[1]
Editor's Note: For additional information regarding the licensing of hotels and motels, see Ch. 181, Licenses, Art. II, Licensing of Hotels and Motels.
This is a code defining and regulating trailer courts, hotels and motels; establishing minimum standards governing the construction, alteration, maintenance, operation and sanitation of trailer courts, motels and hotels; establishing minimum standards governing the utilities and sanitary facilities to be provided at trailer courts, motels and hotels; fixing the responsibilities and duties of the owners and operators of trailer courts, motels and hotels; declaring and defining certain trailer courts as nuisances and authorizing inspections of trailer courts, motels and hotels; declaring and fixing penalties for violation thereof.
No person shall construct, alter, maintain or operate a trailer court within the boundaries of this Borough of East Rutherford until a valid license or permit therefor shall have been issued by this Board of Health.
A. 
Licenses or permits required by this code may be denied or suspended by this Board of Health for failure to comply with this code.
B. 
This Board of Health shall afford the person whose license or permit to construct, alter or operate a trailer court has been denied or suspended an opportunity to be heard in public hearing; and following this to be informed of the Board's decision as provided by § 396-119 of this code.
[Amended 10-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01]
A. 
The following fees and charges are herewith established:
(1) 
For the issuance of a permit to construct a trailer court: $50, plus $10 per unit site or trailer.
(2) 
For the issuance of a permit to alter or add to a trailer court: $25.
(3) 
For the issuance of license to maintain and operate a trailer court: $200.
(4) 
For the renewal of a license to maintain and operate a trailer court: $200.
(5) 
For the issuance of a license to maintain and operate a motel or hotel: $500, plus $15 per room.
(6) 
For the renewal of a license to maintain and operate a motel or hotel: $500.
B. 
The fee for any motel and/or hotel operating license between the dates of October 1 and December 31 shall be a sum equal to 1/2 of the annual license fee hereinbefore specified as a license fee for the balance of such year.
Licenses or permits to maintain and operate a trailer court shall be issued for a period of one year and shall expire annually on the 31st day of December.
A. 
Any person or person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code, upon conviction thereof, shall pay a penalty of not less than $5 nor more than $500 for each violation.
B. 
Each day a particular violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
All ordinances, codes or parts of same inconsistent with any of the provisions of this article and the code established hereunder are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
In the event that any section, sentence or clause of this article shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not in any manner prejudice the enforcement of the remaining provisions.
For the purpose of this article, the terms listed below shall be defined and interpreted as follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
The Board of Health of the Borough of East Rutherford, or the board, body or officer lawfully exercising any of the powers of a Board of Health under the laws governing this Borough.
ALTER
Includes major changes, replacements, or repairs to the trailer court layout and service facilities.
AUTHORIZED AGENT
Licensed health officer, licensed sanitary inspector, or any other properly qualified and licensed person who is delegated to function within specified limits as the agent of the administrative authority.
CONSTRUCT
Includes building, constructing, or installing a new trailer court or enlarging an existing trailer court or its facilities.
DEPENDENT TRAILER COACH
A trailer coach which does not have a toilet and a bathtub or shower.
GARBAGE
Animal and vegetable matter originating in houses, kitchens, restaurants and hotels, produce markets, etc.
HOTELS OR MOTELS
The renting, leasing, maintaining, keeping, operating, conducting or providing of overnight or temporary sleeping or housing accommodations, for a consideration, to transients or travelers in any building or structure or group of buildings or structures, devoted exclusively or primarily to said business; commonly known as "lodges," "motels," "hotels," "motor lodges," "motor courts," whether meals are served therein or not.
INDEPENDENT TRAILER COACH
A trailer coach that has a toilet and bathtub or shower.
PERSON
Includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships, and joint-stock companies as well as individuals.
POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES
A. 
INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLYWater supply used for the potable, culinary or other domestic purposes of a single family.
B. 
PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SUPPLYA Borough or privately owned water supply, approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health under the provisions of Article I, Chapter 10 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes, which is distributed to consumers through a public water supply system.
C. 
