A.

Permit required. A permit is required for any person to construct alter or extend any mobile home or recreational vehicle park within the limits of the City of Saginaw.

B.

Application requirements. All applications for permits shall contain the following:

1.

Name and address of applicant;

2.

Location and legal description of the mobile home or recreational vehicle park;

3.

A site plan as hereinafter described.

C.

Permit fee. All applications shall be accompanied by the deposit of a fee of $25.00 dollars.

D.

Issuance of permit. When, upon review and approval of the application and site plan by the planning and zoning commission and city council, that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this and other applicable ordinances, a permit shall be issued by the building official.

E.

Denial of permit; hearings. Any person whose application for a permit under this ordinance has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter under the procedure provided by section 1-3, Changes and Amendments of this ordinance.

A.

License required. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any mobile home, recreational vehicle or mixed-use park within the limits of the City of Saginaw unless he holds a valid license issued annually by the building official in the name of such person for the specific park. All applications for licenses shall be made to the building official, who shall issue a license upon compliance, by the applicant with provisions of this ordinance.

B.

Application for license renewal.

1.

Application for original licenses shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application and by the deposit of the license fee hereinafter provided, and shall contain: the name and address of the applicant the location and legal description of the park; and a site plan of the park showing all mobile home or recreational vehicle spaces including all utility hookups, structures, roads, walkways, and other service facilities.

2.

Applications for renewals of licenses shall be made in writing by the licensee and shall contain any changes in the information submitted since the original license was issued or the latest renewal granted.

C.

Transfer of license. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the building official within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any park. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such park. Upon application in writing for transfer of the license, the license shall be transferred if the park complies with all applicable provisions of this ordinance.

D.

License fee. All original license applications and license transfers shall be accompanied by the deposit of a fee of $25.00 dollars.

E.

Violations; notice; suspension of license. Whenever, upon inspection of any mobile home, recreational vehicle or mixed-use park, the building official finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this ordinance, he shall give notice in writing in accordance with section 11-4.A, Notice of Violation; Requirements of Notice to the licensee that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in said notice, the license shall be suspended. At the end of such period, the building official shall re-inspect such park and, if such conditions or practices have not been corrected; he shall suspend the license and give notice in writing of such suspension to the licensee. Upon receipt of notice of such suspension, licensee shall cease operation of such park, except as provided in section 11-4.B, Appeal from Notice hereof.

F.

Denial of license; hearing. Any person whose application for a license under this ordinance has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter under the procedure provided by section 11.4, Notices, Hearings, and Orders of this ordinance.

A.

Inspections required. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine satisfactory compliance with this ordinance.

B.

Entry on premises. The building official shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this ordinance. It shall be the duty of the licensee or his agent to give the building official free access to all lots at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection.

C.

Inspection of register. The building official shall have the power to inspect the register containing a record of all residents of the mobile home, recreational vehicle, or mixed-use park.

D.

Duty of occupants. It shall be the duty of every occupant of a mobile home, recreational vehicle or mixed-use park to give the licensee, his agent or authorized employee access to any part of such park at reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this ordinance.

A.

Notice of violation; requirements of notice. Whenever the building official determines that there are grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this ordinance, the building official shall give notice of such alleged violation to the licensee or agent as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:

1.

Be in writing;

2.

Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance;

3.

Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;

4.

Be served upon the owner or his agent as the case may require; provided, that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such licensee or agent when a copy thereof has been sent by registered mail to his last known address, or when he has been served with such notice by any method authorized or required by the laws of this state;

5.

Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance, with the provisions of this ordinance.

B.

Appeal from notice. Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this ordinance, may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the building official; provided, that such person shall file in the office of the building official a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefore within ten days after the day the notice was served. The filing of the request for a hearing shall operate as a stay of the notice and of the suspension, except in the case of an order issued under section 11-4.E, Order without Notice. Upon receipt of such petition, the building official shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such notice should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall be commenced not later than ten days after the day on which the petition was filed; provided, that upon application of the petitioner the building official may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond such ten-day period when in his judgment the petitioner has submitted good and sufficient reasons for such postponement.

C.

Hearing; order. After such hearing the building official shall make findings as to compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and shall issue an order in writing sustaining, modifying or withdrawing the notice, which order shall be served as provided in section 11-4.A, Notice of Violation; Requirements of Notice. Upon failure to comply with any order sustaining or modifying a notice, the license of the park affected by the order shall be revoked.

