The “MH-1” Mobile Home Residence District is established to provide areas where mobile homes can be permanently placed upon individual lots within the city.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-28)

   Every principal building erected in any “MH-1” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:

 

(1960 Code, § 60-6-29)

   (A)   Mobile homes; provided, they are permanently fixed to the ground and comply with the following regulations.

      (1)   The foundation shall extend into the ground below the frost line so as to attach and become part of the real estate. Materials such as concrete, mortared block or mortared brick extending into the ground below the frost line shall satisfy the requirements for a permanent foundation.

      (2)   As an alternate to division (A)(1) above, piers may be used, extending into the ground below the frost line, and sufficient in number to properly support the mobile home. In either divisions (A)(1) above or this division (B), the specifications for foundations found in § 156.26(L) of this code of ordinances.

      (3)   To complete the immobilization, wheels, tongue and hitch must be permanently removed. Wheels must be removed in such a manner that they may not be easily replaced. Therefore, either the axle would have to be removed or at least the lug bolts holding the wheels to the axle removed. The tongue and hitch must be removed by either removing the tongue and hitch from the frame or removing the bolts holding the tongue and hitch to the frame.

      (4)   Each mobile home shall be skirted with fire-resistant material or have a built up perimeter foundation of either concrete, mortared block or mortared brick to the lower edge of the mobile home. Skirting shall be equipped with an inspection door at least 24 inches wide to allow access to the underside of the mobile home. Built up perimeter foundations shall provide an access to the underside of the mobile home either by an inspection door of at least 24 inches wide or a scuttle hole door through the floor of the mobile home.

      (5)   Each mobile home shall be affixed to its foundation by means of an anchor capable of withstanding a verticle tension force of 4,800 pounds without failure at each corner of the mobile home or its components for double or triple wides.

      (6)   Each mobile home shall further be affixed to its foundation by means of one set of frame ties (attached to the frame beneath the home to prevent its sliding downwind off its supports) for every ten feet of length of the home; and, where the mobile home is 12 feet or less in width, at least two sets of over-the-top ties positioned not more than five feet from each end of the home to prevent overturning.

      (7)   For those homes which are so constructed to be placed upon a perimeter foundation, they may be affixed by means of anchor bolts imbedded into the foundation as specified in the city’s building codes.

   (B)   Home occupations as permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-3) (Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994)

   (A)   Home occupations other than those specifically permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter;

   (B)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;

   (C)   Planned unit developments;

   (D)   Small community residences located less than 660 feet from any other community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received;

   (E)   Large community residences whether located more or less than 660 feet from another community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or, if not a residential neighborhood, the general character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a special use permit is applied for and received;

   (F)   Personal solar energy system (PSES); and

   (G)   Solar farm energy system (SFES).

(1960 Code, § 60-6-31) (Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 8283-2018, passed 12-3-2018)