Note: Prior ordinance history: Prior code Section 9-125.1,
Ordinances NS 926, NS 1001 and CS 19.
The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to the
allowance of mobile homes used for residential purposes in all zoning
districts.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984)
A mobile home in lieu of any permitted single-family dwelling
shall be permitted subject to the following:
A.
In
any zoning district, except the Historical Site District, the mobile
home shall meet the following eligibility and compatibility criteria:
1.
Eligibility.
A mobile home shall be eligible if it:
a.
Is to be occupied only for residential purposes.
b.
Conforms to all of the residential use development standards for
single-family structures applicable to the particular zoning of the
lot on which it is being placed.
c.
Was constructed within twenty years of the date the building permit
application placement of the mobile home was submitted.
d.
Is attached to a permanent foundation system approved by the county's
chief building official.
e.
Is placed on the county assessment roll.
2.
Compatibility.
A mobile home shall be compatible if:
a.
It is covered with material commonly found in new conventionally
built residential structures within three hundred feet of the lot
on which the mobile home is being placed.
b.
The exterior covering material extends to the ground. If a solid
concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering
material need not extend below the top of the foundation. Alternative
skirting materials commonly found on conventionally built residential
structures will be considered compatible.
c.
The roofing material shall be similar to materials commonly found
on conventionally built residential structures within three hundred
feet of the lot on which the mobile home is being placed.
B.
A mobile home approved prior to February 2, 2021 for the care of ill, infirm, or aged members of family may be converted to an accessory dwelling in accordance with Chapter 21.74 of this title or maintained under a temporary permit subject to the following:
1.
If
converted to an accessory dwelling, a building permit shall be obtained
and finaled and all applicable fees shall be paid to convert the temporary
mobile home to a permanent status.
2.
If
maintained under a temporary permit, the permit shall be subject to
a renewal every five years and the permit shall not be transferrable
to a new property owner and/or family member. In order to renew the
permit, the property owner shall attest to the continued need for
the mobile home for the original purpose as the permit was issued.
C.
On
property located in an A-2 zoning district to provide housing on the
premises for persons employed on a full-time basis in connection with
the agricultural use of the property or other property owned or leased
by the same owner, where the type and amount of crops and/or animals
are substantial enough to warrant such full-time employees and where
the occupant of the principal residence works full-time on the property,
subject to the following standards and conditions:
1.
Approval
of an accessory mobile home permit by the director of planning and
community development. Application shall be made by completing forms
provided by the department of planning and community development and
payment of an application fee. Applicants may be required to substantiate
that the employee is, in fact, a full-time employee. Watchperson shall
not be considered full-time employees for purposes of this subsection.
The property owner may renew the permit each year by the reaffirmation
of the need to provide the housing and the payment of a renewal fee.
2.
The
mobile home shall be accessory to and located in reasonable relationship
to the existing agricultural use of the property.
3.
The
mobile home shall not be rented or leased independent of the agricultural
use to which it is accessory.
4.
The
mobile home shall be removed from the premises at any time the principal
use to which it is accessory is discontinued for a period of six months.
D.
On
property located in an H-1, C-2, P-D, LM or M zoning district, to
provide housing on the premises, for a person employed as a watchperson,
only on properties with substantial outside storage areas, based on
the amount and value of the stored materials, and where there are
no other residences, or in any zoning district to provide housing
for a watchperson on the site of a school or facility of any public
agency, subject to the following conditions:
1.
Approval
of an accessory mobile home permit by the director of planning and
community development. Application shall be made by completing forms
provided by the department of planning and community development and
payment of an application fee. The property owner may renew the permit
each year by the reaffirmation of the need to provide the housing
and the payment of a renewal fee;
2.
The
mobile home shall not be rented or leased independent of the principal
use to which it is accessory;
3.
The
mobile home shall be accessory to and located in reasonable relationship
to the existing principal use of the property;
4.
The
mobile home shall be removed from the premises at any time the principal
use to which it is accessory is discontinued for a period of six months.
E.
On
property located in an A-2, R-A, R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning district
for temporary residential purposes when constructing a dwelling on
the same property subject to all requirements assigned by the county's
chief building official. Such mobile homes shall be removed from the
site within ten days after the issuance of a final inspection by the
county building inspector or occupancy of the dwelling, whichever
occurs first. A financial guarantee will be required to be deposited
with the county to assure removal.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984; Ord. CS 738 §§1—7, 2000; Ord. CS 1290 §19, 2021)
Any mobile home which on October 19, 1973, had a valid zoning use permit, mobile home permit, or variance, shall become a valid nonconforming use under the provisions of Chapter 21.80. This section shall not be applicable to mobile homes for which such a permit had not been secured or for which a permit had expired prior to such date.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984)
Failure to comply with all applicable federal, state and county
regulations with respect to transportation, location, and occupancy
of the mobile home shall invalidate any approval obtained pursuant
to this chapter.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984)
If the required site permits, installation permits, and any
other required permits are not obtained within three months, an accessory
mobile home permit approved pursuant to this chapter shall automatically
expire.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984)
No application for a mobile home permit which has been denied
wholly or in part by the director of planning and community development,
or the planning commission or the board of supervisors on appeal,
shall be resubmitted for a period of one year from the date the order
of denial became final, except on grounds of new evidence or proof
of changed conditions found to be valid by the planning commission
or the board of supervisors, whichever issued the order of denial.
(Ord. CS 106 §14, 1984)
