The following regulations shall apply to the ME Mobile Home Estate Zone.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

To create a zone which is intended to allow the use of mobile homes and tiny homes as defined in Chapter 1 of this Title for residential purposes on individually owned lots, and to provide certain minimum standards of development in order to insure a suitable environment for the residents and families of mobile and tiny home subdivision dwellers within the "ME" Zone.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

(Ord. 1728, exh. B, 8-8-2023, eff. 8-31-2023)

A.

Single-family mobile homes on an individually owned lot for residential use together with the customary accessory uses, such as cabanas, patio slabs, carport or garage and storage buildings. In no event shall more than one mobile home or one tiny home be permitted on a lot. Accessory buildings shall be subject to the provisions as set forth in Section 11-20-2.B of this Title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

B.

Community recreation facilities for the use of individual lot owners within the subdivision. The maintenance of the community recreation and service areas shall be assured by provisions in the deeds, such as covenants running with the land, providing for participation by the individual lot owners in the responsibility and cost thereof.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

C.

Cats, dogs and other common household pets, not to exceed the keeping of a total of three (3) cats, dogs, and/or other common household pets but excluding kittens or puppies under six (6) months of age. See Section 7-3-4 of this Code for the applicable rules and regulations for the keeping of exotic, nondangerous pets.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

D.

Home occupations in accordance with the procedures as set forth in Chapter 29 of this Title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

E.

Temporary subdivision tract offices, if located on the same property as the subdivision. Such use shall be required to comply with all applicable State and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.

The unit must be a commercial coach approved by the State of Nevada and the City.

2.

The unit shall be connected to all available utilities, including, but not limited to, public water, sewer and electricity.

3.

The site of the temporary use shall be landscaped in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25 of this Title.

4.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 23 of this Title.

5.

a.

The use shall be approved for one (1) year from the date of issuance of a State of Nevada safety certificate for mobile home installation by the Building Official or until the lot upon which the unit is placed is sold or developed, or the remainder of the lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever is sooner.

b.

No more than two (2) extensions of the time period may be granted by the Building Official. Any additional applications for extensions of the time period shall be considered and acted upon by the planning commission under the provisions of subsection 11-7-4A of this chapter as a conditional use.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

F.

Childcare for not more than four (4) children as a business within the home.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995; amd. Ord. 1001, 3-25-1997, eff. 4-16-1997; amd. Ord. 1060, 11-24-1998, eff. 12-16-1998)

G.

Family childcare home facility as a business within the home and as defined and regulated by the State of Nevada, department of human resources.

(Ord. 1060, 11-24-1998, eff. 12-16-1998; Ord. 1422, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)

H.

Family community residences for people with disabilities provided: 1) they are located more than six hundred sixty (660) linear feet from the closest existing community residence as measured from front door to front door and 2) the operator or applicant is licensed or certified by the State of Nevada to operate the proposed community residence, has certification from an appropriate national accrediting agency, or has been recognized or sanctioned by congress to operate the proposed type of community residence.

(Ord. 1422, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)

I.

Tiny homes on an individually owned lot for residential use together with the customary accessory uses, such as cabanas, patio slabs, carport or garage and storage buildings. In no event shall more than one mobile home or one tiny home be permitted on a lot. Accessory buildings shall be subject to the provisions as set forth in Section 11-20-2.8 of this Title.

(Ord. 1728, 8-8-2023, eff. 8-31-2023)

The following uses are subject to a conditional use permit as provided by chapter 30 of this title:

A.

Temporary subdivision tract offices, if not located on the same property as the subdivision for which the office is requested or if more than two (2) extensions of the time period have been requested pursuant to the provisions of subsection 11-7-3E of this chapter as a permitted use.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

B.

Family community residences for people with disabilities proposed to be located within six hundred sixty (660) linear feet of the closest existing community residence as measured from front door to front door.

C.

Family community residences for people with disabilities for which a license or certification by the State of Nevada is not required, for which certification from an appropriate national accrediting agency is not required, or which has not been recognized nor sanctioned by congress.

D.

Transitional community residences for people with disabilities.