SEMIPUBLIC WATER SUPPLYA water supply intended for potable, culinary or other domestic purpose than a public potable water supply or an individual water supply.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
A municipality or privately owned system comprising structures which, operating alone or with other structures, results in the derivation, conveyance (or transmission) or distribution of water for potable or domestic purposes to consumers in twenty or more dwellings or properties; this definition does not include a public water treatment plant.
PUBLIC WATER TREATMENT PLANT
A municipality or privately owned structure or structures by means of which water, prior to discharge into a public water supply system, is subjected to the addition of a substance or substances in order to enhance the safeness of the water used for drinking or domestic purposes.
REFUSE
Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
SERVICE BUILDING
A building providing separate toilet and bathing facilities for men and women, laundry facilities and at least one slop-water closet.
TRAILER COACH
A vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being used, as a licensed conveyance upon the public streets or highways and constructed in such a manner as will permit its occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons.
TRAILER COACH SPACE
A plot of ground within a trailer court, designated for the accommodation of one trailer coach.
TRAILER COURT
Land and premises upon which two or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located.
A. 
Location. The site of a trailer court shall be well drained and not adjacent to a swamp or marsh.
B. 
Minimum size. Each trailer coach space shall contain a minimum area of 1,250 square feet, shall be at least 25 feet wide, and its boundaries clearly marked.
C. 
Road layout and road widths.
(1) 
All roads in the trailer court shall be continuous, at least 20 feet in bed width, and shall have an unobstructed access to a public street or highway. Where roadside parking of motor vehicles is proposed in place of off-road parking, the following road bed widths are required:
Type of Parking
Side
Road Bed Width
(feet)
Parallel
One
26
Parallel
Both
32
Diagonal, 60
One
36
Perpendicular
One
40
Perpendicular
Both
60
(2) 
Areas required for roadside swales or gutters and public walks shall not be included in determining road widths and minimum trailer coach space.
D. 
Roads and parking areas. Construction roads and parking areas shall be constructed of concrete or macadam, or of gravel, crushed stone, sand, clay, slag or other suitable materials, with a light bituminous surface treatment, oil coating or other dust-preventive material. Roads shall be properly drained.
E. 
Sidewalk layout and construction.
(1) 
A system of public walks at least three feet in width shall be provided for all trailer coach spaces to all service and playground facilities.
(2) 
Walks shall be constructed of concrete, macadam, gravel, fine stone, cinders or other materials providing a safe, stable footing. Stepping stones may be used from main walks to trailers.
F. 
Parking.
(1) 
Trailer coaches shall be parked on each space as defined in Subsection B so that there will be at least 15 feet side-to-side spacing between coaches, 10 feet end-to-end spacing between coaches and any adjoining property line, 25 feet from the side line of any public street or highway, and 15 feet from any building or structure. Additionally, trailer coaches shall be parked in accordance with the regulations of the planning and zoning ordinances of this municipality.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 327, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review, and Ch. 389, Zoning.
(2) 
Parking shall not be permitted between trailer coaches. Sufficient parking area for at least one motor vehicle per trailer coach shall be provided.
G. 
Permanency of coaches and additions.
(1) 
Permanent additions shall not be built onto or made part of any trailer coach. Skirting is permitted, but not to attach the coach permanently to the ground, provide a harborage for rodents or create a fire hazard.
(2) 
Wheels of the trailer coach shall not be removed, except for repairs. Jacks or stabilizers may be used for stabilization purposes.
H. 
Playgrounds. A minimum of 100 square feet per coach space shall be provided in one or more places for playground areas, be restricted to such use, and protected from main highways, parking areas and access roads.
I. 
Clothes drying area. Space shall be provided for one or more outside drying areas where adequate inside drying facilities are not provided. A minimum of 50 square feet per coach space is required for the outside clothes drying areas.
J. 
Number of trailer coaches. The number of trailer coaches permitted in a trailer court shall not exceed the number of trailer coach spaces.
K. 
Lighting. Public areas of the trailer court shall be completely lighted at night with a minimum illumination of at least 0.3 footcandle.
