(a)

Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for the construction and operation of mobile home parks in the town in order to promote, protect and secure the public health, safety and general welfare.

(b)

Intent: It is the intent of this chapter to provide regulations for the location, design and improvements of mobile home parks that will benefit the general community environment and that will equal or exceed all applicable state standards. It is declared that where the provisions of this chapter do not encompass all of the state regulations insofar as the limits of this chapter apply, that such other regulations are included and required for conformance as part of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 215 § 1, 1985)

The standards and requirements in this chapter shall apply to any person operating, constructing, or maintaining a mobile home park within the town or surrounding area under the jurisdiction of the town. The standards and requirements shall also apply to the use and operation of all mobile homes parked within the town on any parcel of land for use, free of charge, by payment of a fee, or for purposes of sale.

(Ord. No. 215 § 2, 1985)

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:

Accessory structure: Any additional structure either attached to a mobile home, or freestanding, which is located on an individual mobile home space, including awning, patio cover, carport, cabana, porch, storage unit, shelter or screen.

Approved: Acceptable as determined to be in conformance with appropriate standards of the state of Wyoming, and the provisions of this chapter.

License: A written document issued by the town council allowing a person to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter.

Mobile home: A structure built in a factory, at least eight feet in width and 32 feet in length, transportable in one or more sections and having a permanent chassis. Mobile homes are designed to be used as a dwelling unit, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to required utilities, and having been built after June 15, 1976. Mobile homes comply with the United States department of housing and urban development's manufactured home construction and safety standards.

Mobile home park: A parcel of land under one ownership planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for residential use.

Mobile home space: A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home.

Mobile home stand: That part of a mobile home space reserved for the placement of the mobile home.

Permit: A written document issued by the town council permitting the construction, alteration or expansion of a mobile home park.

Person: A firm, partnership, association of persons, corporation, organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as an individual.

Recreation unit: A vehicle, or tent, including travel trailer, truck camper trailer, motor home or other vehicle with or without motive power.

Recreation unit park: A parcel of land under one ownership planned and developed for the placement of recreation units, not intended for permanent residential use.

Service building: A building providing toilet, lavatory, laundry machines or other community facilities for use in common by occupants of the mobile home park.

State standards: General and special standards governing mobile home parks, travel trailers, truck campers and tenting units, adopted by the State of Wyoming.

(Ord. No. 324, 2004: Ord. No. 215 § 3, 1985)

(a)

Location of mobile homes: No occupied mobile home shall be located anywhere within the town except in a licensed mobile home park, or as provided for in the zoning provisions of this title. Temporary parking of any unoccupied mobile home outside of a licensed mobile home park or an established mobile home sales area will be permitted for a period not exceeding 48 hours. "Recreation units", as defined in this chapter, shall not be used at any place within the town for living quarters except in designated recreation unit parks, camping areas, or overnight trailer parks.

(b)

Exceptions: A mobile home or house trailer may be located at a construction site after approval by the town council, and provided that it be removed at the time of completion of the construction project.

(Ord. No. 215 § 4, 1985)

All mobile home parks and recreation unit parks shall be located within the appropriate zoning districts as designated in the zoning provisions of this title.

(Ord. No. 215 § 5, 1985)

(a)

Permit: It is unlawful for any person to construct, enlarge, alter or improve a mobile home park, or to cause the same to be done, unless such person holds a valid permit issued by the town council.

(b)

License: It is unlawful for any person to operate a mobile home park unless such person holds a valid and current license from the town council.

(Ord. No. 215 § 6, 1985)

(a)

Intent: In order to achieve the general objectives, intent and purposes of this chapter, preliminary site plans or mobile home parks proposed for construction, alteration or extension shall be submitted to the town planning committee for review. In reviewing the site plan for a proposed mobile home park, the planning committee shall ascertain whether the proposed site plan is consistent with all regulations of this and all other town and state ordinances. Further, in consideration of each site plan, the planning committee shall endeavor to assure that the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site and in relation to access streets shall be safe and convenient and that provisions are made so that the proposed mobile home park will be compatible to the existing and future uses in the immediate area and vicinity.

