A manufactured dwelling may be used as a temporary on-site residence during the repair or reconstruction of a house which has been rendered inhabitable by fire, wind, flood or other disaster. The following standards apply in these circumstances:
(A)
The applicant shall submit a Plot Plan showing in detail the proposed location and size of the manufactured dwelling with respect to existing structures and property lines. Utility service connections for sewer, power and water shall also be shown.
(B)
Upon approval of the request, permits for the temporary manufactured dwelling and for the repair or reconstruction of the residence shall be applied for concurrently with the following restrictions:
(1)
The Temporary Manufactured Dwelling Permit shall expire in 6 months.
EXCEPTION: A 1-time extension not to exceed 6 months may be granted by the Building Official due to inclement weather and building material availability.
(2)
The persons residing in the temporary manufactured dwelling are limited to those who resided in the house at the time of the disaster.
(3)
The temporary manufactured dwelling shall meet City and State standards for safety and construction of units for residential purposes. The temporary manufactured dwelling shall not be expanded or have attached permanent structures.
(4)
The temporary manufactured dwelling shall be removed from the property within 1 week of the completion of the repair or reconstruction of the house and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official.