Myrtle Creek City Zoning Code

Plan Check Fee. In addition to any other fees or charges that may be applicable to a manufactured home park, a plan check fee established by the city of Myrtle Creek handbook of fees and charges shall be submitted with the preliminary plan.

Written Statement. A written statement shall be filed with the preliminary plan containing an explanation of:

Site Plan. Submit two sets of plans and accompanying documents. All plot plans shall be appropriately identified as a preliminary plan or final plan and shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet or, for areas over 100 acres, one inch equals 100 feet, or as otherwise approved by the city engineer. The site plan shall contain any applicable information as described in MCMC § 18.185.140 and shall clearly identify the location of each of the following:

Landscaping Plan. The preliminary plan shall include a conceptual layout indicating the location of all required landscaping. The final plan shall provide a detailed landscaping plan indicating location and type of plant materials, location of irrigation system and maintenance provisions.

Approved Plan. Upon final approval of the manufactured home park, one print and one three-mil mylar of the approved final plan shall be submitted to the city along with one copy each of recorded deed restrictions, management agreements and other finalized legal documents.

Stage 1 - Preliminary Approval.

Stage 2 - Final Approval. Within one year after approval of the preliminary plan, the applicant shall file a final plan for the entire development. If submission in phases has been authorized, the final plan will be approved in phases. The final plan shall be sufficiently detailed to indicate fully the ultimate appearance of the manufactured home park. Copies of legal documents required for dedication or reservation of public facilities or for deed restrictions, management agreements, etc., shall also be submitted. Upon receipt of the final plan, the planning commission shall examine such plans and documents to determine whether they conform in all substantial respects to the previously approved preliminary plan and the stipulations of any other related land use actions. If the planning commission should require any changes, the commission shall permit the applicant to revise the plan and/or documents and resubmit the final plan within 60 days. The decision of the planning commission shall be final. Final approval, either for a phase or for the entire plan, shall be valid for a 12-month period; however, the planning commission, in its discretion, may extend approval for additional six-month periods, provided written request from the applicant is submitted prior to the expiration date.

Area. A manufactured home park shall embrace an area of not less than five acres of land. Projects with less acreage may be considered where the applicant can demonstrate that a smaller parcel can meet the criteria for approval.

Density. In no event shall the density exceed 10 manufactured homes per gross acre.

Yard Regulations. Each manufactured home park shall contain yard areas (setbacks) which shall be measured parallel to and at right angles from the front, side and rear property lines. The front and rear building setback lines shall extend the full width of the property. No building, structure or manufactured home shall be located so that any part extends into the area between the building setback line and the property line. Fences and signs may be placed within the yard area as an exception to this subsection. Yards shall be established as follows:

Development of Boundaries. An ornamental, sight-obscuring fence or wall of not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height and/or evergreen planting of not less than five feet in height at planting shall surround the manufactured home park. If the option of plant materials is chosen in lieu of a fence or wall, such planting shall meet the screening standards of MCMC § 18.110.040. The fence, wall or planting may be placed up to the property line if adequate vision clearance for entrances and exits is maintained.

Regulating Standards. Rules establishing minimum safety standards for the design, construction, sanitation, operating, licensing, and maintenance of manufactured home parks are contained in Chapter 446 ORS. The Department of Commerce shall review plans and inspect construction of manufactured home parks to ensure compliance.

Buildings and Structures. All buildings and structures within the manufactured home park boundaries shall comply with the building code, when regulated, by the Manufactured Home Code, NFPA 501 Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code or Title 24 Subtitle B Chapter 20 Part 3280, Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.

Internal Roads and Access. Vehicular access to the manufactured home park from abutting major or collector streets is permitted; however, vehicular access from minor streets is prohibited. No manufactured home park entrance shall be located closer than 100 feet from any intersection of any public street. Stop signs shall be provided at all intersections with public streets. Pedestrian access into the manufactured home park shall be provided by connecting the interior pedestrian pathway network with sidewalks located in the right-of-way of perimeter streets.

Directory. For emergency response purposes, a permanent weatherproof sign board shall be located at, or near, the park entrance indicating the location of each manufactured home space, the space number or address, and the occupant's name. The design and legibility of the directory shall be subject to review and approval by the city fire marshal and/or police chief.