D.

Hearing records; judicial review. The proceedings at such a hearing, including the findings and decision of the building official, and together with a copy of every notice and order related thereto shall be entered as a matter of public record in the office of the building official but the transcript of the proceedings need not be transcribed unless judicial review of the decision is sought as provided by this section. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the building official may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of this state.

E.

Order without notice. Whenever the building official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may without notice or hearing issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he may deem necessary to meet the emergency, including the suspension of the permit or license. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition with the building official shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. The provisions of section 11-4.C, Hearing; Order and section 11-4.D, Hearing Records; Judicial Review shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter.

A.

Site requirements. Any development redevelopment alteration, or expansion of a mobile home park in the city shall be done in compliance with the following site requirements:

1.

Location. A mobile home park shall be located only where such use is permissible under the terms and provisions of the zoning ordinance.

2.

Site plan. A site plan, shall be filed with the planning director of the city, showing the following:

a.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

b.

The number, location, and size of all mobile home spaces;

c.

The location, width, and specifications of roadways and walkways;

d.

The location and specifications of water and sewer lines and riser pipes;

e.

The location and details of lighting and electrical systems;

f.

The location and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the park;

g.

Such other information as municipal reviewing officials may reasonably require.

3.

Soil and ground cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every mobile home park shall be paved, covered with stone screenings or other solid material, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

4.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner. The adequacy of drainage facilities shall be verified by a competent professional engineer.

5.

Lot area. All mobile homes and/or HUD-code manufactured homes shall be so located that there shall be maintained a minimum of 15 feet between each unit and the adjoining unit, and 7.5 foot to the property line. A minimum of 15 feet shall be maintained between any unit and an existing road right-of-way.

6.

Screening. The mobile home park shall be screened from view of all adjacent residential areas by a fence of not less than eight-foot in height. The frontage of the mobile home park shall be landscaped to provide a screening effect from the public roadway.

7.

Skirting. Skirting or the underpinning of the unit shall be installed within 30 days of the application for a certificate of occupancy.

B.

Access and traffic circulation. All mobile home parks shall provide access and means of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic circulation as follows:

1.

Access. Motor vehicle entrances and exits shall be designed for safe and convenient traffic movement from adjacent public streets and onto internal streets.

2.

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

a.

On all internal streets, roads or driveways designed or intended to provide access to two or more spaces, there shall be 20 feet of pavement width unobstructed for vehicular access at all times.

b.

In the event such streets, roads or driveways are intended to be used also for vehicle parking, a parallel parking space shall be deemed to have a minimum width of eight feet and no such parking space shall occupy or encroach upon the minimum unobstructed access herein above prescribed.

3.

Street specifications. Internal streets shall be constructed following the specifications in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations).

C.

Mobile home spaces. The area of the mobile home space shall be improved to provide adequate support for the placement of the mobile home, thereby securing the superstructure against uplift sliding, rotation and overturning due to frost action, inadequate drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the structure. Each mobile home shall be secured with FHA/HUD approved anchor system to prevent overturning.

D.

Water supply.

1.

General requirements. An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided by following the specifications in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations) in each mobile home park with the following exceptions:

2.

Water distribution system.

a.

The water supply system of the mobile home park shall be connected by pipes to all mobile homes, buildings, and other facilities requiring water.

b.

All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations and requirements and shall be approved by the building official.

c.

The water piping system shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of back flow or back siphon.

3.

Individual water riser pipes and connections.

a.

Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined area of the mobile home space at a point where the water connection will approximate a vertical position.

b.

Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe shall be at least three-quarter inch. The water outlet shall be capped when a mobile home does not occupy the space.

c.

Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions of ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe.

E.

Sewage disposal.

1.

General requirements. An adequate and safe sewerage system shall be provided, by following the specifications in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations) in all mobile home parks with the following exceptions.

2.

Sewer lines. All sewer lines shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply system at a safe distance. Sewers shall be at a grade, which will insure a velocity of two feet per second, when flowing full. All sewer lines shall be constructed of materials approved by the building official, shall be adequately vented, and shall have watertight joints.

3.

Individual sewer connections.

a.

Each mobile home stand shall be provided with at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. Each sewer line shall be equipped with a two-way cleanout between the dwelling and the sewer drain. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located on each stand that the sewer connection to the mobile home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position.

b.

