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Klamath Falls City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 9

MANUFACTURED DWELLING PARKS

§ 12.100 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to: (1) encourage the most appropriate use of land for manufactured dwelling park purposes; (2) establish minimum design standards which will assist in the creation of a pleasing appearance and living environment for both the occupant and the general public; (3) provide sufficient open space for light, air and recreation purposes; (4) provide adequate access and parking for manufactured dwelling sites; (5) provide adequate utility service, including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water; (6) assure that acceptable traffic circulation is maintained; and (7) promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the City.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.105 Conditional use permit required.

No manufactured dwelling park shall be developed, enlarged or otherwise modified without first obtaining a conditional use permit as required herein.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.110 Manufactured dwelling park uses.

For uses other than manufactured dwellings spaces, the specific land use proposed within the manufactured dwelling park must be approved as part of the conditional use permit process as provided in Chapter 11, Article 4 (Conditional Use Permit) and be accessory to the primary use.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.120 Preliminary site plans.

In addition to the standard application requirements of a conditional use permit, the application for a manufactured dwelling park shall be submitted with the following information:
A. 
A legal description of the area to be occupied by the manufactured dwelling park;
B. 
Boundaries and dimensions of the manufactured dwelling park and all existing property lines within the boundary of the manufactured dwelling park;
C. 
Location and dimension of manufactured dwelling spaces;
D. 
Location and width of access streets, any proposed emergency access, and overall neighborhood circulation plan with an explanation of how traffic circulation through the area will be maintained;
E. 
Location and width of private walkways and public sidewalks;
F. 
Location of recreational areas and buildings including details of recreational area development;
G. 
Location of utility connections for the manufactured dwelling park;
H. 
A space detail plan of a manufactured dwelling space, at a scale of 1″ = 10′, showing location of dwelling, patio, enclosed storage space, parking, sidewalk, typical landscape plan, and utility connections. A typical detail plan shall be provided for each shape of space proposed;
I. 
A landscape plan for all common areas including the location, type, and size of landscape plant materials and indication of the type of irrigation system. The irrigation system shall specify the model number and location of an approved backflow prevention device;
J. 
Location of any intended future expansion; and
K. 
An indication as to whether the site is located adjacent to or includes a floodplain.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.125 Final plans.

Prior to issuance of a development permit for a manufactured dwelling park, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division detailed plans and construction drawings in compliance with the approval of the preliminary plans. The final plans shall show the following:
A. 
All access points including emergency access;
B. 
Utility and storm drainage plans;
C. 
Street and sidewalk construction;
D. 
Recreational area improvements; and
E. 
A landscape plan with location, type, and size of plant materials, indication of type of irrigation system, and location and model number of an approved backflow prevention device.
The Division shall issue a development permit for the manufactured dwelling park if the final plans and construction drawings, as submitted, conform to the approved preliminary plans and the conditions of approval. If the final plans and construction drawings do not conform to the approved preliminary plans and the conditions of approval, or substantial revisions are proposed, the applicant must submit a new application.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.130 Site requirements for new manufactured dwelling parks, expansion or major modification of existing manufactured dwelling or mobile home park.

