A.

Purpose. The provisions of this section are established to:

1.

recognize that certain areas of the City are suitable for a mixture of single-family dwelling units and HUD-code manufactured homes;

2.

provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, along with single-family residences;

3.

provide for adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation;

4.

promote housing densities appropriate to and compatible with existing and proposed public support facilities;

5.

promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development; and

6.

promote stability of development.

B.

Plat Required. Prior to development of any Manufactured Home Subdivision, a final plat must be approved and filed for record in accordance with section 21.12.9. No permit shall be issued for the placement of any manufactured home on any property that is not located on a legally platted lot of record.

C.

Minimum Site Requirements.

1.

Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area for any lot within a manufactured home subdivision shall be in accordance with Table 21.5.7A.

2.

Open Space Requirements.

a.

The minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks shall be in accordance with Table 21.5.7A.

b.

Accessory structures on each lot shall have a minimum setback from any lot line of at least ten feet (10').

c.

The minimum distance between manufactured homes on separate lots at any point shall be twenty-five feet (25').

3.

Height Regulations.

a.

The maximum height for any structure in the manufactured home subdivision shall be thirty-five feet (35').

b.

The average height of the manufactured home frame above the ground elevation, measured at ninety degrees (90°) to the frame, shall not exceed three feet (3').

4.

Soil and Ground Cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every manufactured home subdivision shall be paved or protected with a vegetative ground cover that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

5.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a manufactured home subdivision shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water away from the manufactured home spaces.

D.

Street Lighting. Street lighting within a manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision shall be provided by the developer or property owner along all internal streets. Street lights will be installed in accordance with UDC section 21.14.1.S.

E.

Parking Requirements. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured home space. Each parking space will be a minimum of ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20'). Each parking space shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt and located to eliminate interference with access to parking areas provided for other manufactured homes and for public parking. Required parking spaces shall not obstruct pedestrian walkways.

F.

Carports. See section 21.8.3 of this UDC.

G.

Manufactured Home Installation. In addition to the requirements of any building code and fire code, manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with the following criteria:

1.

Axle and hitch assemblies shall be removed at the time of placement on the foundation.

2.

Each manufactured home shall be totally skirted with masonry, pressure-treated wood, or other nondegradable, fire resistant material which is compatible with the design and exterior materials of the primary structure.

H.

Fire Safety Standards.

1.

Access for Fire Fighting. Approaches to all manufactured homes shall be kept clear for fire fighting.

2.

Water Supply Facilities for Fire Department Operations. Water supply facilities for fire department operations shall be connected to an available City water supply. The adequacy of the water supply for firefighting requirements shall be determined by the City Engineer. The manufactured home subdivision shall provide standard hydrants acceptable to the City located within 500 feet of all manufactured home lots, measured along the driveways or streets. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the City.

I.

Recreation Area. All manufactured home subdivisions shall be required to dedicate parkland in accordance with section 21.9.10 of this UDC.

J.

Utilities. All utilities, including but not limited to electrical wiring, natural gas, telephone, cable, internet and security systems, shall be installed underground and shall be maintained in accordance with applicable City codes and regulations for such systems.

K.

Miscellaneous Requirements.

1.

Every lot owner within a manufactured home subdivision shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of this UDC including proper installation of the manufactured home, proper installation of all utility connections and proper tie-down of the manufactured home.

2.

Skirting with the necessary vents, screens and/or openings shall be required on all manufactured homes and shall be installed within thirty (30) days after the placement of the manufactured home.

3.

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

a.

The storage area shall have a base of impervious material.

b.

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

c.

The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting.

A.

Purpose. The provisions of this section are established to:

1.

provide adequate space and site diversification for residential purposes designed to accommodate the peculiarities and design criteria of manufactured homes, along with single-family residences;

2.

provide adequate provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation;

3.

promote housing densities appropriate to and compatible with existing and proposed public support facilities;

4.

promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development; and

5.

promote stability of development.

B.

Plat Required. Prior to development of any Manufactured Home Park, a final plat must be approved and filed for record in accordance with section 21.12.9. No permit shall be issued for the placement of any manufactured home on any property that is not located on a legally platted lot of record.

C.

Minimum Site Requirements.

1.

Minimum Space Area. Manufactured home parks shall have a minimum lot area meeting the requirements of Table 21.5.7A. Each manufactured home space shall have a minimum space size of sixty feet (60') by 110 feet for each manufactured home.

2.

Open Space Requirements.

a.

The minimum front yard setback for each manufactured home space shall be twenty-five feet (25') from the nearest corner of the manufactured home to the front line of the manufactured home lot or space.

b.