The sewer connection shall have a nominal inside diameter of at least three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least one-fourth inch per foot. The sewer connection shall consist of one pipe only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be watertight.

c.

All materials used for sewer connections shall be semi-rigid, corrosion resistant nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.

d.

The sewer riser pipe shall be plugged when a mobile home does not occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation.

F.

Electrical distribution system.

1.

General requirements. Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.

2.

Power distribution lines.

a.

Main power lines located above ground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above ground level. There shall be a minimum horizontal clearance of three feet between overhead wiring and any mobile home, service building or other structure.

b.

All direct burial conductors or cable shall be buried at least 18 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated and designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located not less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas, or communication lines.

3.

Individual electrical connections.

a.

Each mobile home lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and over-current protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120/240 volts AC, 50 amperes.

b.

Outlets (Receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in a weatherproof outlet box, and shall be located not more than 25 feet from the over-current protective device in the mobile home. A three-pole, four wire grounding type shall be used.

c.

Receptacles, if provided, shall be in accordance with American Standard Outlet Receptacle C-73. 1.

d.

Connectors, if not substituted by more than one receptacle, shall be provided where the calculated load of the mobile home is more than 50 amperes.

e.

The mobile home shall be connected to the outlet box by an approved type of flexible supply cord with a male attachment plug or with pressure connectors.

4.

Required grounding. All exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts of mobile homes and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for mobile homes or other equipment.

G.

Service buildings and other community service facilities.

1.

General. The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings and other community service facilities, such as management offices, maintenance and storage areas, and sanitary or laundry facilities.

2.

Required community sanitary facilities. Every park shall be provided with emergency sanitary facilities consisting of not less than one flush toilet and one lavatory per sex which shall be accessible to all mobile homes.

3.

Structural requirements for buildings.

a.

Service buildings shall be protected from damage by ordinary uses and by decay, corrosion, termites, and other destructive elements. Exterior portions shall be of moisture and weatherproof materials and construction.

b.

All rooms containing sanitary or laundry facilities shall:

(1)

Have sound resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around showers, bathtubs, lavatories and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent waterproof material or covered with moisture resistant material.

(2)

Have at least one window, which can be easily opened, or an adequate mechanical ventilation device.

c.

Toilets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors. Shower stalls shall be of the individual type. The rooms shall be screened to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.

d.

Hot and cold water shall be furnished to every lavatory, sink, bathtub, shower, and laundry fixture, and cold water shall be furnished to every toilet and urinal.

4.

Barbecue pits, fireplaces, stoves, open fires. Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces, and wood burning stoves shall be so located, constructed, maintained and used so as to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance. No open fire shall be permitted except in approved facilities. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.

H.

Refuse handling.

1.

The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution.

2.

All refuse shall be stored in fly proof, watertight rodent-proof containers, which shall be located not more than 300 feet from any space. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse.

3.

Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.

I.

Insect and rodent control.

1.

Grounds, buildings, and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform to the requirements of the city health department.

2.

Parks shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris, which may provide rodent harborage or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes, and other pests.

3.

The growth of brush, weeds, and grass shall be controlled to prevent harborage of noxious insects or other pests. Parks shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of noxious weeds considered detrimental to health. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowth of any description.

J.

Fuel supply and storage.

1.

Natural gas system.

a.

Natural gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.

b.

Each space provided with piped gas shall have an approved manual shutoff valve installed upstream of the gas outlet. The outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when the outlet is not in use.

2.

Liquefied petroleum gas systems.

a.

Liquefied petroleum gas systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes of the city governing such systems and regulations of the Texas Railroad Commission pertaining thereto.

b.

Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location.

c.

Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off gas. Such means shall be located outside the mobile home and shall be maintained in effective operating condition.

d.

All LPG piping outside the mobile homes shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in mobile homes.

e.

Liquefied petroleum gas containers installed on a space shall be securely but not permanently fastened to prevent accidental overturning. Such containers shall not be less than 12 nor more than 60 U.S. gallons gross capacity.

f.

No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet carport, mobile home, or any other structure, unless such installations are approved by the building official.

K.

Fire protection.

1.

Mobile home parks shall be kept free of lifter, rubbish, and other flammable materials.

2.

Portable fire extinguishers rated for classes B and C fires shall be kept in service buildings and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Their capacity shall not be less than five pounds.

L.

Miscellaneous requirements.

1.