The following shall be the minimum site requirements for new manufactured dwelling park, for the expansion of a manufactured dwelling park or a modification of an existing manufactured dwelling park or mobile home park that affects 10% or more of the number of spaces or linear feet internal street system.
A. 
The manufactured dwelling park shall have a minimum frontage of 200 feet, a minimum depth of 300 feet.
B. 
Each manufactured dwelling space shall be served by public facilities including, but not necessarily limited to, water supply, surface water drainage, sewers, sidewalks and improved access ways in conformance with the City of Klamath Falls Engineering Standards. Each manufactured dwelling space shall be provided with a water, sewer and electrical connection. All utilities shall run underground.
C. 
The manufactured dwelling park density shall be within the density range permitted within the underlying zone.
D. 
Each manufactured dwelling space shall front along a private street. The private street shall have one of the following minimum paved widths: 20 feet without on-street parking; 30 feet with on-street parking on one side of the street; or 34 feet with on-street parking on both sides of the street. All private streets within the project shall have a standard six-inch curb or an inverted crown per Engineering Standards. All street corners shall have a minimum radius of 20 feet.
E. 
A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured dwelling space, as follows: (1) one off-street parking space shall be provided on each manufactured dwelling space within a covered carport or garage; and (2) one parking space may be provided either within the manufactured dwelling space or on the street. Additional visitor parking shall be provided in the manufactured dwelling park at a ratio of one parking space per five manufactured dwelling spaces. Additional visitor parking may be provided within the manufactured dwelling spaces, on the street, or within a "visitor" parking lot provided within the manufactured dwelling park. All parking spaces shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or similar material.
F. 
A minimum four-foot-wide paved pedestrian path shall be constructed on at least one side of all streets within the manufactured dwelling park and connected to any adjoining sidewalk outside of the manufactured dwelling park.
G. 
In manufactured dwelling parks with 40 or more manufactured dwelling spaces, the internal private streets shall be designed to accommodate a school bus for loading and unloading within the manufactured dwelling park; or an area outside of the travel lanes on the adjacent public street must be made available to allow school bus loading and unloading.
H. 
In manufactured dwelling parks with 40 or more spaces, each access way within the manufactured dwelling park shall have signs showing a clear outlay of the park with numbering of the spaces, location of the office, location of any fire hydrants, and the names of the vehicular ways. A map of the named vehicular ways shall be provided to the City.
I. 
Each manufactured dwelling space shall be connected to the private street on which it fronts by a paved pedestrian path not less than four feet wide.
J. 
A six-foot-tall sight-obscuring fence or wall, with no openings other than required entrances, shall be constructed surrounding the manufactured dwelling park. The fence or wall shall be set back at least five feet from the property line of any adjoining exterior street(s). The five-foot setback area shall be landscaped to screen the property. Fences and walls shall be maintained in good, safe and attractive condition by the operator of the manufactured dwelling park.
K. 
When the manufactured dwelling spaces back up to an adjoining public street, the minimum setback along the property line abutting the street shall be at least 10 feet.
L. 
When the manufactured dwelling spaces front onto a private street within the manufactured dwelling park, the minimum front yard setback shall be 10 feet.
M. 
All landscaping shall be consistent with Chapter 14, Article 13 (Landscaping).
N. 
All storage in a manufactured dwelling space shall be in an enclosed building or structure with flooring, except for automobiles, campers, travel trailers, trailered items, or motor homes.
O. 
Common storage areas for recreational vehicles, including boats, campers, and other wheeled vehicles, and trailered items, shall not be visible from any public street adjoining the manufactured dwelling park.
P. 
Common outdoor recreational areas shall be provided, in the amount of 2,500 square feet or 150 square feet per manufactured dwelling space, whichever is greater. The recreational areas shall be conveniently located and easily accessible from all parts of the manufactured dwelling park. The recreational areas shall include improvements to satisfy the recreational needs of the various age groups and shall be subject to approval by the Director. No portion of the required recreational areas may be used as storm water detention areas.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.135 Manufactured dwelling space requirements.

In addition to the requirements in Section 12.130, the following shall be the minimum manufactured dwelling space requirements for new manufactured dwelling parks or for the area of an expansion of a manufactured dwelling park or a modification of an existing manufactured dwelling park or mobile home park that affects 10% or more of the number of spaces or linear feet internal street system:
A. 
The minimum manufactured dwelling space width shall be 40 feet.
B. 
The minimum separation between manufactured dwellings shall be 10 feet.
C. 
When a double carport is used to serve two adjacent manufactured dwellings, a minimum of a three-foot separation shall be provided between the carport and manufactured dwelling. In lieu of the three-foot separation, a one-hour fire separation may be provided through the center of the carport serving adjacent mobile home or manufactured dwellings.
D. 
When a double garage is used to serve two adjacent mobile homes or manufactured dwellings, a minimum six-foot separation shall be provided between the carport and any adjacent structure, mobile home or manufactured dwelling, or accessory structure. If a one-hour fire separation is provided through the center of the garage serving adjacent mobile home or manufactured dwellings the minimum separation distance may be reduced to three feet.
E. 
Manufactured dwellings shall not be located closer than five feet from a perimeter fence or wall.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.140 Placement of manufactured dwellings in manufactured dwelling park.

A residential review application shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with Chapter 11, Article 1 (Residential Review) prior to the placement of any manufactured dwelling; the construction of additions to any manufactured dwelling; and the construction of storage sheds, garages, greenhouses, and carports within an approved manufactured dwelling park. Only units meeting the definition for either mobile homes or manufactured dwellings set forth in ORS 446.003 shall be permitted within a manufactured dwelling park.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)

§ 12.145 General regulations.

Permanent accessory additions built onto or becoming a part of any manufactured dwelling in any manufactured dwelling park shall be limited to the following:
A. 
Skirting;
B. 
Cabanas, patios, awnings, carports, garages, or porches; and
C. 
Enclosure for storage purposes, not to exceed 10% of the square foot area of the dwelling.
(Ord. 17-10, 2017; Ord. 22-13, 2022)