A.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the words and phrases in this chapter shall have the meaning contained in Chapter 17.08.

B.

The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted per the following rules of construction:

1.

The singular and plural number be considered one and the same;

2.

The present, past and future tenses shall be considered one and the same;

3.

The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary, while the word "may" is permissive;

4.

All genders shall be considered one and the same.

C.

The definition of any word not included in this section shall be construed to be the same as defined in Chapter 17.08.

D.

The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this chapter:

"Accessory structure" means a building subordinate to and smaller than a principal building or manufactured home that contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the occupants of the principal building or manufactured home.

"Anchoring equipment" means straps, cables, turnbuckles and chains including tension devices which are used with ties to secure a manufactured home to ground or pier anchors.

"Anchoring system" means the combination of ties, anchoring equipment, stand and ground or pier anchors that will, when properly designed and installed, resist overturning and lateral movement of the manufactured home from wind forces.

"Dependent manufactured home" means a manufactured home which does not contain toilet and bath or toilet and shower facilities.

"Driveway" means a minor private way used by vehicles and pedestrians on a manufactured home lot or used for common access to a small group of lots of facilities.

"Family" means one person or two or more persons each related to each other by blood, marriage or legal adoption and any foster children residing with such person or persons in a foster family home as that term is defined in the Illinois Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, and an aggregate of not more than one roomer or boarder, whether or not gratuitous, maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit or a group of two persons not so related maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit.

"Footer" means that portion of the support system that transmits loads directly to the soil.

"Ground anchor" means any device at the manufactured home stand designed to transfer manufactured anchoring loads to the ground.

"Health department" means the LaSalle County or Livingston County health department having jurisdiction.

"License" means a written license issued by the city allowing a person to operate and maintain a manufactured home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder.

"Manufactured home lot" means a parcel of land for the placement of a manufactured home which is designated for the exclusive use of the occupants.

"Manufactured home park" means a parcel of land with a minimum area of five acres which has been developed for the placement of manufactured homes and is owned by an individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation.

"Manufactured home park owner" means the person or entity who owns the fee simple title to, or the contract purchaser, of the mobile home park.

"Manufactured home stand" means that part of a manufactured home lot which has been reserved for the placement of one manufactured home, accessory structures or additions.

"Park manager" means the person who has charge, care or control of the manufactured home park.

"Park street" means a private way which affords principal means of access to individual manufactured home lots or service buildings.

"Permit" means a written certification issued by the city or its duly authorized representative permitting the construction, alteration or extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder.

"Person" means any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation.

"Pier" means that portion of the support system between the footer and the manufactured home exclusive of cap and shims.

"School district" means a district created or operated under the provisions of the School Code approved May 1, 1945, as amended.

"Service building" means a structure housing toilet, lavatory, park manager's office, laundry facilities and such other facilities as may be required by this chapter.

"Sewer connection" means the connection consisting of all pipes, fittings, and appurtenances from the drain outlet of the manufactured home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer riser pipe of the sewerage system serving the manufactured home lot.

"Sewer riser pipe" means that portion of the sewer lateral which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at each manufactured home lot.

"Stabling devices" means all components of the anchor and support systems, such as stand, piers, footers, ties, anchoring equipment, ground anchors and any other equipment which supports the manufactured home and secures it to the ground.

"Tie" means a strap, cable or securing device used to connect the manufactured home to ground or manufactured home stand anchors.

Tie, Diagonal. "Diagonal tie" means a tie intended to primarily resist horizontal or sheer forces and which may secondarily resist vertical updraft and upturning forces.

Tie, Vertical. "Vertical tie" means a tie intended to primarily resist uplifting and overturning forces.

"Water connection" means the connection consisting of all pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within the manufactured home.

"Water riser pipe" means that portion of the water supply system serving the manufactured home park which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point at each mobile home lot.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

It is unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend any manufactured home park within the zoning limits of the city unless issued a valid permit issued by the city in the name of such person for the specific construction, alteration or extension proposed.

B.

Any person seeking a permit for a manufactured home park shall deliver the permit application to the city. All applications shall contain the following information with respect to the proposed construction, alteration or expansion:

1.

Name and address of the applicant;

2.

