The Manufactured Home Subdivision District is created and designed for the development of manufactured home parks and related facilities within a well-planned environment and operated in the City of Butler for the health, safety, and welfare of those who reside in said park and all citizens of Butler.

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In addition to the development standards contained in Article V, Section 1 of this Ordinance, the following standards are required within the MHS District.

A.

Minimum Heated Floor. The minimum building area per dwelling unit is 900 square feet.

B.

Minimum Width. The minimum building width per dwelling unit is 14 ft.

C.

Minimum Lot Area. Each lot space within the subdivision shall have a minimum area of not less than 3,000 sq. ft. or 4,500 sq. ft. for double-wide units.

D.

Minimum Roof Pitch. The roof shall have a minimum of 2:12 roof pitch and shall have a surface of asphalt composition concrete, fiberglass or formed metal tiles, slate, built-up gravel materials or other materials approved by the code enforcement officer.

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For principle uses in this district, see Article V, Section 2 of this Ordinance.

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For requirements regarding accessory buildings in this district, see Article VI, Section 21 and 22 of this Ordinance.

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A.

The following Accessory Uses are permitted in this district.

1.

Those Accessory Uses determined by the Zoning administrator and subject to review by the City Council to be customarily appurtenant to those uses permitted in this district.

2.

Home Occupations.

3.

Domestic towers or domestic antennas.

B.

The following Accessory Uses are permitted as Conditional Uses in this district. Towers or antennas meeting the standards and development criteria established by the City of Butler in Article XXIII of this ordinance.

C.

The following Accessory Uses are prohibited in this district.

1.

Public Garage.

2.

Repair Garage.

3.

Kennel.

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A.

For Conditional Uses allowed in this district, see Article V, Section 2 of this Ordinance.

B.

For requirements regarding approval of Conditional Uses in this district, see Article XXVI, Sections 12 and 13 of this Ordinance.

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For requirements regarding Buffers and Protective Screening in this district, see Article VI, Section 23 of this Ordinance.

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A.

Pre-application Conference: Prior to filling a formal application for MHS, the applicant shall confer with the Zoning Administrator and the City Council in order to review the general character of the plan based on tentative land use (a site plan is required) and to obtain information on development standards and ordinances affecting the proposed project.

B.

Submission of Application for MHS Approval:

1.

The applicant must file a petition with the Zoning Administrator for approval of the proposed MHS. This application must be supported by a site development plan and a written plan of intent. The relationship between the proposed development plan and the surrounding area, both existing and proposed, must be shown. Eight copies of the site development plan and written plan of intent must accompany the application. The site development plan consists of a series of drawings which must show the following:

a.

A general location map.

b.

The site development plan shall be drawn at a scale suitable to show the extend of the proposed development. North arrow and correct scale will be shown on all drawings. Scales of 1 in. = 100 ft. are acceptable.

c.

Existing topographic conditions, including contour intervals of no more than 5 ft. on field surveys or photogrammetric methods.

d.

The existing and proposed land uses and the approximate location of all buildings and structures. All lot lines and setbacks documenting compliance must be shown.

e.

The approximate location of existing and proposed streets and driveways. Rights-of-way and pavement widths shall be shown.

f.

The location of all existing and proposed utilities and easements, including but not limited to water, sanitary sewage, storm water drainage, natural gas, electricity and cable TV lines.

g.

The present zoning pattern in the area.

h.

A legal description of the subject property.

i.

The location and use of existing and proposed public, semi-public, and community facilities such as schools, parks and open areas on the site. This includes areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for community or public use.

j.

Perspective drawings of representative building types; however, this is not required for single-family detached dwellings.

k.

A preliminary storm water drainage plan prepared and stamped by a registered professional engineer.

l.

All mobile home/manufactured housing unit space lot lines shall be clearly delineated on a site plan prior to approval by the City Council.

m.

An evergreen strip of at least 25 ft. in width and 10 ft. in height shall be planted along the side and rear property lines of the manufactured home subdivision.

n.

A plan profile for any road system proposing a street greater in length than 300 ft. shall be submitted along with the site plan.

2.

If a proposed development creates special problems or involves unusual circumstances as determined by the Zoning Administrator and the City Council additional information shall be required in order to properly evaluate the proposal as follows:

a.

An off-street parking and loading plan.

b.

An economic feasibility report or market analysis.

c.

A traffic study of the area and a circulation plan within the proposed development as well as to and from existing streets adjacent to the site.

d.

Additional studies or reports as required.

3.

The written plan of intent must include the following information:

a.

A statement of the present ownership of all land within the proposed development and financial statement from the developer that indicates the ability to develop and complete the proposed development.

b.

An explanation of the character of the proposed development; including a summary of acres, number and types of dwelling units and gross density by type of land use.

c.

A development and construction time schedule showing major activities of proposed development.

d.

A general statement of the proposed development schedule.

e.

Agreements, provisions and covenants which govern the use, maintenance and protection of the development and any common or open areas.

C.

Review and Approval of MHS Application:

1.

An application for approval of an MHS request is treated administratively as an application for an amendment to this ordinance (a rezoning). This is because MHS districts are created only upon request of a developer, whose application materials demonstrate a firm commitment to construction of a well-designed MHS. Upon approval of the MHS, existing zoning must be changed to an MHS zone which is an amendment to the ordinance. The amendment procedures contained in Article XXVI, must be followed in granting the amendment to permit MHS. Approval of MHS zoning shall in every instance be conditioned by the site development plan approved by the City Council.

