A.

Mobile home regulations.

1.

Mobile homes lawfully existing and occupied as a dwelling within the city prior to the date of this ordinance shall be allowed to continue and maintain so long as the mobile home is used continuously as a dwelling and is connected to all utilities. No expansion or enlargement of mobile homes shall be allowed. A mobile home may be replaced with a HUD-Code manufactured home if an application is received by the city and the city grants a permit as set forth in section 9 of the zoning code.

2.

It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to install, locate, relocate, expand, enlarge, or change the occupancy of a mobile home.

3.

It shall be unlawful to allow any utility to be disconnected to a mobile home, unless such mobile home is being moved from the city. Utility disconnection may not occur earlier than the tenth business day before the moving date. No person shall occupy a mobile home with any disconnected or non-functioning utilities.

B.

HUD-Code manufactured home regulations.

1.

It shall be unlawful for any person to install, construct, relocate, expand, enlarge, occupy, or change the occupancy of a manufactured home unless the city grants a specific use permit as set forth in section 9 of the zoning code or an exemption is enumerated in subsections 20, 21 and 22. of this section.

2.

The city council shall either grant or deny a specific use permit application to install a new manufactured home for use as a dwelling not later than the 45th day after the date the application is received by the city.

3.

Site plan required. Along with the specific use permit application, owner or developer shall submit a site plan which contains the following information:

a.

The name, address, and owner of the lot or lots where the manufactured home will be located;

b.

Name as shown on the subdivision plat where the manufactured home will be located;

c.

Names of adjacent public or private streets and roads, adjacent subdivisions or property owners of unplatted land;

d.

Contour lines at two-foot intervals;

e.

Locations and dimensions of all manufactured home spaces, points of ingress and egress, utility easements, drives, recreation areas, fencing and landscaping, signage, streets, and sidewalks. Each manufactured home lot and common facility area shall be sequentially numbered;

f.

Scale of plan and complete dimensions for each lot, street and open area;

g.

Density of units per gross acre;

h.

Area and dimensions of entire site;

i.

Areas defined for waste containers and method of disposal;

j.

Dimension, description, and location of common facilities;

k.

Water and sewer plans must be submitted, on separate sheets if necessary, and must show sewer line locations, grades and sizes, and water line locations, sizes and source of water supply; and

l.

Paving and drainage plans must be submitted, on a separate sheet if necessary, and must show the directions and calculated quantities of runoff and the proposed specifications for streets in accordance with the city's ordinances.

4.

Location of manufactured home or accessory structures. No manufactured home or accessory structure such as a refuse container, carport, cabana, awning, fence, or storage locker shall be permitted within ten feet of a private or public street or the boundary line of a manufactured home lot.

5.

Screening requirements. The following screening requirements shall be applicable:

a.

Landscaping. A landscaped strip of not less than ten feet in width, or fencing as hereinafter provided, shall be located along all manufactured home subdivisions and manufactured home park boundary lines. Provided, however, such landscaping strip or fencing shall not be required by the city where the manufactured home subdivision or manufactured home park abuts another manufactured home subdivision or manufactured home park, or commercial or industrial development. Such landscaped strip shall be continuously maintained and shall be devoted exclusively to the planting, cultivation, growing, and maintenance of site obscuring trees, shrubs, and plant life as described below. Trees, shrubs, cane, and other vegetation shall be planted, cultivated, and maintained as a sight and noise obscuring buffer that will effectively achieve sight and noise obstruction within approximately five years. The buffer strips are intended to provide a 75 percent or more opaque screen when viewed horizontally between two and ten feet above the natural ground at the end of the growing period of five years from the date of planting. Additional planting, cultivation, and maintenance may be required by the city officials during the use period of the buffer strip to achieve and maintain this effect.

b.

Fencing. A solid fence, at least six feet in height may be constructed and maintained along all boundaries of the manufactured home subdivision or manufactured home park. The fence materials must be wood, brick, stone, stuccoed concrete block, or other similar materials. In no instance will plain concrete block, concrete panels, fiberglass, or metal sheeting be allowed.

c.

