(B)   It is further the intent of this subchapter to guide the establishment of mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions, and recreational vehicle parks in areas providing a residential setting and convenient to major arterials, and to provide maximum compatibility between the adjacent uses and the mobile home park or subdivision.

(Prior Code, § 152.165) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993)

   Certified mobile homes shall be allowed only as provided in §§ 152.065 through 152.069 and in this subchapter, with the following exceptions.

   (A)   In an A-1 District, certified mobile homes used as dwelling units by farm owners, members of the farm owner’s immediate family, or full-time employees of the farm owner, provided that prior approval of the sanitary waste disposal system is granted by the County Health Department, and provided that the setback requirements of the zoning district can be met. Placement of more than two certified mobile homes as permitted herein shall require application and approval of the Planning Commission. Provided further, in no event shall the certified mobile home and dwelling unit density exceed one certified mobile home and one dwelling unit per five acres.

   (B)   Certified mobile homes used as temporary offices of construction companies on or near a construction site.

   (C)   All certified mobile homes used as dwellings are to be placed on fixed permanent foundations with the wheels or mobile parts removed, and they are to be considered as real estate in accordance with KRS 132.750.

(Prior Code, § 152.166) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   Type I manufactured homes. Type I manufactured homes shall:

      (1)   Have more than 950 square feet of occupied space in a double or larger multi-section unit;

      (2)   Be placed on a permanent foundation;

      (3)   Utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 152.174(A);

      (4)   Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code and to the manufacturer’s specifications;

      (5)   Have wheels, axles, and hitch mechanisms removed;

      (6)   Have utilities connected, in accordance with the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code and manufacturer’s specifications;

      (7)   Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences. The list of approved siding materials shall be adopted and revised by Planning Commission action only; and

      (8)   Have roofing style and materials of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences. The list of approved roofing materials shall be adopted and revised by Planning Commission action only.

   (B)   Type II manufactured homes. Type II manufactured homes shall:

      (1)   Have more than 320 square feet of occupied space in a single, double, expando, or multi- section unit (including those with add-a-room units);

      (2)   Be placed onto a support system, in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 152.174(A);

      (3)   Be enclosed with foundation siding/skirting, in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 152.174(B);

      (4)   Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or the ANSI/NFPA 501 A Installation Standards;

      (5)   Have utilities connected in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or the ANSI/NFPA 501 A Installation Standards;

      (6)   Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences; and

      (7)   Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences.

   (C)   Type III manufactured homes. Type III manufactured homes shall:

      (1)   Have more than 320 square feet of occupied space in a single, double, expando, or multi- section unit (including those with add-a-room units);

      (2)   Be constructed after the 1976 Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act went into

effect;

      (3)   Be placed onto a support system, in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 152.174(A);

      (4)   Be enclosed with foundation siding/skirting, in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 152.174(B);

      (5)   Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or the ANSI/NFPA 501 A Installation Standards; and

      (6)   Have utilities connected, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or the ANSI/NFPA 501 A Installation Standards.

   (D)   Certified mobile homes. For purposes of determining appropriateness for placement, certified mobile homes shall:

      (1)   Have more than 320 square feet of occupied space;

      (2)   Be placed onto support system, in accordance with approved Installation Standards, as specified in § 152.174(A); and

      (3)   Be built prior to the 1976 Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act, being 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq., and be upgraded to be able to receive a “B” seal certifying that the unit has been inspected and in compliance with standards set forth in the HUD Code.

   (E)   Nonconforming manufactured or mobile homes. Any existing manufactured or mobile home in any district within the city which does not conform with this subchapter at the time of passage of this chapter shall be classified as a nonconforming use, per § 152.018, and shall be allowed to remain in the existing location as long as the mobile home is occupied by the present residents. Should the present owner or residents decide to move, the right of maintaining the manufactured or mobile home in a manner not in conformance with this subchapter shall terminate and the owner or renter shall be required to bring the lot and its use into compliance with this subchapter and all other applicable sections of this chapter. Mobile homes located in an approved mobile home park will comply with § 152.177.

