(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Permanent use of manufactured housing means occupancy while in a parked position for any purpose permitted by section 60-666(1) and (2) including storage. Manufactured housing units and mobile homes must meet all federal, state and city codes.

Temporary use of manufactured housing, mobile homes, trailer homes and office trailers means an occupancy that must be recorded with the municipal officer charged with enforcement and requires a permit issued for each period of use prior to the beginning of such use.

(b)

A mobile home shall be construed to remain a mobile home, subject to all regulations applying thereto, whether or not wheels, axles, hitch or other E-G of mobility are removed and regardless of nature of the foundation provided.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 4.3A)

The use of manufactured housing, trailers and office trailers is prohibited except as follows:

(1)

As permanent single-family residences on individual lots in all residential districts (applies only to manufactured housing units that meet all federal, state and city codes).

(2)

As permanent single-family residence in approved mobile home developments in Rural Residence (RR), and Suburban Residence (SR) Districts (applies only to manufactured housing units that meet all federal, state and city codes).

(3)

As permanent single-family residence on individual lots in the Manufactured Housing Overlay (MHO) Districts (applies only to manufactured housing units that meet the requirements of division 6 of article XII of this chapter).

(4)

As temporary residences for farm laborers or supervisory personnel employed on a seasonal basis on the farm of their employer and limited to the period of such seasonal employment.

(5)

As temporary field headquarters or office space on construction sites for persons or firms actually engaged in construction work.

(6)

As temporary office space for persons or firms actually engaged in the business of selling manufactured housing, mobile homes and trailers.

(7)

As temporary living quarters for construction workers located on or within one-quarter of a mile from the construction site on which they are employed. Such occupancy shall be limited to the period during which construction is in progress.

(8)

As temporary living quarters for persons whose need arises from emergency resulting from loss of their homes through accident, natural disaster, or other physical causes. The period of occupancy permitted by this subsection shall be limited to 12 months together with any additional period during which a valid building permit for construction of replacement living quarters may be in effect (applies to manufactured housing only).

(9)

As temporary office space for a business enterprise during the period in which permanent office space is being constructed for which a valid building permit has been issued.

(10)

As temporary living quarters for employees of itinerant businesses such as carnivals during the period when such businesses are actually being conducted within the city and in no case for longer than 30 days (applied to trailers only).

(11)

As temporary classroom space at an existing school facility for educational activities conducted by the city's department of education.

(12)

Storage boxes or space trailers used as storage space for nonhazardous materials by the commercial or industrial use which occupies the property. For the purpose of this chapter, the term "storage box" or "space trailer" means a fully enclosed structure manufactured for storage use only and does not include tractor-trailer bodies, cargo container boxes or railroad cars.

(13)

As office space for excavation and sawmill operations for the period of active use. If such operations are discontinued for a period of 12 consecutive months, such use shall be considered abandoned and the office trailer shall be removed.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 4.3B)

The uses of mobile homes are prohibited except as follows:

(1)

As permanent single-family residences in approved mobile home developments in Rural Residence (RR) and Suburban Residence (SR) Districts.

(2)

All uses permitted by section 60-666(3) through (9).

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 4.3C)

(a)

Mobile homes shall be elevated and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse and lateral movement. Mobile homes shall be anchored as follows:

(1)

By the use of over-the-top or frame ties; or

(2)

As provided for in the FEMA manual, Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas, published in September 1985.

(b)

Mobile homes shall be elevated as follows:

(1)

General requirements that the lowest floor of the mobile home be elevated to one foot above the base flood elevation; or

(2)

As provided for in the FEMA manual, Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas, published in September 1985.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 4.3D; Ord. No. 23-05032021, 5-17-2021)

Mobile home parks proposed to be established must have a minimum of three lots and be located within 1,500 feet of municipal sewer and water. Mobile home parks shall meet all of the following standards set forth in this division:

(1)

Minimum lot size.

a.

The minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet.

b.

The following frontage and setbacks shall apply:

(2)

Parking in front yard to zero lot line. Setbacks may be reduced along rear lot lines of lots adjacent to abutting property where buffers are proposed along the perimeter of the proposed park.