A. 
Number and construction. One or more service buildings having at least one laundry tray and slop-water closet shall be provided for each trailer court. All such buildings shall be of permanent construction.
B. 
Minimum facilities. Additional facilities for dependent trailers shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(1) 
For 20 or less dependent trailers:
Facilities
Male
Female
Toilets
1
2
Urinals
1
--
Lavatories
2
2
Showers
1
1
(2) 
For more than 20 dependent trailers:
(a) 
Toilets.
[1] 
Male: one for every 10 or less dependent Coaches.
[2] 
Female: one for every 10 or less dependent coaches.
(b) 
Urinals, male: may be partially substituted for total toilet requirements above, but not for more than 1/3 of the total toilet requirements.
(c) 
Lavatories.
[1] 
Male: one for every 10 or less dependent coaches.
[2] 
Female: one for every 10 or less dependent coaches.
(d) 
Showers.
[1] 
Male: one for every 20 or less dependent coaches.
[2] 
Female: one for every 20 or less dependent coaches.
(e) 
Laundry trays: one for every 20 or less dependent coaches.
C. 
Location. Dependent trailer coaches shall not be located more than 200 feet from any service building.
D. 
Interior walls and floors. The interior finish of the service building shall be moisture-resistant. The floors shall be constructed of material impervious to water and easily cleanable. Material impervious to water shall be extended upward from the floor along all walls and dividing partitions to a height of at least six inches. The floor shall be sloped to floor drains connected to the sewerage system.
E. 
Separation and marking of toilet rooms. Men's and women's toilet rooms shall be distinctly marked, separated by a soundproof wall, and screened by means of a vestibule or wall to prevent a direct view into such rooms when the exterior doors are open. Toilet and laundry rooms shall not be connected by a common door.
F. 
Water closets. Water closets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors.
G. 
Shower facilities. Shower facilities shall be required for both men and women. Individual shower stalls, at least three feet by three feet in size, shall be installed for women and shall be provided with a dressing compartment of at least the same dimensions, which is screened from view and equipped with a stool or bench. Gang-type shower compartments with an adjacent dressing room may be constructed for men in place of individual shower stalls.
H. 
Laundry rooms. Laundry rooms and toilet rooms shall not be connected by a common doorway.
I. 
Slop-water closets. A water closet with seat removed shall be installed in each service building. Rooms having slop-water closets shall be separated from the laundry and toilet rooms, and shall have a single direct opening to the outside. Hot and cold water faucets, located over the bowl, shall be provided in addition to the flush mechanism used for cleaning of the bowl.
J. 
Window area. Window area in service buildings shall be equal to at least 12% of the floor area. Windows shall be located as high as practicable and along more than one wall wherever possible.
K. 
Lighting. Toilet and laundry rooms shall be well lighted at all times in accordance with the following requirements:
Purpose/Location
Lighting
(footcandles)
General seeing tasks
5
Laundry room work area
40
Toilet room, in front of mirrors
40
L. 
Heating facilities. Service buildings shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 70º F. during use.
M. 
Hot water facilities. A continuous supply of hot water shall be available in each service building.
N. 
Eating places. Trailer court buildings, including restaurants and dining rooms used for the preparation and serving of food and drink, shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the laws and regulations of this state and municipality applicable to public places where food and drink are offered for sale to the public.
O. 
Auxiliary buildings. Office building, filling stations and any other auxiliary building not specifically covered in this article shall be constructed in accordance with the laws and regulations of this municipality governing such installations. Toilet facilities provided in these buildings shall not be included in the computation of the total toilet fixtures required under this section.
The plumbing of all buildings shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code of this municipality.
A. 
General. Each trailer court shall be supplied with water from an approved public potable water supply, if available. If an approved public potable water supply is not available, a water supply, approved by the local Board of Health, shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of the Standards for Construction of Water Supply Systems for Realty Improvements promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health in accordance with Chapter 199, P.L. 1954, and if not, a public water supply system as defined herein shall be considered a semipublic water supply, which shall meet the standards of quality fixed by the State Commissioner of Health.
