Manufactured home parks are intended to be reviewed together with circulation, landscaping and recreational uses as a single planned unit development. Commonly owned land is a major element in such developments.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.010, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (7.01), 12-27-05)

A.

A "designated manufactured home" is a manufactured home constructed after June 15, 1976, in accordance with state and federal requirements for manufactured homes, which:

1.

Is comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than twelve (12) feet wide by thirty-six (36) feet long;

2.

Was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of not less than 3:12 pitch; and

3.

Has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built uniform building code single-family residences.

B.

"New manufactured home" means any manufactured home required to be titled under Title 46 RCW, which has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser, and is not a "used mobile home" as defined in RCW 82.45.032(2).

C.

"Mobile home" means a mobile home as defined by RCW 46.04.302, as now or hereafter amended.

(Ord. No. 2021-08, § 1, 11-25-2021)

Designated manufactured homes and mobile homes of any age may be permitted in any designated manufactured home park or mobile home park as defined in Chapters 17.36 MMC or 15.12 MMC which were in existence prior to June 12, 2008, subject to the following conditions:

A.

Any home which does not meet the definition included in MMC 17.36.015 shall not be allowed.

B.

The manufactured/mobile home must comply with fire, safety, and all other city ordinances or state laws related to manufactured/mobile homes.

C.

The manufactured/mobile home must be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and that the space from the bottom of the home to the ground be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product which can be either load bearing or decorative;

D.

The manufactured/mobile home comply with all design standards applicable to all other homes within the neighborhood in which the manufactured home is to be located;

E.

The manufactured/mobile home be thermally equivalent to the state energy code; and

F.

The manufactured/mobile home otherwise meets all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160.

(Ord. No. 2021-08, § 2, 11-25-2021)

Designated manufactured homes and mobile homes with a manufacture date of not more than five years prior to the date of installation, are permitted in any designated manufactured home park or mobile home park as defined in Chapters 17.36 MMC or 15.12 MMC which were created after June 12, 2008. Any designated manufactured homes or mobile homes, with a manufacture date of more than five years prior to date of installation, may be permitted if the individual wanting to place the manufactured home or mobile home applies and receives a conditional use permit pursuant to MMC 6.12.022.

(Ord. No. 2021-08, § 3, 11-25-2021)

Manufactured home parks are permitted to be located as a planned unit development in the R-M, zoning district as defined in this title subject to site plan approval by the planning commission under the standards set forth in the following Section 17.36.030.

A.

The minimum site area of a manufactured home park shall be three acres.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.020, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (7.020), 12-27-05)

Manufactured home parks developed or enlarged after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be designed in accordance with the following conditions and limitations:

A.

The minimum site area of a manufactured home park shall be three acres.

B.

Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of the site as directed by the planning commission.

C.

Two off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each manufactured home. The required parking may be located adjacent to the unit in either a side-by-side or tandem arrangement or in common parking areas within the park.

D.

A minimum of five percent of the site shall be set aside and maintained for recreational activity for the occupants of the park. The manager may reduce the minimum to three percent of the site if substantial and appropriate recreational facilities, such as a recreational building, swimming pool or tennis courts, are provided. The area shall be exclusive of the required perimeter buffer, centrally located, and of such grade and surface to be suitable for active recreation.

E.

Internal circulatory roads shall provide access to each manufactured home space and shall have a minimum driving surface of twenty-two (22) feet in width and shall be constructed with a road base and surface (e.g., concrete or asphalt) in accordance with the street standards for local access streets.

F.

Access to the site shall be over an arterial or collector street improved to city standards as determined by the department of public works.

G.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided that are wheelchair accessible as per ADA standards throughout the park to enable access form each space to the recreational area and to an adjacent street. A portion of the road surface may be reserved for walkways provided the roadway width is widened accordingly. Walkways shall be of a hard, durable all-weather surface and a minimum width of four feet.

H.

There shall be a minimum of ten feet separation maintained between all mobilehomes on the site. Accessory structures may be located no closer than:

1.

Ten feet to manufactured homes on adjacent spaces;

2.

Ten feet to accessory structures of manufactured homes on adjacent spaces;

3.

Five feet to the manufactured homes or other accessory structures on the same space, except that separation may be reduced to three feet when the affected structures are constructed of noncombustible materials.

I.

Surface water runoff shall be controlled as per city performance standards for erosion control.

J.

Outdoor lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate internal streets and pedestrian walkways. Lights shall be sized and directed to avoid adverse impacts on adjacent properties.

K.

All public streets abutting the site shall be improved to city street standards for the classification of street involved.

L.

Water supply shall be provided subject to the approval of the fire marshal.

M.

Garbage disposal facilities shall be provided in accordance with applicable county board of health rules and regulations, and subject to approval of the health department.

N.

Electrical service connections shall meet State Department of Labor and Industries standards.

O.

In addition to the standards set forth in this section, manufactured homes installed in parks shall be pit set according to city requirements and comply with the building code and manufactures requirements.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.030, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (7.030), 12-27-05)

Permitted dimensions for manufactured home parks are as follows:

A.

Minimum overall size, three acres;

B.

Minimum lot size for manufactured home park, three thousand (3,000) square feet;

C.

Minimum lot front for a manufactured home park, forty (40) feet;

D.

Minimum front yard depth for a manufactured home park shall be fifteen (15) feet;

E.

Minimum side yard depth for a manufactured home park shall be ten feet on each side;

F.

Minimum rear yard depth shall be the same as underlying districts;

G.

Maximum building height for a manufactured home park shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.040, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (7.040), 12-27-05)

Recreational vehicle parks are permitted as a planned unit development in C-1 and R-M land use zones, subject to plan approval by the planning commission.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.050, 1998)

Recreational vehicle parks developed or enlarged after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be designed and developed in accordance with the following conditions and limitations;

A.

The minimum site area shall be three acres.

B.

The maximum length of stay of any units shall be one hundred eighty (180) days.

C.

Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of the site as approved by the planning commission.

D.

There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet of separation maintained between all recreational vehicle pads.

E.

One off-street parking stall shall be provided for each designated recreational vehicle space.

F.

The following facilities shall be provided in accordance with rules and regulations of the county health department and approved by the city public works department:

1.

Laundry facilities connected to city sewers;

2.

Toilets connected to city sewer services;

3.

Bathing facilities connected to city sewers;

4.

Garbage disposal facilities.

G.

A minimum of five percent of the site shall be provided for recreational activity for the occupants of the park. The area shall be exclusive of the required perimeter buffer area, centrally located and of such grade and surface to be suitable for active recreation.

H.

Internal circulatory roads shall provide access to each space and shall have a minimum driving surface, of twenty-two (22) feet in width and shall be constructed with a road base and surface of concrete or asphalt as per city standards for local access street.

I.

Access to the site shall be over an arterial, or collector street as determined by the city public works department.

J.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided to service building(s), recreational activities and adjacent public street(s). Walkways shall be of a hard durable, all-weather surface and a minimum width of four feet.

K.

Surface water runoff shall be controlled as per performance standards for erosion control within this title.

L.

Outdoor lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate internal streets and pedestrian walkways. Lights shall be sized and directed to avoid adverse impacts on adjacent properties.

M.

All public streets abutting the site shall be improved to city standards for the classification of street involved.

N.

Electrical service connections shall meet State Department of Labor and Industries standards.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 7.060, 1998)