Individual mobile homes may be erected on any lot where single-family
detached residential units are permitted, provided that compliance
is made with zoning requirements and all other applicable regulations,
including the regulations contained in this chapter for the subdivision
and development of land within the Borough.
In addition to complying with the regulations referenced in §
102-49, all mobile homes shall meet the following requirements:
A. Mobile home stands. A concrete pad, properly graded, placed and compacted
so as to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipated
loads during all seasons, shall be used for all mobile homes.
B. Anchoring. Every mobile home shall be anchored to the mobile home
stand where it is located prior to the unit's being occupied or used
in any other way or the expiration of seven days, whichever occurs
first. The anchoring system shall be designed to resist a minimum
wind velocity of 90 miles per hour.
C. Stability. All mobile homes shall, prior to occupancy or other use,
be affixed to their mobile home stands in such a way so as to prevent
tilting of the unit.
D. Skirts. All mobile homes shall, prior to occupancy or other use,
have skirts installed which are designed to complement the appearance
of the mobile home.
E. Hitch. The hitch or tow bar attached to a mobile home for transport
purposes shall be removed and remain removed from the mobile home
when it is placed on its mobile home stand.
All mobile homes placed within the floodway fringe subsequent
to the adoption of this chapter must meet the following requirements,
in addition to the regulations contained within this chapter and all
other applicable Borough regulations:
A. Stands or lots shall be elevated on compacted fill or on pilings
so that the lowest floor of each mobile home shall be at least 1 1/2
feet above the base flood elevation.
[Amended 8-13-1985 by Ord. No. 367, approved 8-13-1985]
B. Adequate surface drainage shall be provided, as referenced in §§
102-25 and
102-30 of this chapter.
C. Access for a mobile home hauler shall be provided.
D. When mobile homes are to be elevated on pilings, lots shall be large
enough to permit steps, piles shall be placed in stable soil no more
than 10 feet apart and reinforcement shall be provided for pilings
more than six feet above ground level.
E. All buildings and structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance
with accepted engineering practices to prevent flotation, collapse
and lateral movement, thus reducing the threat to life and property
and decreasing the possibility of the blockage of bridge openings
and other restricted sections of the watercourse.
F. All air ducts, large pipes and storage tanks located at or below
the first floor level shall be firmly anchored to resist flotation.
G. All mobile homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse
or lateral movement by providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground
anchors. Specifically:
(1) Over-the-top ties shall be provided at each of the four corners of
the mobile home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate
locations, with mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring one
additional tie per side.
(2) Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the home, with five
additional ties per side at intermediate points, with mobile homes
less than 50 feet long requiring four additional ties per side.
(3) All components of the anchoring system shall be capable of carrying
a force of 4,800 pounds.
(4) Any additions to a mobile home shall be similarly anchored.
H. An evacuation plan indicating alternate vehicular access and escape
routes shall be filed with the appropriate disaster preparedness authorities
for mobile home subdivisions.
All requirements stipulated in this article shall be performed
to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer.