The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the installation of manufactured housing in the town of Mesilla. The regulations within this chapter control the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of manufactured housing within the town. They are also designed to insure that manufactured housing is installed to secure safety from fire and other dangers; to assure adequate light and air for all properties; to protect the public health and welfare; and to control and abate the unlawful installation and placement of manufactured housing.
(Prior code § 11-7-1A)
This chapter is created and adopted pursuant to the authority set forth in the New Mexico Statutes 1978, Section 3-21-1 through Section 3-21-24, as amended. This chapter is based on the Manufactured Housing and Zoning Act of the State of New Mexico enacted on April 8th, 1987, and subsequent amendments. This chapter shall be applicable to all property within the corporate limits for the town of Mesilla, New Mexico, referred to as “the town” elsewhere herein.
(Prior code § 11-7-1B)
The provisions of this chapter shall be considered the minimum requirements to meet the purpose and intent expressed in MTC § 15.10.010.
Where the provisions of any local ordinance, regulation, or covenant imposes greater restrictions than those of this chapter, the provisions of such document shall prevail.
Any provision of U.S. or New Mexico state law, which imposes a greater duty, standard or requirement than those contained herein shall supersede the provisions of this chapter.
The planning, zoning and historical appropriateness commission of the town of Mesilla shall interpret the provisions of this chapter. Disagreement with an interpretation may be appealed to the board of trustees of the town of Mesilla, by writing to the town clerk-treasurer or his representative within 15 days of the aggrieved action.
If two or more provisions of this chapter conflict, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
(Prior code § 11-7-1C)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation and related construction for all manufactured housing on single lots, parcels or tracts of land within the town.
(Prior code § 11-7-1D)
These installation standards for manufactured housing may be changed and amended by the board of trustees of the town of Mesilla; provided, that such changes or amendments shall not become effective until after a public hearing has been held. The procedure for amending this chapter shall be the same as that spelled out in Chapter 18.90 MTC.
(Prior code § 11-7-1E)