No manufactured home shall be closer than ten feet (10') from any side space line or twenty-five feet (25') to a space line adjoining a public street.

c.

For other structures on each space, the minimum setback from any space line shall be at least ten feet (10').

d.

The minimum distance between manufactured homes at any point shall be twenty-five feet (25').

3.

Height Regulations. The maximum height for any structure in the manufactured home park shall be thirty-five feet (35').

4.

Soil and Ground Cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every manufactured home park shall be paved or protected with a vegetative ground cover that is capable of preventing soil erosion and eliminating dust.

5.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a manufactured home park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water away from the manufactured home spaces.

6.

Storage Facilities. A maximum 120 square foot accessory building may be provided on every manufactured home space to be utilized solely for storage of personal items belonging to the owner or tenant of the space. In-lieu of individual accessory buildings on each lot or space, self storage facilities may be provided for adequate storage. Where provided, storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision and shall be one hundred percent (100%) masonry, excluding doors and windows. Storage outside of approved storage facilities shall be prohibited.

D.

Access, Traffic Circulation and Parking.

1.

Internal Streets and Signage. All infrastructure (streets, signs, and utilities) are required to be built to City standards. Internal streets, no-parking area signs and street name signs shall be privately owned, built and maintained. Streets shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and to facilities for common use of residents. Internal streets shall be kept open and free of obstruction in order that police and fire vehicles may have access to any area of the manufactured home park. The police department shall be authorized to issue citations for the violation of the provision herein and to remove and impound offending vehicles.

2.

Signs Prohibiting Parking Required. On all sections of internal streets on which parking is prohibited under this UDC, the developer or its successors and/or assigns shall erect metal signs prohibiting parking. The sign type, size, height and location shall be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to installation.

3.

Internal Street Construction and Maintenance. All internal streets shall be constructed to specifications established by this UDC and the Public Works Specifications Manual and shall be maintained by the developer or its successors and/or assigns and shall be free of any cracks, holes and other hazards. Internal streets shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer in accordance with good engineering designs and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the manufactured home park.

4.

Emergency Ingress and Egress. All residents shall be notified when and where emergency ingress/egress has been provided. Procedures shall be established to warn the residents of the opening of the emergency access in the event of an emergency.

5.

Internal Street Dimensions. An internal street or common access route shall be provided to each manufactured home space. Each street shall have a minimum width of thirty feet (30'). On-street parking shall be permitted on only one side of the street. The internal streets shall be continuous and connect with other internal streets or with public streets, or shall be provided with a cul-de-sac having a minimum diameter of 150 feet. No internal street ending in a cul-de-sac shall exceed 500 feet in length.

6.

Parking Requirements. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured home space. Each parking space will be a minimum of ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20'). Each parking space shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt and located to eliminate interference with access to parking areas provided for other manufactured homes and for public parking. Required parking spaces shall not obstruct pedestrian walkways.

7.

Carports. See section 21.8.3.

8.

Unobstructed Access. Internal streets shall permit unobstructed access to within at least one hundred feet (100') of any portion of each manufactured home.

9.

Intersections with Public Streets. Interior streets shall intersect adjoining public streets at approximately ninety degrees (90°) and at locations which will eliminate or minimize interference with traffic on these public streets.

10.

Common Area Parking Area Required. To minimize on-street parking and to facilitate movement of emergency vehicles into and through a manufactured home park, a minimum parking area of 150 square feet per manufactured home space or lot shall be provided in a common area for storage of boats or other vehicles in excess of the minimum required parking and for visitors' vehicles.

11.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets and shall connect to every space within a manufactured home park. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City standards.

E.

Street Lighting. Street lighting within a manufactured home park shall be provided by the developer or property owner along all internal streets. Street lights will be installed in accordance with this UDC and shall have a height and spacing to ensure that an average illumination level of not less than two-tenths (2/10) footcandles shall be maintained.

F.

Manufactured Home Installation. Manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with the following criteria:

1.

Axle and hitch assemblies shall be removed at the time of placement on the foundation.

2.

Each manufactured home shall be totally skirted with masonry, pressure-treated wood, or other nondegradable, fire resistant material which is compatible with the design and exterior materials of the primary structure.

G.

Access for Fire Fighting.

1.

Approaches to all manufactured homes shall be kept clear for fire fighting.

2.

Water Supply Facilities for Fire Department Operations. Water supply facilities for fire department operations shall be connected to an available City water supply. The adequacy of the water supply for firefighting requirements shall be determined by the City Engineer. The manufactured home park owner shall provide standard hydrants approved by the City located within 500 feet of all manufactured home spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the City. It shall be the responsibility of the manufactured home park owner to immediately notify the City Fire Department of any fire hydrants in need of repair.

