Except as otherwise specifically provided in this division, no manufactured home, by definition, shall be parked, used or occupied on any lot, tract or parcel of land within the city limits except as prescribed by this article for which the permit may be issued.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
Any mobile home, by definition, that currently occupies a lot, parcel or tract of land within the city limits, may not be relocated to another lot, parcel or tract of land within the city limits.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
The fire marshal or designated building permit official may permit the parking, use and occupancy of a manufactured home outside of a duly authorized manufactured home park for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) days, when such manufactured home is occupied by persons employed in the operation of a temporary recreational, amusement or civic activity, or for a period of time not exceeding on hundred twenty (120) days, when such manufactured [home] is parked adjacent to and in conjunction with the construction of a residence. A manufactured home may be parked on the construction site of a nonresidential structure for a period of time not exceeding the duration of actual construction. Such temporary parking, use and occupancy of a manufactured home shall be permitted only when the manufactured home is parked on the same premises on which the activity is located and only when adequate sanitary facilities are available upon the premises for the use of the occupants of the manufactured home.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
The provisions of this part shall apply to a manufactured home permanently located on real property within the city outside an authorized manufactured home park. Such location is authorized, when all of the provisions of this part are complied with.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01; Ordinance adopting Code)
No manufacturer, dealer, representative, contractor, subcontractor salesmen or other persons involved directly or indirectly with the sale or lease of manufactured homes, shall cause a manufactured home to be delivered, placed, or constructed on a parcel or tract of land within the jurisdiction of the city prior to the owner, occupant or agent obtaining the proper and required permits and licenses.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
All applicable requirements of the building code of the city and other ordinances applicable to the installation of plumbing, electricity, water and gas must be complied with and the necessary permits acquired prior to a manufactured home being placed on a private lot under the provisions of this part. The fire marshal or his designee shall supervise and inspect the permanent placement of a mobile home in compliance with this part.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
A manufactured home governed by this part shall be so situated upon the lot or tract of land that it will not be within twenty-five (25) feet of any structure and shall be within the limits of a twenty-five (25) foot setback line on the front of the property, a twenty (20) foot setback on each side of the property, and a twenty-five (25) foot setback line on the rear of the property.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
In addition to the provisions of section 3.08.064 of this article, a manufactured home placed on a private lot or tract of land must be situated so that the front door is facing the street on which it sets. In the case where the front door is located on the smaller of the manufactured home dimensions, the home will be situated so that the longest dimension shall be facing the street. No mobile home will be placed at any angle other than 180° to the street. For corner lots the same shall apply for either address. The city will make the determination as to street identification.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
No manufactured home shall be placed or occupied on the same lot or tract as any other structure, except as otherwise provided for in division 3 and further provided that the first structure placed on the tract is permitted and covered by division 3 of this article.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
The suspension components comprised of axles, shackles, springs and wheels and other protrusions beneath the frame of a manufactured home, including the tow tongue, subject to this part shall be removed so as to permit the level placement of the home. Leveling shall be at a height above the surrounding terrain no greater than twenty-four (24) inches and no less than twelve (12) inches, which placement is hereby required.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
It is violation for a manufactured home to be installed in the city limits by anyone other than a licensed installer as licensed by the state. All manufactured homes will be blocked and tied down by the approved method of the state department of housing and urban affairs and/or manufacturer’s specifications whichever is the more stringent of the two.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
A manufactured home governed by this part shall be connected to and be provided with water and sanitary sewer connections. No more than one home shall be connected to any one water or sewer connection. No septic systems shall be allowed in the city limits.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
The lot or tract of land upon which a mobile home is situated, as authorized by this part, shall be large enough to accommodate a parking stall thereon for the off-street parking of automobiles.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
There shall be a driveway constructed upon a lot or tract of land upon which a mobile home is located under this part. Such driveway shall lead from the public street to the manufactured home or adjacent to the mobile home and it shall be constructed in accordance with the manufactured home park standards prescribed in this article. A culvert of suitable size, and a minimum of eighteen inches (18") in diameter, and of approved material will be installed in the public right-of-way and covered in crushed stone and earth so as to deter erosion. Such approved culvert once installed shall be maintained by the city.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)
Should a mobile home or manufactured home become unoccupied for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days, for any reason, the mobile home or manufactured home owner would be required to resubmit a building permit application prior to occupying the structure. Such an application would require an inspection of the structure and compliance with all sections of this article. Services normally provided by the city shall be suspended until all inspections have been completed and complied with.
(Ordinance adopted 4/10/01)