(a)

Mobile homes shall be firmly attached to a permanent masonry foundation constructed on the site in accordance with the city building code and shall have a wall of the same perimeter dimensions as the dwelling and constructed of such materials and type as required in the applicable building code for single-family dwellings. Such dwelling shall, in addition thereto, be installed pursuant to the manufacturer's set up instructions and shall be secured to the premises by an anchoring system or device complying with the rules and regulations of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission.

(b)

Permanently attached steps or porch shall be constructed where elevation differential requires same.

(c)

All room or other area additions to a dwelling must be of equivalent quality in workmanship and materials to the principal structure, and must have a foundation as permanently attached to said foundation.

(d)

All dwellings shall comply with all pertinent building and fire codes and all provisions of this chapter as from time to time amended. All construction and all plumbing, electrical apparatus and insulation within and connected to said home shall be of a type and quality conforming to the "mobile home construction and safety standards" as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and as from time to time such standards may be amended or new standards adopted by appropriate government agencies. Additionally, all dwellings shall meet or exceed all applicable snow load and roof strength requirements.

(e)

The dwelling shall be connected to public water and sewer as provided by ordinance and statute, and electricity shall be provided.

(f)

There shall not be storage in crawl spaces. The owner shall provide adequate enclosed storage space for property not normally stored in a residence.

(g)

The foregoing standards shall not apply to a mobile home located within a mobile home park unless specifically otherwise required in this chapter or by state statute.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.205, 9-4-2001)