The location and legal description of the tract of land;

3.

Complete plans and specifications of the proposed manufactured home park, area altered or proposed expansion, delineating the following:

a.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land,

b.

The number, location and size of all manufactured home lots,

c.

The location, width, and type of surface material of all park streets, walkways and driveways,

d.

The location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes,

e.

Plans and specifications of the water distribution and refuse and sewage disposal facilities,

f.

Plans and specifications of all buildings to be constructed within the area,

g.

Plans and specifications of lighting and other electrical systems,

h.

The location and use of all structures outside of, and within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed park boundary line,

i.

The location and size of all public utility lines and the location, width of all public streets and sidewalks outside of, and within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed park boundary line,

j.

The location, size and type of material for each manufactured home stand,

k.

Existing topography at two-foot contour intervals,

l.

The location and type of fire extinguisher equipment, and

m.

The location of all underground utilities such as telephone cables, gas mains and TV cables;

4.

The plans stated in subsection (B)(3) of this section shall be drawn on tracing paper or tracing cloth having a minimum size of twenty-four (24) inches by eighteen (18) inches, in a manner that clear and legible prints can be made. The plan shall be drawn to a scale that shall be not less than a ratio of one inch to one hundred (100) feet.

C.

All applications shall be accompanied by the deposit of a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each manufactured home lot, proposed to be included in the construction, alteration or expansion of the manufactured home park. Each application fee shall be paid to the city treasurer by certified check or United States money order in the amount of the application fee only, and such fee, once paid to the city, shall not be refunded. The applicant shall further reimburse the city for any expense incurred by the city in acting upon the application prior to issuance of the permit.

D.

When, upon review of the application, the city is satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this chapter, including specifically all manufactured home park development standards (specified in Section 17.64.030), and other applicable law, rules or regulations, a permit shall be issued. The health department is empowered to enforce all codes regarding public health. When the city has approved an application for a permit, it shall retain the original and keep a file copy thereof; one copy shall be returned to the applicant and one copy shall be sent to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

E.

The issuance of a permit does not relieve the applicant from securing any other permit required or from complying with any other title of the city or from complying with the park operating or annual licensing requirements of this code.

F.

Any person whose application for a permit under this chapter has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the city council under the procedure provided in Section 17.64.070 of this chapter.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Existing parks coming within the jurisdiction of the city after construction and after January 1, 1999.

B.

It is unlawful for any person to operate a manufactured home park which at the time of construction was lawfully constructed, altered or expanded without a Section 17.64.020 permit, unless he or she holds a valid permit issued by the city in the manner provided in Section 17.64.020 or comes within the exceptions of subsection C of this section.

C.

Any person seeking a permit shall, within ninety (90) days from the date on which the park first comes under the jurisdiction, deliver four copies of the permit application to the city. All applications shall contain the following information:

1.

Name and address of the applicant;

2.

The location and legal description of the tract of land;

3.

Complete plans and specifications of the existing manufactured home park delineating the following:

a.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land,

b.

The number, location and size of all manufactured home lots,

c.

The location, width and type of surface material of all park streets, walkways and driveways,

d.

The location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes,

e.

Plans and specifications of the water distribution and refuse and sewage disposal facilities,

f.

Plans and specifications of all buildings in or to be constructed within the manufactured home park,

g.

Plans and specifications of lighting and other electrical systems,

h.

The location and use of all structures outside of, and within two hundred (200) feet of the park boundary line,

i.

The location and size of all public utilities lines and the location, width of all public streets and sidewalks outside of, and within two hundred (200) feet of the park boundary line,

j.

The location, size and type of material for each manufactured home stand,

k.

Existing topography at two-foot contour intervals,

l.

The location and type of fire extinguisher equipment and the location of all underground utilities such as telephone cables, gas mains and TV cables,

m.

A list of the changes or alterations to the park which will be made to make it conform in every respect with the requirements of the city;

4.

The plans stated in subsection (C)(3) of this section shall be drawn on tracing paper or tracing cloth, having a minimum size of twenty-four (24) inches by eighteen (18) inches, in a manner that clear and legible prints can be made. The plan shall be drawn to a scale that shall be not less than a ratio of one inch to one hundred (100) feet.

