The purpose of this article is to establish clear and unambiguous
regulations pertaining to manufactured homes in the city.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
1, adopted 4/6/20)
For purpose of this article only, the following terms shall
apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
The legally designated inspection authority of the city,
or his/her authorized representative.
The legally designated head of a city department, or his/her
authorized representative when acting in an official capacity.
The principal (most dominant) point of entry into a building
that would be part of, or directly connected to, the main living area
constructed as an integral part of the dwelling by use of similar
building material and techniques. A porch, covered or enclosed, or
a foyer addition placed onto the side of a home for the purpose of
redirecting the main entrance to the street does not constitute a
main entrance.
A structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according
to the rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode,
is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or
more in length, or when erected on-site is three hundred twenty (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 including the plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems. No single-wides
inside the city limits. This term does not include a recreational
vehicle.
A structure that was constructed before June 15, 1976, transportable
in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8)
body feet or more in width, or forty (40) body feet or more in length,
or when erected on-site is three hundred twenty (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 including the plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, and electrical systems. Amended [sic] No single-wides
inside the city limits.
Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association,
or corporation.
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.
The act of moving one manufactured home from its existing
stand and replacing it with another manufactured home.
Same as “Plot plan.”
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
2, adopted 4/6/20)
(a)
Mobile homes prohibited.
No permit shall be issued for
the placement of a mobile home inside the city, and mobile homes are
prohibited within the city.
(b)
Application for manufactured home permit.
All applications
for permits shall be made upon standard forms provided by the city
and shall contain the following:
(1)
Name and address of the applicant.
(2)
Location and legal description of the lot for manufactured home placement.
(3)
To the application shall be attached a copy of a site plan and survey
showing the location and orientation of the manufactured home, the
required setbacks, and any other information specifically required
herein or in any ordinance of the city.
(c)
Permit fee.
Upon approval of an application request,
a fee will be submitted to the city in the amount set forth in the
fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(d)
Issuance of permit.
When upon review of the application
the city is satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements
of this article, a permit shall be issued.
(e)
Denial of permit; hearing.
Any person whose application
for a permit under this article has been denied may request a hearing
on the matter with the city council. The request for a hearing must
be in writing, and be submitted to the city within thirty (30) days
of the permit being denied. Upon receipt of the written request for
a hearing, the city council shall send notice of the request for hearing
to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Applicants appealing the denial of a permit shall be responsible
for all expenses and charges associated with notifying property owners
within the two hundred (200) foot radius of the subject property.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
3, adopted 4/6/20; Ordinance adopting
2023 Code)
(a)
Inspections required.
The city’s building official,
building inspector, or authorized designee is hereby authorized and
directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance
with this article.
(b)
Entry on premises.
The city’s building official,
building inspector, or authorized designee 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.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
4, adopted 4/6/20)
Whenever it is determined that a violation of any provision
of this article has occurred, the city shall give notice of such alleged
violation to the owner 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 required;
(4)
Be
served upon the owner, provided that the notice or order shall be
deemed to have been properly served upon such owner when a copy thereof
has been sent certified mail to his last known address, or when he
has been served with the 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 and the time necessary to effect
compliance.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
5, adopted 4/6/20)
(a)
The
site plan and survey shall be filed as required, and shall address
the information that is required by this article and any other applicable
city ordinance. In no event shall a site plan be approved if:
(b)
Plans
for the foundation and anchoring system shall be sealed by a State
of Texas registered engineer, or clearly demonstrate that the submitted
system meets or exceeds all applicable standards set forth by the
state department of housing and community affairs and the city’s
building code.
(c)
The
site shall be located on a well-drained, properly graded lot with
an elevated pad where the home is to be located, to insure rapid drainage
and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
6, adopted 4/6/20)
The installation of plumbing and gas systems that connect the
home to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions
to the system, shall comply with all applicable city code requirements.
Fees and inspections as per code requirements shall apply.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
7, adopted 4/6/20)
The installation of electrical systems that connect the home
to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions to
the system, shall comply with all applicable city code requirements.
Fees and inspections are per code requirements shall apply.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
8, adopted 4/6/20)
The installation of mechanical systems that connect the home
to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions to
the system, shall comply with all applicable city code requirements.
Fees and inspections as per code requirements shall apply.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
9, adopted 4/6/20)
Anchoring systems shall be sealed by a State of Texas registered
engineer, or clearly demonstrate that the submitted system meets or
exceeds all the applicable standards set forth by the state department
of housing and community affairs and any applicable city code.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
10, adopted 4/6/20)
(a)
All
requirements of the location in which application is made shall be
adhered to, including but not limited to lot size, yard requirements,
height limitations, and parking standards, unless otherwise required
herein.
(b)
Each
manufactured home shall be required to install view obstruction skirting
with the necessary vents, screens, and/or openings around the base
before utilities are released for connection.
(c)
The
occupant shall comply with all requirements of this article, and shall
maintain his/her manufactured home, its facilities, and its equipment
in good repair in a clean and sanitary condition.
(d)
The
occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his/her manufactured
home, and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance
with this article and regulations pertaining thereto and the appropriate
city officials.
(e)
Skirting,
porches, awnings, and other additions, when installed, shall be maintained
in good repair. The use of space immediately underneath a manufactured
home for storage shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
(f)
Only
one manufactured home shall be located on a lot, and a manufactured
home shall not be located on any lot having another dwelling occupied
or which could be occupied as a residency.
(g)
All
manufactured homes located on lots in the city shall comply with any
and all applicable yard setbacks. A front lot line shall be deemed
the lot line located on a public right-of-way. In the event a manufactured
home is located on a corner lot, the front lot line shall be the lot
line facing the main entrance of the manufactured home.
(h)
All
manufactured homes, if unoccupied or if utility services to them are
disconnected for six (6) months or more, shall require city inspection
to determine compliance with city codes and city ordinances before
occupation or utility restoration.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
11, adopted 4/6/20)
(a)
No
more than one (1) family unit shall occupy any manufactured home and
shall not be used as multi-family dwellings.
(b)
Recreational
vehicles (or trailers) shall not be included in the definition of
manufactured homes, and are prohibited within the city, unless said
recreational vehicle(s) is located within a designated area approved
for recreational vehicles.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
12, adopted 4/6/20)
All manufactured homes shall be located in an allowed zoning
district and in accordance with all regulations of the city’s
zoning ordinance.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
13, adopted 4/6/20)
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in the municipal court of the city shall be subject to a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code for each offense, except, however, where a different penalty has been established by state law for such offense the penalty shall be that fixed by state law; and each and every day said violation is continued shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 03182019-1 Amended, sec.
14, adopted 4/6/20; Ordinance
adopting 2023 Code)