B. 
Water supply system. Water systems shall be designed to meet the fire protection requirements of § 396-118 and shall include services to all buildings and all trailer spaces. The minimum capacity of the system shall be such as may be required by the authority responsible for fire protection and shall not be less than 125 gallons per trailer space per day. Piping shall be so arranged as to provide six g.p.m. at each trailer space outlet, with a residual pressure of approximately 20 p.s.i. with 20% of the outlets flowing at the prescribed rate of six g.p.m. The water system of each trailer court shall be piped to all buildings and all trailer spaces.
C. 
Cross-connection to water supplies. No physical connection may be made between an approved public potable water supply and an unapproved water supply. A semipublic water supply is considered as an unapproved water supply for the purpose of this section of the code even though it may meet the potable water standards adopted by the State Department of Health.
D. 
Water service connections. Individual water service connections provided for direct use by trailer coaches shall be so constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of such coaches. The connection shall consist of a riser terminating at least four inches above the ground level, with two-inch valved outlets threaded so that a flexible metallic tubing with a screw connection may be attached between the riser and coach. The ground surface around the riser pipe shall be graded to divert surface drainage away from the connection.
NOTE: Figure 1 shows details of a typical year- round water connection for trailer courts. A shut-off valve with a stop-and-waste cock is prohibited. A service curb protecting the services supplied from damage by trailers and towing vehicles, is shown on Figure 3.
E. 
Drinking fountains. Drinking fountains shall be installed in or near service buildings and in the playground area. The fountains shall be constructed of impervious material with the nozzle protected with a rustproof guard and shall conform to the American Standard Specifications for drinking fountains ASA Z4.2-1942.
A. 
Building sewer outlet and hose connections. Each coach space shall be provided with at least a three-inch building sewer, trapped below the frost line and extending at least four inches above the surface of the ground. It shall be further protected by a concrete collar at least three inches in depth and extending 12 inches from the connection in all directions. The sewer outlet shall consist of a three-inch-or-larger quarter-bend or V, capped with standard ferrules with three-inch screw plugs provided with keeper chains fastened to the concrete collar. The hose connecting the trailer coach to the sewer outlet shall be watertight, equipped with a threaded connection to connect to the sewer outlet and with either a threaded, fitted or clamped connection for the coach drain. The trailer court owner shall maintain in good repair several spare connecting hoses to be used when privately owned hoses do not meet the requirements of this provision.
NOTE: Figure 2 shows details of a typical sewer connection for trailer courts. A service curb protecting the services supplied from damage by trailers and towing vehicles, is shown on Figure 3 above.
B. 
Installation of sewer lines.
(1) 
Sewer lines shall be laid in trenches separated horizontally from any potable water line by at least five feet of undisturbed or well-compacted earth or laid in a common trench with the potable water line placed on a firm foundation at the side of the trench at least 12 inches above the top of the sewer line.
(2) 
The minimum size of sewer lines shall be six inches and shall be laid at the following minimum grades:
Pipe Size
(inches)
Vertrified Tile, Concrete
Asbestos Cement
6
0.65%
0.40%
8
0.40%
0.24%
10
0.29%
0.18%
12
0.22%
0.14%
(3) 
All sewer line joints shall be made as watertight as possible to minimize groundwater infiltration.
C. 
Manholes.
(1) 
Manholes shall be located at every change in direction, at every junction of two or more branch sewers and at intervals of not more than 400 feet. Cleanouts extending to grade and provided with cleanout plugs may be used in place of manholes on six-inch lines, and be at intervals of not more than 100 feet.
(2) 
Where tight manhole covers and cleanouts are employed, each sewer lateral serving a row of coach spaces shall be properly vented at its upper end. Where septic tanks are used, the line(s) entering the tanks shall be vented between the tank and the first trailer coach connection.
D. 
Sewage disposal facilities. Where the sewer lines of a trailer court are not to be connected to public sewer system, a disposal system shall be installed in accordance with the Standards for Construction of Sewerage Facilities for Realty Improvements promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health in accordance with Chapter 199, P.L. 1954.