D.

When, upon review of the application, the city is satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws, rules or regulations, a permit shall be issued. Where the city finds that compliance with provisions of this chapter would result in undue hardship, an exemption may be granted by the city without impairing its intent and purpose. Deviations from the standards specified in Sections 17.64.060 through 17.64.160 shall be brought into compliance with this chapter within a reasonable period of time, based on economic feasibility of improvement, nature, significance, and extent of deviation, depreciation of material improvement and layout in use and other similar factors, within a minimum period not exceeding one year and a maximum period not exceeding five years. The LaSalle and Livingston Counties board of health is empowered to enforce all municipal titles regarding public health. When the city has approved an application for a permit, it shall retain the original and keep a file copy thereof; one copy shall be returned to the applicant and one copy shall be sent to the Illinois Department of Health.

E.

The issuance of a permit does not relieve the applicant from securing any other permit required or from complying with any other title of the city or from complying with the park operating or annual licensing requirements of this code.

F.

Any person whose application for a permit has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the city council under the procedure provided by Section 17.64.150.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Existing parks within the zoning limits of the city constructed prior to January 1, 1999 and one and one-half mile radius as shown in the zoning title.

B.

The following manufactured home parks may be maintained in the condition, which exists on January 1, 1999:

1.

Del Monte;

2.

Baker Street Manufactured Home Park;

3.

HilltopTrailer Park (Second Street);

4.

Sunnyside Trailer Court (100 block of West Second Street);

5.

Independence Home Trailer Court (400 block of Frech Street).

C.

The manufactured home parks stated in subsection B of this section, identified as subsection (B)(2) through (5), are subject, however, to the nonconformities use provisions set forth in Chapter 17.28.

D.

Manufactured home parks, are subject to the provisions of Section 17.64.090.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

Where the city finds that compliance with provisions of this chapter would result in undue hardship, an exemption may be granted by the city without impairing the intent and purpose of this chapter. Any such exemption shall be noted on the appropriate manufactured home park permit.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Any owner filing an application for a manufactured home park permit shall submit an agreement which shall state that the improvements required by this code shall be completed by the owner per plans and specifications approved by the city. All inspection fees required by the city shall be paid to the city and all plans and specifications showing the improvements as installed shall be filed with the city within two years following the issuance of a license by the city and prior to the release of bond.

B.

The owner shall have filed with the city a surety bond to insure the construction of such improvements in a satisfactory manner and within the period specified by the council, such period not to exceed two years and guaranteeing the improvements against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of one year following acceptance by the city in writing. No bond shall be accepted unless it is enforceable by and payable to the city in a sum at least equal to the cost of constructing the improvements as estimated by the city.

C.

Or, the owner shall provide an escrow account to be held by a local bank or loan association conditioned upon the satisfactory construction of the improvements, the amount of the escrow account to be equal to the estimated cost of the improvements, as estimated by the city, plus ten (10) percent additional. All withdrawals from the escrow account shall be made subject to the release of the city by the city, and the same may be paid as work progresses and is completed, subject also to the city's approval. Upon the completion of the improvements and acceptance of the city, the additional ten (10) percent of the escrow account shall remain upon deposit until the expiration of the one year guarantee provided in this chapter, and upon approval and final release by the city. The form of such surety bond or escrow receipt shall be comparable to that required by the city's subdivision titles.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

General Requirements. Condition of soil, ground water level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health or safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors or other adverse influences, and no portion subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding, sinking or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards.

B.

Conformance with City Plans. All manufactured home parks shall be designed in such a manner as to conform to the provisions of the Streator comprehensive plan, major street plan, trunk sewer plan, water distribution plan and the other major storm drainage plan as approved by the city. The owner shall dedicate all rights-of-way and construct his or her proportionate share of all major or collector streets, sewers, feeder water mains and storm drainage facilities as required under Title 16 of this code, as amended, entitled Subdivisions. All construction of the above public improvements shall be completed per the applicable city construction standards.

C.

Soil and Ground Cover Requirements. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every manufactured home park shall be paved, or covered with other solid material, or protected with a vegetation growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust.

D.

