Bridgeport City Zoning Code
§ 11D
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
1.
Creation and Purpose.
The Manufactured Home Parks (“MHP”) District is created to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of manufactured homes in the City. This does not include mobile homes as defined in this ordinance. The “MHP” District is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy, while providing for quality manufactured home park subdivision development containing many of the characteristics and atmosphere of a conventional single-family residential district.
2.
Location of MHP Districts.
The previous “Mobile Home Parks” Districts in the City of Bridgeport known as “MHP” Districts, shall hereafter be known as “Manufactured Home Parks” Districts, and shall continue with the “MHP” District designation.
3.
Manufactured Home Subdivision.
Land within the “MHP” District shall be developed as a manufactured home subdivision. Lots or spaces within the “MHP” District will be sold or rented to private individuals in strict conformance with the terms and in conformance with conditions under which the manufactured home subdivision was approved by the City Council and the requirements of this Section. All roadways within a manufactured home subdivision shall be dedicated to the public. Private interior drives must be approved by the City Council. Land zoned “MHP” which is not developed as a manufactured home subdivision may be developed as “R-1” One-Family District, so long as it is developed in accordance with the regulations of said district. In such case manufactured homes will not be permitted.
4.
Permitted Uses.
In the “MHP” District no building or land shall be used and no building shall be installed, erected, reconstructed, altered, maintained, enlarged, converted to any use except for one (1) or more of the following uses:
(a)
Manufactured housing dwelling;
(b)
Single-family dwellings;
(c)
Churches;
(d)
Public schools, elementary and high;
(e)
Museums, libraries, parks, playgrounds or community centers owned and operated by the City;
(f)
Accessory uses customarily incident to any of the above uses when situated in the same dwelling, when not involving the conduct of a business or industry.
5.
Site Plan Requirements.
All properties within this district shall be contiguous and shall be totally developed under a unified site plan. No application for a house moving permit for the installation of a building shall be approved unless a site plan has been approved meeting the conditions provided in this ordinance.
6.
Area Requirements.
The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height and minimum dwelling size for the “MHP” District, shall be as follows:
“MHP” Zoning District Area Requirements | |
|---|---|
Maximum Density | 4.0 (d.u./acre) |
Minimum Lot Area | 10,890 sq. ft. per unit |
Minimum Lot Width | 50 ft. |
Minimum Front Yard | 25 ft. |
Minimum Side Yard (Interior Lot) | 10% of lot width, not less than 5 ft. |
Minimum Side Yard (Adjacent to Street) | 15 ft. |
Minimum Rear Yard | 20% of lot depth, not to exceed 25 ft. from centerline of alley |
Maximum Building Height | 20 ft. |
Minimum Dwelling Size | 1,200 sq. ft. |
Minimum Space Separation between Homes | 20 ft. |
The minimum site area which may be developed or used for manufactured home park purposes shall be four (4) acres. No manufactured home shall be permitted within twenty-five (25) feet of a boundary of an “MHP” District.
7.
Yard Requirements for Secondary Structures.
In the “MHP” District, no carport, garage, storage building, laundry house, or other permitted structure may be located closer than 10% of the width of the lot or 5 ft. whichever is greater, from any side property line and 5 ft. from any rear property line. Such structures are also subject to the front and side yard requirements set forth above. No more than 30% of the required rear yard may be occupied by accessory structure(s).
8.
Development and Installation Standards.
