It shall be unlawful within the Town for any person to park any mobile home or trailer on any street, alley, or highway, or other public place, or on any tract of land owned by any person, occupied or unoccupied, within the Town, except as provided in this article.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.010; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

Emergency or temporary stopping or parking of mobile homes or trailers is permitted on any street, alley or highway for not longer than one hour subject to any other and further prohibitions, regulations and limitations imposed by traffic and parking regulations or ordinances for the street, alley or highway.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.020; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No person shall park or occupy any mobile home or trailer on the premises of any occupied dwelling, or on any lot which is not part of the premises of any occupied dwelling, either of which is situated outside of an approved mobile home park or trailer camp; provided, however, the parking of only one unoccupied trailer in an accessory private garage building, or in a rear yard in any district, is permitted providing no living quarters shall be maintained or any business practiced in such trailer while such trailer is so parked or stored; and provided, further, that a trailer may be used as a temporary construction office on the site of and during construction, if approved by the Town Administrator under such conditions as may be specified by the Town Administrator; but the foregoing shall not permit use of a trailer for sleeping or cooking.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.030; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Access road means that area privately owned and maintained and set aside within a mobile home park for an interior road system, providing principal means of ingress to individual mobile home spaces and egress to street.

Dependent mobile home means a mobile home that has a no toilet or bathtub or shower facilities.

Independent mobile home means a mobile home that has a toilet and a bathtub or shower.

Inspector means the building inspector of the Town or authorized representative.

Mobile home or trailer means any vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon the public streets or highways and duly licensable as such and constructed in such a manner as will permit occupancy thereof as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons.

Mobile home park means any plot of property upon which sanitary facilities and individual utility connections are available for two or more mobile homes.

Mobile home space means a plot of ground within a mobile home park designated for the accommodation of one mobile home.

Patio means a paved area adjacent to the mobile home parking space, and accessible from the main entrance to the parked mobile home.

Permanent addition means any structural extension from any portion of a mobile home, not including temporary canvas awning.

Permit means a written permit issued by the Town Building Inspector to construct or alter the mobile home park under these rules and regulations.

Street or highway means a public thoroughfare, which affords principal means of access to abutting property.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.040; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No person shall alter, install or remove any improvement in any mobile home park without first securing a building permit from the inspector, authorizing such alterations, installation or removal.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.050; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

An application for a permit authorizing any alteration, installation or removal in a mobile home park, shall set forth the following information, insofar as the same is applicable and is known or can be ascertained by the applicant through the exercise of due diligence:

(a)

The area and dimensions of the tract of land occupied by the park;

(b)

The number, location and size of all mobile home spaces;

(c)

The location and width of roadways;

(d)

The location of service buildings and any other proposed structures;

(e)

The location, size and type of water and sewer lines; and traps, vents and risers for water and sewer;

(f)

Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.060; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The inspector shall make such inspections as such inspector deems necessary of all mobile home parks located within the Town and shall enforce compliance with the provisions of this article.

(a)

Authority. The inspector shall have the authority to make inspections of mobile home parks, at reasonable times, for the purpose of determining whether this article is being complied with and shall have authority to inspect the register of occupants, required herein.

(b)

Access. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse access to a mobile home park to the inspector for the purposes of inspection.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.070; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The mobile home park shall be located on a well-drained site and shall be so located that its drainage will not endanger any water supply. All mobile home parks shall be in areas free from swamps or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents. It shall not be located in any area subject to flooding.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.080; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The area of the mobile home park shall be large enough to accommodate:

(a)

The designated number of mobile home spaces;

(b)

Necessary street and roadways;

(c)

Parking areas for motor vehicles; and

(d)

Service areas.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.090; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

Each mobile home space shall abut on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access to a public street. Such spaces shall be clearly defined, and mobile homes shall be parked in such spaces so that there will be a minimum of 15 feet between mobile homes at all points except where ends of mobile homes abut, in which case the minimum shall be ten feet, and so that no mobile home will be less than five feet from the side boundary of the mobile home space, and no mobile home shall be less than ten feet from the exterior boundary of the mobile home park.

