These regulations are intended to provide for the development of mobile home parks in a manner that is compatible with adjacent development and that protects the health, safety, and welfare of residents of those parks. Each new mobile home residence is to be located on a separate platted lot subject to the regulations of this chapter. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

   A.   Permitted Uses:

Accessory buildings (maximum 2), including private garages or carports shall be permitted, provided they are located within a side or rear yard.

Community center.

Management office.

Mobile homes on individual lots, excluding trailers, housecars, and camp cars as a residence.

   B.   Special Uses: None.

   C.   Other: The selling of new and/or used dwellings as a commercial operation in connection with the operation of a mobile home park is prohibited. Dwellings located on individual lots within the mobile home park, however, may be sold by the owner of the dwelling or the owner/operator of the park. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Mobile home parks shall not be less than ten (10) contiguous acres in area. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Every lot hereafter created in this district shall conform to the following minimum requirements:

   A.   Area: Not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet.

   B.   Width: Not less than fifty feet (50'). (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:

   A.   Principal Structure:

      1.   Street Yard: Not less than twenty feet (20').

      2.   Side Yard: Not less than ten feet (10').

      3.   Rear Yard: Not less than twenty feet (20').

      4.   Park Boundary: Not less than twenty five feet (25').

      5.   Other: No mobile home shall be located closer than forty feet (40') to any community building, including any workroom, toilet or laundry facilities provided in the mobile home park.

   B.   Accessory Structures:

      1.   Street yard: No accessory structure permitted closer to a public street than the principal structure(s).

      2.   Side yard: Not less than five feet (5').

      3.   Rear yard: Not less than five feet (5'). (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall not exceed the following height and bulk limits:

   A.   Structure height: Not more than twenty four feet (24').

   B.   Floor area: Not less than seven hundred twenty (720) square feet, exclusive of garage, basement or porch. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

   A.   Mobile Home Foundation: Mobile homes shall be sited on permanent foundations in accordance with applicable state and county regulations.

   B.   Installation: Each mobile home site shall be installed pursuant to the manufacturer's instructions and secured to the premises by an anchoring system or other device consistent with applicable state and county regulations.

   C.   Skirting: Skirting shall be provided on all mobile homes and installed in accordance with the applicable state and county regulations. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

   A.   Required Land Area: Not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the mobile home park shall consist of open space/recreation areas. Such areas may include:

      1.   Public or private play lots and parks.

      2.   Pedestrian and bicycle corridors.

      3.   Greenbelt open space networks.

      4.   Stormwater detention or retention facilities, provided such areas are capable of being utilized for recreational purposes.

   B.   Ownership And Maintenance: All open space/recreational areas shall be owned and maintained by the management of the mobile home park. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

   A.   Screening:

      1.   Mobile home parks which abut an R-1, R-2 or PUD district shall be adequately screened from such district by a natural or landscaped area.

      2.   Approved screens shall consist of a combination of evergreen, deciduous, and ornamental trees, and may include fencing, walls, or berms, and shall be subject to review and approval by the village board.

   B.   Street Tree Plantings: Trees may be required along residential streets as described in the village's subdivision ordinance. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Street lighting shall be provided along all interior residential streets, shall utilize a full cutoff luminaire, and shall be shielded where necessary to avoid casting direct light upon any dwelling. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

   A.   The outdoor storage of recreational vehicles shall be permitted only in storage areas designated by the owner of the mobile home park.

   B.   This storage area shall be completely screened around its entire perimeter by an opaque six foot (6') high fence, landscaped with trees and shrubs to soften its visual appearance from adjacent lots and public rights of way. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Signs may be provided in accordance with chapter 13 of this title. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

Off street parking and off street loading shall be provided as required or as permitted by chapter 15 of this title. (Ord., 10-14-2008)