Azle City Zoning Code
SECTION 13
SF-MHP, SINGLE-FAMILY HUD CODE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
§ 13.1 INTENT.
The SF-MHP, Single-Family Manufactured Home Park District provides for the well-planned placement of HUD-Code manufactured homes within the city. Each home shall be situated within a master planned site in such a manner that proper light, air, and paved pedestrian and vehicular circulation is provided to each dwelling unit. Additionally, the appropriate amount of landscape materials shall be provided on-site as an amenity for all residents of that zoning district. When this zoning district abuts other zoning districts, an eight (8) foot high solid masonry, stockade-type fence, or permanent landscaped screening shall be provided and maintained in good condition.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.2 PERMITTED USES.
See permitted use schedule in Section 4.10 of this ordinance. NOTE: (S) indicates that a specific use permit must be issued in accordance with the requirements of Section 32 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.3 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
A. | Maximum density | 6 units per acre |
B. | Minimum lot area | 5 acres |
C. | Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
D. | Minimum lot depth | 100 feet |
E. | Minimum front yard | 20 feet |
F. | Minimum side yard | 10 feet |
G. | Minimum rear yard | 10 feet |
H. | Maximum building height | 1 story |
I. | Maximum lot coverage | 50% |
J. | Parking distances - A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The off-street parking space shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling unit. | |
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.4 DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
All zoning applications for the SF-MHP shall conform to the submittal requirements of the Planned Development District.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.5 EXCEPTIONS.
The provisions contained in the Permitted Use Section of this Section shall not apply to temporary real estate sales offices, manufactured home sales lots where the sales office is a manufactured home of the type shown for sale on the sales lot, and contractor’s temporary offices located on construction sites during periods of construction only.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.6 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.
The applications for approval shall be filed in triplicate and contain:
A.
Name and address of the applicant.
B.
Location and legal description of the manufactured home park.
C.
Complete plan of the park in conformity with the requirements established in the development plan.
D.
Preliminary plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements, and facilities to be constructed within the manufactured home park.
E.
Such further information that may be requested by the Building Official to determine if the proposed park will comply with legal requirements.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.7 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Each manufactured home park shall conform to the following requirements:
A.
The manufactured home park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
B.
Pad space for each manufactured home shall be 125% of total square footage area of the manufactured home.
C.
Each manufactured home shall be situated on each space so that there shall be at least a ten (10) foot side yard. The end clearance shall not be less than twenty (20) feet with manufactured homes parked end to end.
D.
Manufactured home spaces shall not abut any private drive or street less than twenty-eight (28) feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public street, alley, or highway.
E.
Each manufactured home park shall be at least five (5) acres.
F.
All parking spaces, walkways, and internal vehicular circulation shall be asphalt or concrete surfaces.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.8 LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 29 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 13.9 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES.
A.
UNDERPINNING:
The underpinning of a manufactured home is required and shall be of a material approved by and installed within the minimum specifications of the Texas Department of Labor and the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States of America. Such underpinning shall be installed immediately upon delivery of the manufactured home to the premises. Manufactured homes that are anchored by a permanent foundation will not require underpinning described in this Section.
B.
UNDER SKIRTING:
The under skirting of a manufactured home is required and shall be constructed from a material with characteristics equal to or exceeding that of the exterior siding of the manufactured home, and shall be of a material approved by the Building Official of the city. Such under skirting shall be of a material suitable for ground contact and shall be fitted with the necessary vents, screens, and/or openings, the number, size, and placement of which shall be approved by the building official. Such under skirting shall be installed prior to the building final.
C.
INSPECTION:
The Building Official shall inspect and approve all structures placed in the SF-MHP, Single-Family Manufactured Home Park District and shall prepare minimum specifications for the under skirting of homes in this district as described in Subsection B of this Section.
D.
BUILDING PERMIT:
A building permit must be obtained from the Building Official prior to the placement of any manufactured home on any lot, tract, or parcel of land in the SF-MHP, Single-Family Manufactured Home Park District.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)