H.

Recreation Area.

1.

Recreation Area Required. In all manufactured home parks accommodating or designed to accommodate twenty or more manufactured homes, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.

2.

Size of Recreation Area. Not less than five percent (5%) of the gross site area of the manufactured home park shall be devoted to recreational facilities, generally provided in a central location. In large parks, this may be decentralized. Recreation areas include space for community buildings and community use facilities such as adult recreation and child play areas, swimming pools, and drying yards, but not including vehicle parking areas.

3.

Playground Location. When playground space is provided, it shall be so designated and shall be protected from traffic, thoroughfare and parking areas. Such space shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and free of safety hazards.

I.

Utilities. All utilities, including but not limited to electrical wiring, natural gas, telephone, cable, internet and security systems, shall be installed underground and shall be maintained in accordance with applicable City codes and regulations for such systems.

J.

Refuse and Garbage Handling.

1.

The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a manufactured home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage or air pollution. One or both of the systems described in the paragraphs 2 and 3 below shall be used in every park.

2.

If refuse is gathered at the individual spaces, it shall be stored in fly-tight, watertight, rodent-proof containers, and shall be located at each manufactured home space. Containers for this use shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse.

3.

Centrally located refuse containers having a capacity of three cubic yards or larger may be provided. If provided, such containers shall be so designed as to prevent spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.

4.

The manufactured home park owner or agent shall ensure that refuse containers, if provided within the manufactured home park, are maintained in a sanitary and usable condition.

K.

Miscellaneous Requirements.

1.

The owner, developer or Manager of a manufactured home park shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of this UDC and shall maintain the manufactured home park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

2.

Skirting with the necessary vents, screens and/or openings shall be required on all manufactured homes and shall be installed within thirty (30) days after the placement of the manufactured home.

3.

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

a.

The storage area shall have a base of impervious material.

b.

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

c.

The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting.

A.

Size and Marking of Units or Sites. Each unit or site reserved for the accommodation of any recreational vehicle shall have an area of not less than 576 square feet, exclusive of driveways, and shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide. It shall be defined clearly by proper markers at each corner, shall be level, paved, and well drained. Any area in the City limits proposed for use as a recreational vehicle park must be zoned for a district that permits the use of land for a recreation vehicle park.

B.

Location. No recreational vehicle shall be placed or erected closer than five feet (5') from the property line separating the recreational vehicle park from adjoining property, measuring from the nearest point of the recreational vehicle.

C.

Drainage. All land used as a recreational vehicle park shall be located on well-drained sites of ample size, free from heavy or dense growth or brush or weeds. The land shall be free from marsh and shall be graded or storm sewered to ensure rapid drainage during and following rain.

D.

Water Supply. Each site used as a recreational vehicle park shall be provided with a connection and an adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary quality, approved by the City. Where water from other sources than that of the municipal supply is proposed to be used, the source of the supply shall first be approved by the City.

E.

Collection and Removal of Waste and Garbage; Wastewater System. Each recreational vehicle park shall be provided with safe and adequate facilities for the collection and removal of waste and garbage and shall provide a proper and acceptable wastewater system, either by connection to the City wastewater system where it is available or to a septic tank, all of which shall comply with all on-site sewage facility rules. If individual wastewater connections at each park space are not provided, then a centralized dump station for disposal of waste and garbage shall be provided.

F.

Minimum Site Requirements.

1.

Minimum Space Area. RV parks shall have a minimum lot area meeting the requirements of the Manufactured Home Park regulations as established in Table 21.5.7A. Each RV space shall have a minimum space size of sixty feet (60') by 110 feet for each RV.

2.

Setback Requirements.

a.

The minimum front yard setback for each RV space shall be twenty-five feet (25') from the nearest corner of the RV to the front line of the RV lot or space.

b.

No RV shall be closer than ten feet (10') from any side space line or twenty-five feet (25') to a space line adjoining a public street.

c.

For other structures on each space, the minimum setback from any space line shall be at least ten feet (10').

d.

The minimum distance between RV at any point shall be twenty-five feet (25').

3.

Height Regulations. The maximum height for any structure in the RV park shall be thirty-five feet (35').

4.

Soil and Ground Dover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every RV park shall be paved or protected with a vegetative ground cover that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating dust.

5.

Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a manufactured home park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water away from the manufactured home spaces.

6.

Storage Facilities. A maximum 120 square foot accessory building may be provided on every manufactured home space to be utilized solely for storage of personal items belonging to the owner or tenant of the space. In-lieu of individual accessory buildings on each lot or space, self storage facilities may be provided for adequate storage. Where provided, storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the RV park and shall be one hundred percent (100%) masonry, excluding doors and windows. Storage outside of approved storage facilities shall be prohibited.