Fire Protection. If a manufactured home space or permanent structure in the park is more than 500 feet from a public fire hydrant, the park shall have water supply mains designed to serve fire hydrants and hydrants shall be provided within 500 feet of such space or structure or as designated and approved by the city engineer. Each hydrant within the park shall be located on a vehicular way and shall conform in design and capacity to the public hydrants in the city of Myrtle Creek.

Utilities. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with a connection to a city sewer and water line and shall be individually metered. All utility services within the park shall be underground.

Storage Yard. Each manufactured home park shall provide storage yards for trailers, boats, campers and recreational equipment. The storage yard shall contain one parking space per manufactured home space for the parking/storage of campers, trailers, boats, etc. The storage yard shall be constructed of a dust-free, all weather surface and shall be enclosed by a six-foot-high, sight-obscuring fence and gate. Wash racks, if provided, shall be located in the storage yard and shall have adequate drainage. Except for temporary storage of 30 days or less, no manufactured home shall be stored in a manufactured home park unless it is properly installed in a manufactured home space. There shall be no outdoor storage of furniture, tools, equipment, building materials or supplies belonging to the occupants or management of the park except in the storage yard.

Off-Street Parking. In addition to the parking spaces contained in the storage yard, two vehicle parking spaces (meeting the dimensional standards of Chapter 18.90 MCMC) shall be provided for each manufactured home space. One of the required spaces may be located within the manufactured home space with the remaining spaces in common parking areas. At least one-third of the total required parking spaces shall be distributed throughout the park and made available for guest parking.

Landscaping. In the design of the manufactured home park, every effort shall be made to retain existing trees. In addition:

Recreation/Open Space.

Management Office. Each manufactured home park shall contain and maintain a management office. It shall have access to a lavatory and water closet. It shall provide suitable enclosed facilities for mail distribution and public telephone service.

Laundry Room. Adequate and properly equipped laundry room facilities shall be made available to the residents of the manufactured home park.

Manufactured Home Space Requirements. It shall be the discretion of the developer to design each manufactured home space for single-wide or larger manufactured homes. Each space must contain adequate area to allow for patio, tenant storage, parking, landscaping, setback and separation requirements; and provided further, that the following minimum space requirements are met:

Patio. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with a patio having a minimum area of 200 square feet. The patio shall have a minimum width of 10 feet and a minimum length of 20 feet and shall be constructed adjacent and parallel to each manufactured home. Patios shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or suitable hard-surfaced material.

Tenant Storage. One permanent storage building containing a minimum of 32 square feet of floor area may be provided for each manufactured home space. The building height shall be a minimum of seven feet and a maximum of eight feet. A storage building with a minimum of 75 cubic feet may be provided for each lot or in locker compounds within close proximity to the lot being served.

Separation Requirements. The minimum space between any manufactured home and any adjacent manufactured home or permanent building, other than one permitted in a manufactured home space, shall be 20 feet. Permanent structures situated in one manufactured home space shall be separated by at least 10 feet from permanent structures in an adjoining space. All accessory buildings within each manufactured home space shall be separated in accordance with the building code or the Department of Commerce Manufactured Home Code, whichever is greater.

Placement Standards. No manufactured home may be placed or relocated within the manufactured home park without first obtaining a manufactured home placement permit, and each manufactured home permitted shall meet the following standards as determined by the building official:

Skirting. A manufactured home permitted in a manufactured home park shall be provided with continuous skirting or the perimeter of the foundation may be masonry units.

Axles Removed. Wheels, hubs and axles must be removed from manufactured homes. The manufactured home pad may be developed by grading so that 50 percent of the perimeter of the manufactured home abuts an earthen berm no more than six inches below the finished grade of the floor of the manufactured home upon installation, with the remainder of the perimeter to be skirted with material compatible with the manufactured home.

Structures Permitted. Permitted accessory structures include, but are not limited to, carports, storage lockers, laundry facilities, swimming pools, and recreation, management and community buildings.

Inclusion in Approved Plan. Subsequent to manufactured home park approval, any building permit applied for at a later date for accessory structures which were not included in, or approved as part of, the overall plan shall be referred to the planning commission with a request for inclusion in the plan as a "plan amendment."