(Prior Code, § 152.167) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

 

(Prior Code, § 152.168) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

      (1)   Permanent perimeter enclosure. Those manufactured homes designated in this chapter as requiring a permanent perimeter enclosure must be set onto an excavated area, with foundations, footings, and crawl space or basement walls constructed in accordance with the terms of the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code. The space between the floor joists of the home and the excavated underfloor grade shall be completely enclosed with the permanent perimeter enclosure (except for required openings).

      (2)   Foundation siding/skirting (for temporary structures).

         (a)   All manufactured or certified mobile homes without a permanent perimeter enclosure shall have an approved foundation siding/skirting enclosing the entire perimeter of the home. Foundation siding/skirting and back-up framing shall be weather-resistant, non-combustible, or self-extinguishing materials, which blends with the exterior siding of the home. Below grade level and for a minimum distance of six inches above finish grade, the materials shall be unaffected by decay or oxidation. The siding shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or approved equal standards.

         (b)   The siding shall be ventilated by openings, which shall have a net area of not less than one and one-half square feet for each 25 linear feet of exterior perimeter. The openings shall be covered with corrosion resistant wire mesh not larger than one and one-half inch in any dimension. The underfloor area shall be provided with an 18-inch by 24-inch minimum size access crawl hole, which shall not be blocked by pipes, ducts, or other construction interfering with the accessibility of the underfloor space, or other approved access mechanism.

   (B)   Support system.

      (1)   Type I manufactured homes. All HUD-Code Type I manufactured home load-bearing foundations shall be installed in conformance with the regulations in the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code and with the manufacturer’s installation specifications.

      (2)   Type II and III manufactured homes and certified mobile homes. All HUD-Code Type II and III manufactured homes and all certified mobile homes not placed on a permanent foundation shall be installed on a support system in conformance with the manufacturer’s installation specifications or with the Support Systems Regulations in the ANSI/NFPA 501A 1977 Installation Standards.

   (C)   Improvement location permits.

      (1)   Requirements. Prior to the location, relocation, or establishment of any manufactured or certified mobile home, the homeowner or authorized representative shall secure from the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator an improvement location permit, which states that the building and its location conform with the comprehensive plan. Each application for an improvement location permit shall be accompanied by the following.

         (a)   Those plot plans as required for all dwelling units, but which at a minimum include elevations or photographs of all sides of the home, exterior dimensions, roof materials, foundation siding or permanent perimeter enclosure treatment, foundation siding or perimeter retaining wall treatment, foundation construction and materials, exterior finishes, and the like;

         (b)   Health Department approval for any sewage disposal or water supply, where applicable;

         (c)   P.U.D. or subdivision permit approval, where applicable;

         (d)   A copy of the approved instructions, which will be used for installation purposes, where applicable;

         (e)   Such other information, as may be required by the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator for proper enforcement of this chapter; and

         (f)   An agreement signed by the homeowner or authorized representative pledging compliance with the terms set by the Planning Commission in the improvement location permit.

      (2)   Issuance of permit. After receipt of the information required for an improvement location permit, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator shall review the standards set in this chapter. If the applicant has met all required standards, then within three working days the improvement location permit shall be issued by the designated Administrator.

      (3)   Additional action necessary. If after receipt of the information required for an improvement location permit, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator finds that the applicant has not fully met the standards set in this chapter, and the changes or additional actions needed are deemed by the designated Administrator to be relatively minor or simple, within three working days a conditional approval can be issued, with the stated conditions which must be met prior to occupancy spelled out, and the reasons for change clearly stated in writing. If the applicant agrees in writing to the further conditions, the effect being an amendment to the application to conform to the requirements, approval is given and the applicant proceeds. If the applicant does not agree, the application is denied, with reasons stated in writing.

      (4)   Denial of permit. If any of the major elements are clearly out of line with the standards, within three working days issuance of the improvement location permit will be denied, with a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial.

   (D)   Certificate of occupancy.

      (1)   Occupancy requirement. Prior to the occupancy of any manufactured or certified mobile home, the homeowner or authorized representative shall secure from the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator a certificate of occupancy, stating that the building and its use comply with all provisions of this chapter applicable to the building or the use in the district in which it is to be located.

      (2)   Issuance of certificate. After submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator shall inspect the property and make referrals to other local officials for technical determinations, as he or she deems appropriate, for conformance with conditions of the improvement location permit and the standards set in this chapter. If the applicant has conformed with all of the required conditions and standards, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued within three working days.

