(A)   It is the intent of this chapter to permit the construction of a mobile home park in zoned areas to provide a residential setting. To preserve the residential quality of these parks, recognition is given to the changing character of mobile homes in terms of size, design, and function. Residents in these parks should have the same services and protection generally provided in other residential districts. Because of their unusual characteristics, mobile home parks present special problems and require special consideration concerning their proper location and character in relation to adjacent land uses and to the circumstances and conditions under which they may be permitted.

   (B)   The standards set forth here provide adequate protection for and consideration of both the community and the mobile home dweller.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   As used in this chapter the following definition shall apply.

   "MOBILE HOME." A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which in the travel mode is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or when erected is 320 square feet or more in area, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling unit attached or unattached to a permanent foundation when connected to the required facilities.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   No mobile home shall be parked, used, or occupied on any tract of ground within the city except as provided in Chapter 150.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 6094, passed 2-26-74; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   Parking or storing of a mobile home within the corporate limits of the city, except in mobile home parks or as provided in Chapter 150 shall be strictly prohibited.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 6094, passed 2-26-74; Am. Ord. 6239, passed 7-15-75; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   Except in a mobile home park, the wheels or any similar transporting devices of any mobile home shall not be removed except for repairs. The mobile home shall not be otherwise permanently fixed to the ground by any person in a manner that would prevent ready removal of the mobile home.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   No person shall park or store a trailer or mobile home within the corporate limits of the city except as provided in this chapter as follows:

   (A)   Any person parking, using, or occupying any trailer or mobile home which is located outside areas zoned MHP under § 150.014, as of May 1, 2014, shall be notified in writing by the city of the provisions of this chapter. Within 30 days after the receipt of such notice, the owners shall apply for and be issued a temporary certificate of occupancy valid for a period of 2 years from date of issuance. Such certificate shall be renewable every 2 years. The application of such certificate shall designate the location, ownership, nature, and extent of the mobile home and such other details as may be necessary for the issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy. If the owners of the mobile home fail to apply for a temporary certificate of occupancy within 30 days after receipt of the foregoing notice, the city shall take appropriate action to remove the mobile home. The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy for a mobile home shall be $50 annually.

   (B)   Under a temporary certificate of occupancy, the use of mobile home plumbing fixtures is prohibited unless the fixtures meet the requirements noted in § 156.25 (B) and (C).

   (C)   The building inspector shall have authority to enter and inspect for health and sanitation purposes any mobile home which has been granted a temporary certificate of occupancy at any reasonable time. If, upon inspection, it shall be found that the holder of any temporary certificate of occupancy has violated any provisions of this chapter, the building inspector shall have the power to revoke or suspend the temporary certificate of occupancy and order the mobile home removed after notice and proper hearing.

   (D)   Before any renewal of a mobile home temporary certificate of occupancy, an inspection shall be made by the building inspector to determine that all the requirements of this chapter have been complied with.

   (E)   A temporary certificate of occupancy shall be automatically canceled upon the removal of the mobile home from the premises for 30 days.

(Ord. 5227, passed 12-15-64; Am. Ord. 6119, passed 5-7-74; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   No mobile home park shall be operated within the city except as provided in this chapter.

('64 Code, § 34-11) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   It shall be unlawful within the corporate limits of the city for any person to construct or operate a mobile home park without securing a permit.

('64 Code, § 34-12) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   The license for a mobile home park shall be obtained from the City Clerk at a fee of $150 and shall be for a period of one year. Applications for renewal of licenses may be made within 30 days prior to the expiration at a fee of $150 for one year.

('64 Code, § 34-13) (Am. Ord. 7053, passed 5-15-84; Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   The license for mobile home parks must be conspicuously displayed at all times.

('64 Code, § 34-14) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   With each application for a license, a park plan indicating the information required in § 156.21 shall be submitted to the city for inspection and approval. The application for license must include the name and address of the applicant and a legal description and complete plan of the park, containing the information required by § 156.21.

