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Milford City Zoning Code

13.29 Manufactured

Homes

13.29.010 Intent And Purpose

The intent of this Title is to insure that the present residential character of the City of Milford is maintained and enhanced and, to this end, that manufactured homes are accommodated in the City subject to conditions which will meet this intent and which will be in accordance with the community goals set forth in the General Plan of the City of Milford. This Title is also intended to provide compatibility between adjacent land uses.

13.29.020 Location And Use

No manufactured home shall be located, placed, used, or occupied in any district other than within an approved manufactured home park, manufactured home subdivision, or where allowed by this ordinance.

13.29.030 Manufactured Homes Placed As Permanent Residences

Manufactured Homes may be placed as permanent residences in zoning districts on residential lots so long as they meet all requirements of this ordinance. A building permit shall be required for any permanent placement of a mobile, manufactured, or modular home. Any manufactured home shall be allowed on a residential lot outside of a manufactured home park provided that it meets the following criteria:

  1. The standards of the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act, Title 58, Chapter 56, Paragraph 3 (9) and the definitions specified in this Milford City code shall be complied with in the placement of all housing units.
  2. The structure shall be placed on a permanent foundation meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code;
  3. The structure shall have a minimum width of 24 feet, width being the smallest dimension, and be multisectional or multimodular;
  4. The structure shall have exterior covering customarily used on conventional dwellings, in no way corrugated metal, fiberglass or typical trailercoach or recreational vehicle type covering be used.
  5. Any and all appendages for accessory uses such as steps, stoops, carports or garages, storage units, antennas, satellite dishes, patios and awnings or additions and alterations shall conform to existing applicable codes. Main entry steps, stoops and porches shall have required handrails;
  6. The structure shall be tied down in a manner which meets manufacturers recommendations, or if no such recommendations are available, as required by the Building Official;
  7. The structure shall meet all zoning district requirements and design review standards for the applicable zone;
  8. The dwelling must be connected to water, power, and wastewater systems as any other single-family dwelling; and
  9. The wheels and running gear shall be removed, this shall include removal of towing hitches and running gear which includes tongues, axles, brakes, wheels, lights and other parts of the chassis that operate only during transport.

13.29.040 Manufactured Home Parks

  1. General Provisions
    1. A manufactured home development shall be located only within designated zoning districts; and
    2. No part of any park shall be used for non-residential purposes, except as allowed by planned unit development application and approval; and
    3. The standards of the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act, Title 58, Chapter 56, Paragraph 3 (10) and the definitions specified in this Milford City code shall be complied with in the placement of all housing units.

13.29.050 Approval

Manufactured home parks may not be constructed unless first approved by the Milford City Council, after review of plans for said manufactured home park by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission which insure that the said development will meet all specifications of Subsection 13.29.060 of this title.

13.29.060 Regulations And Standards

Manufactured home parks shall be permitted exclusively in the RM district. The required land use designation shall be MHPD (Manufactured Home Planned Development). The following regulations and standards shall supplement development standards enumerated for MR zoned property. When conflicting, the standards imposing more stringent requirement shall prevail. These supplemental development standards shall apply not only to new development or conversions subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, but to existing development that may wish to expand or modify its operations.

