Class AA: A multi-sectional manufactured home constructed after July 1,1976 that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the following additional criteria:

   (A)   Is occupied only as a single-family dwelling;

   (B)   Has a minimum width of 16 feet;

   (C)   Has a length not exceeding four times its width, with length measured along the longest axis and width measured perpendicular to the longest axis at the narrowest part;

   (D)   Has the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed and not included in length and width measurements;

   (E)   Is set up in accordance with standards established by the N. C. Department of Insurance. In addition, a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the N.C. Uniform Residential Building Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, shall be installed under the perimeter, with no visible exposed concrete block;

   (F)   Has exterior siding, comparable to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction, consisting of one or more of the following:

      (1)   Vinyl or aluminum lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of flat white paint);

      (2)   Cedar or other wood siding;

      (3)   Wood grain, weather resistant press board siding;

      (4)   Stucco siding; or

      (5)   Brick or stone siding;

   (G)   Has a roof pitch minimum vertical rise of three feet for each 12 feet of horizontal run;

   (H)   Has a roof finish with a Class C or better roofing material that is commonly used in standard residential construction;

   (I)   Has an eave projection of no less than six inches, which may include a gutter;

   (J)   Has stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set by the North Carolina State Building Code, anchored securely to the ground. Wood stairs shall only be used in conjunction with a porch or entrance platform with a minimum of 24 square feet. The use of wood stairs alone is prohibited at any entrance; and

   (K)   Has a minimum area of 1,200 square feet.

(Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

   Class A: A single section manufactured home constructed after July 1,1976 that meets or exceeds the constructions standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the following additional criteria:

   (A)   Is occupied only as a single-family dwelling;

   (B)   Has the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed and not included in length and width measurements;

   (C)   Is set up in accordance with standards established by the N.C. Department of Insurance. The foundation may be either:

      (1)   A continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the N.C. Uniform Residential Building Code for One-and Two- Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation with access installed under the perimeter, and no visible exposed concrete block; or

      (2)   A replica hand-laid brick or hand-cut stone that provides the authenticity of real brick or stone, with panels made from an injection molded thermoplastic resin formulated with special additives to enhance long-term performance; a weight of approximately four and one-half pounds each for brick or stone panels and 20 pounds per square; panels contain UV inhibitors to protect against damaging sun effects and are highly resistant to harsh weather conditions; and the thickness of panels is approximately one-quarter inch in brick area to one-eighth inch in mortar area; and will not support combustion;

   (D)   Has exterior siding, comparable to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction, consisting of one or more of the following:

      (1)   Vinyl or aluminum lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of flat white paint);

      (2)   Cedar or other wood siding;

      (3)   Wood grain, weather resistant press board siding;

      (4)   Stucco siding; or

      (5)   Brick or stone siding.

   (E)   Has a roof pitch minimum vertical rise of three feet for each 12 feet of horizontal run;

   (F)   Has a roof finish with a Class C or better roofing material that is commonly used in standard residential construction;

   (G)   Has an eave projection of no less than six inches, which may include a gutter; and

   (H)   Has stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set by the North Carolina State Building Code, anchored securely to the ground. Wood stairs shall only be used in conjunction with a porch or entrance platform with a minimum of 24 square feet. The use of wood stairs alone is prohibited at any entrance.

(Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

(Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

      (1)   If any person shall violate any provision of this chapter, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $50 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, as provided by G.S. § 14-4. Each calendar day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

      (2)   Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. § 160A-175 (d), the town may also seek any appropriate equitable relief that it deems necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens or the natural resources of the town, including but not limited to civil damages resulting from violation of this section of the chapter.

         (a)   If the owner or occupant fails to take prompt corrective action, the Zoning Administrator shall give written notice of violation. The notice of violation shall be delivered to the holder of the development approval and to the landowner of the property involved, if the landowner is not the holder of the development approval, by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first-class mail and may be provided by similar means to the occupant of the property or the person undertaking the work or activity pursuant to G.S. § 160D-404(a). The notice shall state:

            1.   That the land, building, structure, sign or use is in violation of this chapter;

            2.   The nature of the violation, and citation of sections of this chapter violated; and

            3.   The measures necessary to remedy the violation.

         (b)   The person providing the notice of violation shall certify to the local government that the notice was provided, and the certificate shall be deemed conclusive in the absence of fraud.

         (a)   Referral to the Town Attorney to institute a civil action for recovery of the civil penalty;

         (b)   Issuance of a criminal summons or warrant by the Zoning Administrator; or

         (c)   Attachment of a lien against the property in the nature of a tax assessment to be collected in the manner of property tax payments.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Ord. passed 9-7-1993; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

 

 

(Ord. passed 2-15-2006; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

   Class AA: A multi-sectional manufactured home constructed after July 1, 1976 that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the following additional criteria:

   (a)   Is occupied only as a single-family dwelling;

   (b)   Has a minimum width of 16 feet;

   (c)   Has a length not exceeding four times its width, with length measured along the longest axis and width measured perpendicular to the longest axis at the narrowest part;

   (d)   Has the towing apparatus, wheels, axis and transporting lights removed and not included in length and width measurements;

   (e)   Is set up in accordance with standards established by the N.C. Department of Insurance. In addition, a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the N.C. Uniform Residential Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, shall be installed under the perimeter, with no visible exposed concrete block;

   (f)   Has exterior siding, comparable to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction, consisting of one or more of the following: 1) vinyl or aluminum lap siding; (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of flat white paint) 2) cedar or other wood siding; 3) wood grain, weather resistant press board siding; 4) stucco siding; or 5) brick or stone siding;

   (k)   Has minimum square footage of 1,200.

May 1, 2014

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above requirements.

                                                                                                                               

Signature of Applicant/Date                     County Official/Date

(Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)