Skirting. Each manufactured home shall have permanent skirting around its perimeter to screen its wheels and undercarriage from view.

6.

Fire safety standards.

a.

The storage, handling, and use of liquefied petroleum gases and flammable liquids shall be done in compliance with applicable city ordinances and state laws.

b.

Approaches to all manufactured homes shall be kept clear for emergency vehicles.

c.

Water lines and fire hydrants shall be provided and suitably located for adequate fire protection as determined by the fire chief or city council, but in no case shall the development provide less than a system of standard hydrants located not more than 500 feet from each manufactured home space and served by water lines not less than six inches in diameter installed in a looped system.

7.

Recreational areas. Not less than eight percent of the gross site area shall be devoted to recreational facilities, generally provided in a central location. In large developments, recreation facilities can be decentralized with each location at least two-thirds of an acre. Recreation areas may include space for community buildings and community use facilities, such as indoor recreation areas, swimming pools, hobby and repair shops, and service buildings. Playground areas designed for children shall be so designated and must be protected from traffic, thoroughfares, and parking areas. No recreation area shall contain less than 5,000 square feet. Where compliance with this provision results in undue hardship or individual site areas are substantially above minimum standards and provide for sufficient outdoor recreation, an exemption may be granted. Application for such exemption shall be made to the city council at the time of the filing of an application under section 9 above.

8.

Height requirements.

a.

The height limit for any structure, including a manufactured home, intended for any use or occupancy shall be 35 feet.

b.

The average height of the manufactured home frame above ground elevation, measured at 90 degrees to the frame, shall not exceed four feet from the top of the pad.

c.

Manufactured homes shall be located no closer than 20 feet from any exterior wall to the closest exterior wall of the nearest manufactured home.

9.

Manufactured home lot. Each and every manufactured home shall be located on a separate lot which shall conform to the following standards:

a.

Be served with sanitary sewer, water, electrical power, telephone service, and natural gas.

b.

Provide a manufactured home pad which shall provide an adequate foundation for the placement and tie-down of one single-family manufactured home, thereby securing the superstructure against uplift, sliding, rotation, and overturning. Such pad shall:

i.

Be constructed of material which shall adequately support the weight of the manufactured home.

ii.

Provide anchors and tie-downs such as cast-in-place concrete "dead men," eyelets embedded in concrete foundations or runaway screw augers, arrowhead anchors or other devices which secure the stability of the manufactured home, and shall be placed at least at each corner of the manufactured home.

iii.

Cover an area of at least 240 square feet or at least one-third the area of the largest manufactured home which is to be placed on the manufactured home park lot, whichever is greater. No surface provided for a purpose other than the foundation of a manufactured home shall be considered a part of such manufactured home pad.

c.

Provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces which shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt (see Schedule A—Master Parking Schedule).

d.

Double street frontage of manufactured home lot shall be prohibited.

e.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of every development, and especially beneath manufactured homes and other structures, shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner so as not to permit water to stand or become stagnant.

10.

Design and location of storage facilities. Storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 200 cubic feet per manufactured home lot may be provided on the lot or in compounds located within 200 feet of the lot. Where provided, storage facilities shall be faced with a durable, fire-resistant material. Storage outside the perimeter walls of the manufactured home shall be permitted only if in such facilities. No storage shall be permitted under a manufactured home. Storage facilities shall not be located within ten feet of the boundary line of any manufactured home lot.

11.

Water supply.

a.

All approved water supply for domestic use and fire protection purposes shall be supplied to meet the requirements of the development and the applicable laws, codes, and ordinances of the city. Certification of compliance from the city public works shall be required prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any manufactured home.

b.

All plumbing improvements to any manufactured home lot shall be made in accordance with applicable ordinances of the city.

12.

Sewage disposal. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, the following shall apply:

a.

Waste from all toilets, lavatories, sinks, and showers shall be discharged into a public sewer system approved by the public works. Certification of compliance from the public works shall be required prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any manufactured home.

b.

