Blanding City Zoning Code

A. Manufactured Home: A factory built residential structure that: is constructed on or after June 15, 1976; Is built on a permanent steel chassis; is transportable in one or more sections; Is constructed in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code), 24 CFR Part 3280; and is designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to required utilities. Allowed in any residential zone as long as they are placed on permanent foundations.

(Ord. 2026-5)

No manufactured housing older than July 15, 1976 and having a HUD label, sticker, tag or other HUD identification indicating that it was constructed to minimum HUD standards for health and life safety, shall be moved into Blanding City, moved within Blanding City or relocated in any fashion, method or style.

(Ord. 2026-5)

Approved Manufactured Housing can be placed in any residential zone of Blanding provided it is placed on a permanent foundation and meets the size, setback and space requirements of that zone.

(Ord. 2026-5)

A. Location and Minimum Size

1. Minimum parcel size: 1.5 acres.
2. The Planning Commission may approve a reduced minimum parcel size for existing sites where compliance with all other standards is demonstrated.
3. At least 50 percent of the planned Manufactured Home spaces shall be fully completed prior to first occupancy.

B. Application Requirements

Applications shall include the standard site plan materials plus:

1. Development plan at scale ≥ 1" = 30';
2. Topographic map (≤ 2’ contours when required);
3. Layout of manufactured home spaces and internal streets;
4. Open space and recreation areas;
5. Landscaping plan;
6. Utility plan (water, sewer, gas, electricity, hydrants);
7. Parking plan;
8. Storm drainage and grading plan with 25-year, 1-hour containment;
9. Land use tabulations (% open space, % pads, % roads);
10. Any other information required by the Planning Commission;

C. Density and Open Space

1. Minimum 15% of gross land area must be designated and improved as common open space.
2. Streets, sidewalks, and parking do not count as open space.

D. Setbacks and Separation

1. Minimum 15 feet between any two manufactured homes or add-ons.
2. Setback from roads/curbs:
3. From city streets
4. 15 feet minimum.
5. From interior roadways
6. 10 feet minimum.
7. A xeriscaped with a weed barrier perimeter buffer of at least 5 feet is required around the entire site.
8. A screening fence (at least five (5) feet in height) is required between the applying property and other adjoining properties.

E. Roads and Circulation

1. Internal roadway widths:
2. One-way: 15 feet minimum (plus maneuvering width as required);
3. Two-way: 30 feet minimum.
4. A minimum of two accesses to public streets is required for safety.
5. This requirement is void in cases where residents of the community have direct street access.
6. Internal roads must be designed to ensure proper drainage, turning radius, and pedestrian safety.

F. Parking

1. All parking spaces and driveways must be hard surfaced before adjacent spaces may be occupied.
2. Hard surfaced means a surface constructed of gravel, road base, asphalt, concrete, or similar material installed over a properly prepared and compacted subgrade and graded to provide adequate drainage. Gravel surfaces shall be compacted, weed-free, and maintained to prevent rutting, erosion, and excessive dust.
3. Each manufactured home space must be provided with two (2) off-street parking spots. 

G. Utilities and Service Facilities

1. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with City-approved utility services.
2. Fire hydrants shall be provided according to the City Code.
3. All external storage and waste receptacles must be located within an enclosed structure compatible in design.
4. Each manufactured home shall be skirted with a vinyl or metal skirting or shielded prior to occupancy.

H. Storm Drainage

1. Drainage facilities shall prevent pooling, protect residents, and prevent runoff onto adjacent properties.
2. On-site retention/detention must accommodate a 25-year, 1-hour storm event.

I. Ownership, Management, and Maintenance

1. A local Community manager must be designated and authorized to act on behalf of ownership.
2. The premises must be kept in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; accumulation of waste or weeds is a violation.
3. Written leases of 30 days or more are required for all spaces.
4. All Manufactured Home Communities must have a valid business license.

J. Guarantees and Bonds

The City may require financial guarantees for:

• Permanent open space retention;
• Maintenance of roads, landscaping, and service facilities;
• Completion of required improvements.

(Ord. 2026-5)