(a)

No mobile home shall be parked less than ten feet from any front property line abutting a street or highway. No part of such mobile home shall obstruct any roadway. Areas between mobile home spaces and public rights-of-way shall be cared for and kept free from weeds, rubbish or trash.

(b)

No occupied mobile home shall be allowed to remain in a mobile home park unless a mobile home space as set forth herein is available.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.100; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Access roads must be graded for draining, surfaced with concrete, oil or any other dust-free surfacing and maintained in good condition, free of weeds, dust, trash or debris.

(b)

Each access road shall be continuous and shall connect with other circulation roads unless terminated in a cul-de-sac of 50-foot minimum outside radius. Minimum width for two-way access roads shall be 25 feet; for one-way access roads, 15 feet. Curves on all access roads shall have a minimum inside radius of not less than 25 feet. All such roads shall be kept clear of all obstructions to allow movement of vehicles at any time. No parking shall be permitted on one-way roads of less than 20 feet in width and parking on one side only shall be permitted on two-way roads under 35 feet improved width.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.110; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

Areas 8 feet by 20 feet shall be provided for the parking of motor vehicles in addition to each required mobile home space to accommodate at least a number of vehicles equal to the number of mobile home spaces provided. Such parking spaces may be located adjacent to the mobile home space to be served and in no case shall be more than 200 feet from the mobile home space to be served.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.120; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Every mobile home space shall be provided with a covered vault or shed with a minimum of 72 cubic feet of volume for the storage of fuel containers and personal belongings. This requirement may be met by a building providing a like amount of space for each mobile home space.

(b)

No storage under a mobile home or on the mobile home space, except an automobile in operable condition, will be permitted except as provided in Subsection (a) of this section.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.130; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

Each mobile home park permitting space use by a dependent mobile home shall be provided with one or more service buildings adequately equipped with toilet fixtures.

(a)

Be located within 200 feet of all dependent mobile homes;

(b)

Be located ten feet or more from any mobile home space;

(c)

Be of fire-resistant construction in conformity with the Building Code of the Town;

(d)

Interior shall be constructed of nonabsorbent moisture-resistant material to permit frequent washing and cleaning.

(1)

Laundry and toilet facilities. Service building shall:

a.

Have adequate heating facilities to maintain a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit during cold weather, and to supply a minimum of three gallons of hot water per hour per coach space during time of peak demands;

b.

Have all rooms well ventilated, with all openings effectively screened;

c.

Have at least one mop-sink or other satisfactory facility supplied with hot and cold water;

d.

Have separate flush-type toilet facilities for males and females, plainly marked by appropriate signs, which shall be provided in separate rooms if in the same building. Each water closet shall be placed in a separated compartment, at least three feet wide, properly separated from other water closets;

e.

Have provided one flush-type toilet for each sex for each 15 dependent mobile home spaces, or fraction thereof; and

f.

Have all water closets and showers for women and all water closets and showers for men located in separate compartments, with self-closing doors. Gang-type shower compartments may be used for men. Individual shower stalls shall be at least 961 square inches in area. Showers for women shall have a dressing compartment with stool and bench.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.140; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Capacity. An accessible, adequate and safe supply of potable water shall be provided in each mobile home space, capable of furnishing a minimum of 125 gallons per day per mobile home space.

(b)

Independent system. The development of an independent water supply to serve the mobile home park shall be made only after express approval has been granted by the Department of Health of the State and the Town.

(c)

All facilities connected. The water system of the mobile home park shall be connected by pipes to all service buildings and all mobile home spaces.

(d)

Connections. Individual water service connections, which are provided for direct use by mobile homes, shall be so constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of such mobile homes.

(e)

Pressure. The mobile home park water system shall be adequate to provide six gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch of pressure at all mobile home connections.

(f)

Valve depth. Outlet for mobile home spaces shall be provided with individual valves below frost depth (not less than 18 inches) and valve box to grade.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.150; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Compliance with plumbing, health regulations. All plumbing in the mobile home park shall comply with the plumbing laws and health regulations of the Town.

(b)

Connection to public sewers. Sewage disposal shall be by connection to Town or sanitation district sewers in accordance with Town ordinances regulating sewer connections.

