The R-3 District (Mobile Home Park Residential District) is intended to accommodate mobile home parks in those areas of the community where such a use will be compatible with existing and projected development. This district will generally be located in outlying areas of the City and should be well served by adequate sewers, water service, streets, police and fire protection, and similar public facilities and services.

   1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the use of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the R-3 District.

      A.   Single-family mobile and manufactured homes.

      B.   Mobile and manufactured homes designed for multiple-family use.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are permitted as are permitted in and limited in the R-l District.

   3.   Special Requirements. Only manufactured homes, as defined herein, may be placed outside of a mobile home park. Such manufactured homes placed outside of a mobile home park shall conform to the definition of a manufactured home as provided for in this chapter; be converted to real estate; be at least 20 feet wide; and comply with the same yard and area requirements as single-family dwellings in the R-1 district. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

      A.   A manufactured home must be placed on a permanent foundation compatible with the structural design of the home and the permanent foundation must be compatible in design and visual appearance with permanent foundation systems in surrounding residential structures. All manufactured homes must be installed with support and anchorage as recommended by the manufacturer or required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All hitches, wheels, axles, and any types of other towing devices shall be permanently removed. All structures must conform to the site and structure requirements and other provisions applicable to the zoning district in which such structure is located.

      B.   Each manufactured home shall be permanently connected to the City sanitary sewer and water service in accordance with the ordinances, rules, requirements, and regulations of the City.

      C.   Each manufactured home shall have a separate and permanent connection to the electric service facilities in accordance with the ordinances, rules, requirements, and regulations of the City.

      D.   Each manufactured home shall comply with all the sanitary and health laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the State and the City and further comply with all additional applicable laws, rules, regulations, and requirements of the City and the State.

      E.   Prior to the manufactured home being located in said district, it shall first be necessary to make an application to obtain a temporary permit for the location of said home. If the City Council finds the proposed location to be in compliance with all the terms of this chapter and all the laws, rules, regulations, and requirements of the City and the State, the Council shall issue a temporary permit.

      F.   Once a temporary permit has been acquired, a further application shall be made to the City Council in order to obtain an occupancy permit. The Council shall then obtain such information and make such inspections as may be necessary to determine that all the terms of this chapter and other laws, rules, regulations, and requirements of the State and the City are complied with.

      G.   No manufactured home shall be located, occupied, or used as a temporary place of residence except in accordance with the provisions of this section.

   5.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.24.

      A.   Lot Area: Single-family mobile and manufactured homes – 6,000 square feet; multi-family mobile and manufactured homes – 6,000 square feet plus 1,500 square feet for each dwelling unit over 1.

      B.   Lot Width: Single-family mobile and manufactured homes – 60 feet; multi-family mobile and manufactured homes – 80 feet.

      C.   Lot Depth: 100 feet.

      D.   Front Yard: 20 feet.

      E.   Side Yard: 10 feet; street side, corner lot – 15 feet.

      F.   Rear Yard: 20 feet.

      G.   Maximum Height: 2½ stories or 37.5 feet.

A lot of record as of the effective date of this section that has less area or width than herein required may be used for any purpose permitted in this district, provided all other provisions of this section are met. Minimum area supersedes width and depth as specified above.

   6.   Off Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of 165.22 and 165.23.