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Hillsville City Zoning Code

ARTICLE X

Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks

§ 171-44 Mobile homes.

Due to the unique characteristics of mobile homes, the following restrictions are applied in order to eliminate the adverse effects of such structures and, at the same time, permit such structures as an alternative form of housing.
A. 
All mobile homes shall be underpinned, and axles and wheels shall be covered. The trailer hitch shall be removed if it is the removable type or shielded if not removed. All mobile homes shall be installed and anchored in accordance with state requirements.
B. 
Mobile homes shall be permitted only in those locations designated on the Hillsville Zoning Map[1] as MHP Mobile Home Park Residential District.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file and available for inspection in the office of the Town Manager.
C. 
All mobile homes must be served by the public sewer system if available.

§ 171-45 Establishment of mobile home parks.

It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate within the corporate limits of the Town of Hillsville any mobile home or mobile home park unless such person shall first obtain a zoning permit and occupancy permit for the park.
A. 
Additional site plan specifications. In addition to the site plan requirements in § 171-48, site plans for mobile home parks shall contain the following:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(2) 
The location and legal description of the mobile park.
(3) 
A complete plan for the park showing compliance with Subsection B of this chapter.
(4) 
Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park. The sketch shall show the number and arrangement of mobile home lots, roadways, water supply, water outlets, the location and type of sewage, liquid and garbage disposal and the location of other facilities.
(5) 
Such further information as may be requested by the Zoning Administrator to enable him to determine if the proposed park will comply with legal requirements.
B. 
Specifications for mobile home park plan. All mobile home parks shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) 
The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. The provisions of the Virginia Erosion Control and Sedimentation Act shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 10.1-560 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.
(2) 
The bulk requirements pertaining to the Mobile Home Park District in Article IX shall be the minimum specifications for a mobile home park.
(3) 
Mobile home spaces shall be clearly defined and mobile homes parked so that there will be at least 30 feet of clear space between mobile homes or any attachment, such as a garage or porch, 15 feet between mobile homes and any buildings or structure and at least 15 feet between any mobile home and any property line. No mobile home shall be located closer than 30 feet to any public street or highway.
(4) 
All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 30 feet in width which shall have unobstructed access to a public street. All driveways shall be lighted at night with one-hundred-watt lamps at intervals of 100 feet located approximately 15 feet from the ground.
(5) 
An electric outlet supplying 100 and 220 volts shall be provided for each mobile home space and shall be weatherproof and accessible to the parked mobile home. All electrical installations shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
(6) 
An adequate supply for water under pressure from a source and of a quality approved by the Virginia Department of Health shall be provided; where possible, town water shall be used. Water shall be piped to each mobile home lot.
(7) 
Liquefied petroleum gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual mobile home spaces unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and adequately protected from the weather. No cylinder containing liquefied petroleum gas shall be located in a mobile home, nor within five feet of a door thereof.
(8) 
Waste from laundries shall be discharged into a public sewer in compliance with applicable ordinances or into a private sewer disposal plant in such manner to conform to the specifications of the Health Officer. All kitchen sinks, wash basins, bath or shower tubs in any mobile home in any park shall empty into the sanitary sewer drain located on the mobile home space. Mobile home parks within 300 feet of the municipal sewer shall connect to it, with approved and sized lines.
(9) 
Refuse storage, collection and disposal shall be in accordance with other regulations and ordinances of the Town of Hillsville. A dumpster system is recommended for MHP's of eight or more units.
(10) 
The mobile home park shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the fire-prevention authorities having jurisdiction.
(11) 
All service buildings, mobile homes, mobile home spaces and the grounds of the park shall be maintained in a clean, sightly condition and kept free of any conditions that will menace the health of any occupant or the public or constitute a nuisance.
C. 
Register of occupants.
(1) 
It shall be the duty of the applicant to keep a register containing a record of all mobile home owners and occupants located within the park. The register shall contain the following information:
(a) 
The name and address of each occupant.
(b) 
The make, model and year of all mobile homes.
(c) 
The title number and owner of each mobile home.
(d) 
The state issuing such title.
(e) 
The dates of arrival and departure of each mobile home.
(2) 
The park shall keep the register available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, public health officials and other officials whose duties necessitate knowledge of the information contained in the register. The register records shall be current and account for the three previous years.