Site Drainage Requirements. The ground surface in all parts of every manufactured home park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner. Proposed drainage improvements shall maintain any natural water courses and shall prevent the collection of water at any low spot. A storm sewer system shall be constructed and connected to an adequate outfall as approved by the city.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

No part of any park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except such uses that are required for the direct servicing and well being of park residents and for the management and maintenance of the park, including without limitation the following:

1.

Park management offices;

2.

Community laundry facilities;

3.

Community sanitary facilities;

4.

Indoor community recreation areas;

5.

Repair shops and storage buildings;

6.

Postal pick-up and delivery facilities.

B.

Required Community Service Facilities. Every park operated or intended to be operated, shall be provided with the following:

1.

For emergency sanitary accommodations, each one hundred (100) manufactured home spaces or fractional part thereof, shall have one flush toilet and one lavatory for each sex. The service building containing such emergency sanitary facilities shall be accessible to all manufactured homes;

2.

A park management office;

3.

Community laundry facilities;

4.

Postal pick-up and delivery facilities as approved by the U.S. Postal Service.

C.

Construction Requirements.

1.

Community service building or buildings shall be conveniently located, well constructed, having good natural and artificial lighting and adequate ventilation. Floors in laundry areas shall be constructed of concrete or similar impervious materials. Concrete curbing shall extend at least six inches above the floor, and the floor shall be sloped to adequate drains of impervious material where subject to splash. Such building shall be maintained at a temperature of at least sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit during the period from October 1 to May 1.

2.

The community service building shall provide rest rooms for each sex, plainly marked by appropriate signs, in which shall be installed water closets and lavatories adequate in number to serve the reasonable needs of occupants as required in this section. Each water closet shall be placed in a separate compartment, properly separated from other water closets and shall not be less than three feet wide and shall be enclosed with proper partition.

3.

A laundry room or building shall be provided, containing two automatic washers and one dryer.

4.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A, B, and C of this section, community service building or buildings or portions thereof constructed or installed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall have concrete block or poured concrete walls.

D.

Required Lot Area and Separation Between Manufactured Homes.

1.

All manufactured home lots shall contain a minimum of three thousand two hundred (3,200) square feet. Manufactured homes, detached garages and accessory structures shall be separated from each other by at least ten (10) feet, provided this distance may be reduced to five feet if a one-hour fire rating is provided on the exterior wall of the structure and provided further no manufactured home, detached garage or accessory structure shall be located closer than five feet from manufactured home lot line, provided, however, that accessory structures with a base not exceeding one hundred forty-four (144) square feet shall be located only behind the front line of the manufactured home.

2.

An accessory structure such as an awning, cabana, storage cabinet, carport, windbreak and porch and decks which have a floor area exceeding twenty-five (25) square feet, or has an opaque top or roof, shall for purposes of all separation requirements, be considered to be part of the manufactured home.

E.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 1 and 2 of this subsection, manufactured home lots in parks established or in new areas of parks expanded after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1.

Double trailer lots shall contain not less than five thousand eight hundred (5,800) square feet and shall have a minimum lot width of not less than sixty (60) feet;

2.

Single trailer lots shall contain not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet and have a lot width of not less than fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

In all parks accommodating or designed to accommodate twenty-five (25) or more manufactured homes, there shall be one or more recreation areas, which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.

B.

The size of such recreation areas shall be based upon a minimum of five percent of the gross land area of the manufactured home park. No outdoor recreation area shall contain less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.

C.

Recreation areas shall be so located as to be free of traffic hazards and should be centrally located.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

All manufactured homes shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any park property boundary line or at least forty (40) feet from any park property boundary lines which are adjacent to the side or rear lot lines of parcels of land which are zoned residential.

B.

There shall be a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet and the abutting park street.

C.

All manufactured home parks shall be provided with a screening buffer strip at least five feet wide along all property boundary lines, except those boundaries which are adjacent to a public street. Where effective visual barriers do not exist, the buffer strip shall be furnished with screening at least five feet high and shall consist of fences, freestanding walls or natural growth. Such growth shall consist of a compact growth of shrubbery, hedges, evergreens, or other planting sufficient to serve as an effective visual screen.

D.

