Placement of mobile homes on a permanent basis is permitted exclusively in the R3 zone pursuant to ordinances (zoning, historical preservation and others as applicable) provided the following standards are met:

A.

The construction of the mobile home shall comply with the latest edition of the Colorado state building codes for mobile homes and the regulations of ANSI 119.1.

B.

All restrictions and requirements imposed for the R3 zone shall be applicable to mobile homes including minimum lot size.

C.

The mobile home is placed on a permanent foundation as defined by the latest edition of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code and International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, applicable manufacturer's regulations and/or recommendations, and applicable Town of La Veta ordinances and regulations. If any conflict arises among the above regulations and laws, the more restrictive shall apply.

D.

All axles and wheels must be removed and the mobile home shall be skirted in such a manner as to be in harmony with the mobile home's design and color.

(Ord. 233 § 4(part), 2008; Ord. 207 (part), 2001)

(Ord. No. 337, § 4, 8-6-2024)

Mobile home parks are permitted according to zoning ordinances, and this chapter in the R3 zone by special use permit and in commercial zone by special use permit (see Chapter 18.40 et seq). Mobile home parks shall meet all regulations and requirements imposed by the laws of the state of Colorado.

(Ord. 207 (part), 2001)

The town may approve upon application new mobile home parks if the following are met:

A.

Each mobile home lot shall be clearly designated and the mobile home park shall be arranged so that all mobile homes shall face or abut on a driveway not less than thirty feet in width. The driveways shall be built with sufficient crown and adequate surface material to ensure travel in all weather conditions by ordinary vehicles.

B.

The minimum lot size of a mobile home lot shall be two thousand five hundred square feet and each lot shall be designed to provide sufficient size to comply with the setback requirements as stated in subsection C of this section.

C.

Setback and yard requirements (as measured from the mobile home to the lot line):

1.

Lot width - minimum of thirty-five feet;

2.

Front yard setback - minimum of ten feet;

3.

Side yard setback - minimum of ten feet;

4.

Rear yard setback - minimum of twenty feet;

5.

From park boundary line - minimum of twenty feet.

D.

Each lot for a mobile home shall be permanently, clearly and distinctly marked.

E.

Water and sanitary sewer lines shall be installed to each lot in the mobile home park, with size and location to be approved during the application process, and the same connected to the La Veta water and sewer systems.

F.

Off access road parking shall be provided for two vehicles (including recreational units, boats, trailers, etc.) for each mobile home lot. No other vehicles shall be permitted in the mobile home park.

G.

No less than twenty percent of the total area of the mobile home park shall be devoted to open space/recreational facilities exclusive of streets, access roads, alleys, driveways, service or maintenance buildings and parking areas.

H.

All utility lines within the mobile home park shall be underground.

I.

Each mobile home is required to have skirting in such a manner to be in harmony with the mobile home in terms of design and color.

J.

Landscaping shall be required and approved by the town board. Landscaping plans and an installation schedule shall be submitted prior to the final approval of the mobile home park. All landscaping shall be designed to provide an attractive entrance and street frontage, provide dust and erosion control, and provide a neat, attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The park shall be separated or screened from dissimilar adjacent properties by means of fences, walls or landscaping when deemed appropriate by the town board.

K.

A system of refuse collection and disposal must be in place. This system shall provide that the storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park shall be so managed as to avoid health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding, accident hazards, or air and water pollution.

L.

No permanent outbuildings shall be allowed on lots designated for a mobile home. Temporary outbuildings shall be sufficiently anchored and meet set back requirements defined in Section 18.48.030(C). Service or maintenance buildings shall be allowed on a lot designated for such purposes.

M.

Any additions (including but not limited to porches, mud rooms, etc.) to mobile homes in mobile home parks shall require building permits.

N.

Where the lack of pedestrian walkways would constitute a safety hazard, such walkways shall be provided along interior park streets and from such streets to service facilities.

O.

Roadways and walkways within the park shall be illuminated during hours of darkness to permit safe movement of individuals and vehicles.

(Ord. 207 (part), 2001)

Those mobile home parks in existence at the time when the ordinance codified in this section becomes effective must comply with Section 18.48.030 within six months or apply for a special use permit to operate a nonconforming mobile home park. In no case will a mobile home park be allowed to become more nonconforming.

(Ord. 207 (part), 2001)

Any person violating this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of one thousand dollars. Each day that a violation occurs or continues to occur after notice of such violation has been served shall be punishable as a separate offense.

(Ord. 207 (part), 2001)