(b)

Content of application: In order to obtain site plan review by the planning committee, the application shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of recorded applicant; or his representative or qualified person preparing the plans;

(2)

Legal interest of the applicant in the mobile home park;

(3)

Location and legal description of the proposed park;

(4)

Preliminary plans and specifications of the proposed park showing:

a.

The area and dimensions, drawn to scale, of the tract of land and approximate acreage,

b.

The number, location and size of mobile home spaces,

c.

The location and width of roadways, walkways and parking areas, and access to public thoroughfare,

d.

The location of service buildings and any other proposed permanent structures,

e.

The location and size of natural features, including topography, wetland and any anticipated changes in these features,

f.

The size, location and design of recreational facilities,

g.

Location, size and specifications of existing sewer, water, gas and electric power lines, with proposal for extension and connection of new lines, or requirements for new sewage disposal and water supply systems,

h.

A topographic and drainage grading plan to ensure a well drained site, properly graded for elimination of stagnant pools of water.

(5)

Preliminary plans for review shall be filed with the town clerk for distribution to the planning committee (six copies). Plans shall be drawn to appropriate scale to show adequate detail, but not smaller than a scale of one inch to 100 feet.

(6)

After review and recommendation by the planning committee, six copies of the application exhibits shall be submitted to the town council for final review and preliminary approval before issuance of a permit. In order to start construction the applicant shall submit to the town council final and complete construction plans in conformance with the requirements of the town council, and the provisions of this chapter. If the plans are approved the town council shall issue a permit.

(c)

Financial responsibility: Any person submitting an application shall be prepared to present satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility, if so requested by the town council, that he is in a position to complete the proposed project.

(d)

Schedule of construction and development: Any person presenting an application shall submit a schedule of construction for the project indicating intention to complete the entire development at one time, or what portion of the development will be completed in the first phase. Construction shall commence within a period of one year following the approval of the town council, and at least the first phase of the development shall be completed within a period of two years from the date of approval.

(Ord. No. 215 § 7, 1985)

(a)

Park size and density: Minimum site size for mobile home parks shall be two acres, with at least two-thirds of the mobile home spaces planned for the development completed and ready for occupancy before a license for operation may be issued. In the case where the site is contiguous to an existing mobile home park, minimum size of the site may be one acre. Exceptions may be granted to the above stated minimum site sizes in the event an application is made to develop a mobile home park to occupy the total area of one or more platted blocks within the town.

(b)

Setbacks and clearances:

(1)

Mobile homes shall be so located on each mobile home space that there shall be minimum setbacks of 20 feet from any building within the park, 20 feet from any property line adjoining a public street, ten feet from all other property lines, and from roadways within the park. Setback requirements shall not apply to accessory structures on the respective mobile home space.

(2)

Minimum clearances between mobile homes shall be 20 feet side-to-side, 20 feet end-to-end, 20 feet side-to-end, and 20 feet when units are located at other than right angles to the roadway or to adjoining units. Minimum clearance between accessory structures attached to or adjoining mobile homes and adjacent mobile homes, or accessory structures on the adjoining mobile home space shall be ten feet.

(c)

Mobile home space; size and lot coverage: The minimum area of a mobile home space designed to accommodate a single wide mobile home shall not be less than four times the area of the mobile home, and in any case, not less than 4,000 square feet; and for a space designed to accommodate a double wide mobile home shall not be less than three times the area of the mobile home, and in any case, not less than 5,000 square feet. The aggregate area occupied by a mobile home and its accessory structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the area of the mobile home space.

