Bridgeport City Zoning Code
§ 11E
MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT.
1.
Creation and Purpose.
The Manufactured Housing (“MH”) 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 “MH” 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 homes containing many of the characteristics and atmosphere of a conventional type single-family residential district.
2.
Location of MH Districts.
Each tract of land in the City of Bridgeport previously designated as “Single-Family Mobile Home” shall hereafter be known as “Manufactured Housing” District.
3.
Permitted Uses.
In the “MH” 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.
4.
Area Requirements.
The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height and minimum dwelling size for the “MH” District, shall be as follows:
“MH” Zoning District Area Requirements | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 7,200 sq. ft. |
Minimum Lot Width | 50 ft. |
Minimum Front Yard | 25 ft. |
Minimum Side Yard | 10% of lot width, but not less than 5 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. |
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Per Lot | 1 |
5.
Yard Requirements for Secondary Structures.
In the “MH” 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).
6.
Installation of Manufactured Housing Allowed.
(a)
Upon application to the building official of the city and upon the issuance of the required permit and payment of the applicable fee, the installation of a manufactured homes shall be permitted as a residential dwelling if such use is a permitted use within the zoning districts in which the property is located.
(b)
An application to install a new manufactured home for use and occupancy as a residential dwelling is deemed approved and granted unless the building official denies the application in writing within 45 days from receipt of the application setting forth the reason.
(c)
This section shall not affect the validity of any deed restriction that is otherwise valid.
7.
Standards for Manufactured Housing.
(a)
All manufactured housing placed within the city limits shall conform with the Federal “Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards,” dated June 16, 1976, established for manufactured housing by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development relating to manufactured housing, as amended, and shall bear a label or seal of compliance indicating such compliance.
(b)
All other structures, on-site, shall comply with all city codes and ordinance. In addition, compliance shall be made with the appropriate sections of this code concerning foundations, supports, and utility connections.
(c)
All manufactured homes shall be sited on the lot so that the front door faces a street.
8.
Minimum Manufactured Housing Installation Standards.
The following requirements shall be applicable to manufactured homes installed within the city, and shall be in addition to any other requirements found in the adopted Building Code of the City of Bridgeport:
(a)
Minimum Anchoring Standards.
The “Mobile Homes Tie-Down Standards” contained in the Building Code, as amended, shall apply in all respects to the anchoring and tie-down of manufactured homes within the city and shall apply to subsequent installation of previously occupied mobile homes within the city.
(b)
Minimum Underpinning Standards.
(1)
All manufactured homes installed within the city shall have constructed a continuous skirt or underpinning constructed around the perimeter of said home within thirty (30) days of said 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.
(2)
The intervening space between floor sills and the ground shall be protected by a non-bearing wall below the floor level of the structure extending from the bottom of the frame to the ground level and fully enclosing the perimeter of the structure and fastened securely to the exterior wall of the structure.
(c)
Within thirty (30) days of the manufactured home placement on the lot, connection with the municipal water system. A one-time extension of fifteen (15) days may be granted by the City Manager or his designee.
(d)
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.
(e)
Adequate provisions for the collection and removal of waste and garbage.
(f)
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.
(g)
Manufactured homes must have a minimum of an eighteen-inch (18") crawl space left under all homes.
(h)
Manufactured homes shall have permanent steps installed at all exits.
(i)
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.
(j)
Ingress and egress to the property shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the City ordinance standards and regulations.
(k)
Drainage and utility easements shall be provided as required by the City.
(l)
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.
(m)
Detached roofs (similar to a carport roof, but constructed over a manufactured home) are not permitted.
(n)
Recreational vehicles shall not be occupied as living quarters.
(o)
A manufactured home may only be located in a zoning district approved for such use.
9.
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.
10.
Access to Premises.
The building official of the city shall have access at all reasonable hours to all premises upon which manufactured housing units are placed for the purpose of insuring compliance with the terms of this Section applicable to said manufactured homes, and any refusal shall result in refusal of the issuance of any permit required under this Section or revocation of any issued permit until such permission is granted.
11.
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.
(Ordinance 2014-03, sec. 4, adopted 2/4/14)