The purpose of an R-MH manufactured housing residential district is to provide a separate district for manufactured housing parks, distinct from other residential areas. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

The following uses are permitted uses in an R-MH district:

Single-family detached manufactured housing units. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-MH district:

Any accessory use allowed in an A-2 district (section 3200.3 of this ordinance), except the keeping of animals and buildings and structures related thereto.

Buildings and structures for the keeping of domestic animals per chapter 2300 of this ordinance and section 6-2-18 of the city code.

Community laundry facilities, storm shelter, park office, and recreational building(s); provided, that such structures are of a permanent nature and comply with the provisions of the state building code 1 .

The keeping of domestic animals and private kennels per chapter 2300 of this ordinance and section 6-2-18 of the city code. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2007-05, 5-21-2007)

The following are conditional uses in an R-MH district: (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by chapter 400 of this ordinance.)

All conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in an A-2 district (section 3200.4 of this ordinance), except farm buildings.

Small cell wireless support structures. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2019-13, 12-16-2019)

   A.   General Provisions:

      1.   All land area shall be: a) adequately drained; b) landscaped to control dust; c) clean and free from refuse, garbage, rubbish or debris.

      2.   No tents shall be used for other than recreational purposes in a manufactured housing park.

      3.   There shall be no outdoor camping anywhere in a manufactured housing park.

      4.   Access to manufactured housing parks shall be as approved by the city.

      5.   All structures (fences, storage, cabanas, etc.) shall require a building permit from the building official.

      6.   The area beneath a manufactured housing unit shall be enclosed; except, that such enclosure must have access for inspection.

      7.   Laundry and clothing shall be hung out to dry only on lines located in city approved areas established and maintained exclusively for that purpose, as identified on the manufactured housing park site plan.

      8.   A manufactured housing park shall have an adequate central community building with the following features: a) laundry drying areas and machines; b) laundry washing machines; c) public toilets and lavatories; d) storm shelter. Such buildings shall have adequate heating in all areas and be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

   B.   Site Plan Requirements: The following shall be required on the site plan:

      1.   Legal description and size in square feet of the proposed manufactured housing park.

      2.   Location and size of all manufactured housing unit sites, dead storage areas, recreation areas, laundry drying areas, streets and roadways, parking sites, and all setback dimensions (parking spaces, exact mobile home sites, etc.).

      3.   Detailed landscaping plans and specifications.

      4.   Location and width of sidewalks.

      5.   Plans for sanitary sewage disposal, surface drainage, water systems, underground electrical service and gas service.

      6.   Location and size of all streets abutting the manufactured housing park and all driveways from such streets to the manufactured housing park.

      7.   Street and road construction plans and specifications.

      8.   Plans for any and all structures.

      9.   Such other information as required or implied by these manufactured park standards or requested by public officials.

      10.   Name and address of developer(s) and/or owner(s).

      11.   Description of the method of disposing of garbage and refuse.

      12.   Detailed description of maintenance procedures and grounds supervision.

      13.   Details as to whether all of the area will be developed or a portion at a time.

   C.   Design Standards:

      1.   Park Size: The minimum area required for a manufactured housing park designation shall be five (5) acres.

      2.   Individual Manufactured Housing Site (Homes 14 Feet Wide Or Less):

         a.   Each manufactured housing site shall contain at least five thousand (5,000) square feet of land area for the exclusive use of the occupant.

            (1)   Width: No less than fifty feet (50').

            (2)   Depth: No less than one hundred feet (100').

         b.   Each manufactured housing site shall have frontage on an approved street or roadway, and the corner of each manufactured home shall be marked and each site shall be numbered.

      3.   Individual Home Sites (Homes In Excess Of 14 Feet, But Less Than 18 Feet In Width):

         a.   Each manufactured housing site shall contain at least six thousand fifty (6,050) square feet of land area for the exclusive use of the occupants.

            (1)   Width: No less than fifty five feet (55').

            (2)   Depth: No less than one hundred ten feet (110').

         b.   Each manufactured housing site shall have frontage on an approved street or roadway, and the corner of each manufactured home site shall be marked, and each site shall be numbered.

      4.   Individual Manufactured Housing Sites (Homes Over 18 Feet In Width):

         a.   Each manufactured housing site shall contain at least six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet of land area for the exclusive use of the occupant.

         b.   Each manufactured housing site shall have frontage on an approved street or roadway, and the corner of each manufactured home site shall be marked, and each site shall be numbered.

      5.   Individual Manufactured Housing Unit Site Setbacks:

         a.   In all manufactured housing parks, no housing unit shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to its side lot lines nor closer than thirty feet (30') to its front lot line, or within ten feet (10') of its rear lot line.

         b.   All accessory structures such as awnings, cabanas, storage sheds, carports, windbreaks, entryways or solar energy system shall be located no closer than three feet (3') from any property line and in no case closer than ten feet (10') to the nearest adjoining manufactured home.

