Kanarraville City Zoning Code
MOBILE AND
MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOME PARKS AND MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS
§ 152.250 PURPOSE.
The intent of this subchapter is to ensure that the present residential character of the town is maintained and enhanced and, to this end, that mobile homes are accommodated in the town subject to conditions which will meet this intent and which will be in accordance with the community goals set forth in the Master Plan of the town. This chapter is also intended to provide compatibility between adjacent land uses.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.251 LOCATION AND USE.
No mobile home shall be located, placed, used or occupied in any district other than within an approved mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or where allowed by this chapter.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.252 MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES PLACED AS PERMANENT RESIDENCES.
(A) Mobile and manufactured homes may be placed as permanent residences in zoning districts on residential lots so long as they meet all requirements of this chapter. A building permit shall be required for any permanent placement of a mobile, manufactured or modular home.
(B) Any mobile or manufactured home shall be allowed on a residential lot outside of a mobile home park; provided that, it meets the following criteria:
(1) The standards of UCA Title 58, § 56
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, the Uniform Building Standards Act, shall be complied with;
(2) The structure shall be placed on a permanent foundation meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code;
(3) The structure shall be tied down in a manner which meets manufacturer’s recommendations, or if no such recommendations are available, as required by the Building Official;
(4) The structure shall meet all zoning district requirements for the applicable zone;
(5) The dwelling must be connected to water, power and wastewater systems as any other single-family dwelling; and
(6) The wheels and running gear shall be removed.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.253 MOBILE HOME PARKS.
(A) A mobile home development shall be located only within designated zoning districts.
(B) No part of any park shall be used for non-residential purposes, except as allowed by planned unit development application and approval.
(Ord. 13, passed 8-4-1986; Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.254 APPROVAL.
(A) Mobile home parks may not be constructed unless first approved by the Town Council, after review of plans for said mobile home park by the town’s Planning Commission which ensure that the said development will:
(1) Be in keeping with the general character of the district within which the development is to be located;
(2) Be located on a parcel of land containing not less than five acres, or on two or more parcels separated by a street or alley only, and totaling at least five acres;
(3) Have at least five spaces completed and ready for occupancy before first occupancy is permitted;
(4) Meet all standards and requirements effective upon the adoption of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance of the town;
(5) Shall be connected to the culinary water and wastewater facilities as stated in § 152.112 of this chapter; and
(6) Should be developed according to plans prepared by a professional team. In all cases it is recommended that professional design and other assistance be obtained early in the program including (as needed) a geologist or soils engineer, an urban planner, a lawyer, a financial expert or others. It is the intent of the town that the developer solve problems associated with the development before approval is given and construction begins. Determination of qualifications of required professional individuals or firms shall be made by the town’s Planning Commission.
(B) In a mobile home park, the number of mobile homes shall be limited to two units per acre. The mobile homes may be clustered; provided that, the total number of units does not exceed the number permitted on one acre, multiplied by the number of acres in the development given ideal soil conditions. The remaining land not contained in individual lots, roads or parking, shall be set aside and developed as parks, playground, service areas for common use and enjoyment of occupants of the development and of the visitors thereto.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.255 APPLICATION.
(A) All mobile homes shall be installed on an approved permanent foundation, and if necessary shall be skirted with material matching the design and color of the respective manufactured or mobile home within 60 days of installation. All skirting shall be kept in place and in good repair at all times.
(B) An overall plan for development of a mobile home park shall be submitted to the town’s Planning Commission for review. The plan shall be drawn to a scale no smaller than one connection.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.256 SAFETY, SANITATION AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) No electrical line shall be allowed to lay on the ground, and all electrical connections as in this paragraph shall be subject to periodic inspections by the designated municipal officer for safety purposes.
(B) Fire hydrants shall be located within 400 feet of every lot within the mobile home park area; all skirting of the foundations around each and every mobile home unit shall be of non-flammable material. The location, manner of emplacement, connection and other parameters regarding containers of fuel, such as petroleum and liquified gas, shall be executed in accordance with recognized industry and government standards regarding hazardous and flammable materials. The location of such petroleum and liquified gas and/or other related containers within the mobile home unit shall be expressly prohibited. The accumulation of litter around or underneath said mobile home unit shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Municipal Fire Inspector for safety purposes.
(C) Not less than 5% of the area within said mobile home park is to be set aside for play space, and is to be planted in lawn, or otherwise equipped with play apparatus for children.
(D) The owner/operator of said mobile home park shall provide metal garbage containers with tight lids, which shall be located and secured in an area and in such a manner as to prevent littering. Said owner and/or operator shall dispose of all refuse and garbage accumulated within the mobile home park at least once a week.
(E) The owner of said mobile home shall provide adequate fencing or screening of the property. Fencing or screening shall be a minimum of six feet high and shall be constructed of site obscuring materials along the perimeter of the project.
(F) The owner and/or operator of said mobile home shall provide additional, communal parking for the residents of the mobile home park in the amount of 0.75 auto parking spaces per mobile home space.
(G) All other necessary infrastructure improvements shall be as required for single-family residential areas.
(Ord. 13, passed 8-4-1986; Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.257 PERMIT REQUIRED.
A permit to maintain and/or operate an approved mobile home park within the limits of the municipality shall be issued to any person obtaining a municipal business license for such a purpose and duly registering with the local board of health. Said permit to maintain and/or operate a mobile home park may be revoked by the local health officer upon conviction of any of the provisions of the municipal ordinances pertaining to health, sanitation and/or nuisance, and arising out of the maintenance and/or operation of said mobile home park. The local health officer is hereby authorized to make regular inspections of said mobile home park areas for the purpose of health and sanitation.
(Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)
§ 152.258 NOTIFICATION OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNERS.
(A) The application for a conditional use permit to establish a mobile home park within the town shall include a statement showing that adjacent property owners have been informed as to the intention of a mobile home park being established. Applicants for conditional use permits for mobile home parks are required to give written notification to all property owners within 300 feet of the nearest point of the property involved of the pending action.
(B) The written notification should describe the location and nature of the proposed development. It must inform neighboring property owners of the opportunity to comment upon the application in a meeting of the Planning Commission. The time, date and place of the meeting at which the application will be considered should be noted. Notification may be delivered in person or by mail. Notification must be accomplished at the applicant’s expense. Notification must be accomplished at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission at which the application will be discussed.
(Ord. 13, passed 8-4-1986; Ord. 03-09-2000, passed 3-3-2000)