable intervals, and
at reasonable times, to determine compliance with this chapter.
E.
Compliance of existing mobile home parks.
(1)
Mobile home parks in existence at the date of adoption of this chapter
may be continued so long as they otherwise remain lawful.
(3)
Any existing mobile home park which in the opinion of the Borough
Council creates a safety hazard shall be required to comply with this
chapter within a reasonable period of time as determined by the Borough
Council.
F.
Individual mobile homes.
(1)
Individual mobile homes permitted in areas as set forth in Chapter 350, Zoning, and not located in a mobile home park shall not be required to obtain a mobile home park permit; however, they shall be required to obtain zoning and building permits as prescribed by the Borough of North Irwin ordinances.
(2)
Individual mobile homes shall comply with all other applicable municipal
ordinances and regulations governing single-family homes.
G.
Inspection; revocation of license. Whenever, upon inspection of any
mobile home park, it is determined that conditions or practices exist
which are in violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any
regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Borough of North Irwin shall
give notice in writing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
to the person to whom the permit was issued, advising him that unless
such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period
of time specified in the notice, the license to operate in the Borough
of North Irwin shall be suspended. At the end of such period, such
mobile home park shall be inspected and, if such conditions or practices
have not been corrected, the Borough Council shall suspend the license
and give notice in writing of such suspension to the person to whom
the permit is issued.
All fees shall be set by the Borough Council pursuant to resolution.
Application for the mobile home park permit shall be filed in
triplicate with the Borough Council. The application shall be in writing,
signed by the owner and shall include the following:
A.
Name and address of the owner;
B.
Location and legal description of the mobile home park;
C.
Plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements and facilities
constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park; and
D.
Such further information as may be requested by the various municipal
agencies to enable them to determine if the proposed park will comply
with legal requirements.
A.
General requirements. An adequate supply of water shall be provided
for mobile homes, service buildings, and other accessory facilities
as required by this chapter. Where a public water supply system of
satisfactory quantity, quality and pressure is available, connection
shall be made thereto and its supply shall be used exclusively. Where
a satisfactory public water supply system is not available, the development
of a private water supply system shall be approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection or other authorities having
jurisdiction over water supply systems.
B.
Fire hydrants. Where a public supply of water is provided, fire hydrants
shall be installed as agreed upon by the Borough Council and the agency
responsible for supplying water.
C.
Individual water riser pipes and connections.
(1)
Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined
area of the mobile home stand at a point where the water connection
will approximate a vertical position, thereby insuring the shortest
water connection possible and decreasing susceptibility to water pipe
freezing.
(2)
The water riser pipe shall have a minimum inside diameter of 3/4
inch and terminate at least four inches above the ground surface.
The water outlet shall be provided with a cap when a mobile home does
not occupy the lot.
(3)
Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service
lines, valves and riser pipe and to protect risers from heaving and
shoving actions of ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage
shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe.
(4)
A shutoff water valve below the frost line shall be provided near
the water riser pipe in each mobile home lot. Underground stop and
waste valves are prohibited unless their types of manufacture and
their method of installation are approved by the Borough Council.
A.
General requirements. An adequate and safe sewerage system shall
be provided in all parks for conveying and disposing of sewage from
mobile homes, service buildings and other accessory facilities.
B.
Individual sewer connections.
(1)
Each mobile home stand shall be provided with at least a four-inch
diameter sewer riser pipe. This sewer riser pipe shall be imbedded
in poured concrete, minimum twelve-inch diameter and minimum eighteen-inch
depth. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least 1/2 inch above
ground elevation. 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.
(2)
The sewer connection (see § 226-1 for definition) shall have a nominal inside diameter of not less than three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least 1/4 inch per foot. All joints shall be watertight.
(3)
All materials used for a sewer connection shall be semirigid, corrosive-resistant,
nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.
(4)
Provisions shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when a
mobile home does not occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted
away from the riser.
A.
General requirements. Every park shall contain an electrical wiring
system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances
which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Borough
ordinances regulating such systems.
B.
Power distribution lines. Main power lines not located underground
shall be suspended at least 18 feet above the ground and shall have
a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet above any mobile home,
service building or other structure.
A.
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to service buildings,
recreation buildings and other community service facilities when constructed,
such as management offices, repair shops, and storage areas; laundry
facilities; and indoor recreation areas.
B.
All structural requirements shall be in accordance with the Borough
of North Irwin ordinances regulating same.
The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the mobile
home park shall be so managed as to not create health hazards, rodent
harborages, insect-breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air
pollution and shall be in accordance with the Borough ordinances.
Fire protection provisions shall be in accordance with the Borough
ordinances.
All piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to mobile
homes shall be copper or other acceptable metallic tubing and shall
be permanently installed and securely fastened in place. All fuel
storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and
shall not be located inside or beneath the mobile home or less than
five feet from any mobile home exit.
A.
The person to whom a permit for a mobile home park is issued shall
operate the park in compliance with this chapter and shall provide
adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment
in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
B.
The park management shall supervise the placement of each mobile
home on its mobile home stand, which includes securing its stability
and installing all utility connections.
C.
The park management shall give the Borough Council or their representative
free access to all mobile home lots, service buildings and other community
service facilities for the purpose of inspection.
D.
The management shall maintain a register containing the names and
addresses of all park occupants. Such register shall be available
to any authorized person inspecting the park.
E.
The management shall notify the local Pennsylvania Department of
Health immediately of any suspected communicable or contagious disease
within the park.
Whenever, upon inspection of any mobile home park, it is determined
that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision
of this chapter, or of any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the
Building Official shall give notice in writing to the person to whom
the permit was issued, advising them that unless such conditions or
practices are corrected within the period of time specified in the
notice, the permit to operate shall be suspended. At the end of such
period, such mobile home park shall be reinspected and, if such conditions
or practices have not been corrected, the Building Official shall
suspend the permit and give notice in writing of such suspension to
the person to whom the permit is issued. An aggrieved party may file
an appeal to the Borough Council in accordance with the Local Agency
Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 2 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 551 et seq.,
and 751 et seq.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter
shall, upon being found liable therefor, pay a fine of not more than
$600, plus court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
the Borough in the enforcement proceedings. If the penalty is not
paid, the Borough shall initiate a civil action for collection in
accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each day
a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, and each section
of this chapter that is violated shall also constitute a separate
offense. In addition to or in lieu of enforcement under this section,
the Borough may enforce this chapter in equity in the Court of Common
Pleas of Westmoreland County.
