There is implemented the mobile home development (MHD) zone. Whenever placed on the land use zoning map, "MHD" shall be indicated as the district designation of the area over which it is placed, and the provisions of said "MHD" district shall apply.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

A.

The city council finds that mobile home parks and subdivisions are different in several respects from conventional single-family residential developments and therefore require unique regulations.

B.

The intent of this chapter is to provide an alternative type of residential accommodation for persons who desire a dwelling other than a conventional single-family dwelling or multiple dwelling and provide greater diversity in housing choices, types and prices.

C.

The purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter is to provide for the general control of design and operation of mobile home parks and subdivisions in the city of Rialto. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to mobile home parks already in operation or for which conditional use permits have been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

As regulations for mobile home parks in the city of Rialto, the Mobile Home Parks Act, Division 13, Part 2.1 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California and all rules and regulations appearing in the California Administrative Code pertaining to mobile home parks are adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full in this chapter; providing, however, that if any provisions of this chapter are more restrictive than those provided in said codes adopted by reference, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail so long as the provisions of this chapter are not preempted by the provisions of state law or the Administrative Code.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:

A.

"Mobile home parks" means any area or tract of land where space is rented or held out for rent to two or more owners or users of mobile homes.

B.

"Mobile home subdivision" means subdivision of land of not less than ten acres which proposes the sale of individual lots to private individuals, with an undivided interest in common areas and buildings constructed thereon.

C.

"Mobile home site" means any portion of a mobile home park or subdivision designed for the use or occupancy of one mobile home.

D.

"Common areas" means the entire project excepting all mobile home sites therein granted or reserved to individual ownerships.

E.

"Conditions, covenants and restrictions" means conditions, covenants and restrictions governing a mobile home subdivision development.

F.

"Association" means the organization of persons who own a mobile home site or right of exclusive occupancy in a mobile home development and have interest in the control of common areas of such projects.

G.

"Common open space" means the open space which is suitably located and improved for common recreational purposes, active or passive, and accessible to each mobile home site within a development through a system of walkways.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

The following uses are permitted in the mobile home development zone:

A.

Mobile home parks subject to the development standards and review procedures of this chapter;

B.

Mobile home subdivisions, subject to the approval of tentative and final tract or parcel map, as may be required by law and subject to the development standards and review procedures of this chapter.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

The following accessory structures and land uses shall be permitted in the MHD zone only where clearly incidental to a permitted primary use, subject to the provisions of this chapter:

A.

Accessory buildings and uses including central radio and television antenna, central recreational area and building, rubbish collection depots, and storage areas designed for the storage of travel trailers, campers, boats, etc.;

B.

Masonry walls in compliance with the provisions of this chapter;

C.

Identification signs in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

The following procedures shall be completed prior to the issuance of building permits:

A.

Preliminary Review. Prior to the filing of an application pursuant to this section, the developer or subdivider or his/her authorized representative shall meet in person with the city director of development services or his/her designated representative to discuss the proposed project so that the necessary sequential processing steps may be undertaken with a clear understanding of the city's attitude and requirements.

B.

Application Requirements. After the preliminary review, the applicant may file a request for a change of zone to a MHD district pursuant to Chapter 18.48 of this code (interim zone).

1.

All applications for a change of zone to a MHD district shall include the proposed development plan for the use of the property. Such plan shall be prepared in sufficient detail including any proposed buildings to properly advise the planning commission and city council of the proposed development layout.

2.

Upon receipt of an application and development plans the planning commission shall review the proposed development and forward its recommendations to the city council.

3.

Approval of the development plan shall not exceed a period of two calendar years.

C.

If the application involves a tentative, final or parcel map, approval of said map is required pursuant to Title 17 of this code.

D.

Approval of the precise plan of design by the community development director or planning commission, as applicable, under the precise plan of design process shall be subject to the procedures and requirements set forth in Chapter 18.65.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

(Ord. No. 1645, § 3, 7-14-20)

The following minimum development standards contained in this section shall apply to all proposed mobile home parks or subdivisions, unless specified in this section:

A.

Site Area. The minimum gross site area shall be ten acres as measured to the centerline of adjoining streets. Sites with lesser area may be permitted when contiguous to an existing mobile home park or subdivision and it constitutes a logical extension in arrangement of developments and open space.

B.

Area of Mobile Home Site. The average total area of mobile home spaces or lots shall not be less than four thousand, four hundred square feet net.

1.

Average minimum width: Fifty-five feet;

2.

Average minimum depth: Eighty feet.

C.

Mobile Home Standards. Minimum unit size shall be six hundred feet, exclusive of covered patios and similar features. Each unit shall be equipped with full bathroom facilities capable of being attached to the municipal sanitary sewer system.

D.

Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage by a mobile home and accessory structures shall not exceed sixty percent of the lot area. The area shall be deemed to be covered when occupied by a mobile home, cabana, ramada, porch, awning, storage sheds or any other structure.