All plumbing improvements to any manufactured home lot shall be made in accordance with applicable ordinances of the city.

c.

Each manufactured home lot shall have a sewer riser pipe of at least four inches which shall be capped when not in use.

13.

Electrical and telephone distribution system. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, the electrical distribution system shall comply with applicable electrical codes and other applicable laws of the state.

14.

Common facilities. All buildings or rooms containing bathroom, laundry, or other common facilities shall have fire-resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around showers, tubs, lavatories, and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent, waterproof materials, or covered with moisture-resistant materials.

15.

Refuse and garbage. Solid waste shall be stored in a flyproof, waterproof container, surrounded by a fence or wall, and shall be emptied regularly and maintained in a usable, sanitary condition and the collection and disposal of such refuse and garbage shall be so conducted as to create no health hazard. A refuse pickup easement shall be granted by the owner of a manufactured home park or subdivision to the city, if necessary, for garbage collection.

16.

Signage. Each manufactured home subdivision or manufactured home park shall have a sign at its entrance, bearing its name. The signs shall conform to existing city sign ordinance.

17.

Manufactured home subdivisions. In addition to the requirements of subsections 1. through 16. above, the following requirements shall apply to manufactured home subdivisions:

a.

Lot size. Each lot for a manufactured home shall be a minimum of 50 feet in width, and a minimum of 100 feet in depth. Lots for common facilities shall be of such a size to meet the minimum setback areas below, and such that no more than 50 percent of such lot is covered by building area, exclusive of parking.

b.

Setbacks. The minimum setback area for each lot is:

Front yard: 25 feet.

Rear yard: 15 feet.

Side yard: Ten feet.

No manufactured home or structure in a manufactured home subdivision shall be located within the yard setback area.

c.

Parking requirements (see Schedule A—Master Parking Schedule). In addition to providing for two off-street parking spaces per manufactured home lot, areas designated for common facilities shall provide a minimum of one parking space per 100 square feet of gross floor area.

18.

Manufactured home parks. In addition to the requirements of subsections 1. through 16. above, the following requirements shall apply to manufactured home parks:

a.

Lot size. Each lot for a manufactured home shall be a minimum of 45 feet in width, and a minimum of 80 feet in depth, and shall contain a minimum of 3,600 square feet. Lots for common facilities shall be of such a size to meet the minimum setback areas below, and such that no more than 50 percent of such lot is covered by building area, exclusive of parking.

b.

Setbacks. The minimum setback area for each space is:

Front yard: 15 feet.

Rear yard: Five feet.

Side yard: Ten feet.

No manufactured home or structure in a manufactured home park shall be located within the yard setback area.

c.

Parking requirements (see Schedule A—Master Parking Schedule). In addition to providing for two off-street parking spaces per manufactured home lot, areas designed for common facilities shall provide a minimum of one parking space per 100 square feet of gross floor area. One additional parking space shall be provided for each manufactured home lot shown on the site plan. A maximum of six of the additional parking spaces may be grouped together at various locations throughout the manufactured home park.

d.

Manufacture home park owners shall:

i.

Operate the park in compliance with this ordinance and other applicable ordinances and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park and all facilities in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition.

ii.

Notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this ordinance and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this ordinance.

iii.

Maintained the park in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a hazard. Growth of plant material such as weeds and grass, especially beneath manufactured homes and other structures, shall be continuously controlled. All streets, parking, and storage areas shall be maintained to provide a fully paved surface.

iv.

Maintain an on-site office in which a copy of the park register is housed. A park register shall contain the name and address of each owner and occupant; the make, model, serial number, year, and dimensions of all manufactured homes; and the date of arrival and departure of each manufactured home.

e.

Manufactured home occupants shall:

i.

Comply with all requirements of this ordinance.

ii.

Be responsible for proper placement of their manufactured home on its manufactured home pad and be responsible for proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instruments of the park management and this ordinance.

f.

