There is established the MH—Manufactured Home Zone and the standards and regulations by which certain land uses may be permitted therein.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

A.

The primary uses permitted in the MH—Manufactured Home Zone is manufactured homes, and manufactured home parks, as provided in this chapter, subject to the minimum standards and conditions set forth in this chapter and within Chapter 18.22.

B.

Site built, detached single family dwelling units are also considered a permitted use within the MH zone if originally constructed prior to January 1, 2023.

C.

Mobile homes as defined in Section 17.01.030 LMC are prohibited.

D.

Certain community residential facilities (CRF) pursuant to LMC 19.49. For the purposes of this section, CRFs permitted within SF-single family zones are also permitted in the MH zone.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022; Ord. No. 23-1665, § 2, 3-7-2023)

The accessory uses permitted in the MH zone are as follows:

A.

Private Garages.

B.

Carports.

C.

Tool shed, satellite dish, outdoor patios and outdoor fireplaces.

D.

A maintenance building containing equipment and tools for owners of manufactured homes that are necessary for the repair and preservation of a manufactured home.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

The secondary uses permitted in the MH manufactured home zone are as follows:

A.

Community laundry facilities used by the residents of the park or development.

B.

Community buildings for the residents of the park or development. These buildings may contain offices, recreational facilities and meeting halls.

C.

Private swimming pools, as provided in Chapter 15.16 in the International Building Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 15.02 of the Lynden Municipal Code and subject to LMC 19.37.090.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

The maximum density of a manufactured home park or development in the MH Zone shall not exceed eight units per acre.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

No manufactured home space in the MH Zone shall be less than forty-five feet in width.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

A.

Manufactured homes must meet or exceed all federal and/or state requirements.

B.

Manufactured homes placed within the city of Lynden must meet the definition of a manufactured home as defined in Section 17.01.030 of the Lynden Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

The following provides regulations for height, area, setbacks and bulk requirements:

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

The boundaries of each manufactured home space in a manufactured home park shall be clearly defined and marked by a fence, planting or other suitable means approved by the planning director, or by clearly visible, permanent markers at each corner of the space. For the purposes of this code, this boundary will be considered a property line.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

There shall be provided at least two automobile parking spaces for each manufactured home space, plus one additional automobile parking space for every five manufactured home spaces or any portion thereof for guests, visitors, service vehicles and additional automobiles of the tenants of the park.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

See Chapter 18.22 of the Lynden Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)

Privacy landscape buffers shall be required around the entire perimeter of the manufactured home park as required under Chapter 19.61 - Landscaping and Chapter 18.22 - Manufactured Home Park and Subdivision Standards.

(Ord. No. 1657, § C(Exh. A), 12-19-2022)