  1. Minimum site size shall be 10 acres.
  2. One shade tree per space shall be required.
  3. The minimum space size shall be 50 feet in width by 85 feet in length.
  4. Interior streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide. Rolled curbs may be permitted.
  5. Solid walls shall be required around the perimeter of all projects. The minimum height shall be five feet when measured from the interior grade and six feet when measured from the exterior grade.
  6. A minimum of 25% of the site shall be maintained as common landscaped open space such as golf courses, tennis courts, and trails, but not to include recreation room, laundry rooms, offices, restrooms or other common structures or buildings.
  7. A minimum fifteen foot setback shall be maintained for coaches on exterior property lines of the park. No structure, accessory building or storage shed shall exceed the height of the perimeter wall within ten feet of the property line abutting a public street.
  8. No more than 75% of any manufactured home lot shall be covered by manufactured homes or accessory structures.
  9. Two off street parking spaces shall be provided per unit. Tandem spaces are acceptable. Guest parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per every four lots.
  10. Paved vehicle storage shall be provided at a rate of 100 square feet per lot and shall be screened from view.
  11. All utility lines shall be placed underground.
  12. All manufactured homes shall be skirted within 60 days of installation, or shall be recessed into the ground.
  13. Design review shall be required for all common structures, landscaping, screening, street layout, recreational facilities, etc.
  14. Solid waste and recycling enclosures shall be required.
  15. Family parks shall be identified and appropriate amenities provided.
  16. Have at least five (5) spaces completed and ready for occupancy before first occupancy is permitted.
  17. Shall be connected to Milford City culinary water and wastewater facilities.
  18. Should be developed according to plans prepared by a professional team. In all cases it is recommended that professional design and other assistance be obtained early in the program including (as needed) a geologist or soils engineer, an urban planner, a lawyer, a financial expert, or others. It is the intent of the City of Milford that the developer solve problems associated with the development before approval is given and construction begins. Determination of qualifications of required professional individuals or firms shall be made by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission.
  19. In a manufactured home park, the minimum lot size is designated at 5,000 net sq.ft. The manufactured homes may be clustered, provided that the total number of units does not exceed the number permitted on one (1) acre, multiplied by the number of acres in the development given ideal soil conditions. The remaining land not contained in individual lots, roads, or parking, shall be set aside and developed as parks, playground, service areas for common use and enjoyment of occupants of the development and of the visitors thereto.
  20. Fire hydrants shall be located and spaced according to the Uniform Fire Code; all skirting of the foundations around each and every manufactured home unit shall be of non‑flammable material. The location, manner of emplacement, connection, and other parameters regarding containers of fuel, such as petroleum and liquefied gas, shall be executed in accordance with recognized industry and government standards regarding hazardous and flammable materials. The location of such petroleum and liquefied gas and/or other related containers within the manufactured home unit shall be expressly prohibited. The accumulation of litter around or underneath said manufactured home unit shall be subject to periodic inspections by the municipal fire inspector for safety purposes.
  21. All other necessary infrastructure improvements shall be as required for single-family residential areas

13.29.070 Application

  1. An overall plan for development of a manufactured home park shall be submitted to the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission for review. The plan shall be drawn to a scale no smaller than one (1) inch to fifty (50) feet. At least six (6) copies of the plan shall be submitted. The plan shall show:
    1. The topography of the site represented by contours, shown at not greater intervals than two (2) feet when required by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission.
    2. The proposed street and manufactured home space layout.
    3. Proposed reservations for parks, playgrounds, open space.
    4. Tabulations showing percent of area to be devoted to parks, playgrounds open spaces, number of manufactured home spaces, and total area to be developed.
    5. Proposed locations of parking spaces.
    6. Generalized landscaping and utility plan, including locations of sewer, water, electricity, gas lines, fire hydrants.
    7. Any other data the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission may require.
  2. The applicant for approval of plans for a manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision shall pay to the City of Milford at the time of application an inspection and review fee, in addition to all other required fees. The inspection and review fee shall be as established by the Milford City Council.
  3. Applications for approval shall be in writing, submitted to the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meeting and shall be recommended for approval or disapproval to the Milford City Council within thirty (30) days, unless an extension of time is approved by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission. An application recommended for approval or disapproval by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be submitted to the Milford City Council, which decision must be made in writing within fifteen (15) days after the recommendation is submitted by the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission to the Milford City Council.

13.29.080 Permit Required

A permit to maintain and/or operate an approved manufactured home park within the limits of the municipality of Milford City shall be issued to any person obtaining a municipal business license for such a purpose and duly registering with the local board of health. Said permit to maintain and/or operate a manufactured home park may be revoked by the local health officer upon conviction of any of the provisions of the municipal ordinances pertaining to health, sanitation, and/or nuisance, and arising out of the maintenance and/or operation of said manufactured home park. The local health officer is hereby authorized to make regular inspections of said manufactured home park areas for the purpose of health and sanitation.

13.29.090 Notification Of Neighboring Property Owners

The application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a manufactured home park within the City of Milford shall include a statement showing that adjacent property owners have been informed as to the intention of a manufactured home park being established. Applicants for Conditional Use Permits for manufactured home parks are required to give written notification to all property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the nearest point of the property involved of the pending action. The written notification should describe the location and nature of the proposed development. It must inform neighboring property owners of the opportunity to comment upon the application in a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The time, date, and place of the meeting at which the application will be considered should be noted. Notification may be delivered in person or by mail. Notification must be accomplished at the applicant's expense. Notification must be accomplished at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission at which the application will be discussed.

13.29.100 Applicable Regulations

13.32.010 through 13.32.080 - Vehicular Parking, Loading and Maneuvering Areas 13.33.010 through 13.33.030 - Landscaping 13.34.010 through 13.34.060 - Yards and Setbacks 13.35.010 through 13.35.100 - Design Review and Site Plan Review 13.42.010 through 13.42.080 - Combining Overlay District.