(Ord. 1422, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)

The mobile home estate shall be developed to the standards of subdivision regulations of chapter 39 of this title.

A.

Site. Minimum site area for each ME subdivision shall be fifteen (15) acres.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

Lot Area: Minimum six thousand (6,000) square feet.

B.

Lot Width: Minimum sixty feet (60').

C.

Lot Depth: Minimum ninety feet (90').

D.

Front Yard: Ten feet (10').

E.

Side Yard:

1.

Interior lot: There shall be two (2) side yards totaling fifteen feet (15') with a five foot (5') minimum on one side.

2.

Corner lot:

a.

Side yard abutting the street: Ten feet (10').

b.

Interior side yard: Five feet (5').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995; Ord. 1406, 4-27-2010, eff. 5-20-2010)

F.

Rear Yard: Ten feet (10').

1.

Exception. On any residential lot recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 841 (March 23, 1988), the minimum rear yard setback is reduced to eight feet (8').

(Ord. 912, 1-26-1993, eff. 2-17-1993; Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

G.

Mobile Home Unit Size: Minimum nine hundred (900) square feet. Tiny homes are excluded from this requirement.

H.

Lot Coverage: Maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%) of the lot area.

I.

Structure Height: The height of a structure shall not exceed twenty feet (20').

J.

Number Of Stories: The number of stories in a building shall not exceed one story.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

K.

Additional Setback Information: Additional setback information relating to accessory buildings, uncovered porches, attached patio covers, carports, etc., subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

(Ord. 1728, 8-8-2023, eff. 8-31-2023)

A.

Vehicle Parking. Off street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff 3-23-1988)

B.

Walls, Fences, Hedges And Access.

1.

Perimeter Wall. A six foot (6') high masonry wall shall be constructed and maintained as a screen adjoining all perimeter public streets and property lines.

2.

Other Walls, Fences And Hedges. All other walls, fences and hedges are subject to the provisions of sections 11-20-4 and 11-20-5 of this title.

3.

Access. Developments in the ME zone shall not have gates across streets, whether the streets are publicly or privately owned and/or maintained. This restriction shall not apply to a secondary street which is designed for emergency vehicle access only, or to areas within the development designed exclusively for storage of recreational vehicles and the like.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff 3-23-1988; Ord. 1287, 4-11-2006, eff. 5-3-2006)

C.

Signs. Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 24 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

D.

Landscaping. Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 25 of this title.

E.

General Provisions Relating To Uses; Yard Regulations; Walls, Fences And Hedges; Vision, Corner Lots; Lot Area Reduction; And Structures Permitted Above Height Limit. Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

F.

Substandard Lots Of Record. When a lot has an area, width or depth less than required by this title, and when said lot was held under separate ownership or was of record at the time this title became effective, such lot may be occupied by any use permitted in the zone, subject to the regulations as set forth in chapter 21 of this title.

(amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

A.

Permits. No mobile or tiny home shall be placed upon a site until all necessary permits have been issued by the Building Division.

B.

Installation. The mobile home shall be installed in accordance with the State of Nevada mobile home regulations.

C.

Inspection. No mobile home shall be occupied until completion of the state inspection and the state inspection seal is affixed to the mobile home.

D.

Foundations.

1.

Plans Required. A mobile or tiny home may be located on a foundation, or otherwise permanently attached to the ground, provided that plans for such location are approved by the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department. The following items shall be submitted in conjunction with any such plans:

a.

A deed to the property and document or deed showing easements and rights of way.

b.

Two (2) copies of a plot and grading plan prepared by a Nevada civil engineer or land surveyor showing legal description, lot dimensions, property lines, elevation and location of building pad, drainage, right of way and easements.

c.

Two (2) copies of the foundation plan in conformance with requirements of the building division. Plans shall be submitted to the building division for staffing and review. Upon approval and verification of the plans, a building permit will be issued.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

2.

Restricted Use. The provisions of this subsection D shall be permitted only in the "ME" mobile homes estate zone.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

(Ord. 1728, exh. B, 8-8-2023, eff. 8-31-2023)