(d)

Roadways and walkways:

(1)

All mobile home spaces shall front upon a private roadway which shall have unobstructed access to a public street or highway. Based upon design criteria for roadway width of ten feet for driving lanes and seven feet for parking lanes, minimum roadway pavement widths within the mobile home park shall be 34 feet for two-way roads with parking on both sides; 27 feet for two-way roads with parking on one side only; 20 feet for two-way roads with no parking; 24 feet for one-way roads with parking on both sides, and 14 feet for one-way minor roads with no parking. All roadways within a mobile home park shall be a minimum of five-inch thick Portland cement concrete, or four and one-half asphaltic concrete, or two and one-half asphaltic concrete with an eight-inch base of gravel or crushed stone; with a smooth, hard and dense surface which shall be durable and well drained under normal use and weather conditions.

(2)

Walkways not less than 30 inches wide shall be provided for access from the mobile homes to service building, to all public streets, and to vehicle parking compounds. All such walkways shall be surfaced with four inch thick concrete paving, asphalt paving, or other permanent material, approved to meet with the surface requirements specified under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(3)

All roadways within a mobile home park shall have standard curb and gutter of Portland cement concrete constructed to town specifications.

(e)

Minimum off street parking requirements: Each mobile home space shall be provided with off street parking space for two vehicles. This may be provided totally on the mobile home space, or in parking compounds conveniently located in relation to the mobile home space they are intended to serve. Each parking space shall have a minimum width of ten feet and minimum depth of 22 feet. All parking spaces and parking compounds shall be surfaced with four inch thick concrete, asphaltic paving, or other permanent materials approved to meet the surface requirements specified under subsection (d)(1) of this section.

(f)

Mobile home stand: The mobile home stand shall be improved to provide adequate support for the placement and installation of the mobile home. Anchors or tie downs, such as cast in place concrete dead men, eyelets embedded in concrete, screw augers or arrowhead anchors shall be placed at least at each corner of the mobile home stand and each device shall be able to sustain a minimum load of 4,800 pounds.

(g)

Storage shed: Each mobile home space shall be provided with a storage shed built of permanent weatherproof material which shall have a concrete floor, and shall contain a minimum of 80 square feet of area, with a minimum inside clear height of five feet.

(h)

Recreational development requirements: A minimum of six percent of the gross area of the mobile home park, or not less than 5,000 square feet shall be reserved and planned for recreational development. These reserved areas shall be provided with trees, grass, benches, and other recreational facilities appropriate for use by the park clientele.

(i)

Service building:

(1)

A service building may be provided in mobile home parks to contain community lavatory, laundry, laundry and cooking facilities, or other community facilities for the benefit and exclusive use of the occupants of the mobile homes.

(2)

If provided, the building shall be a permanent structure complying with applicable state standards.

(j)

Common storage parking area: An area will be established for the common storage parking of utility vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, horse trailers, boats, etc. This area will cover 150 square feet per mobile home space.

(Ord. No. 215 § 8, 1985)

(a)

All sanitary sewage utilities and water facilities including connections provided to individual mobile home spaces shall be connected to the town sewer and water systems and shall be installed to conform to the requirements of the town, and all applicable state standards.

(b)

Plumbing connections to each mobile home space shall be constructed that all lines are protected from freezing, from accidental bumping or from creating any type of nuisance or health hazard.

(c)

Each mobile home stand shall be provided with a frostproof water riser extending at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe diameter shall be at least three-fourth inches.

(d)

Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect those that will reside in the mobile home park, as well as the property owners adjacent to the park. Such facilities shall be of sufficient capacity to ensure rapid drainage and prevent the accumulation of stagnant pools of water in or adjacent to the mobile home park.

(e)

All electric, telephone and other lines within the mobile home park and to each mobile home space, shall be underground. When meters are installed, they shall be uniformly located. All electrical wiring and installation, in all mobile home parks shall conform with requirements of the town, and all applicable state standards. Each mobile home space shall be provided with a weatherproof electrical service having a minimum rating of 100 amperes, 110/220 volts.

(f)

Where propane tanks are used, they will be located in accordance with the following table:

(g)

Facilities for the storage and disposal of trash and garbage in a neat and sanitary manner shall be located at each mobile home space.

(h)

Yard lights shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night, and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps and ramps.