E. 
Storm drainage.
(1) 
Drainage for stormwater shall be provided at all trailer courts.
(2) 
Stormwater sewers shall be separate and apart from the sanitary sewerage system of a trailer court.
A. 
General. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a trailer court shall be so managed as to prevent health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding, accident hazards, or air pollution.
B. 
Refuse containers. All refuse shall be stored in metal containers having tight-fitting metal covers and as may be required by ordinance. Where separation of refuse is required, separate marked containers shall be provided.
C. 
Storage capacity and location of refuse containers.
(1) 
At least six gallons of refuse storage capacity per day shall be provided for each trailer coach space.
(2) 
Refuse containers necessary to comply with the provisions of Subsection C(1) above shall be permanently located no farther than 150 feet from any trailer coach space.
(3) 
Racks or holders shall be provided at all container locations to minimize spillage and container deterioration and prevent rodent harborage.
D. 
Collection service. Where suitable collection service is not available, the trailer court operator shall provide this service at least twice a week for garbage and as often as necessary for other refuse, but not less than once a week. Such refuse shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers.
E. 
Disposal methods.
(1) 
Where disposal services are not provided by municipal or private agencies, the trailer court operator shall provide such services by incineration or sanitary landfill methods approved by the Board of Health.
(2) 
Trash or rubbish burners shall not be used.
A. 
Insects.
(1) 
Trailer courts shall be kept free of receptacles and other articles which may hold water and provide temporary breeding places for mosquitoes. Permanent mosquito control measures, such as draining or filling depressions in which water may collect, shall be taken by the person licensed to operate a trailer court, and supplemental larvicidal measures shall be provided by him when necessary.
(2) 
Fly breeding shall be controlled by eliminating the unsanitary practices which provide breeding places. Garbage cans shall be repaired or replaced when so damaged that they will leak or their lids do not fit in a fly-tight manner. The area surrounding the garbage can racks or holders shall not be permitted to become littered with garbage or saturated with waste liquids from garbage. All garbage cans shall be washed frequently and fastened to racks or holders to prevent overturning.
(3) 
The growth of brush, weeds and grass in trailer court areas shall be controlled. Insecticidal measures shall be applied if necessary or if requested for this reason by the administrative authority.
B. 
Rodents.
(1) 
All food establishments and service buildings shall be ratproofed.
(2) 
Storage areas shall be maintained in such a manner as to eliminate the possibility of rodent harborage. The space beneath trailer coaches shall not be used to store supplies. Lumber, pipe and other building material shall be stored at least 18 inches above the ground.
C. 
Weeds. Trailer courts shall be maintained in such manner as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy and poison sumac.
A. 
General. Electrical systems and equipment installed in trailer courts shall be of an approved type and installed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code.
B. 
Grounding. The system and exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of equipment and conductors shall be grounded in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. The grounded conductor of the trailer supply system shall be effectively grounded at each trailer supply center. (Note: The trailer supply center contains one or more attachment plug receptacles with appropriate overcurrent protection.)
C. 
Multiwire receptables. Each trailer No. 70, published by the National Fire Protection Association and by the National Protection Association and by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. This unit shall be provided with a twenty-five-ampere minimum, multiwire receptable with appropriate over-current protection, conveniently located for the trailer supplies. The grounding terminal of the receptacle shall be connected to the grounding conductor required in Subsection B.
D. 
Wearing and strain on supply cords. At each supply center there shall be provision for preventing strain on or undue wearing of the supply cord. Similar provisions shall be made for connections between the plug of the supply cord and the receptacle. Supply cords shall be maintained in a good and safe working condition.
E. 
Service conductors. The service conductors, service equipment, feeders and feeder equipment shall have adequate current capacity to conduct safely the current for the loads supplied. In determining the capacity required for this equipment and conductors, the authorities having jurisdiction and the utility company should be consulted.
A. 
