Mobile home parks are permitted by right in the Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zoning District.

The mobile home park shall consist of a minimum contiguous land area of 10 acres. The land area under consideration should not include any portion of land located within the street right-of-way and land that has been previously developed. The area shall be considered contiguous if it is divided by an exiting street not exceeding 60 feet in ultimate right-of-way.

The mobile home park shall be served by a public or community water supply system and sewage disposal system, approved by the appropriate local and state agencies, and shall be constructed and certified operational by the appropriate authorities before the occupancy permits are issued.

A minimum of 10% of the net area of the mobile home park shall be set aside as common open space. The location, character, management and utilization of the common open space shall comply with all applicable specifications concerning open space.

The mobile home park shall be designed with regard to the topographic and natural features of the site. All natural features (lakes, streams, topsoil, knolls, basins, trees and shrubs) should be preserved and incorporated into the final landscaping whenever possible and desirable. The finished topography shall adequately facilitate the mobile home park without excessive earthmoving and neglect for the natural amenities.

The mobile home park shall not exceed four dwelling units per gross acre.

The following maximum and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to the mobile home parks and to the type of mobile home.

In addition to the bulk regulations listed above, the following provisions shall apply:

The mobile home park shall provide an evergreen planting screen along the property line of the periphery of the development to protect the privacy of adjacent residents, in accordance with § 27-517, entitled "Landscaping Regulations," of Chapter 27, entitled "Subdivision and Land Development," of the Township of Amity Code of Ordinances.

No part of a mobile home park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except common open space shall be used for the pleasure and recreation of the park residents, an office may be used for the park management, necessary utility structures, common laundry facilities and necessary buildings for the storage of maintenance equipment.

There shall be at least one street in the park which is circumferential and from which lesser streets shall turn out so as to provide direct access to each lot and to each common open space of the tract. All streets shall be designed and constructed to all applicable Township specifications.

All entrances shall conform to the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and when the entrance is from a state road, it shall be approved by them. When the entrance is from a Township road, it shall be approved by the Township Engineer. The entrances shall take into account the traffic on the public street and that to be generated by the park residents. Acceleration and deceleration lanes may be required as well as two lane entrances and two lane exits.

A minimum of two off-street parking spaces measuring 10 feet by 20 feet shall be provided for each mobile home lot. No on-street parking shall be permitted within the park.

Each mobile home space shall be provided with a hard surfaced mobile home stand providing a foundation wall and/or footing that will not heave, shift, settle or move due to frost action, inadequate drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the superstructure.

All mobile homes shall be located, erected and anchored in accordance with all applicable standards and provisions specified in the Township Building Code and/or the manufacturers specifications.

Each mobile home stand shall be equipped with utility connections. For reasons of safety, the space between the mobile home stand and the mobile home floor shall be permanently enclosed to prevent unauthorized entry and to conceal all supports and utility connections. Each stand shall be located at such elevation, distance and angle in relation to the access street and mobile home accessory that the placement and removal of the mobile home is practical.

The area between the ground level and the perimeter of the mobile home shall be enclosed by means of a suitable skirting.

Every mobile home and open space areas shall have access to an improved street in the mobile home park in accordance with the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (see Chapter 27 of the Township Code of Ordinances).

Developers of mobile home parks will be required to comply with applicable parts of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the Building Code of the Township, except as follows. No mobile home shall be permitted in the mobile home park which fails to meet the standards of the Township Building Code and which does not bear the seal of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In case regulations herein described conflict with those of the Township Building Code, these regulations shall govern.

The mobile home park shall have a central water supply and distribution system. The system shall conform with the "Standards for Mobile Home Parks" publication of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and any other applicable codes adopted by the Township. The water system shall provide for fire protection in mobile home parks of over 25 units.

Mobile home parks may be used only where municipally or community operated sewer and water services are available. Individual lateral connections to the street sewer and to the mobile home shall conform to applicable Township and state regulations.

The electrical distribution system shall be underground and shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for mobile home parks and any other applicable codes. Each mobile home shall have not less than 100 amp service.

If the mobile home park is to have gas service to the homes, the same shall have to conform to applicable NFPA regulations and any other applicable codes.

All streets in the park shall be illuminated at a minimum level of 0.6 foot candles. Service to light standards shall be underground.

Telephone Lines shall be Underground. There shall be a central television antenna system with underground service to each mobile home.

Except for paved areas, areas beneath mobile homes and cultivated areas, all ground shall be planted and maintained in grass. The grass shall be cut regularly. No weeds or wild growth, except for native trees, shall be permitted anywhere in the park. All landscaping shall be in conformance with § 27- 517, entitled "Landscaping Regulations," of Chapter 27, entitled "Subdivision and Land Development," of the Township of Amity Code of Ordinances.

Exterior storage areas for refuse stations shall be properly screened. All containers shall be air-tight, vermin-proof and have adequate storage capacity to accommodate the projected volumes of solid waste. The park shall have a solid waste management plan in accordance with all applicable Township standards.

The park shall have a plan for storm water management in accordance with all applicable Township regulations governing storm water management.

The park shall have a plan for erosion and sediment control in accordance with all specifications set forth by the Pa. DER and the County Conservation District.

Mobile home parks of 25 units or more shall employ the services of a qualified manager. The manager shall reside at the mobile home park and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the park.

The developer of the mobile home park shall make arrangements, in a form satisfactory with the Township Solicitor, which shall ensure that the common open space shall continue to be adequately managed and maintained.

A land development plan shall be submitted to the Township for review and approval for any structures and/or permanent additions.