This division shall apply to HUD-code manufactured homes located outside a manufactured home park, except for manufactured homes at construction sites as provided for in section 3.10.004.
(2008 Code, sec. 46-111)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend any HUD-code manufactured home within the limits of the city unless he holds a valid building permit issued by the building official in the name of such person for the specific construction, alteration or extension proposed.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-62; 2008 Code, sec. 46-112)
The HUD-code manufactured home occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his HUD-code manufactured home and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with city ordinances and this article.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-65(b); 2008 Code, sec. 46-113)
Any HUD-code manufactured home located in the city under the provisions of this division or any extension or addition to an existing HUD-code manufactured home in the city shall be in compliance with the following requirements:
(1)
Location.
A HUD-code manufactured home shall be located only on lots having a zoning classification for individual HUD-code manufactured homes.
(2)
Minimum lot requirements.
(A)
Dimensions and area.
Each HUD-code manufactured home lot shall have a minimum street frontage of 50 feet and shall also have a minimum area of 5,000 square feet; however, no HUD-code manufactured home lot shall have dimensions less than 50 feet on the narrow dimension or 100 feet on the long dimension. No more than one HUD-code manufactured home may be located on each HUD-code manufactured home lot.
(B)
Setbacks.
(i)
The minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet from the nearest corner of the HUD-code manufactured home to the front line of the HUD-code manufactured home lot.
(ii)
No HUD-code manufactured home shall be closer than five feet to any property line or closer than five feet to the property line adjoining a public street.
(iii)
For other structures on each lot, the minimum front yard setback shall be at least 20 feet.
(3)
Height limits.
(A)
The height limit for any HUD-code manufactured home or building in an area zoned specifically for HUD-code manufactured homes shall be 20 feet.
(B)
The average height of the HUD-code manufactured home frame above the ground elevation, measured at 90 degrees to the frame, shall not exceed three feet.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-63(a), (b); 2008 Code, sec. 46-114)
The ground surface in all parts of a HUD-code manufactured home lot shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-63(c); 2008 Code, sec. 46-115)
Storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 200 cubic feet for each HUD-code manufactured home may be provided on the lot. Where provided, storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the HUD-code manufactured home and shall be approved by the building official as provided in section 3.10.162.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-63(d); 2008 Code, sec. 46-116)
Off-street parking will be provided in a ratio of not less than two spaces for each HUD-code manufactured home lot. Access to off-street parking shall intersect adjoining public streets at approximately 90 degrees and at locations which will eliminate or minimize interference with traffic on those public streets.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-63(e); 2008 Code, sec. 46-117)
Skirting with the necessary vents, screens and/or openings shall be required on all HUD-code manufactured homes and shall be installed within ten days after placement of the HUD-code manufactured home.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-65(c); 2008 Code, sec. 46-118)
Skirting, porches, awnings, and other additions to a HUD-code manufactured home, when installed, shall be maintained in good repair. The use of space immediately underneath the HUD-code manufactured home for storage shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
(1)
The storage area shall have a base of impervious material.
(2)
Stored items shall not interfere with the underneath inspection of the HUD-code manufactured home.
(1967 Code, sec. 28-65(c); 2008 Code, sec. 46-119)