General. All handling and storage of gasoline, fuel oil or other flammable liquids or gases shall be consistent with nationally recognized standard good practice for the safeguarding of life and property. Compliance with the standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters or other nationally recognized safety standards shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence of compliance with this requirement. The applicable standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters are set forth in Pamphlet Nos. 30 and 58, respectively, titled "Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Storage and Handling of Flammable Liquids" and "Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases."
B. 
Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
(1) 
Container filling. Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be filled at a properly equipped container filling plant located in accordance with Subsection B(2) or from a tank truck subject to the restrictions set forth in Subsection B(3), provided that in either case the operations are in compliance with the applicable requirements of the standards prescribed in Pamphlet No. 58 for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases. During these operations, no vapor or liquid shall be vented to the atmosphere, and container filling in either instance shall be performed only by qualified personnel during daylight hours.
(2) 
Location of filling plant. Filling plants may be located in the trailer court, provided that the entire operation, including the storage container, is located not less than 50 feet from the nearest trailer, important buildings, or groups of buildings, or line of adjoining property which may be built upon, and not less than 25 feet from any public street or highway. Such filing plant and storage containers shall be enclosed by manproof fencing or otherwise protected from tampering or physical damage. The access to the enclosed area shall be kept locked when unattended.
(3) 
Filling from tank truck. Containers installed at any trailer may be filled at that location by tank truck, except that such filling shall be limited to three containers or 100 pounds at any one trailer location, provided that such filling operation is conducted not closer than 5 feet to the trailer exit. Filling operations in excess of this limitation shall be conducted at a filling plant conforming to Subsection B(2).
(4) 
Empty containers. Empty liquefied petroleum gas containers for trailer coaches shall be replaced with filled containers or removed.
A. 
Maintenance. Trailer coach areas shall be kept free of combustible refuse.
B. 
Fire hydrants. When an approved public potable water supply system providing public fire protection is available, all buildings and trailer court spaces shall be located within 600 feet of standard fire hydrants, shall be installed in such a manner so as to be accessible from a road and shall be supplied in such a manner as to provide a free flow of not less than 200 g.p.m. at a residual pressure of 20 p.s.i. at any hydrant.
C. 
Riser. Where an approved public potable water supply system providing public fire protection is not available, the water supply system shall be equipped with a two-inch frost-protected riser with 1 1/2 capped hose connections spaced at intervals not more than 300 feet from any building or trailer space.
D. 
Hose. At least one hose reel or other supply of 1 1/2 inch hose in sufficient length to reach any point of the court from a hydrant or hose connection shall be provided at suitable weather-protected locations.
E. 
First aid fire equipment. First aid fire equipment, as prescribed below, shall be provided, maintained, and always readily available at each trailer court. The word "approved" as used in this section shall mean approval by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
(1) 
Class A fires: at least one unit of approved first aid fire equipment for each 10 trailers. Such equipment includes an approved pump tank, extinguishers and water barrels with fire buckets.
(2) 
Class B fires (involving flammable liquids and grease): approved carbon dioxide, vaporizing liquid, foam or dry chemical extinguishers; at least one unit for each 10 trailers and one unit for each restaurant kitchen.
(3) 
Class C fires (involving electricity): approved vaporizing liquid, carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers; at least one unit for each trailer court and one for each switchboard and maintenance shop.
(4) 
Grass and woods fires: Approved "back pack" extinguishers shall be provided for courts subject to exposure to grass or woods fires. It is recommended that a fire break be provided around the perimeter of the camp where the court is exposed to grass or woods fires.
F. 
Watchman service. Watchman services shall be provided as prescribed by law and the official responsible for fire protection in this municipality. Approved watchman's clocks and station equipment shall be provided where watchman service is required. Watchman service shall be required if, in the opinion of the Board of Health, such service is reasonable and essential.
A. 
Approval to construct or alter. Trailer courts shall not be constructed or altered by any person until the administrative authority has given formal approval therefor by issuance of a permit.
B. 
Procedure for obtaining approval to construct. Permits to construct shall not be issued until the administrative authority has inspected and approved the proposed trailer court site and has received and approved final plans, specifications and reports prepared by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect fully describing and setting forth all data as hereinafter required or as may otherwise be required by the administrative authority or its authorized agent.
