The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
The term "industrialized housing" means a residential structure
that is:
Designed for the occupancy of one or more families;
Constructed in one or more modules or constructed using one
or more modular components built at a location other than the permanent
site; and
Designed to be used as a permanent residential structure when
the module or the modular component is transported to the permanent
site and erected or installed on a permanent foundation system.
The term "industrialized housing" includes the structure's plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems, but does not include:
A residential structure that exceeds three stories or 49 feet
in height as measured from the finished grade elevation at the building
entrance to the peak of the roof;
Housing constructed of a sectional or panelized system that
does not use a modular component; or
A ready-built home constructed in a manner in which the entire
living area is contained in a single unit or section at a temporary
location for the purpose of selling and moving the home to another
location.
(Ordinance 06-476-9, § 1,
adopted 1/17/2006)
(a)
Single-family
or duplex industrialized housing must have all local permits and licenses
that are applicable to other single-family or duplex dwellings.
(b)
For
the purposes of this section, single-family or duplex industrialized
housing is real property.
(c)
Any
industrialized housing shall:
(1)
Have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for
each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the lot on
which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located, as determined
by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county;
(2)
Have exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia, and
fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within
500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed
to be located;
(3)
Comply with city aesthetic standards, building setbacks, side and
rear yard offsets, subdivision control, architectural landscaping,
square footage, and other side requirements applicable to single-family
dwellings; and
(4)
Be securely fixed to a permanent foundation.
(d)
For the purposes of subsection (c) of this section, the term "value" means the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after installation of the housing.
(e)
Any
owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, erect, install,
or move any industrialized housing into the city shall first make
application to the building official and obtain the required permits.
In addition to any other information otherwise required for said permits,
the application shall:
(1)
Identify each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the
lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located, and show
the taxable value for each such dwelling as determined by the most
recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county;
(2)
Describe the exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation, fascia,
and fenestration for each single-family dwelling located within 500
feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located;
and
(3)
Describe the permanent foundation and method of attachment proposed
for the industrialized housing.
(Ordinance 06-476-9, § 2,
adopted 1/17/2006)
A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly,
recklessly, or with criminal negligence fails to make an application
for permit as required by this article; or constructs, erects, installs,
or moves any industrialized housing into the city which does not comply
with this article. Any person who violates any provision of this article
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall
be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Each day of violation
shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 06-476-9, § 3,
adopted 1/17/2006)