General Requirements. All parks shall provide safe, continuous and convenient vehicular access from abutting public streets or roads to each manufactured home space. For purposes of this chapter, all streets or roads providing such vehicular access shall hereinafter be referred to as the park street system.

E.

Primary Entrance Road. The primary entrance road connecting the park street system with a public street or road shall have a minimum road pavement width of forty (40) feet, where guest parking is permitted on both sides, or a minimum road pavement width of thirty-two (32) feet where parking is limited to one side. Where the primary entrance road is more than one hundred (100) feet long and does not provide access to abutting property within such distance, the minimum road width may be twenty-four (24) feet, providing parking is prohibited at both sides.

F.

Secondary Entrance Road. In addition to the required primary entrance road, all parks containing twenty-five (25) or more acres in total area and/or providing for the accommodation of two hundred (200) or more manufactured homes, shall have at least one secondary entrance road connecting the park street system with a public street or road. Such a secondary road or roads shall have a minimum pavement width of thirty (30) feet. Where the primary and secondary entrance roads connect to the same public street or road, there shall be a minimum separation of one hundred fifty (150) feet between such access points. Where this is not feasible or possible, clearly marked one-way entrance and exit lanes with at least a fifteen (15) foot-wide medium strip are acceptable provided the pavement of each one-way road is at least thirty (30) feet wide.

G.

Interior Streets. All interior streets in the park system shall have a minimum pavement width of thirty (30) feet. All streets shall connect with other streets or terminate in a cul de sac which has a minimum diameter of forty (40) feet.

H.

Street Construction and Design Standards.

1.

Pavements. All streets shall be provided with a smooth all weather dust-free surface which shall be durable and well drained under Streator use and weather conditions. Street surfaces shall be maintained free of cracks, holes, raveled edges and other hazards.

2.

Intersections. Street intersections shall be at approximately right angles. A distance of at least eighty (80) feet shall be maintained between center lines of offset intersecting streets. Intersections of more than two streets at one point shall be avoided.

I.

Street Signs and Manufactured Home Lot Numbers.

1.

Street signs conforming to the specifications of the city shall be installed by the owner so as to identify every street in the manufactured home park.

2.

Each manufactured home lot shall be designated by a number as a means of identification. Each number shall be a minimum of four inches high and shall be displayed at all times on a weather resistant surface and be of contrasting color and located in such a manner as to permit identification from the park street.

J.

Car Parking. Off-street parking areas or on-street parking lanes shall be provided for the use of park occupants and guests. Such areas shall:

1.

Be furnished at a rate of at least one and one-half car spaces for each manufactured home lot, provided, however, two car spaces shall be provided on the lot for each manufactured home lot created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

2.

Be located within a distance of two hundred (200) feet from the manufactured home to be served, unless other vehicular access is provided. The minimum street width requirement per this section shall be increased by eight feet if on-street parking is the only type of car parking provided in a manufactured home park.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

General Requirements. Every park shall have a water supply system capable of providing a sufficient supply of potable water, under adequate pressure, to facilities for manufactured homes, service buildings, fire hydrants and other accessory facilities, as required by this chapter for the well being of park residents and for park maintenance. Such system shall be designated, constructed and maintained per the Illinois Department of Public Health regulations and local laws, and shall conform with regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction.

A.

Water Distribution System. The water distribution system serving the manufactured home park and that portion used for fire protection shall be constructed of piping, fixtures, and other equipment of approved materials and shall be so designed and maintained to comply with all applicable provisions of the city.

B.

Individual Water Connections.

1.

Individual water service connections shall be provided at each manufactured home lot in the manufactured home park. All water service connections shall be watertight and located at a safe distance from sanitary sewer connections. The minimum pipe size of connections shall be three-quarters inch and shall be so constructed as to provide two connection points, one for the manufactured home and one for a hose or other exterior convenience supply. Outlets shall be so constructed as to be free of possible contamination from surface drainage and possible damage during installation of a manufactured home, and shall be four inches above grade.

2.

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

C.

Sewage Disposal. All sewage and other water-carried wastes shall be disposed of into a public sewerage system. All sewage systems shall be constructed in conformity with all laws of the state of Illinois, regulation of any department, division or board of the state of Illinois, and any code of the city relative thereto.

D.

Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with a sewer connection for the combined liquid waste outlet or outlets of each manufactured home. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator of the manufactured home park to provide an approved type of water and odor tight connection from the manufactured home water drainage to the sewer connection, and it shall be the duty of the owner or operator to supervise such connection and keep all occupied manufactured homes connected to the sewer while located in a manufactured home park. Sewer connections in unoccupied manufactured home lots shall be so closed that they will emit no odors or cause a breeding place for flies. No water or waste shall be allowed to fall on the ground from a manufactured home.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Natural Gas System. Natural gas piping systems in all parks shall be installed and maintained in conformity with accepted engineering practices and the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction.

B.

Fuel Supply Systems. All fuel oil supply systems provided for manufactured homes, service buildings and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction.

C.

L.P. Gas Systems. All L.P. gas systems provided for manufactured homes, service buildings, and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

Standard fire hydrants shall be placed within three hundred (300) feet of each manufactured home or building, provided however, that in the existing manufactured home park areas which do not meet the immediately above-mentioned requirement, two fire extinguishers Class A, two and one-half gallon water pressurized with anti-freeze, or comparable approved by the city fire department, shall be placed at locations within two hundred (200) feet of each manufactured home site.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Underground Utilities. All utility lines including electric, telephone, and other communication or television signal cables, shall be laid underground within all manufactured home parks. The methods of construction shall be those commonly used in the utility industry with aboveground access points for distribution and maintenance purposes. The installation of such lines shall be in compliance with applicable orders, rules and regulations of the Illinois Public Utilities Act.

B.

Required Illumination of Park Street Systems. All park drives shall be furnished with lighting unit spaces not greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet apart and at all intersections. Each standard shall be equipped with one hundred twenty-five (125) watt mercury vapor fixtures or equivalent, placed at such mounting heights as will provide illumination for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night.

C.

Electrical Services.

1.

The calculated electrical load for any manufactured home will be governed by Article 550-11 of the National Electrical Code. In no case will manufactured home service equipment be rated at or served by, less than one hundred (100) amperes of electrical power.

2.

Service equipment is defined as the utility meter mounting means and the meter. The electrical distribution panel and service switch located in the manufactured home are not part of the service equipment as defined in this chapter.

3.

Manufactured home service equipment shall be required to be located not more than thirty (30) feet from the point of entry of the feeder conductors into the manufactured home it serves provided either of the following conditions prevail.

a.

In any addition to a manufactured home park within the corporate limits of the corporate zoning after adoption of this chapter.

b.

In the event that service conductors and/or equipment serving a manufactured home lot are not of sufficient amperage to adequately and safely conduct the required electrical load, the conductors must be removed and replaced with conductors of sufficient amperage, and service equipment, as defined in this chapter, moved to within thirty (30) feet of the manufactured home served.

4.

Removal and Replacement of Manufactured Homes. A manufactured home may be removed and replaced only with one of the same amperage requirements.

D.

Electrical Connections of Manufactured Homes. Connection of the feeder assembly to the manufactured home service entrance conductors shall be made by means of:

1.

A weather-proof disconnect, located within two feet of the manufactured home.

2.

A connection incorporating an approved underground splicing method. This connection will consist of a crimped connector covered by a heat shrinkable synthetic insulator. This connection must be impervious to moisture and, in the event the conductors are aluminum, they shall be treated to resist oxidation. Split bolted and taped connections are not acceptable.

E.

Grounding of Manufactured Homes. In the event that a manufactured home is not provided with a four-wire grounded system, a ground rod shall be driven at a point as near as possible to the entrance of the manufactured home feeder conductors. If a grounding electrode conductor is not provided from the service panel in the manufactured home, a suitable sized bare copper conductor shall be routed from the grounding bus in the manufactured home distribution panelboard and connected to the driven ground rod in an approved manner. If the manufactured home panelboard is provided with an identified grounding electrode conductor, this conductor may be connected to the driven ground rod in lieu of the above method. All manufactured homes will be grounded by either of the above methods.

F.

Identification of Manufactured Home Utility Meters. In order to facilitate identification of utility meters, each manufactured home will be appropriately numbered and a corresponding number will be plainly marked on the utility meter serving the manufactured home.