(1) 
Preliminary plans and reports may be submitted for review. An applicant shall submit for approval the final plans, specifications and reports prepared by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, which shall include the following data:
(a) 
Plot plan showing:
[1] 
Area and dimensions of tract.
[2] 
Streams, watercourses and any proposed diversions.
[3] 
Contours of original grades and proposed grade changes.
[4] 
Service buildings or other proposed structures.
[5] 
Roads and walkways.
[6] 
Water and sewer lines.
[7] 
Fire hydrants and drinking fountains.
[8] 
Size and arrangement of trailer coach spaces.
[9] 
Playground areas.
[10] 
Refuse storage stations.
(b) 
Detail plans and specifications of service buildings, roads, walks and other proposed construction.
(c) 
Detail plans and specifications for water supply, sewerage and electrical facilities.
(2) 
The applicant shall also submit:
(a) 
A statement from the municipal agency responsible for administration of planning and zoning ordinances that construction of the trailer court as proposed is not in violation of such ordinances.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 327, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review, and Ch. 389, Zoning.
(b) 
A statement from the municipal official responsible for administration of the building, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, planning and zoning ordinances that construction as proposed is not in violation of such ordinances.
C. 
Procedure for obtaining a permit to alter.
(1) 
A permit to alter a trailer court shall not be issued until the administrative authority has received a letter of application therefor, together with such plans, specifications or reports as may be requested by the administrative authority to fully describe the proposed alteration.
(2) 
Upon compliance with all applicable provisions of this code and approval of the requested alteration or proposal, a permit shall be issued for said alteration or proposal.
D. 
Existing trailer courts. Provisions of this code relating to construction shall not apply to trailer courts in existence at the time of its adoption, except that any alteration of any portion of such trailer courts shall be made in accordance with the applicable provision of this code.
E. 
Approval to operate. Trailer courts shall not be operated by any person until the administrative authority has given formal approval therefor by issuance of any appropriate license. This license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises where it may be readily observed by all patrons. No person shall operate a trailer court whose license therefor is suspended.
F. 
Procedure for obtaining license to operate. Licenses to operate a trailer court shall not be issued until a properly executed application containing information as requested has been submitted to and approved by the administrative authority.
G. 
Denial of license. Persons denied a license shall be so notified in writing by the administrative authority. Such notice shall specify the reason for such action and the remedial action necessary to obtain approval for issuance of a license.
H. 
Suspension of license to operate. The license of any person to operate a trailer court may be suspended at any time when, in the opinion of the administrative authority or its health officer, such action is necessary to abate a present or threatened menace to public health.
I. 
Suspension notification. The person whose license has been suspended or his representative in charge of the trailer court shall, at the time such license is suspended, be informed that the license to operate the trailer court is suspended, the reason for such action and the remedial action to be taken before the suspension may be lifted. Thereafter, and within 24 hours, written notice of suspension containing the same information given at the time the license was suspended shall be forwarded by registered mail to the last known address of the person whose license was suspended.
J. 
Hearings.
(1) 
Persons whose licenses or permits have been suspended shall be afforded a hearing before the administrative authority within three days after such suspension, or thereafter at such persons' option, to show cause why the suspension should be lifted. The administrative authority shall, within seven days after such hearing, render a written decision confirming or rescinding the suspension. The person whose license or permit has been suspended shall be notified in writing of the decision and reasons therefor.
(2) 
Persons whose licenses or permits have been denied shall be afforded a hearing before the administrative authority within seven days after such denial, or thereafter at such persons' option, to show cause why a license or permit should be granted. The administrative authority shall, within seven days after such hearing, render a written decision confirming or rescinding the denial of a license or permit and shall notify the person whose license or permit has been denied in writing of its action and reasons therefor.
K. 
Registry. Licensees shall maintain a registry of all occupants in trailer courts.
L. 
Inspection. Trailer court buildings and premises shall be subject to inspection by the administrative authority.
General. A trailer court constructed, altered or operated in violation of the provisions of this code is hereby declared to be a nuisance and detrimental to public health.