2.

If the development plan is approved as submitted, the official map of Butler will be changed to indicate the MHS district. If the plan is approved with modifications, the applicant must file with the Zoning Administrator the following:

a.

Written notice of consent to the modifications.

b.

Properly revised site development plans.

3.

The official map will then be changed. The site plan and supporting information of any approved plan will be properly identified and permanently filed with the Zoning Administrator.

4.

No building permits will be issued by the Zoning Administrator until the development plan has been approved by the City Council.

D.

Issuance of Building Permits. The Zoning Administrator will issue building permits for buildings and structures in the area covered by the approved development plan, if the proposed buildings and structures are in conformity with the approved development plan, the development schedule and all other applicable regulations.

E.

Revision of Development Plan After Approval.

1.

Minor extensions, alterations or modification of existing buildings or structures may be permitted after review and approval by the City Council; such changes must be consistent with the purposes and intent of the development plan.

2.

Any major or substantial change in the approved development plan which affects the intent and character of the development, the density of land use pattern, the location or dimensions of streets or similar substantial changes must be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator and City Council after receipt of recommendations from the Zoning Administrator and City Council in accordance with the provisions of Article XXVI. A request for a revision of the development plan must be supported by a written statement indicating the nature of the revision and the reasons it is considered necessary or desirable to revise the development.

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A.

Space Pads. Each manufactured housing unit space shall be equipped with a pad consisting of 6 in. of compacted gravel or other similar material. The pad must be as wide and as long as the manufactured home and extend at least 2 ft. beyond the wall on all sides of the manufactured home.

B.

Setbacks. No mobile home/manufactured housing units within the subdivision shall be located closer than 20 ft. to adjoining property lines and the front setback for each mobile home/manufactured housing unit shall be at least 60 ft. from the center of the road.

C.

Separation between Structures. Mobile homes/manufactured housing units shall be separated from each other and from other buildings and structures by at least 25 ft. unless occupied as a single dwelling by the owner of the land involved.

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A.

Grounds. All subdivision grounds shall be maintained with grass, trees and shrubs to enhance the appearance of the subdivision and to prevent soil erosion or the creation of dust during dry weather.

C.

Maintenance. All owners/operators of said manufactured housing unit subdivision shall be responsible for the upkeep of all drives/access roads within the confines of said subdivision. The ground of said subdivision shall be clear of all litter, trash, garbage, inoperable automobiles, trucks, etc. The grounds shall be well-maintained (cutting of grass and maintenance of other landscaping) and drainage ways kept clean to assure a habitable and sanitary environment.

D.

Trees. All subdivisions shall maintain a minimum tree density of 20 trees per acre. The density may be achieved by counting existing trees to be preserved, but planting new trees or be a combination of the two. The property owner may base the density calculation on the net site area, excluding the infrastructure improvements (roads, utility lines, etc.) and buffer zones. A parking lot will not be considered an infrastructure improvement.

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A.

Street Construction. All interior streets within the subdivision shall be graded, based, stabilized and covered with a dust-free material which shall be durable and well-drained under normal use and weather conditions. If a proposed street is to be greater in length than 300 ft., a plan profile for the road system shall be submitted along with the site plan. The City Council shall approve all road construction specifications at the time the final plat is submitted.

B.

Vehicular Access to Lots. All mobile home/manufactured housing unit lots shall abut upon interior driveways and shall have not less than a 40 ft. right-of-way with unobstructed access to a public street or highway.

C.

Streetlights. The subdivision street system shall be adequately maintained and lighted by the owner. The lighting units shall be so spaced and equipped to provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic at night. Mercury vapor or high or low pressure sodium lights are required at not less than 500 ft. intervals installed not less than 18 ft. above grade.

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A.

Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking for the subdivision shall be provided at a rate of 2 parking spaces at each lot per mobile home/manufactured housing unit. The size of each parking space shall be 200 sq. ft.

B.

Guest Parking. There shall be established and maintained guest parking facilities at a rate of 1 space per 3 manufactured housing unit spaces. If access roads are paved to a width of 32 ft., guest off-street parking spaces shall not be required.

For other Off-Street Parking and Service Standards see Article XXI of this Ordinance.

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An approved trash container compatible with the City of Butler sanitation service or its agent shall be located within 150 ft. of any manufactured housing unit subdivision and shall be screened by a solid opaque fence of adequate height to screen from view any material in the container. Such trash containers shall be provided by the manufactured housing subdivision owner/operator.

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A.

Skirting. All manufactured housing units shall have suitable skirting between the base of the unit and the ground. This skirting shall be made of either concrete block, brick, wood, or other materials intended for such use. Openings in the skirting shall not be more than 2 sq. in.

B.

Access Doors. All units shall have a minimum of an 18 in. × 24 in. latch-able access door and required crawl space venting.

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Before electrical service is given to any manufactured housing unit, the unit and the lot upon which it is located shall be inspected by the city's code enforcement officer after the necessary permits are approved and all other requirements of this article, laws and codes affecting said location have been satisfied.

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The maximum number of manufactured housing units is eight (8) units per acre where central sewage and water is provided. Where central sewage and water is not provided, densities must meet the requirements of the Taylor County Health Department, but may be no greater than eight (8) dwelling units per acre.

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