E.

Density. Mobile home developments shall not exceed the net residential density as designated on the adopted general plan land use element. For the purposes of this chapter "net density" is defined as the average number of mobile home sites per acre, exclusive of public streets and other public rights-of-way.

F.

Setbacks and Yards.

1.

Mobile Home Developments. The following yards shall be maintained in each mobile home development:

a.

All mobile home developments shall maintain a front, side or rear setback of twenty feet from the ultimate right-of-way of any public street.

2.

Mobile Home Lots. All lots shall have front, side and rear yards of a minimum depth and area as follows:

a.

Front yard: Ten feet;

b.

Side yard: Five feet measured from the mobile home, carport, cabana, ramada, awning, porch, canopy or any other structure to the mobile home lot line. Where the side yard abuts a mobile home park street, public parking area or walkway, said side yard shall be not less than ten feet in width;

c.

Rear yard: Five feet, where the rear yard abuts a residential zone, the said rear yard shall be not less than ten feet.

G.

Walls and Fences.

1.

Mobile Home Development Enclosure. A six-foot high decorative block wall consisting of solid masonry material, a minimum of six inches thick, shall be constructed and maintained on the boundary of each mobile home development.

a.

Where masonry walls are constructed along a dedicated public street, said wall or walls shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet from the ultimate right-of-way line of said public street or streets.

b.

Masonry walls constructed pursuant to the provisions of this section along street frontages shall be of ornamental material and incorporate special design treatment.

c.

All walls erected within a mobile home development shall be of the same material as the perimeter wall.

H.

Structural Height Limitations. No building shall exceed twenty-five feet in height.

I.

Off-Street Parking. For off-street parking requirements, see Chapter 18.58.

J.

Mobile Home Development Streets. All streets shall be designed to provide reasonable and convenient traffic circulation within the mobile home development and so that every mobile home site fronts upon such roadway. All streets shall meet the following minimum standards:

1.

All roadways shall provide a minimum paved roadway width of thirty feet, except that entrance access road shall not be less than forty feet. Parking along these roadways shall be prohibited.

2.

Cement concrete rolled curbs and gutters shall be installed on both sides of all access roads. Concrete curbs, a minimum of six inches high gutter shall be provided adjacent to the main recreational building.

3.

All roadways, both public and private shall be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

K.

Pedestrian Access. A pedestrian circulation system shall be incorporated into the mobile home development for the purpose of providing access to all mobile home sites, rubbish storage areas, recreational areas and other outdoor living areas. The minimum width of interior pedestrian walkways and paths shall be four feet. Walkway system shall utilize materials such as concrete, brick, flagstone or other materials approved by the planning division.

L.

Signs—Permitted and Required.

1.

Permitted Signs.

a.

One indirectly illuminated monument sign per development. This sign shall only be utilized for the purpose of identification, which shall only contain the name and/or address of the development. The monument sign shall not exceed twenty square feet in aggregate area, or exceed five feet in overall height. Such sign shall be erected within a landscaped area and located at least fifteen feet from the curb face.

b.

In lieu of the monument sign as noted in subdivision 1 a of this subsection, one wall sign per development entrance may be permitted. Such sign shall consist of individually mounted letters which identifies the name and/or address of the development. Such wall letters and numbers shall not exceed eighteen inches in height and shall be indirectly illuminated.

2.

Required Signs.

a.

All mobile home developments shall be provided directional signs to be utilized to guide pedestrians to individual home sites from access points on the development perimeter. These signs shall illustrate the site plan, private street names and ranges of corresponding street addresses and shall be submitted as part of the precise plan of design application.

b.

Each mobile home space shall be identified by the lot number posted on the mailbox. Said number shall be of such size and type as to be clearly legible after dark.

M.

Utilities. The applicant shall submit to the community development department and it shall be made a condition of approval, that the serving utilities will install underground all facilities necessary to furnish service to the development. If the development involves a subdivision for the purpose of individual lot ownership, each mobile home space shall be provided individual service and utility meters.

N.

Refuse Areas. Refuse areas shall be provided at a ratio of one such area for each twenty mobile home sites. All such refuse areas shall be located within two hundred feet of the furthest unit they are to serve. Such refuse areas shall be situated so as to eliminate noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures.

O.

Recreational Storage Facilities. There shall be a common area for parking of trailers, boats, camper shells, motor homes and similar vehicles equal to one, ten-foot by twenty-foot storage space for each eight mobile home sites within the mobile home development. Adequate access and maneuverability shall be provided. Such area shall be enclosed with a minimum six-foot-high decorative masonry wall with perimeter screening landscaping. Landscaping shall include trees and shrubs and shall be maintained by an electric remote control sprinkler system. Gates shall be constructed of wood or ornamental wrought iron. Said area shall have adequate drainage, and shall have electrical outlets and hose bibbs.

P.

