The purpose of the manufactured home combining zone is to allow the placement of manufactured homes not qualifying as modular homes as defined in this code on designated single family dwelling lots that have been determined to be compatible for such use. This zone is to be applied in accordance with Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code. The MH combining zone may be combined with any of the following zones subject to the provisions contained in this title: R-l, R-2, R-3 or R-4.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)

The planning commission of the city shall establish and designate certain residential areas and lots as suitable and compatible for the manufactured home combining zone, pursuant to the following findings of fact:

A.

That such zone is compatible with the adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhood;

B.

That such zone is consistent with the general plan;

C.

That such zone is necessary to provide reasonable and available housing for the benefit of the general public.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)

A.

The manufactured home shall:

1.

Be occupied only as a residential unit;

2.

Be subject to all provisions of the zone to which the MH zone has been combined with regards to residential structures;

3.

Be attached to a permanent foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations;

4.

Have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet and minimum length of sixty (60) feet, or one thousand (1,000) square feet;

5.

Be covered with an exterior material customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the building inspector of the city. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground, except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation;

6.

Have a roof pitch of not less than four inch vertical rise for each twelve (12) inches of horizontal run and consisting of shingles or other material customarily used for conventional dwellings and approved by the building inspector of the city;

7.

The manufactured home shall have porches and eaves similar to those required for conventional dwellings and necessary to be compatible in the designated area in which it is to be located;

8.

Mobilehomes. The mobilehomes which qualify as manufactured homes under this title shall meet the following Title 25 (California Administrative Code) regulations for foundations:

1.

Foundation System Definition. A foundation system is an assembly of material constructed below, or partly below grade, not intended to be removed from its installation site, which is designed to support the structure and engineered to resist the imposition of external natural forces.

2.

The mobilehome foundation systems shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 29 of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, and local soil conditions. Design conditions for roof, wind, and seismic loads applicable to permanent building foundations shall be applicable to the mobilehome foundations system.

3.

The mobile homes shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions provided by:

a.

The manufacturer of the mobilehome; or

b.

A California licensed architect or engineer for an individual mobilehome where manufacturer's installation instructions are not available.

4.

Both the foundation system arid connection of the mobilehome to the foundations system shall be capable of withstanding the design loads and concentrated loads identified in the installation instructions.

5.

A foundation system plan shall be provided in addition to the installation instructions. The foundation system may be:

a.

Provided by the mobilehome manufacturer either as a part of, or separate from the installation instructions;

b.

Provided by the installation contractor;

c.

Required to be signed by a California licensed architect or engineer.

6.

A foundation system plan approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development will be accepted.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)

Modification of the standards set forth herein may be granted upon appeal of the building permit to the Amador City building and construction board of appeals. Such appeal may be granted if the modification is found not to be detrimental to the public interest or surrounding residents or properties.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)

A mobilehome which as been placed on a foundation system pursuant to this title shall be deemed to be a manufactured home and subject to local property taxation pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code and Section 109.7 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)

Prior to installation of a manufactured home, the owner or licensed contractor shall obtain a building permit from the city building department. To obtain such a permit, the owner or contractor shall comply with all requirements of the building department and Section 18551(a) of the State Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 56 § 2 (part), 1982)