      (3)   Temporary certificate. If after submission of the application for certificate of occupancy and the examination by the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator, it is found that the applicant has not fully met the required conditions and standards, a temporary certificate of occupancy, along with a written statement of necessary modifications, may be issued for a period not to exceed two months, pending completion of the modifications.

      (4)   Denial of certificate. If any of the major conditions or standards have not been complied with, the certificate of occupancy is denied, with a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial.

   (E)   Failure to obtain required permits. Failure to obtain either an improvement location permit or a certificate of occupancy shall be violation of this chapter and punishable under the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 152.169) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

      (1)   To an applicant in the process of building a conventional dwelling to locate a manufactured or certified mobile home on a building lot during the course of construction of the dwelling; the permit shall not be issued until after a building permit for the dwelling has been issued and, further provided, that the permit does not allow for occupancy of the manufactured or mobile home beyond use of the same as a temporary office and/or storage; and

      (2)   To an applicant to use a manufactured or certified mobile home as a caretaker’s quarters or construction office at a job site.

   (B)   Length of permit. A temporary use permit may be issued, at the discretion of the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator, for a period not to exceed one year. The temporary permit may be renewed for additional six-month periods upon showing of good cause, and with permission to do so.

   (C)   Permit expiration. At the time the temporary permit expires, the manufactured or certified mobile home and all appurtenances shall be removed form the property within 60 days.

   (D)   Utility requirements. Manufactured or certified mobile homes used for temporary uses shall have an approved water supply, sewage disposal system, and utility connections, where appropriate, and at the discretion of the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator.

   (E)   Permit fee. A temporary use permit shall be issued by the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator. The fee shall be $10 and is in addition to all other required permits for utilities and sewage disposal systems.

(Prior Code, § 152.170) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (B)   Subject to removal. A house sited upon property in violation of this chapter shall be subject to removal from the property, however the homeowner must be given a reasonable opportunity to bring the property into compliance before action for removal can be taken. If action finally is taken by the appropriate authority to bring into compliance, the expenses involved may be made a lien against the property.

   (C)   Removal method. The Planning Commission’s designated Administrator may institute a suit in an appropriate court for injunctive relief to cause a violation to be prevented, abated, or removed.

(Prior Code, § 152.171) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (B)   Procedures for subdividing. The procedure for subdividing land for mobile home subdivisions shall be the same as those for subdividing land for conventional dwellings. The subdivision regulations shall be the minimum standards, requirements, and procedures governing the filing, designing, utilities, facilities, and other improvements or physical complements of mobile home subdivisions.

   (C)   Minimum mobile home subdivision requirements (notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter).

      (1)   The site and proportions of lots in any mobile home subdivision shall conform to the zoning of the property in effect at the time of the final plat submission with the exception that no lot in a mobile home subdivision shall contain less than 20,000 square feet of land where public sewers are not available, or if outside the city limits and on public sewers, lots must meet the minimum square footage requirements of the R-1 Zone. All lots within the city limits on public sewers must meet the requirements of the zone in which they are located.

      (2)   All lots shall front on a public street and have a minimum width at the building line of 75 feet.

      (3)   No more than one certified mobile home within the subdivision shall be situated on any one single subdivided lot.

      (4)   Corner lots shall be laid out so as to provide at least minimum front yard requirements along both street frontages. Access to corner lots shall be at a distance of at least 50 feet from the intersection of the rights-of-way.

      (5)   The minimum setback line from the street right-of-way and all yard requirements shall conform with the zone in which the mobile home subdivision is located or as required by local subdivision regulations.

   (D)   Mobile home parks.

      (1)   Definition. A MOBILE HOME PARK is a residential area in which mobile home lots are rented for use as sites for manufactured and/or certified mobile homes for residential use along with other uses permitted herein. Ownership of all land in a MOBILE HOME PARK shall be maintained by the developer, his or her heirs, successors, or assigns. No lots shall be severed and sold from the MOBILE HOME PARK. A MOBILE HOME PARK shall consist of a minimum of three acres.

      (2)   Basic requirements.

         (a)   Mobile home parks shall comply with the regulations of the Kentucky Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Park Law, as set forth in KRS Chapter 219.

         (b)   All mobile home parks shall abut upon an arterial or collector thoroughfare.

