Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Havre City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 3

MOBILE HOME COURTS

11-3-1: LOT REQUIREMENTS:

   (A)   Site: Area allotted per mobile home unit, including yard, driveway, etc., and the actual space on which the mobile home sets.
   (B)   Dead side: To have a minimum allowance of six feet (6').
   (C)   Entry side: To have a minimum of twenty feet (20').
   (D)   Rear (back):
      1.   Exterior lot line: To have a minimum of ten feet (10') from exterior perimeter on any side.
      2.   Interior lots: To have a minimum of six feet (6').
   (E)   Front: To have a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the edge of the property line.
   (F)   Storage sheds: To be required for each lot and to be built not less than forty eight (48) square feet, with a minimum height of six feet (6').
   (G)   Built on additions (entry): If built on to the trailer, shall not be located closer than ten feet (10') to the adjacent property line.
   (H)   The owner of the mobile home court shall provide a portable type of garbage cart with wheels, per mobile home; to be of a type which will hold at least two (2) not more than thirty five (35) gallon containers, with two (2) handles and tight fitting lids.
   (I)   Each lot is to have a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the lot area as grass, and there are to be two (2) trees per lot, which are to be at least one inch (1") in diameter when planted.
   (J)   Each lot shall have a minimum of twenty feet by twenty feet (20' x 20') of off street parking area, to be constructed of either asphalt or concrete. (If asphalt, to have a treated 2 foot by 10 foot plank for the perimeter.)
   (K)   If a fence is located on the perimeter of a lot, across the front and the two (2) sides, back twenty feet (20') shall not exceed four feet (4'), and the remainder shall not exceed seven feet (7') in height. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-2: STREETS WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME COURT:

   (A)   Undedicated Street: If not a dedicated street:
      1.   To be thirty one feet (31') back to back of the curb.
      2.   To have a concrete curb and gutter design, at least twenty four inches (24") wide and of a type that can be driven over.
   (B)   Dedicated Street: If a dedicated street:
      1.   To be forty one feet (41') back to back of concrete curb.
      2.   To have a minimum of sixty feet (60') right of way.
      3.   To meet the present city standards for curbing; and if outside of Havre, to have similar curbing of a type to meet city standards.
   (C)   Paving: All mobile home courts, whether having private or dedicated streets, are required to have paved streets of the following specifications:
      1.   To be not less than two inches (2") of hot or cold asphalt mix, or, six inches (6") of reinforced concrete.
      2.   Base materials (minimums):
         (a)   To have at least six inches (6") of three inch (3") minus.
         (b)   To have at least two inches (2") of three-fourths inch (3/4") minus, or, can be of six inch (6") reinforced concrete. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-3: MOBILE HOME PARK:

   (A)   Minimum Lots Allowed: The minimum number of lots allowed within a mobile home park shall not be less than twenty five (25).
   (B)   Recreation Or Play Area Required: Each mobile home court is required to have a recreation or play area consisting of at least eight percent (8%) of the total area of the mobile home park.
   (C)   Storage Areas: An area of not less than one hundred (100) square feet per mobile home lot shall be allocated within the mobile home park for storage, and further, shall be enclosed with a six foot (6') chainlink fence or approved equal. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-4: UTILITIES:

   (A)   Water And Sewer Within The City System: Water and sewer within the city system must conform to city codes if connected to the city system, and, any facility outside of the city, but connected to the city sewer or water system must also conform to city codes.
   (B)   Water And Sewer Outside The City:
      1.   Water:
         (a)   When available, public water supplies shall be used exclusively where there is satisfactory quantity and pressure.
         (b)   Community water supply:
            (1)   The following exhibits shall be furnished to the authority:
   A. A topographic map of the land on which the distribution system is to be constructed showing size and location of all system components including proposed future additions or extensions.
   B. Complete construction details for developing source of supply both above and below ground or water surface.
   C. Basic engineering data from which design of system was developed.
   D. Details of all pumping and distribution systems.
            (2)   All systems shall comply with Montana state board of health and Montana plumbing code requirements for design and installation, and quantity and quality of source. With the exception that all water mains shall have a minimum size of six inches (6"), and all service lines shall have a minimum size of three-fourths inch (3/4").
         (c)   Operators of courts served by a private water supply shall be certified in compliance with sections 69-5701 through 69-5912, RCM, 1947.
      2.   Sewage Disposal:
         (a)   When available public sewage systems shall be used exclusively for all sewage disposal.
         (b)   Community sewage disposal system:
            (1)   The following exhibits shall be furnished for any proposed community sewage disposal system:
   A. A topographic map of the land on which the system is to be constructed showing the size and location of proposed residences and water supplies.
   B. Plans, profiles and details of the collection system, pumping stations and any treatment facilities.
   C. Basic engineering data from which the design of the system was developed, including results of all required soil tests.
            (2)   All systems shall comply with Montana state board of health and Montana plumbing code requirements for design, construction and maintenance.
         (c)   Operators of courts served by community sewage disposal systems shall be certified in compliance with sections 69-5901 through 69-5912, RCM, 1947.
   (B)   Electrical: All hookups are required to be underground for electrical, telephone and cable television.
   (C)   Fire Hydrants:
      1.   Any mobile home court inside the city or any court connected to a public water supply system shall meet the city requirements for city hydrants, and shall be installed every one hundred twenty thousand (120,000) square feet.
      2.   Mobile home courts outside of the city, not connected to the city system, shall have one fire hydrant every one hundred twenty thousand (120,000) square feet with a required six inch (6") main.
   (D)   Lighting: The private or dedicated streets within the mobile home court are to have streetlights with a minimum of four-tenths foot (0.4') candlepower.
   (E)   Antennas: Where antenna television is necessary, the antenna must be located on the lot. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-5: SERVICE BUILDINGS:

