Everett City Zoning Code
SECTION 16
Trailers and Mobile Homes.
A.
For the prevention of fire and the preservation of health, safety, morals and general welfare, the location, use, parking, storage, and occupancy of “trailers” and “mobile homes” in the City of Everett is hereby regulated pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, chapter 40A, section 6, and chapter 143, section 3.
B.
Definitions.
1.
In this ordinance the term “trailer” or “mobile home” shall mean any of the various types of vehicles or structures which depend for mobility on an attached vehicle or other propelling apparatus, and which are used or equipped to be used for human or animal habitation, or for a business purpose, but excluding vehicles used for the transportation of materials and products. Any “trailer” or “mobile home” or similar structure from which the wheels are removed, whether or not it is anchored to a foundation, or supported by a foundation, or by incorporation into a fixed structure, or otherwise has its mobility reduced, shall be considered a building or dwelling and shall be subject to all laws applicable to buildings and structures.
2.
Person shall mean and including any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or any organization of any kind.
C.
Occupancy or use.
No person shall occupy or use a “trailer” or “mobile home” or similar structure for living or business purpose except in an approved trailer park established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, General Laws, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A “trailer” may be occupied and used as a construction office and related use for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, subject to the approval of the inspector of buildings as location, facilities, etc. Additional extensions of time may be granted by the inspector of buildings if deemed necessary.
D.
Parking.
1.
Parking of trailers or mobile homes.
No person shall park or store a trailer or mobile home or similar structure, on any premises in a dwelling district or apartment district as indicated on the Zoning Map, except in a garage, or so located as to be at least twenty (20) feet from any street line, and at least eight (8) feet from any building on the adjacent lot.
2.
Parking of trailers or mobile homes.
No person shall park or store a “trailer” or “mobile home” or similar structure, on any premises in a business district or industrial district, as indicated on the Zoning Map, except in a garage, or so located as to be at least twenty (20) feet from any street line, and at least eight (8) feet from any building on the adjacent lot.
3.
No such parking or storing as provided in paragraphs 1 and 2 above shall permitted for a period in excess of eight (8) months in any twelve (12) month period.
E.
No provision of the Zoning Ordinance, or any other ordinance or regulation pertaining to the location, use or construction of buildings or structures shall be nullified by the provisions hereof.
F.
Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense and to a like penalty for each day’s continuance of such violation.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the foregoing are hereby repealed. |