Access; traffic circulation; parking.

i.

Internal streets shall be privately owned, built, and maintained. Streets shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and facilities for common use of park residents.

ii.

All internal streets shall be constructed to the standards and specifications in the city's subdivision ordinance.

iii.

All driveways shall be constructed of concrete and shall be durable and well drained under normal use and weather conditions.

iv.

Internal streets shall be named and each individual lot for use for a manufactured home or common facilities shall be numbered. Street signs and numbers shall be of standard size and placement to facilitate location by emergency vehicles.

g.

Lighting. The internal streets, parking lots, walks, and service areas shall be lighted at all times so the development shall be safe for occupants and visitors; provided, further, all entrances and exits shall be lighted.

h.

Ingress and egress. Each development shall have a minimum of two points of ingress and egress for access by emergency equipment. A single entranceway, if it is composed of a divided roadway, having two lanes separated by a landscaped median, will meet this requirement.

19.

Manufactured homes may be allowed at a construction site for use as a field office during the period of construction. The manufactured home must be removed within 30 days after the construction at the site is completed. To use a manufactured home at a construction site, the property owner shall submit a nonresidential manufactured home application to the city along with a fee set by city council in a schedule of fees for such application. The building official will grant a permit if all the conditions of this ordinance and all other city ordinances are met. If the building official denies a permit, owner may appeal such denial to the board of adjustment and shall follow the appeal procedures as set forth for that board. If a permit is issued, a manufactured home may be occupied as set forth in this subsection, but in no event may a manufactured home permitted under this subsection be used or occupied as a residence or dwelling.

20.

The owner of a manufactured home that occupies a lot in the city may remove the manufactured home from its location and place another manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer manufactured home and is at least as large in living space as the prior manufactured home. The owner that takes such action shall comply with all regulations of this section.

21.

The owner of a manufactured home may replace such home if destroyed by fire or natural disaster. The owner that takes such action shall comply with all regulations of this section. In cases other than a fire or natural disaster the city hereby restricts the ability of the owner to replace the manufactured home to a single replacement.

22.

The city does not require a permit, fee, bond, or insurance for the transportation and installation of a manufactured home by a licensed retailer or installer.

C.

Industrialized buildings and housing regulations.

1.

The city hereby regulates the on-site construction or installation of industrialized buildings and housing.

2.

The city shall require and review, for compliance with mandatory building codes, a complete set of designs, plans, and specifications bearing the city council's stamp of approval for each installation of industrialized buildings or housing in the city.

3.

The city shall require that all applicable local permits and licenses be obtained before construction or installation begins on a site within the city meant for industrialized buildings and housing.

4.

The city shall require that all modules or modular components bear an approved decal or insignia indicating inspection by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

5.

The city shall inspect the installation of industrialized buildings and housing to ensure compliance with all adopted building codes and all rules adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. Before occupancy of any industrialized building or housing, the city may require a final inspection to ensure compliance with this subsection. The city shall not allow occupancy of an industrialized building or housing until such building or housing complies with all adopted building codes and all other applicable city regulations.

6.

The city shall inspect the foundation and other on-site construction and installation of industrialized buildings and housing to ensure compliance with approved designs, plans, and specifications.

7.

Single-family or duplex industrialized housing shall comply with all local permit and license requirements that are applicable to other single-family or duplex dwellings.

8.

Single-family or duplex industrialized housing shall have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located, as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for each county in which the properties are located.

9.

Single-family or duplex industrialized housing shall have exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia, and fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located.

10.

Single-family or duplex industrialized housing shall comply with city aesthetic standard, building setbacks, side and rear year setbacks, subdivision control, architectural landscaping, square footage, and all other site requirements applicable to single-family dwellings.

11.

Single-family or duplex industrialized housing shall be securely fixed to a permanent foundation.

12.

As used in this section "value" shall mean the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after installation of the housing.

(Ord. No. 14-2013, § 2, 3-11-13; Ord. No. 21-2017, § 2(Exh. A), 12-18-17)