(3)

Siting. All mobile home lots shall be laid out on the proposed subdivision and site plan showing approximate pad locations prior to final approval. On sites/lots which abut rear lot lines, the pads shall be offset as to not obstruct view from the rear portion of each unit. Units/lots that abut public roads shall meet front yard setbacks established by the zone in which the park is proposed.

(4)

Off-street parking requirements.

a.

Off-street parking in the form of parking lots or carports for mobile home parks shall meet the same standards as provided in article V of this chapter.

b.

Residential parking spaces need not be located on lots occupied by the dwelling units served, but at least two such spaces per unit shall be reserved for, and located within 100 feet walking distance of the dwelling unit it is intended to serve. No on-street parking will be provided.

c.

Parking on each individual lot will be allowed to infringe the principal structure setbacks. All off-street parking must be of an impervious material. All off-street parking lots proposed must be shown on the site and subdivision plans at time of planning board review.

d.

Lots with 50 feet of frontage will allow parking within the ten-foot side yard setback and associated front setback.

(5)

Buffering and landscaping.

a.

All parks shall provide and maintain a buffer strip of 50 feet around the perimeter of the mobile home park. If the per acre density of homes within the mobile home park is at least two times greater than:

1.

The density of residential development on immediately adjacent parcels of land; or

2.

If the immediately adjacent parcels of land are undeveloped, the maximum net residential density permitted by applicable municipal ordinances or state law. This buffer must include either a wooden stockade fence, a chainlink fence with vegetative cover at a minimum height of six feet or the buffer must be heavily vegetated with coniferous trees that at the time of planting must be six feet in height. Heavily vegetated is considered to mean trees planted in a row at least eight feet on center. The buffer vegetation shall not exceed 25 feet in width. Each row shall be offset from the adjacent row. The planning board may allow a reduction in the buffer width, if the developer can prove that the intent of this provision is not impaired.

b.

Where possible, existing trees shall be preserved, mobile home sites shall be oriented with respect to scenic vistas, natural landscape features, topography and natural drainage areas. Areas such as wetlands shall be preserved in accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers standards.

c.

Open space, storage or recreation requirements shall not exceed ten percent of the combined area of the individual lots within a mobile home park. If the developer wishes to develop more than ten percent open space, storage and/or recreation area, he may do so.

(6)

Accessory buildings and utility sheds.

a.

Utility sheds or accessory buildings will be allowed along the rear portion of the lot and along the rear lot line and shall not exceed two percent of the lot size.

b.

At least one large storage facility may be required in the park in order to store such items as recreation vehicles, boats, snowmobiles and all other licensed and unlicensed recreation vehicles which might otherwise be stored in a parking space to be utilized by an individual unit. This area shall in total not be less than 50 square feet for each mobile home lot and shall have screening around the storage area on all four sides. Fully enclosed security fencing is encouraged.

(7)

Street design standards. Privately owned and maintained streets shall meet the following requirements:

a.

Streets shall have a right-of-way of 23 feet in width, and pavement shall be 20 feet in width.

b.

Intersections proposed as part of the mobile home park which will tie directly into city accepted streets, shall meet minimum intersection geometric design standards as developed by the institute of transportation engineers or the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

c.

All street design plans must be stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer.

(8)

Refuse. Refuse containers shall be conveniently located throughout the site at a rate of one eight yard garbage container for every 20 mobile home units and shall be fenced in on three sides in order to protect the health and safety of the park residents. This standard is based on a weekly pickup and may be reduced if pick-up is more frequent. In the event lot-to-lot pickup is provided by the park management, this provision shall be waived.

(9)

Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be placed at a distance of no more than 1,000 feet apart in order to service the complete mobile home park.

(10)

Mailboxes. Must be established in such a manner that at a minimum five vehicles may be able to either park or be queued in order to pick up mail at the proposed mail box location. This location must also be approved in writing by the local postmaster.

(11)

Design and anchoring of units. All units being established within an approved mobile home park are subject to all standards noted in section 60-1010(d)(1) through (10).

(12)

Site plan standards for review. Provisions of this section are subject to both division 4, subdivision, and division 2, site plan review, of article XVI of this chapter for review.

(13)

PUDs. Planned unit developments (PUDs) are encouraged under section 60-385. If a developer proposes a park under the PUD section, then all standards and sections of that article must be met.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 4.3E; Ord. No. 11-03012021, § 37, 3-15-2021)