Lighting. A detailed lighting plan including specifications and design standards shall be submitted as part of the precise plan of design application. Such lighting shall be directed on the driveways and walkways and away from adjacent properties. Walkway lighting shall be a low level fixture, spaced to provide adequate walkway illumination, be vandal proof and shall not intrude into adjacent mobile home spaces.

Q.

A central television antenna or a connection to a cable television system shall be provided and shall be connected to each mobile home site by underground wiring.

R.

Landscaping.

1.

All setback areas fronting on or visible from a public street, and all recreation, leisure and common open areas shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in an attractive manner. Such landscaping shall primarily consist of turf, lawn, ferns, trees, shrubs or other living plants as approved by the city.

2.

Permanent one hundred percent automatic irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas.

3.

Each mobile home site shall be provided one fifteen gallon tree planted and staked in accordance with city standards.

4.

The developer, or his/her authorized agent shall notify the director of development services when the final landscaping installation is ready for inspection. Final city approval shall not be given until all work, including installation of all plant materials and irrigation system, has been completed in accordance with the approved landscaped plan.

S.

Common Recreational Facilities and Areas.

1.

Recreational Buildings.

a.

Each mobile home development shall provide a recreational building with a floor area ratio of at least forty square feet for each mobile home site within the mobile home development. Said recreation building shall include kitchen, restroom, and storage facilities, and sufficient area for meetings.

2.

Recreational Areas and Facilities.

a.

Each mobile home development shall provide a minimum of three hundred fifty square feet of common recreational open space per mobile home site for the exclusive use of residents. Said common recreational open space shall be situated in one or more aggregate areas and be conveniently accessible to all residents of the development.

b.

Recreational open space shall not include driveways, walkways, parking areas, recreational vehicle storage space, setback areas or service areas, but may include playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, recreational buildings and other outdoor recreational facilities.

c.

Each mobile home development shall provide a minimum of two of the following recreational facilities: Swimming pool or spa, putting green, playgrounds, tennis courts, shuffleboard or horseshoe courts, or similar recreational facilities as approved by the city.

T.

Each mobile home site shall provide tie-downs for earthquake and wind protection. Such tie-down design shall be approved by the city's building and safety division.

U.

Mailboxes. Each mobile home site shall be equipped with a uniform receptacle for mail deliveries. Said receptacle shall be constructed in accordance with city standards.

V.

Skirting. Each mobile home shall be skirted with manufactured decorative skirting, decorative concrete block or placed on a concrete block foundation as approved by the city's engineering and building and safety division.

W.

Mobile Home Register. There shall be a register provided in each mobile home development in which shall be entered all such information as is required by the Mobile Home Park Act, Division 13, Part 2, of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California as adopted by reference in this chapter.

X.

Acoustical Analysis. An acoustical analysis shall be required for any mobile home development proposed to be located in an area where the estimated noise level from any transportation generated source and/or measurable noise level from a stationary noise source is equal to or exceeds a community noise equivalent level (CNEL) of 65 dBA. Such determination shall be made by the planning division, based on existing noise contours as contained in the adopted noise element of the general plan. All such studies shall be completed and incorporated into the environmental review of the development.

Y.

On-Site Fire Protection. Fire hydrants with adequate water supply lines and fire flows shall be installed as determined by the fire department.

Z.

Permanent Site Marking. The boundaries of each mobile home space shall be clearly and permanently marked so that each space can be readily determined at all times.

AA.

Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities equipped with washing machines and dryers shall be provided.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 1057 § 2 (18), 1989; Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

(Ord. No. 1645, § 3, 7-14-20)

In the event a mobile home subdivision is proposed or an application is submitted to the city for conversion of an existing mobile home park developed under the provisions of this chapter, to a mobile home subdivision, the applicant must submit a legal instrument setting forth a plan of manner for the permanent care and maintenance of open space, recreational buildings and areas and other common owned facilities. No such instrument shall be acceptable until approved by the director of development services as to the suitability for the proposed use of the open areas and the city attorney as to legal form and effect. If the common open areas are to be conveyed to the homeowners' association, the developer or applicant shall file a declaration of covenants to be submitted with the application for approval that will govern the association. The provisions shall include, but not be limited to the following:

A.

The homeowners' association shall be established prior to the sale of the first mobile home site;

B.

Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer;

C.

The open space restrictions shall be permanent;

D.

Provisions to restrict parking upon other than approved and developed parking spaces shall be written into the covenants, conditions and restrictions for each project;

E.

If the mobile home development is constructed in increments or phases which require one or more final maps, reciprocal covenants, conditions and restrictions and reciprocal management and maintenance agreements shall be established which will cause a merging of increments as they are completed, and embody one homeowners' association with common areas for the total development.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 803 (part), 1980)

A building or grading permit shall not be issued for any mobile home subdivision unless a final subdivision map has been recorded in compliance with subdivision regulations of the city.

(Ord. 803 (part), 1980)