Any property developed in the “MHP” District as a manufactured home or a manufactured housing subdivision shall have and meet the following minimum requirements:
(a)
Within thirty (30) days of the manufactured home placement on the lot, connection with the municipal water system, furnishing an ample and adequate supply of water for both health and firefighting purposes, including the adequate provisions of fire hydrants. A one-time extension of fifteen (15) days may be granted by the City Manager or his designee;
(b)
Within thirty (30) days of the manufactured home placement on the lot, connection with the municipal sanitary sewer system. A one-time extension of fifteen (15) days may be granted by the City Manager or his designee;
(c)
Adequate provisions for the collection and removal of waste and garbage;
(d)
A single master meter shall be provided for the electrical connection to the manufactured home park. If the owner of the park desires to submeter each unit, the cost of the additional meters and any and all maintenance shall be borne by the owner of the park;
(e)
A single master meter shall be provided for the water and sewer connection to the manufactured home park. If the owner of the park desires to submeter each unit, the cost of the additional meters and any and all maintenance shall be borne by the owner of the park;
(f)
The park shall have adequate and sufficient electrical lighting of the streets and areas thereof. The cost of this lighting will be borne by the owner of the park;
(g)
The park shall have an adequate and ample area set aside for a play area if children are permitted in the park, which play area shall be enclosed with a fence so that vehicles may not enter therein;
(h)
Each lot or space shall be identified by lot number painted or displayed on a signboard at the front of the lot. Numerals shall be dark in color against a light background so as to assure easy identification by emergency personnel. Minimum numeral size will be six (6) inches in height. The sign board must be at least ten (10) inches by ten (10) inches in size;
(i)
Manufactured homes shall have the axles, wheels, and tow bar or tongue removed and shall be secured to a permanent foundation or footing and piers, all in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications;
(j)
Manufactured homes must have a minimum of an eighteen-inch (18") crawl space left under all homes;
(k)
Manufactured homes shall have permanent steps installed at all exits;
(l)
Skirting shall be securely attached between the manufactured home and the ground on all sides within thirty (30) days of home installation. Skirting materials shall consist of materials which are compatible with design of the home and enhance its appearance. Unpainted or untreated corrugated metal, screen or wire, or lattice type skirting is prohibited;
(m)
Construction, siding, and installation of the homes shall be in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, and each manufactured home shall have affixed a seal of the appropriate federal or state department;
(n)
Ingress and egress to the property shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the City ordinance standards and regulations;
(o)
Drainage and garbage collection right-of-way, fire lanes and utility easements shall be provided as required by the City. Such can be accomplished by designating all private interior drives within the site as easements for vehicular access and service;
(p)
Soil conditions, groundwater level, drainage, flooding, and topography shall not create hazards to the developed portion of the property or the health and safety of the residents;
(q)
Any structural alteration or modification of a manufactured home after it is placed on the site must be approved by the Building Official of the City. All structural additions shall comply with the City’s building codes and ordinances;
(r)
Manufactured home parks shall be developed at densities comparable to adjacent residential uses or have adequate landscape buffering or open space to provide transition of uses. Adequate landscape buffering or open space for transition purposes shall be determined on an individual site basis and shall be subject to the approval of the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission;
(s)
Detached roofs (similar to a carport roof, but constructed over a manufactured home) are not permitted;
(t)
Recreational vehicles shall not be occupied as living quarters;
(u)
A manufactured home park may only be located in a zoning district approved for such use.
9.
Interior Streets.
Internal streets, no-parking signs, and streets name signs shall be privately owned, built, and maintained, unless dedicated to and accepted by the City. Streets shall be designed for safety and convenient access to all manufactured home spaces and in accordance with the general design standards of the City’s development regulations.
10.
Off-Street Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, and all other applicable ordinances of the City.
11.
Screening.
A solid, opaque screening wall or fence of not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be provided along all perimeter property lines of a manufactured home subdivision which do not abut a dedicated street. Said screening wall or fence shall be of a decorative masonry construction. This requirement can be waived or modified if natural or man-made physical features create an adequate separation or buffer from adjacent uses, as determined by the City Council. However any request to waive this requirement shall be presented as an element of the site plan and shall be subject to approval at that time only.
12.
Open Space Area.
Open space designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents shall be provided within a manufactured home subdivision at the ratio of five hundred (500) square feet for each of the first twenty (20) units, and two hundred (200) square feet for each additional unit in excess of twenty (20). Designated open space shall be developed and maintained for recreational and leisure activities and shall be located within the subdivision being developed.
13.
Water and Sewer.
Each manufactured home space or lot shall be served by water and sanitary sewer. Engineering plans for water and sanitary sewer shall be submitted for review by the City, at the time of site plan approval. Water and Sewer must be in compliance with the City’s building regulations.
14.
Drainage.
Engineering plans for drainage shall be submitted for review by the City at the time of site plan approval. All applicable requirements of the City shall be complied with.
15.
Manufactured Home Sales.
Manufactured home subdivisions shall be for residential purposes only. Sales of these homes shall be limited to those which become available on the market on an individual basis. Commercial sales and promotion are not permitted.
16.
Inspections and Permit Required.
(a)
A permit shall be secured from the building official by any person desiring to install a manufactured housing unit within the city. Such permit shall be secured before any preparation of the lot is begun and started prior to moving in a manufactured housing unit upon such lot.
(b)
Appropriate permits are also required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installation/hook-up. Any additions to the manufactured housing unit shall require appropriate permits in accordance with the adopted building, residential, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes of the City of Bridgeport.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or have made any connection with any water, wastewater, electrical, or natural gas service to a manufactured home without having first obtained a permit as specified in this section.
(d)
An electrical inspection shall be required to restore electric service to any mobile home or manufactured housing unit from which service has been discontinued.
(Ordinance 2014-03, sec. 3, adopted 2/4/14)