('64 Code, § 34-15) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   Any applicant for a license to operate a mobile home park shall agree in the application that a responsible attendant shall be in charge of the mobile home park at all times. At the time of application the names of the attendants to be in active charge of the proposed mobile home park and their hours of duty shall be set forth. Any changes in personnel after the license is granted shall be filed with the authority issuing the license within 3 days from the date of change. Such attendant shall supervise the park and be, together with the licensee, responsible for any violation of the provisions of this chapter which occurs in the operation of such a mobile home park.

('64 Code, § 34-16) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   (A)   Locations; entrances and exits; roads and walkways. The park shall be located on a well-drained site suitable for the purpose; shall have well-marked, easily-controlled supervised entrance and exit; shall have surfaced roads not less than 10 feet wide which shall be well-drained, plainly-marked in the daytime, adequately lighted at night, and easily-accessible to all mobile homes; and shall have surfaced, adequately-lighted walkways to the various buildings.

   (B)   Lots for mobile homes; location. The mobile home park shall provide lots for each mobile home, boundaries to be indicated by corner markers, with an area not less than 1,800 square feet, with a minimum width of 30 feet and a minimum depth of 60 feet. Each mobile home shall be located:

      (l)   At least 10 feet from any building; and

      (2)   At least as far from the building line as the nearest adjacent permanent building on the same lot; and

      (3)   At least 10 feet from the property line.

   (C)   Legal description and map; information to be shown. The park plan required by § 156.19 shall provide a legal description and map clearly setting out the following information:

      (l)   The extent and area to be used for park purposes;

      (2)   Driveways at entrances, exits, roadways, and walkways;

      (3)   Location of sites for mobile homes;

      (4)   Location and number of proposed sanitary conveniences, including proposed toilets, washrooms, laundries, laundry drying space, and utility rooms;

      (5)   Method and plan of sewage disposal;

      (6)   Method and plan of garbage removal;

      (7)   Plan of water supply;

      (8)   Plan of electric lighting.

('64 Code, § 34-17) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   A sufficient supply of pure healthful drinking water, approved by the city, not more than 200 feet from any mobile home shall be provided in convenient locations. No common drinking vessel shall be provided. Waste from this supply shall be emptied into a drain connected to an approved disposal system. An abundant supply of hot water shall be provided at all times for bathing, washing, and laundry facilities. There shall be no drinking water in toilet compartments.

('64 Code, § 34-19) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   (A)   Waste from showers, toilets, slop sinks, and laundries shall be wasted into a public sewer system in a manner approved by the city or into a private sewer and disposal plant or septic tank system approved by the same.

   (B)   All kitchen sinks, wash basins, lavatories, or bath or shower tubs in any mobile home located in any mobile home park shall empty into an approved receptacle or disposal system.

   (C)   Toilets and water closets not connected with an approved disposal system shall not be used. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit the use of such fixtures.

('64 Code, § 34-22) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   The mobile home park shall provide supervision and equipment sufficient to prevent littering the ground with rubbish and debris. Fly-tight, metal depositories with tight-fitting covers shall be conveniently located not further than 200 feet from any mobile home. Depositories shall be kept in sanitary conditions at all times.

('64 Code, § 34-23) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   Any action towards the removal of wheels except for temporary purposes of repair, or other action to attach the trailer to the ground by means of post, piers, foundations, or skirting shall subject the trailer to the requirements of the building code, Chapter 151, as well as this chapter.

('64 Code, § 34-25) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   All plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in every mobile home park shall be done in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 152.

('64 Code, § 34-26) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   All electrical work in mobile home parks shall be in conformity with Chapter 153.

('64 Code, § 34-27) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   No permanent additions of any kind whatsoever shall be built onto or become a part of the mobile home.

('64 Code, § 34-28) (Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)

   Any violation of any section of this chapter shall subject the offender to a fine as provided in § 10.99.

(Am. Ord. 8936, passed 4-1-14)