G.

Access, Traffic Circulation and Parking.

1.

Internal Streets and Signage. Internal streets, no-parking area signs and street name signs shall be privately owned, built and maintained. Streets shall be designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and to facilities for common use of residents. Internal streets shall be kept open and free of obstruction in order that police and fire vehicles may have access to any area of the RV park. The police department shall be authorized to issue citations for the violation of the provision herein and to remove and impound offending vehicles.

2.

Signs Prohibiting Parking Required. On all sections of internal streets on which parking is prohibited under this UDC, the developer or its successors and/or assigns shall erect metal signs prohibiting parking. The sign type, size, height and location shall be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee Department prior to installation.

3.

Internal Street Construction and Maintenance. All internal streets shall be constructed to specifications established by this UDC and the Public Works Specifications Manual and shall be maintained by the developer or its successors and/or assigns and shall be free of any cracks, holes and other hazards. Internal streets shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer in accordance with good engineering designs and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the manufactured home park.

4.

Emergency Ingress and Egress. All residents shall be notified when and where emergency ingress/egress has been provided. Procedures shall be established to warn the residents of the opening of the emergency access in the event of an emergency.

5.

Internal Street Dimensions and Parking. An internal street or common access route shall be provided to each RV space. Each street shall have a minimum width of thirty feet (30') and off-street parking shall be in ratio of two (2) parking spaces for each RV space. On-street parking shall be permitted on only one side of the street. Each parking space will be a minimum of ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20'). The internal streets shall be continuous and connect with other internal streets or with public streets, or shall be provided with a cul-de-sac having a minimum diameter of 150 feet. No internal street ending in a cul-de-sac shall exceed 500 feet in length.

6.

Parking Requirements. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for each RV space. Each parking space shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt and located to eliminate interference with access to parking areas provided for other RVs and for public parking. Required parking spaces shall not obstruct pedestrian walkways.

7.

Unobstructed Access. Internal streets shall permit unobstructed access to within at least one hundred feet (100') of any portion of each RV.

8.

Intersections with Public Streets. Interior streets shall intersect adjoining public streets at approximately ninety degrees (90°) and at locations which will eliminate or minimize interference with traffic on these public streets.

9.

Common Area Parking Area Required. To minimize on-street parking and to facilitate movement of emergency vehicles into and through a RV park, a minimum parking area of 150 square feet per RV space or lot shall be provided in a common area for storage of boats or other vehicles in excess of the minimum required parking and for visitors' vehicles.

10.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets and shall connect to every space within a RV park. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City standards.

H.

Street Lighting. Street lighting within a RV park shall be provided by the developer or property owner along all internal streets. Street lights will be installed in accordance with this UDC and shall have a height and spacing to ensure that an average illumination level of not less than two-tenths (2/10) footcandles shall be maintained.

I.

Fire Code.

1.

Access for Fire Fighting. Approaches to all RVs shall be kept clear for fire fighting.

2.

Water Supply Facilities for Fire Department Operations. Water supply facilities for fire department operations shall be connected to an available City water supply. The adequacy of the water supply for firefighting requirements shall be determined by the City Engineer. The RV park owner shall provide standard hydrants approved by the City located within 500 feet of all RV spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the City. It shall be the responsibility of the RV park owner to immediately notify the City Fire Department of any fire hydrants in need of repair.

J.

Recreation Area.

1.

Recreation Area Required. In all RV parks accommodating or designed to accommodate twenty (20) or more RVs, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.

2.

Size of Recreation Area. Not less than five percent (5%) of the gross site area of the RV park shall be devoted to recreational facilities, generally provided in a central location. In large parks, this may be decentralized. Recreation areas include space for community buildings and community use facilities such as adult recreation and child play areas, swimming pools, and drying yards, but not including vehicle parking areas.

3.

Playground Location. When playground space is provided, it shall be so designated and shall be protected from traffic, thoroughfare and parking areas. Such space shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and free of safety hazards.

4.

Total Open Space Requirements. RV parks shall provide a minimum of twenty percent (20%) open space of the total gross site area of the park. The minimum required open space may be inclusive of the required recreational area calculation.

K.

Utilities. All utilities, including but not limited to electrical wiring, telephone, cable, internet and security systems, shall be installed underground and shall be maintained in accordance with applicable City codes and regulations for such systems.

L.

Miscellaneous Requirement. The owner, developer or manager of a RV park shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of this UDC and shall maintain the RV park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.