Service buildings must be located a minimum of thirty feet (30') from the side or rear lot line and have a minimum construction requirement of fire zone (3). (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-6: PROCEDURE FOR PRESENTATION OF PLATS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS:

   (A)   All proposals to the planning board must be submitted in rough platted form (preliminary drawing) showing the following:
      1.   Streets.
      2.   Water and sewer.
      3.   Mobile home lots with lot sizes and square footage shown.
      4.   The rough plat must be drawn on a scale of one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50'); and further must be accompanied by a drawing of a typical proposed mobile home lot with landscaping, and drawn to a scale of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20').
      5.   The preliminary drawing must further show the relationship of the court to the area around it.
   (B)   All proposals submitted to the planning board as formal presentation for adoption by the planning board, must be submitted showing the following:
      1.   Streets.
      2.   All utilities.
      3.   Mobile home lots with lot sizes and square footage shown.
      4.   All related buildings within the court area.
      5.   Recreation or park area location and size.
      6.   The formal plat must be drawn on a scale of one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50'); and further must be accompanied by a drawing of the typical proposed mobile home lot with landscaping, and drawn to a scale of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20').
      7.   The formal plat must further show the relationship of the court to the area around it.
      8.   The formal plat must further show the relationship of the court to the effect of the proposed court to the environment of the area (environmental impact statement).
      9.   The formal drawing must be accompanied by a topographical map of the area.
      10.   The formal plat shall show the complete layout of the court area and be tied into its surrounding area by legal description. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-7: LICENSE AND PERMITS:

The city and county shall provide for the authority of delegated officials to enforce the requirements of this code. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)

11-3-8: DEFINITIONS:

The FHA definitions under chapter 7 for mobile home court terms have been adopted and will apply as follows: (The following terms are defined because they refer specifically to mobile home developments and may vary in many respects from their commonly accepted usage. These definitions apply only to mobile home properties.)
APPURTENANT STRUCTURES: Any structural addition.
COMMON AREA: Any area or space designed for joint use of tenants occupying mobile home developments.
COMMUNITY SYSTEM (WATER OR SEWERAGE): A central system which serves all living units and is not publicly owned.
DENSITY: The number of mobile homes or mobile home stands per gross acre.
DRIVEWAY: A minor private way used by vehicles and pedestrians on a mobile home lot or for common access to a small group of lots or common facilities.
EASEMENT: A vested or acquired right to use land, other than as a tenant, for a specific purpose; such right being held by someone other than the owner who holds title to the land.
ELECTRIC BRANCH SERVICE: That part of the electric distribution system from the service equipment to the development receptacle.
ELECTRIC FEEDER: That part of the electric distribution system between the transformer and the service drop or drops (secondary voltage).
ELECTRIC PARK RECEPTACLE: The waterproof, attachment plug device located adjacent to the water and sewer outlets to receive the flexible cable from the mobile home.
ELECTRIC SERVICE DROP: That part of the electric distribution system from a feeder to the service equipment serving one or more mobile home spaces.
ENTRY SIDE: The side of the mobile home where the main entrance doorway is located.
LOT AREA: The total area reserved for exclusive use of the occupants of a mobile home.
LOT LINE: A line bounding the lot as shown on the accepted plot plat.
MASTER TELEVISION ANTENNA SYSTEM: A television antenna system designed to serve more than one living unit.
MOBILE HOME: A manufactured relocatable living unit.
MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT: A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use.
MOBILE HOME LOT: A parcel of land rented for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home.
MOBILE HOME STAND: That part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home.
NONENTRY SIDE: That side of the mobile home opposite the entry side.
PATIO: A surfaced outdoor living space designed to supplement the mobile home living area.
PLAT: A map, plan or chart of a city, town, section or subdivision, indicating the location and boundaries of individual properties.
PLOT: A parcel of land consisting of one or more lots or portions thereof which is described by reference to a recorded plat or by metes and bounds.
PRIVATE STREET: A private way which affords principal means of access to abutting individual mobile home lots and auxiliary buildings.
PROPERTY: A plot with any buildings or other improvements located thereon.
PROPERTY LINE: A recorded boundary of a plot.
PUBLIC STREET: A public way which affords principal means of access to abutting properties.
PUBLIC SYSTEM (WATER OR SEWERAGE): A system which is owned and operated by a local governmental authority or by an established public utility company which is adequately controlled by a governmental authority. Such systems are usually existing systems serving a municipality, a township, an urban county or a water or sewer district established and directly controlled under the laws of a state.
RIGHT OF WAY: The area, either public or private, over which the right of passage exists.
SHALL: Indicates that which is required.
SHOULD: Indicates that which is recommended but not required.
SITE: A parcel of land consisting of one or more lots or portions thereof which is described by reference to a recorded plat or by metes and bounds.
TENANT STORAGE: An enclosed space designed to provide auxiliary general storage space for an individual mobile home. It may be provided in current mobile home models.
YARDS: The area on the same lot with a mobile home between the lot line and the front, rear or side of the mobile home stand. This includes areas which must remain clear of all structures such as enclosed patios, expandable rooms, garage or other additions. (Ord. 579, 2-5-1973)