Lake Forest City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
176 MOBILEHOME REGULATIONS
§ 9.176.010 Mobilehome regulations.
The following regulations shall apply to all mobilehomes and mobilehome developments where such uses are permitted by the provisions of the base district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)
§ 9.176.020 Mobilehome development regulations.
The regulations of this section shall apply to all new mobilehome developments and to the expansion of existing developments. These regulations are established so that mobilehome developments may be evaluated under conditions that will ensure their compatibility with other permitted uses in the district.
A.
Use Permit Required. When permitted by applicable zoning district regulations, mobilehome developments are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit and in compliance with the provisions of this section.
B.
Number of mobilehome dwelling units permitted is the same as the maximum number of dwelling units permitted by the applicable district regulations.
C.
Site Development Standards.
1.
Setbacks. Per the applicable district regulations.
2.
Off-street Parking. As required by Section 9.168.010, except as follows:
a.
Two parking spaces for each mobilehome dwelling unit.
i.
Required parking spaces shall be within 200 feet of the mobilehome they serve.
ii.
Required spaces may be in tandem when the approving authority finds there are adequate guarantees that each two tandem spaces will remain available and accessible for the same dwelling unit.
b.
Additional guest parking, as follows:
i.
One parking space for each four mobilehome dwelling units.
ii.
Mobilehomes shall not be farther than 300 feet from a guest parking space.
3.
Screening and Landscaping. Opaque screening and landscaping treatment continuously along the perimeter of the development shall be provided per Section 9.144.060 in a manner compatible with existing surrounding development.
D.
Design Criteria. Each development shall be designed in compliance with the following criteria:
1.
Circulation: Vehicular and pedestrian ways shall be separate, and adequate sight distance and warning information shall be maintained wherever such ways intersect.
2.
Trash and Refuse Storage: Where individual trash pickup is not provided, common trash storage areas shall be provided as follows:
a.
Mobilehomes shall not be located further than 100 feet from a trash storage area.
b.
Each trash and refuse storage area shall be within a totally enclosed structure with a minimum height of six feet.
E.
Exceptions. When the approving authority finds that any of the regulations of subsections C and D of this section are excessive when applied to a specific mobilehome development, or that there are special circumstances applicable to the subject property that cause any of these regulations to be unnecessary or inappropriate, an exception of deviation from such regulations may be approved as a part of the use permit for the mobilehome development.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)
§ 9.176.030 Mobilehome installation.
Each mobilehome installed on its own building site shall comply with the requirements of this section.
A.
Installation Standards: Each mobilehome installation shall comply with the following standards:
1.
Each mobilehome installation shall comply with the site development standards for a single-family dwelling in the applicable zoning district.
2.
Each mobilehome shall be placed on a foundation system. The foundation shall be either:
a.
A solid concrete or masonry wall under the outside perimeter of the mobilehome; or
b.
Piers or other open construction meeting the requirements of the currently effective County Building Code, combined with skirting placed around the outside wall of the mobilehome in such a manner that the exterior siding appears to start at ground level.
B.
Exterior Siding. The exterior siding of the mobilehome shall be similar in appearance to siding material customarily used in conventionally built single-family dwellings.
C.
The Roof.
1.
Material shall be of fire-retardant composition shingles, tile or treated wood shingles;
2.
Shall have a pitch similar in appearance to roofs of the same material on single-family dwellings in the neighborhood;
3.
Shall be of a color that is not in conflict with existing structures in the vicinity; and
4.
Shall have an eave and gable overhang of not less than 12 inches, measured perpendicularly from the vertical side of the mobilehome.
D.
Siding, Roof Materials. The exterior siding and roof materials of the garage or carport shall appear to be the same as the mobilehome siding/roof materials.
E.
Garage. When an enclosed garage is not provided, each mobilehome installation shall have a separate, fully enclosed accessory structure with not less than 160 cubic feet of storage area.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)