(c)

All facilities connected. A system for sanitary sewage shall be provided in all mobile home parks and all waste and sewer lines discharging from buildings and mobile homes shall be connected thereto.

(d)

Type of connection. Each mobile home space shall be provided with at least a three-inch sewer connection, trapped below frost line, with the inlet of the line to be not less than one inch above the surface of the ground. The sewer connection shall be provided with suitable fittings so that a watertight connection and proper vent can be made between the mobile home drain and the sewer connection. Such mobile home connections shall be so constructed that they can be closed airtight when not linked to a mobile home, and shall be trapped in such a manner as to maintain them in an odor-free condition.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.160; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

System required. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the park shall be so managed as to avoid health hazards, rodent harborage, insect-breeding areas accident hazards or air pollution.

(b)

Containers. Refuse shall be stored in fly-tight, rodentproof containers, which shall be located within the mobile home park. Such containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to prevent any refuse from overflowing. Garbage shall be deposited in watertight containers with tight-fitting lids. All receptacles shall be designated as to type of use.

(c)

Container holders. Holders shall be provided for all refuse and garbage containers. Such container holders shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.

(d)

Collection. All garbage and noncombustible rubbish shall be collected as frequently as necessary to prevent it from overflowing the available containers but in any event, garbage shall be collected not less than once weekly.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.170; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No waste water of any kind shall be thrown or discharged upon the ground of any mobile home park.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.180; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Installation to each space. An electrical outlet supplying at least 110 volts shall be provided for each mobile home space. The installation shall comply with all State and local electrical codes and ordinances. Such electrical outlets shall be weatherproof. No power line shall be permitted to lie on the ground or to be suspended less than 18 feet above the ground.

(b)

Specifications. Service drops to each mobile home space shall be weatherproof, insulated and not smaller than two No. 8 wires.

(c)

Area lights. Street and yard lights shall be provided in such number and intensity as to ensure safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night. A light shall be located at each outside entrance of the service buildings, which shall be kept lighted during the hours of darkness.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.190; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

Cooking fuel. Liquefied petroleum gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual mobile home spaces unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other approved metallic tubing. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and shall be adequately protected from the weather. No cylinder containing liquefied petroleum gas shall be located inside a mobile home, nor within five feet of a door thereof. State and local regulations applicable to the handling of bottled gas and fuel oil shall be followed.

(b)

Heating fuel. Fuel tanks for heating purposes shall be detached from the mobile home and mounted upon substantial self-supporting stands at least one foot from any part of the mobile home or any other mobile home. Each service line from the fuel tank to the mobile home shall consist of copper tubing or iron pipe and be provided with a shut-off valve outside of the trailer.

(c)

Natural gas. The use of natural gas for fuel and/or lights shall comply with all Town ordinances governing the same.

(d)

Litter, rubbish, flammable materials. Mobile home areas shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.220; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No alterations or additions shall be made to or within any mobile home park unless in conformity to this article. In the event an increase in gross land area is necessary for compliance with provisions of this article, the Board of Trustees shall determine the amount of additional area required in accordance with applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.220; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No permanent additions of any kind shall be built onto, nor become a part of, any mobile home. Skirting of mobile homes is not permissible unless properly vented.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.220; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The wheels of the mobile home shall not be removed, except temporarily when necessary for repairs. Jacks or stabilizers may be placed under the frame of the mobile home to prevent movement on the springs while the mobile home is parked and occupied.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.230; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No owner or person in charge of a dog, cat or other pet animal shall permit it to run at large, or to commit any nuisance within the limits of any mobile home park.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.240; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

Each mobile home park shall provide a street sign to include the name of the park and the street address in letters of a minimum of six inches in height. Each mobile home space shall be numbered uniformly.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.250; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

No person shall operate a mobile home park within the corporate limits of the Town without first having obtained a license therefor from the Town Clerk. The license fee to be paid shall be in the amount established by resolution. All such licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire December 31 of each year.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.260; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

The owner or operator of any mobile home park shall arrange for the management and supervision of such mobile home park so as to enforce or cause compliance with the provisions of these rules and regulations.