Responsibilities of the park management.

a.

The licensee or his agent shall operate the park in compliance with this and other applicable ordinances and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

b.

The licensee or agent shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this ordinance and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this ordinance.

c.

The licensee or agent shall supervise the placement of each mobile home on its mobile home stand and the installation of all utility connections.

d.

The licensee or agent shall maintain a register of park occupancy, which shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name and address of park residents.

(2)

Mobile home registration data, including make length, width, and year of manufacture and identification number.

(3)

Location of each mobile home within the park by space or lot number.

(4)

Dates of arrival and departure.

e.

A new register shall be initiated on January 1 each year, and the old register may thereafter be retired but shall be retained on the premises for at least three years following its retirement. Registers shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by any official of the City of Saginaw whose duties may necessitate access to the information contained therein.

f.

The licensee or agent shall furnish to the assessor and collector of Taxes for the City of Saginaw, within ten days after the first day of January of each year, a list of all mobile homes resident in the park on the first day of January, showing the owner's name and address, the make, length, width, year of manufacture and identification number of the mobile home, and the address or location description of said mobile home within the park. Said lists shall be prepared using forms provided by the assessor and collector of taxes of the city.

g.

Each space shall be clearly marked such that the address may be discerned for the street.

2.

Responsibilities of park occupants.

a.

The park occupant shall comply with all requirements of this ordinance and shall maintain his mobile home space, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

b.

The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his mobile home on its mobile home stand and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instructions of the park management.

c.

Skirting, porches, awnings, and other additions, shall be maintained in good repair. The use of space immediately underneath a mobile home for storage shall be permitted only under the following conditions:

(1)

The storage area shall have a base of impervious material.

(2)

Stored items shall not interfere with the underneath inspection of the mobile home.

(3)

The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting.

A.

Site requirements. Any development redevelopment alteration, or expansion of a recreational vehicle park in the city shall be done in compliance with the following site requirements:

1.

Location. A recreational vehicle park shall be located only where such use is permissible under the terms and provisions of the zoning ordinance.

2.

Site plan. A site plan, as required by the zoning ordinance, shall be filed with the planning director of the city, showing the following:

a.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

b.

The number and location of all recreational vehicle spaces;

c.

The location and dimensions of mobile home spaces in the park, if any;

d.

The location and width of roadways and walkways;

e.

The location and specifications of water and sewer lines and riser pipes;

f.

The location and details of lighting and electrical systems;

g.

The location and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the park;

h.

Such other information as municipal reviewing officials may reasonably require.

3.

Soil and ground cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every recreational vehicle park shall be paved, covered with stone screenings or other solid material, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

4.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner. The adequacy of drainage facilities shall be verified by a competent professional engineer.

5.

Lot area. All recreational vehicles shall be so located that there shall be maintained a minimum of 15 feet between each unit and the adjoining unit, and that a minimum of ten feet shall be maintained between any unit and an existing roadway.

6.

Screening. The recreational vehicle park shall be screened from view of all adjacent residential areas by a fence of not less than eight foot in height. The frontage of the recreational vehicle park shall be landscaped to provide a screening effect from the public roadway.

7.

Open space. Recreation areas are encouraged as a part of any recreational vehicle park. Such areas shall be located to be free of traffic hazards, easily accessible to all park residents, and centrally located where topography permits.

B.

Access and traffic circulation. All recreational vehicle parks shall provide access and means of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic circulation as follows:

1.

Access. Motor vehicle entrances and exits shall be designed for safe and convenient traffic movement from adjacent public streets and onto internal streets leading to each space. No entrance or exit from a recreational vehicle park shall be through a residentially zoned district, nor require movement of traffic from the park through a residentially zoned district.

2.

Internal streets. Internal streets shall be privately owned, built and maintained, and shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and facilities for common use of park occupants. Where any portions of parks are intended for overnight occupancy only, it is preferred that internal streets be arranged to accommodate drive-through spaces. Internal streets shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

a.

Minor streets. Streets less than 500 feet in length and serving:

(1)

With drive-through spaces, 50 or less if street is one-way, or 100 or less if two-way; or

(2)

Where it is necessary to back into or out of spaces, 25 spaces or less if street is one-way, or 50 or less if two-way shall have minimum widths as follows:

One-way, no parking .....10 feet

One-way, parking one side only .....18 feet

One-way, parking both sides .....26 feet

Two-way, no parking .....20 feet

Two-way, parking one side only .....28 feet

Two-way, parking both sides .....36 feet

b.

