Where identified as a special use, the temporary use of a single mobile home as a second dwelling unit during certain hardship situations shall comply with the following:

A.

Use criteria. (5/98)

1.

The requested use is truly temporary in nature. (5/98)

2.

A hardship condition exists which relates to the aged, the infirm, or to persons otherwise incapable of maintaining a complete, separate and detached residence apart from their families. (5/98)

3.

A doctor of medicine or a licensed psychologist must sign a statement identifying the physical or mental condition that prevents the person(s) with the infirmity from providing the basic self-care. The statement shall also attest that the physician or licensed psychologist is convinced that the person(s) with the infirmity must be provided care so frequently or in such a manner that the caretaker must reside on the same property. (5/98)

4.

Those providing the needed assistance are related by blood or marriage and shall reside in another dwelling or mobile home on the same lot. The caretaker may be someone other than a family member if evidence is presented that there is no family member able to provide the needed care. (5/98)

5.

Those providing the care will be available and will have the skills to provide the primary care required by the doctor or psychologist. (5/98)

6.

The existing dwelling on the property either cannot be modified to accommodate those needing care or there is some reason the caretaker and those with the infirmity need to live in separate residences. (5/98)

B.

Standards. (5/98)

1.

The mobile shall be manufactured after January 1, 1962, and meet the construction requirements of Oregon mobile home laws in effect at the time of manufacture. If the home is manufactured after June 15, 1976, it shall exhibit the Oregon Department of Commerce Insignia of Compliance that indicates conformance with federal housing and urban development standards. (5/98)

2.

The mobile home shall be at least ten feet wide, with exterior dimensions enclosing a space of not less than 420 square feet. (5/98)

3.

If the mobile home is not placed at ground level, it shall have skirting which complements the exterior walls. (5/98)

4.

The mobile home shall comply with the following:

a.

Be located within 50 feet of the primary dwelling. (5/98)

b.

Not require development of a new driveway access to the street. (5/98)

c.

Be connected to the existing waste-water disposal system. (5/98)

5.

An 8,000 square foot minimum lot size shall be required for placement of a mobile home as a temporary use. (5/98)

C.

Renewal and removal requirements. (5/98)

1.

Any permit granted under this section shall expire at the end of one year from the date of approval. The permit may be renewed for successive one year periods following, provided the applicant submits a new physician's certificate indicating the hardship continues to exist. (5/98)

2.

The placement of the mobile home on the property shall only be allowed if a removal agreement is completed by the property owner(s) and applicant(s) on a form approved by the city and submitted to the planning division. The form shall specify that the placement of the mobile home is temporary and that it will be removed after the hardship ceases to exist. (5/98)