(a)

The purpose of this article is to supplement the provisions of chapter 14, article VII, division 3 of the Code, the provisions of state law regarding mobile home parks, and the provisions of the underlying zone in which the park is located.

(b)

This article provides supplemental regulations for the establishment, maintenance and operation of mobile home parks in the city.

(Code 1984, § 22500; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)

A pre-existing mobile home park shall not be deemed nonconforming by reason of failure to meet the minimum requirements prescribed by this article, provided that the regulations of this article shall apply to the enlargement or expansion of a mobile home park, and provided that a preexisting mobile home park on a site less than ten acres shall not be further reduced in area.

(Code 1984, § 22501)

(a)

Except as provided in state law or pursuant to section 90-73, pertaining to temporary uses, no mobile home shall be occupied or used for living or sleeping purposes unless it is located in a mobile home park or in an approved TR-20 independent mobile home subdivision or travel trailer park.

(b)

Mobile home parks shall only be permitted pursuant to this article and articles XI and XIII. Where there is a conflict or lack of clarity, the director shall have the authority to determine which standard to apply or the meaning of the standard.

(Code 1984, § 22502; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)

For purposes of this article, the terms "space" shall have the same meaning as "lot" as set forth in in Health and Safety Code § 18210.

(1)

A conditional use permit is required for the establishment of a new mobile home park. Before granting a conditional use permit for a mobile home park, the commission shall make the following determinations, in addition to those specified in article II, section 90-42 of this chapter, pertaining to conditional use permits:

a.

That the mobile home park will be located on streets affording adequate access for the transportation of mobile homes into and out of the mobile home park without undue inconvenience to or interference with normal vehicular traffic and circulation in the neighborhood.

b.

That the mobile home park will be located and developed in a manner that permits adequate circulation to and within the proposed development for emergency and protective services, including police and fire equipment.

c.

That the mobile home park is established in a manner that conforms with and is complementary to the character, development intention, and within the maximum density of the general plan and the underlying zone in which it is located.

d.

That the mobile home park assures the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life for park residents and the surrounding community.

(2)

A conditional use permit-modification is required for a proposal to enlarge, add spaces or units, reduce the common area or amenities, encroach into a travel aisle or common area, alter the circulation, or otherwise modify the site plan of an existing park except as specified in subsection 90-654(3). If the city does not have the park's original entitlement documentation, the conditional use permit modification will be based on existing site conditions. Before granting the conditional use permit modification, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those specified in article II, section 90-42 of this chapter, pertaining to conditional use permits, as applicable:

a.

That a mobile home park located within a zone that does not allow mobile home parks and which has been determined by the director to be a non-conforming use does not violate any applicable provision of division 2 of article II of this chapter.

b.

That the notification requirements of applicable state law were met.

(3)

A mobile home park-minor modification application is required for a proposal to alter the line of a singular space within a mobile home park that does not encroach into the common area, impact circulation, or increase the total number of spaces within the park. The application shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with procedures as established by the planning department. Before granting the minor modification application, the director shall make the following findings:

a.

That a mobile home park located within a zone that does not allow mobile home parks and which has been determined by the director to be a non-conforming use does not violate any applicable provision of division 2 of article II of this chapter.

b.

That the notification requirements of applicable state law were met.

(Code 1984, § 22503; Ord. No. 1903, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16; Ord. No. 1944, § 1(Exh. A), 2-27-18)

The following regulations shall apply to the site of a mobile home park. Additional regulations may be specified as conditions of a use permit.

(1)

Minimum site area is ten acres.

(2)

Minimum frontage is 250 feet of continuous frontage on a dedicated public street.

(3)

Minimum site area per unit shall be sufficient to provide a maximum density that does not exceed the density established by the underlying zone.

(4)

Minimum yards are 25 feet adjoining a street, and 15 feet adjoining an interior lot line.

(5)

Maximum height is 20 feet.

(6)

Perimeter roads shall be required subject to staff approval. This requirement may be waived by the city council providing approved alternatives are offered.

(Code 1984, § 22504; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)

The following requirements shall apply to development of mobile home spaces and to facilities within a mobile home park. Additional requirements may be specified as conditions of a use permit.

(1)

Mobile home spaces. Each space shall contain a minimum of 4,400 square feet for exclusive use by the occupants of the space. Each space shall be at least 40 feet wide abutting a private or public street. Each space shall have minimum dimensions of 55 feet by 80 feet.

(2)

Mobile home placement. Every space shall have a front and rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth. All spaces shall have a minimum five-foot side yard on each side of the lot. A mobile home and related structures shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the area of any mobile home space.

(3)

Access drives. All mobile home access drives within a mobile home park shall be privately owned, and shall be at least 30 feet wide, exclusive of adjoining parking areas.

(4)

Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks at least five feet in width shall be provided to serve all central or common facilities within the mobile home park.

(5)

Accessory buildings and uses. Accessory buildings and uses serving the entire mobile home park, including recreation facilities, laundry areas, mobile home park offices, maintenance and storage areas, shall be located at least 50 feet from the boundary of the mobile home park.

(6)

Landscaping. Not less than 20 percent of each mobile home space shall be landscaped with live plant materials, including at least one tree on each space.

(7)

Community recreation. Unless preempted by state law, a minimum of 270 square feet per mobile home space of recreation area, exclusive of any mobile home space, shall be provided within the mobile home park. The recreation areas shall contain a clubhouse and a recreational area for outdoor games and activities such as shuffleboard and horseshoes or facilities such as putting greens and swimming pools. The community recreation and service area, together with the activities planned thereon, shall be shown on the plans and specifications in such detail as shall be required from time to time by the planning commission. The location and size of all facilities indicated in this subsection shall be subject to the approval of the planning commission and the building department. The clubhouse shall have a floor area of not less than 25 square feet for each residential lot, and shall contain adequate kitchen, restroom and storage facilities therein.

(8)

Electrical, cable, and telephone services.

a.

All electrical, cable, telephone, CATV and similar service wires or cables which provide direct service to the property being developed shall, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, be installed underground in accordance with city standards.

b.

For the purposes of this subsection, appurtenances and associated equipment such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground pursuant to city standards.

(9)

Parking.The provisions of article XL of this chapter shall apply.

(Code 1984, § 22505; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)

(a)

Where a mobile home park site adjoins a single-family zone or a site general planned for low density single-family use, a solid masonry wall six feet in height shall be located adjoining the property line, except adjoining a required front yard; and an area at least five feet in depth adjoining the property line shall be landscaped with live plant materials, including trees.

(b)

All areas to be used for the outdoor handling and drying of laundry shall be screened from view.

(c)

Required yards shall be landscaped in accord with a site development plan to be approved as a part of the use permit, and screening shall be provided around the entire site, except that, where a required yard adjoins a street, screening shall be located at the rear of the required yard. Screening and landscaping shall conform to article XLVIII of this chapter and the city's landscape design guidelines.

(Ord. No. 1009; Code 1984, § 22506; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)

Onsite improvements in a mobile home park shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with the city's development and maintenance standards. Such standards may include but shall not be limited to the design, construction and maintenance of the following:

(1)

Access drives, sidewalks and parking spaces.

(2)

Walls and fences.

(3)

Lighting.

(4)

Curb and gutter, drainage and sanitary sewer facilities.

(5)

Electrical and water service.

(6)

Fire protection facilities.

(7)

Refuse collection facilities.

(8)

Storage areas.

(Ord. No. 621; Ord. No. 767; Code 1984, § 22507; Ord. No. 1919, § 1(Exh. 2), 9-27-16)