Collector streets. Streets other than minor streets serving up to 200 spaces, without limitation on length, shall have minimum widths as follows:

One or two-way, no parking .....24 feet

One or two-way, parking one side only .....29 feet

One or two-way, parking both sides .....36 feet

c.

Arterial streets. Streets serving more than 200 spaces, without limitation on length, shall have the same minimum width as collector streets; provided that sidewalks shall be provided as necessary to eliminate use of arterial roadway surface for pedestrian movement.

d.

Dead-end streets. Dead-end streets shall be limited in length to 1,000 feet, and shall be provided at the closed end with a turnaround having a minimum of not less than 20 feet inside radius and 40 feet outside radius.

3.

Street specifications. Internal streets shall be constructed as outlined in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations).

4.

Parking. Vehicular parking shall be provided adjacent to or as a portion of each recreational vehicle space. Each parking pad shall be a minimum of eight feet in width and 15 feet in length.

C.

Spaces for occupancy—uses and permitted length of stay.

1.

Spaces in recreational vehicle parks may be used for mobile homes only within the limitations prescribed herein. Spaces used or intended to be used for mobile homes shall be designated on the site plan, and all facilities serving such spaces shall comply with the area, setback, spacing and parking requirements for mobile homes as contained in section 11-5, Mobile Home Parks. No space designated as a recreation vehicle space shall be occupied by a mobile home.

2.

Spaces in recreational vehicle parks may be used only by recreational vehicles as defined within this ordinance. Spaces shall be rented by the day, week, or month only, and an occupant of any space shall remain in the same recreational vehicle park not more than 90 days.

3.

Upon termination of the 90 days the agent shall not lease a space for the same recreational vehicle until 90 days has lapsed from departure date.

D.

Water supply; general requirements. An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided by following the specifications in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations) in each mobile home park with the following exceptions.

1.

Water distribution system.

a.

The water supply system of the park shall be connected by pipes to all buildings, water service outlets, and other facilities requiring water.

b.

All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations and requirements and shall be of a type and in locations approved by the building official.

c.

The system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch, under normal operating conditions at service buildings and other locations requiring potable water supply.

2.

Individual water-riser pipes and connections. Individual water-riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe shall be at least three-quarter inch. The water outlet shall be capped when not in use. Adequate provision shall be made to protect service lines, valves, and riser pipes from freezing.

E.

Sewerage disposal.

1.

General requirements. An adequate and safe sewerage system shall be provided following the specifications in City of Saginaw Ordinance No. 98-17 (Subdivision Regulations) in all mobile home parks with the following exceptions:

a.

Sewer lines. All sewer lines shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply system at a safe distance. Sewers shall be at a grade, which will insure a velocity of two feet per second when, flowing full. All sewer lines shall be constructed of materials approved by the building official, shall be adequately vented, and shall have watertight joints.

b.

Individual sewer connections.

(1)

If individual sewer connections are provided, they shall consist of at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located at each space that the sewer connection to the unit drain outlet will approximate a vertical position.

(2)

The sewer connection shall have a nominal inside diameter of at least three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least one-fourth inch per foot. The sewer connection shall consist of one pipe only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be watertight.

(3)

All materials used for sewer connections shall be semi-rigid, corrosion resistant nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.

(4)

The sewer riser pipe shall be plugged when a recreational vehicle does not occupy the space. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation.

F.

Electrical distribution system.

1.

General requirements. Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.

2.

Power distribution lines.

a.

Main power lines located above ground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above ground level. There shall be a minimum horizontal clearance of three feet between overhead wiring and any recreational vehicle, service building or other structure.

b.

All direct burial conductors or cable shall be buried at least 18 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated and specially designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located not less than one-foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas, or communication lines.

3.

Individual electrical connections.

a.

Where individual electrical connections are provided at recreational vehicle spaces, they shall include an approved disconnecting device and over-current protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120 volts AC, 50 amperes.

b.

Outlets (receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in a weatherproof outlet box, and shall be located not more than 25 feet from the over-current protective device in the recreational vehicle. A three-pole, four-wire grounding type shall be used.

c.

Receptacles, if provided, shall be in accordance with American Standard Outlet Receptacle C-73. 1.

d.

Connectors, if not substituted by more than one receptacle, shall be provided where the calculated load of the recreational vehicle is more than 50 amperes.

e.