      6.   Building Requirements:

         a.   No principal structure shall exceed one story or twenty five feet (25'), whichever is less.

         b.   No accessory structure shall exceed the height limit set out in subsection 1000.4G of this ordinance.

         c.   The unit structure is in compliance with "The Guidelines for Manufactured Housing Installation", International Conference of Building Officials, 1983, as may be amended.

         d.   No manufactured home stand shall be used for parking more than one manufactured home.

      7.   Parking 1 :

         a.   Each manufactured housing site shall have enclosed off street parking space for two (2) automobiles. All parking stalls shall be completely on the home lot they serve.

         b.   Each manufactured housing park shall maintain additional hard surfaced off street parking lot(s) for guests of occupants in the amount of one space for each three (3) home sites.

         c.   Access drives off streets and roads to all parking spaces and unit sites shall be hard surfaced according to specifications established by the City.

      8.   Utilities:

         a.   All manufactured housing units shall be connected to a public water and sanitary sewer system or a private water and sewer system approved by the State Department of Health.

         b.   All installation for disposal of surface stormwater must be approved by the City.

         c.   All utility connections shall be as approved by the City.

         d.   The source of fuel for cooking, heating or other purposes of each manufactured housing site shall be as approved by the City.

         e.   All utilities shall be underground; there shall be no overhead wires or supporting poles except those essential for street or other lighting purposes.

         f.   No obstruction shall be permitted that impedes the inspection of plumbing, electrical facilities and related manufactured home equipment.

         g.   The owner shall pay any required sewer connection fees 2 to the City.

         h.   The owner shall pay inspection and testing fees for utility service to the City.

         i.   Facilities for fire protection shall be installed as required by the City.

      9.   Internal Roads And Streets:

         a.   Roads and streets shall be bitumen or concrete surfaced as approved by the City.

         b.   All roads and streets shall have a concrete (mountable, roll type) curb and gutter.

         c.   All streets shall be developed with a roadbed of not less than twenty four feet (24') in width. If parking is permitted on the street, then the roadbed shall be at least thirty six feet (36') in width. To qualify for the lesser sized street, adequate off street parking must be provided and demonstrated.

         d.   The manufactured home park shall have a street lighting plan approved by the city.

      10.   Recreation:

         a.   All manufactured housing parks shall have at least twenty percent (20%) of the land area developed for recreational use (tennis courts, children's play equipment, swimming pool, golf green, etc.) developed and maintained at the owner/operator's expense.

         b.   In lieu of land dedication for public park purposes, a cash contribution as established by city subdivision regulations, as may be amended 1 , shall be paid to the city.

      11.   Landscaping:

         a.   Each site shall be properly landscaped with trees, hedges, grass, fences, windbreaks and the like.

         b.   A compact hedge, fence or landscaped area shall be installed around each manufactured home park and shall be maintained in first class condition at all times as approved.

         c.   All areas shall be landscaped in accordance with landscaping plan approved by the council.

      12.   Lighting:

         a.   Artificial light shall be maintained during all hours of darkness in all buildings containing public toilets, laundry equipment and the like.

         b.   The manufactured housing park grounds shall be lighted, as approved by the city, from sunset to sunrise.

      13.   Storage:

         a.   Enclosed storage lockers (when provided) shall be located, whether adjacent to the manufactured home in a manufactured housing park or at such other place in the park, as to be convenient to the unit for which it is provided.

         b.   Storage of large items such as boats, boat trailers, recreation vehicles, etc., shall be accommodated in a separate secured and screened area of the park. No parking of such vehicles or equipment shall be permitted on the housing site.

      14.   General: For those items not specifically referenced, the design standards as established by the Albertville subdivision regulations, as may be amended 1 , shall be utilized for general development guidelines. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. 2005 Code)

   A.   It shall be the duty of the operator of the manufactured housing park to keep a record of all homeowners and occupants located within the park. The register shall contain the following information:

      1.   The name and address of each unit occupant.

      2.   The name and address of the owner of each unit.

      3.   The make, model and year of the unit.

      4.   The state, territory or country issuing such license.

      5.   The date of arrival and departure of each unit.

      6.   The number and type of motor vehicles of residents in the park.

   B.   The park operator shall keep the register available for inspection at all times by authorized city, state and county officials, public health officials, and other public offices whose duty necessitates acquisition of the information contained in the register. The register shall not be destroyed until after a period of three (3) years following the date of departure of the registrant from the park. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

The operator and/or owner of any manufactured housing park, or a duly authorized attendant and/or caretaker shall be responsible at all times for keeping the park, its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly, operable and sanitary condition. The attendant or caretaker shall be answerable, along with said operator/owner, for the violation of any provisions of these regulations to which said operator/owner is subject. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

All informational elements, as required in section 4100.5 of this chapter, shall be submitted to the city in accordance with the normal time schedule outlined for zoning district amendments, whether or not the proposal requires a rezoning. Proposals for manufactured housing park expansions on properly zoned land shall be reviewed for compliance with the applicable standards and requirements contained in section 4100.5 of this chapter by all designated and official city review bodies. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

AL849   Zoning Ordinance - Appendix A   App A-4200