For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

SHIPPING CONTAINER is defined as an industrial container with a design strength suitable to withstand continuous shipment, storage, and handling for the movement of goods and products, in repetition, from one place to the next by ship, rail, or truck.

MODULAR HOME is defined as a structure designed for the occupancy of one or more families that is constructed in modules or modular components built at a location other than the permanent site where the structure will be inhabited. It is designed to be used as a permanent residential structure when the module or the modular component is transported to the permanent site and erected or installed on a permanent foundation system. The home is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. That agency provides a modular home with the decal signifying that the home has been built to the model code standards required.

(Ord. 1104, passed 10-13-77; Am. Ord. 86-11, passed 11-13-86) Penalty, see GMC 15.11.700

1. Before a modular/container home is placed in the city, it must have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for each dwelling within 500 feet of the property line of the proposed installation site.
3. The modular/container home must comply with all municipal standards for general residential construction, front, side, and rear building setbacks, deed restrictions, square footage requirements and all other requirements set forth in the city's building codes.
4. The modular/container home must be securely attached to a concrete foundation or a full chain wall system and the home frame must be securely attached to the concrete. No tie down straps or blocks can be used to secure the home.
5. The owner of the proposed modular home must furnish the building inspector a complete set of design plans and specifications bearing the stamp of the Texas Industrialized Building Council for each installation.
6. The owner of the proposed container home must furnish the building inspector a complete set of engineered plans.
7. The municipality will require and review for compliance with the mandatory building codes, a complete set of plans, specifications, and calculations marked with the stamp of the required design professional.
8. The municipality will require that all modules of the modular homes have an approved decal or insignia attached to certify compliance with the Texas IHB Law.
   

(Ord. 1104, passed 10-13-77; Am. Ord. 80-15, passed 11-13-80) Penalty, see GMC 15.11.700