For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions set out in Sections 17.37.020 through 17.37.080 and procedure shall be utilized in determining the appropriate classification of manufactured homes and modular homes.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

A structure constructed off-site, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight feet or more in width and forty feet or more in length, which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. A manufactured home is designed and constructed after June 15, 1976, to the construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USC 42 Sect. 5401) that were in effect at the time of construction.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 15-6, § 1, 8-14-2015)

Manufactured home constructed after October 24, 1994, that meets the construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USC 42 Sect. 5401) that were in effect at the time of construction and satisfies each of the following additional criteria:

A.

The home must be a double wide with two or more sections, being basically rectangular when assembled.

B.

The roof shall have sloping lines with eaves, such as gable, mansard and shed-style roofs, or shall be compatible with conventional built homes in the surrounding area. The roof shall be finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction.

C.

The exterior covering material shall be similar, or closely compatible with that found on conventionally built residential structures. Reflection for the exterior siding shall not be greater than from siding coated with white gloss exterior paint.

D.

A permanent, weather-retardant skirting installed around the perimeter of the home. The skirting shall be compatible with the exterior siding or made of standard foundation materials.

E.

A permanent code-approved foundation placed under the home for proper support. The home shall be permanently anchored to the foundation.

F.

The tongue, axles, transportation lights and removable towing apparatus shall be removed after placement on the lot before occupancy.

G.

The home shall meet all the development standards of the zone in which it is located.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 15-6, § 1, 8-14-2015)

A manufactured home constructed after October 24, 1994, that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USC 42 Sect. 5401) that were in effect at the time of construction but does not satisfy the criteria necessary to qualify the home as a Class A manufactured home.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 15-6, § 1, 8-14-2015)

A manufactured home constructed after June 15, 1976, and prior to October 24, 1994, that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USC 42 Sect. 5401) that were in effect at the time of construction.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 15-6, § 1, 8-14-2015)

A residential use in which more than one manufactured home is located on a single lot.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

A dwelling unit constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the Uniform Building Code, applicable to site built homes, and composed of components substantially assembled in manufacturing plants and transported to the site in a manner similar to a manufactured home (except that the modular home meets the Uniform Building Code Standards applicable to site-built homes) or a series of panels or room sections transported on a truck and erected or joined together on the site.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

Pertaining to manufactured homes, is intended to give flexibility for the placement of manufactured homes on land within each zone where appropriate, but specific safeguards are provided to protect other permitted uses from adverse effects.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)

Application may be initiated by the property owner or his designated representative; all questions must be answered in full and either typed or legibly written. The application shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

A.

The applicant's address, business and home phone numbers (if applicable, include this information for the representative);

B.

A legal and general description of the tract(s) upon which the conditional use review is requested;

C.

Vicinity map;

D.

A site plan showing major details of the proposed development, including but not limited to: the dimensions and location of proposed and existing buildings and structures; off-street parking, service and refuse areas; means of ingress and egress; landscaping, screening and open space areas. The site plan must be drawn at a minimum scale of one inch equals twenty feet;

E.

Timetable for development;

F.

Briefly address the following criteria as it pertains to the conditional use review;

1.

Compatibility of the proposed structure with existing adjacent buildings, structures, neighborhood, topography or other considerations,

2.

Potential of the proposed structure to enhance and promote the comprehensive development of the immediate neighborhood and community by facilitating the use of nonconforming lots,

3.

Conformance of the proposed structure generally to the objectives of the adopted comprehensive plan and the purpose of this chapter;

G.

All plans, exhibits and other legal documents submitted with the conditional use review application will be retained as a part of the permanent public record;

H.

The conditional use review application for manufactured homes shall be submitted to the Butte-Silver Bow building and code enforcement office by the deadline date of the next regularly scheduled meeting;

I.

As indicated in Title 17 of the Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code, a nonrefundable filing fee must accompany the conditional use review applicable made payable to Butte-Silver Bow Government.

(Ord. 437 § 18 (part), 1992)