(b)

The owner, operator, or attendant of every mobile home park shall assume full responsibility for maintaining in good repair and condition all regular and ordinary facilities of the mobile home park as required therein.

(c)

In every mobile home park there shall be a designated office building in which shall be located the office of the person in charge of said park. A copy of all required Town and State licenses and permits and of this article shall be posted therein and the park register shall at all times be kept in said office.

(d)

It shall be the duty of the attendant or person in charge, together with the owner or operator to:

(1)

Keep at all times a register of all guests (which shall be open at all times to inspection by State, County and federal officers and officers of the Town) showing for all tenants:

a.

Names and relationships of all persons inhabiting each mobile home;

b.

Address or previous location of all persons inhabiting each mobile home;

c.

Dates of entrance and planned departure;

d.

License numbers of all mobile homes and towing vehicles or automobiles;

e.

States issuing such licenses;

(2)

Maintain the park in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition at all times;

(3)

See that the provisions of this article are complied with and enforced and report promptly to the proper authorities any violation of this article or any other violations of law which may come to such attendant's or person in charge's attention;

(4)

Report to local health authorities any incidence of communicable disease within the park;

(5)

Pay promptly to the Town the license fee, as specified in this article, and all other license fees required by the Town ordinances or any other laws;

(6)

Prohibit the lighting of open fires on the premises; and

(7)

Prohibit the use of any mobile home by a greater number of occupants than that which it is designed to accommodate.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.270; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

All mobile home parks which at the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived constitute nonconforming uses as defined and constituted by this chapter, shall within a reasonable time, and in no event longer than 90 days from the effective date the ordinance from which this article is derived, comply with the standard requirements herein contained except as to provisions of CTC 18.44.100 through 18.44.140, which shall be complied with on or before January 1, 1995.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.280; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

The Board of Trustees shall have jurisdiction and power in passing upon appeals to grant variances or modify in specific cases the strict application of the provisions of this article provided the following conditions are met:

(a)

Public hearing. No variation or modification of the application of any provision of this article shall be authorized except after public hearing thereon. Public notice of time and place and purpose of such hearing to be given by posting of the property affected for not less than 15 consecutive days.

(b)

Hardship. There shall be no unnecessary and substantial hardship in applying the strict letter of such provisions, provided that no such variation or modification heretofore or subsequently authorized or existing shall constitute or be construed as a precedent, ground or cause for any other variation or modification by the Board, and that such power to vary or modify shall be strictly construed as specifically enumerated within the jurisdiction of the Board.

(c)

Physical requirements only; conditions. The authorization to vary or modify the provisions of this article includes only the authority to vary or modify the physical requirements of the article. However, in the matter of granting such variance, the Board shall first find that all of the following conditions are present:

(1)

That the plight of the owner of the property for which the variance is sought is due to unique circumstances existing on the property, not created by the owners and not due to general condition in the district in which the property is located;

(2)

That the development or use of the property, if held strictly to the standards of this article, cannot yield a reasonable return in service, use or income compared to adjacent conforming property in the same district;

(3)

That the variance, if authorized, will neither weaken the general purpose of this article nor the regulations prescribed for the district in which the property is located;

(4)

That the variance, if authorized, will not alter the essential character of the district in which the property is located;

(5)

That the variance, if authorized, will not substantially or permanently injure the appropriate use of adjacent conforming property; and

(6)

That the variance will not authorize a use other than those uses which are specifically enumerated as permitted uses for the district in which is located the property for which variance is sought.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.290; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

(a)

A violation of this article shall be punishable as provided in CTC Chapter 1.

(b)

The Town may, in its discretion, proceed against any violation or violator of this article by abatement, injunction, or other civil action, which remedies shall be cumulative to the penalties in this section.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.300; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

In any case where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of the Town existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, the provision, which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of any other ordinance or code of the Town existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety and welfare of the people, the provisions of this article shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this article.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.310; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)

In addition to the requirements set forth in this article, all mobile home parks and facilities shall be established and constructed in compliance with all existing statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations of the Town, County, and State.

(Code 1994, § 15.11.320; Adopted by Ord. 02 Series of 2023 on 12/5/2023)