G.

General Requirements. All other matters pertaining to electrical requirements for manufactured homes will be governed by Article 550 and other relevant sections of the National Electrical Code.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Pads shall be constructed of a minimum of three-eighths inch, two foot centers, rod reinforced concrete six inches thick and the same width and length as the manufactured home to occupy the pad. The concrete shall provide adequate support for the placement and tie-downs of the manufactured home, thereby securing this superstructure against uplifts, sliding, rotation and over turning. The pads shall not heave, shift or settle unevenly under the weight of the manufactured home due to inadequate drainage, vibration, or other forces acting on the structure. The foregoing shall apply to new manufactured home parks; the expansion of existing parks; and whenever units are being replaced and the old pad does not meet this requirement. Only gravel or sand is to be used as fill for leveling and preparatory work for concrete installation.

B.

All manufactured homes shall have ties, anchors and stabilizing devices as established by the Illinois Manufactured Home Tie-Down Act, 210 ILCS 11.5/2.7 effective January 1, 1980. All devices used to tie-down homes shall be approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. All equipment must be installed per the instructions that the manufacturer must provide.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Generally. It is unlawful for any person to operate or maintain a manufactured home park in a way, which does not meet or exceed the operating requirements of this section.

B.

Conformance with Permit. All manufactured home parks shall be operated and maintained in the manner depicted in that park's manufactured home park permit or in some other and different way which more closely and completely conform with the then current manufactured home park development standards of this code, but shall not be altered, operated or maintained in a way which deviates from such then existing requirements to a greater extent than already present. All improvements and facilities depicted on such permits (either actual or implied) shall be maintained in an operable condition.

C.

Lot Identification. All manufactured homes shall be provided with and shall thereafter be maintained so as to have a lot designation number or letter at least four inches in height posted on or near the home it identifies, provided however, if lot identification in conformance with Section 17.64.100 is provided, such lot identification shall be maintained.

D.

Manufactured Home Placement—Home Standards. Any manufactured home moved into or returned to the manufactured home park after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be installed and maintained in a way so as to meet the following standards and requirements:

1.

The electrical disconnect requirements of Section 17.64.140. A permit is required for this work.

2.

The manufactured home must be installed as per the state of Illinois Plumbing Code. A permit is required for this work.

3.

The tie, anchor and stabilizing requirements of Section 17.64.150.

4.

The manufactured home must be installed on an approved manufactured home stand as required in Section 17.64.150.

5.

An occupancy inspection is required before the unit can be occupied. The unit must have manufactured home lot numbers and parking per Section 17.64.100 and interior electrical requirements.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

It is unlawful for any person to operate any manufactured home park within the limits of the city unless he or she holds a valid license issued annually by the city in the name of the manufactured home park owner. All applications for licenses shall be made to the city, which shall issue a license upon compliance, by the applicant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

All licenses shall expire at midnight, July 31 next following the year of issuance or renewal thereof and shall be renewed from year to year thereafter.

C.

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 a seventy-five-dollar ($75.00) fee plus four dollars ($4.00) for each manufactured home lot in the manufactured home park, and shall be accompanied by an approved manufactured home park permit (except as to those parks enumerated in Section 17.64.040 for which the initial fee will be waived).

D.

Application for renewal of licenses shall be made in writing by the holders of the licenses. All applications shall contain any change in the information submitted since the original permit and license were issued or the latest renewal granted, and shall be accompanied by an annual renewal fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus four dollars ($4.00) per manufactured home lot in the park.

E.

Prior to the issuance of a manufactured home park license renewal, the city may inspect the park to determine that it conforms with all operations requirements of this chapter and shall not renew any such license if such inspection discloses any violations or differences.

F.

Whenever, upon inspection of any manufactured home park, the city finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this chapter, the city shall give notice in writing per Section 17.64.070 to the person to whom the license was issued that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice by the city, the license shall be suspended or not renewed. At the end of such period, the city shall reinspect such manufactured home park, and if such conditions or practices have not been corrected, the license shall be suspended or not renewed and notice shall be given in writing of such suspension to the person to whom the license is issued. Upon receipt of notice of such suspension, such person shall cease operation of such manufactured home park except as provided in Section 17.64.070.