(Ord. No. 215 § 9, 1985)

After obtaining approval of the mobile home park preliminary site development plans by the town council, the applicant shall submit a landscape planting plan to be included as part of the final project development plans for final review by the planning committee, and town council, before a permit for construction may be issued.

(Ord. No. 215 § 10, 1985)

(a)

Fire hydrants shall be provided by the developer and an easement granted to the town for the feeder line from the main to the hydrant. The developer agrees that the town assumes ownership of the hydrant and the responsibility of maintenance or replacement.

(b)

Fire hydrants shall be provided and located within 300 feet of any mobile home space, service building or other permanent structure.

(Ord. No. 215 § 11, 1985)

The developer may be required to provide a surety or cash bond in an amount determined by the town council guaranteeing the completion of the development, the recreational areas, open space, landscaping plans, or any other uncompleted but required work. When completed in accordance with the approved plan, the bond shall be released. If uncompleted at the end of a two-year period, the town will review the progress and may proceed to use the bond funds to make or complete the improvements in accordance with the approved plans. The bond shall be approved by the mayor and by the town council and the town attorney, and shall be filed with the town clerk.

(Ord. No. 215 § 12, 1985)

The lawful use of land, including the location of a mobile home thereon, existing on the effective date hereof may be continued.

(Ord. No. 215 § 13, 1985)

Whenever a property, with the zoning classification of mobile home park district ceases to be used for such purpose for a period of two years, the town council may initiate appropriate action to rezone the property to its former district zoning or other zoning.

(Ord. No. 215 § 14, 1985)

(a)

Office: All mobile home parks shall be provided with an office, or a sign setting forth the location of the management to include name, address and telephone number.

(b)

Responsibilities of the management:

(1)

The person to whom a license for a mobile home park is issued shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the mobile home park in compliance with this chapter and to keep its facilities and equipment in good repair and sanitary condition. The management shall notify the residents of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.

(2)

The management shall maintain a register containing the names of all residents identified by space number or street address. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the mobile home park on behalf of the appropriate town and state authorities.

(3)

The management shall adopt rules and regulations for the mobile home park to ensure a high standard of living for the residents of the mobile home park.

(4)

The person operating a mobile home park shall file with the town clerk the name of the supervisor in continuous charge of the park, and/or his authorized agent. Any change in such supervisor shall be immediately reported to the town clerk.

(Ord. No. 215 § 15, 1985)

The resident-owner of a mobile home may park or store a recreation unit in a mobile home park, at the discretion of the management, providing that it shall not be occupied for living purposes, does not constitute a nuisance or fire hazard, and providing the recreation unit is not offered for sale by other than the resident-owner, or his agent.

(Ord. No. 215 § 16, 1985)

A mobile home park may be provided with one nonflashing sign to identify the park. The sign may be freestanding or attached to a building, and may be illuminated. The sign shall display no more than the name and address of the park, and shall be limited in size to 50 square feet of area.

(Ord. No. 215 § 17, 1985)

(a)

Inspection: The town council shall be responsible for the supervision and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and it, or its deputy, shall have the right to enter upon and inspect all premises, improvements, facilities and records covered by this chapter during normal business hours and at any time in an emergency situation.

(b)

Notice of violation: Whenever the town council determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, it shall give notice of such violation to the person to whom the permit or license was issued, which notice shall:

(1)

Be in writing;

(2)

Include a statement of the reason for its issuance;

(3)

Shall state what remedial action shall be necessary to comply with this chapter;

(4)

Shall establish a reasonable time of not more than 30 days for compliance; and

(5)

Be served upon the licensee, or his agent, in person or by mail.

(c)

Enforcement: If the licensee, or his agent, fails to comply with the requirements of the notice of violation within the time provided therein, the town council may, in addition to invoking the other remedies provided by law, suspend or revoke the license.

(d)

Hearing on violations: Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the town council. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the town council.

(Ord. No. 215 § 18, 1985)

Any person violating, or who fails or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $200.00, or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than three months.

(Ord. No. 215 § 19, 1985)