The recreational vehicle shall be connected to the outlet box by an approved type of flexible supply cord with a male attachment plug or with pressure connectors.

4.

Required grounding. All exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts of recreational vehicle and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for recreational vehicle or other equipment.

G.

Service and auxiliary buildings.

1.

General. The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings and other auxiliary facilities, such as management offices, repair shops and storage area, sanitary and laundry facilities, and commercial uses supplying essential goods or services for the exclusive use of park occupants.

2.

Location and maintenance. All service buildings shall be convenient to the units, which they serve, and shall be maintained in a clean condition.

3.

Construction. All service buildings shall be of permanent construction built in compliance with applicable ordinances of the city.

4.

Sanitary facilities. Every park shall contain one or more service buildings of permanent construction, containing the following minimum sanitary fixtures:

For parks having more than 100 spaces there shall be provided one additional toilet and lavatory for each sex for each 30 spaces; one additional shower for each additional 40 spaces, and one additional men's urinal for each additional 100 spaces. At least one slop sink shall be provided.

5.

Interior finish. The interior finish of a service building shall be moisture resistant which will withstand frequent washing and cleaning. The floors shall be constructed of material impervious to water, easily cleaned and sloped to floor drains connected to the sewerage system.

6.

Separation and marking of toilet rooms. Separate men and women's toilet rooms shall be provided and distinctly marked, and isolated by a sound resistant wall. The rooms shall be screened by means of a vestibule or wall to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.

7.

Water closets. Water closets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors.

8.

Hot water facilities. A continuous supply of hot water shall be available in each service building.

9.

Shower facilities. Shower facilities shall be provided for both sexes. The shower stalls shall be of the individual type and screened from view. Dressing compartments shall be provided for women who are screened from view and each equipped with a stool or bench. A shower stall of approximately three by three feet in area is suggested, with the dressing compartment of the same dimensions for women.

10.

Heating facilities. Service buildings shall be maintained at the temperature required by local authorities. In the absence of such requirements, service buildings shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit during use.

11.

Window areas and ventilation. Window areas in service buildings shall be equal to at least ten percent of the floor area. Windows shall be located as high as practicable. All rooms of service buildings shall be well ventilated and all exterior openings shall be covered with 16-mesh screen.

12.

Lighting. Service building rooms shall be well lighted at all times. The following illumination levels are suggested:

a.

General seeing tasks - five foot-candles;

b.

Laundry room work area - 40 foot-candles;

c.

Toilet room - in front of mirrors - 40 foot-candles.

13.

Auxiliary buildings. Auxiliary buildings or other buildings not specifically covered in this ordinance shall be constructed in accordance with local requirements.

H.

Barbecue pits, fireplaces, and stoves. Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces and wood burning stoves shall be so located, constructed, maintained and used as to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance. No open, fire shall be permitted except in approved facilities. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.

I.

Refuse handling.

1.

The storage collection and disposal of refuse in a recreational vehicle park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution.

2.

All refuse shall be stored in fly proof, watertight, and rodent-proof containers. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to property store all refuse.

3.

Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.

J.

Insect and rodent control.

1.

Ground, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform to the requirements of the city health department.

2.

Parks shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris, which may provide rodent harborage or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes, and other pests.

K.

Fuel supply and storage.

1.

Natural gas system.

a.

Natural gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.

b.

Each recreational vehicle space provided with piped gas shall have an approved manual shutoff valve installed upstream of the gas outlet. The outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when the outlet is not in use.

2.

Liquefied petroleum gas systems. Liquefied petroleum gas systems for recreational vehicle units shall be maintained in accordance with applicable codes governing such systems the regulations of the Texas Railroad Commission pertaining thereto.

L.

Miscellaneous requirements.

1.

Responsibilities of the park management.

a.

The licensee or his agent shall operate the park in compliance with this and other applicable ordinances and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

b.

The licensee or agent shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this ordinance and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this ordinance.

c.

The licensee or agent shall maintain a register of park occupancy, which shall contain the following information:

(1)

Name and address of park occupants;

(2)

Registration of the towing vehicle;

(3)

Dates of arrival and departure.

A new register shall be initiated on January I each year, and the old register may thereafter be retired but shall be retained on the premises for at least three years following its retirement. Registers shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by any official of the City of Saginaw whose duties may necessitate access to the information contained therein.