         (c)   No mobile home park shall be located on less than five acres of land where public sewers are not available or less than three acres of land where public sewers are available.

         (d)   No person shall operate a park without having first obtained a permit, as provided for in KRS 219.310 to 219.410.

         (e)   An application for a permit to construct a mobile home park shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall contain the same information as that submitted to the Kentucky State Bureau for Health Services. In addition, the following information shall be presented to the Commission:

            1.   A vicinity map showing the proposed location of the park in relation to major streets or highways;

            2.   A detailed description of the method proposed for disposal of storm drainage and/or drainage detention; and

            3.   Proof of receipt of KRS Chapter 219 mobile home park permit.

      (3)   Construction plan submission. Following tentative approval from the Commission and the Bureau for Health Services, the applicant shall submit a complete plan, drawn to scale, submitted in triplicate, of the proposed park or alteration, including a site plan which shows all existing facilities and proposed facilities, as follows:

         (a)   The area and dimensions of the tract of land to be developed;

         (b)   The number, location, and size of all lots for certified mobile homes;

         (c)   A detailed drawing of the foundation for the placement of certified mobile homes within the mobile home subdivision;

         (d)   The location and width of roadways, driveways, and walkways; the number, location, and size of all off-street automobile parking spaces;

         (e)   The location of parking, street lighting, and electrical systems; detail drawings of water supply if sources other than approved public water supply system; detail drawings of sewage disposal facilities if other than a public sewage disposal system is to be used; and the location and size of all existing or proposed water and sewer lines, vents, and riser pipes;

         (f)   A separate floor plan of all buildings and other improvements, either existing or proposed; and

         (g)   Size and location of public areas to be provided within the park.

      (4)   Location and general layout. All certified mobile homes shall be located at least 50 feet from any park boundary line abutting a public street or highway, and at least 20 feet from other park property boundary lines.

      (5)   Utility systems.

         (a)   Responsibilities of permit holder.

            1.   The person to whom a permit is issued for a mobile home park shall operate the park in compliance with this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities, and equipment in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary condition.

            2.   The park management shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.

         (b)   Supplementary provisions and regulations.

            1.   The Commission may impose such other conditions as it deems necessary to ensure that the mobile home park will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare.

            2.   The developer, in designing the park, and the Commission, in reviewing the park proposal, shall give special attention to ensuring that the park is compatible with existing and planned land use and with circulation patterns of adjoining properties.

            3.   Off-street parking shall be provided according to the following requirements:

               a.   Two spaces for each mobile home lot;

               b.   One space for each full-time park employee;

               c.   One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area for any structure used for office, recreational, or cultural activities;

               d.   One space for each four mobile home lots for use by guests;

               e.   Two parking spaces required for each certified mobile home should be located on the mobile home lot; all other required spaces should be located in bays convenient to facilities; and

               f.   Adequate anchorage facilities must be provided for each certified mobile home. Each certified mobile home must be equipped with tie-downs which must be used.

         (c)   Existing parks. Any mobile home park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist.

   (E)   Recreational vehicle parks.

      (1)   Definition. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS are designed to accommodate recreational vehicles for short periods of time, ranging from one night to several weeks.

      (2)   Basic requirements.

         (a)   Size. The minimum size of a recreational vehicle park shall be not less than five acres.

         (b)   Density. Minimum lot area per recreational vehicle space shall be not less than 2,500 square feet except that 20% of the lots may be as small as 1,200 square feet in area, but these may be used by tent campers only.

      (3)   Zoning. Recreational vehicle parks may be permitted as conditional use in A-1 and R-3 Districts provided they meet the following criteria, and provided further that they are approved by the Commission:

         (a)   The proposed park will contribute to the welfare and convenience of the traveling public seeking this type of accommodations;

         (b)   The park will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons who live in the adjacent areas;

         (c)   The park will comply with all city, county, state, or federal regulations. Documentation of compliance shall be required of applicants for recreational vehicle park construction permits; and

         (d)   The park will comply with all adopted plans (prepared by or for governmental agencies) for the neighborhood or community.

      (4)   Existing recreational vehicle parks. Any recreational vehicle park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist.

(Prior Code, § 152.172) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999

(Prior Code, § 152.173) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999