G.

Any person whose application for a license under this chapter has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the city council under the procedure provided by Section 17.64.070 of this chapter.

H.

The city shall supply licenses with any and all rules and regulations pertaining thereto made by the city, and any change or changes that may be made from time to time which shall be kept posted by the park management in a protected, conspicuous place within the manufactured home park.

Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the city within twenty-four (24) hours after a change of park manager or having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of interest in, or control of, any manufactured home park. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such manufactured home park. Upon application in writing for transfer of the license and deposit of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00), the license shall be transferred if the manufactured home park is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter.

1.

The city is authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine satisfactory compliance with this chapter.

2.

The city 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 chapter.

3.

The city shall have the power to inspect the register containing a record of all residents of the manufactured home park.

4.

It shall be the duty of the park management to give the city free access to all lots at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection.

5.

The governing body of the school district in which the manufactured home park is located, by and through its officers and proper employees, may inspect and visit a manufactured home park for the purpose of examining the register with reference to children of school age for the purpose of enforcing attendance of school children.

6.

It shall be the duty of every occupant of a manufactured home park to give the owner thereof or his or her agent or employee access to any part of such manufactured home park at reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with this chapter.

7.

Representatives of the city and law enforcement officials may enter any manufactured home park at any time for the purpose of determining which, if any, manufactured homes therein do not have displayed the display certificate of title.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Whenever the city determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, the city shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person to whom the permit or license was issued, 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 or her agent, as the case may require, provided that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner or agent when a copy thereof has been sent by registered mail to his or her last known address, or when he or she 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 chapter.

B.

Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the city council, provided that such person shall file in the office of the city a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefore within ten days after the date 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 per Section 17.64.070. Upon receipt of such petition, the city 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 (10) days after the day on which the petition was filed; provided, that upon application of the petitioner, the city may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond such ten (10) day period when in the city's judgment the petitioner has submitted good and sufficient reasons for such postponement.

C.

After such hearing, the city council shall make findings as to compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall issue an order in writing sustaining, modifying or withdrawing the notice, which shall be served per Section 17.64.070. Upon failure to comply with any order sustaining or modifying a notice, the license of the manufactured home park affected by the order shall be revoked.

D.

The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and decision of the city, 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 city, 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 city council may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of Illinois.

E.

Whenever the city finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, the city may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency, including the suspension of the permit or license. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the city shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. Section 17.64.070 shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter to the extent they can apply to such a post suspension hearing.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Manufactured Home Occupancy. No manufactured home shall be occupied by more than one family as defined in Section 17.64.010.

B.

Responsibilities of the Park Management.

1.

The person to whom a license for a manufactured home park is issued shall operate the park in compliance with this chapter 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 inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.

3.

The park management shall supervise the placement of each manufactured home on its manufactured home stand which includes securing its stability and installing all utility connections.

4.

The park management shall maintain a register containing the names of all park occupants identified by lot number or street address. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the park.

5.

The park management shall notify the county health department immediately of any suspected communicable or contagious disease within the park.

6.

The management shall provide an office where each manufactured home entering the manufactured home park shall be assigned a manufactured home lot, given a copy of the manufactured home rules and registered according to the prescribed form. The registration shall include the name and address of every occupant of the manufactured home; the license number of the manufactured home; the state issuing such license; and a statement indicating the exact location at which such manufactured home was last parked, including the state, city, city or village where such parking occurred. The licensee shall keep a registry of all children of school age occupying manufactured homes in the manufactured home park. The above-mentioned register shall be signed by one of the occupants of the manufactured home. Any person furnishing misinformation for purposes of registration shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under the general statutes of the state of Illinois or titles of the city for such offense. The registration records shall be neatly and securely maintained, and no registration records shall be destroyed until six years have elapsed following the date of the registration. The register shall be available at all times for inspection by law enforcement officers.

7.

The park management shall notify the city at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to occupancy of a manufactured home; it is unlawful for anyone to occupy a manufactured home in a manufactured home park without first having obtained an occupancy permit.

8.

The park drive naming and lot numbering system shall be established by the 911 agency.

C.

Responsibilities of Park Occupants.

1.

The park occupant shall comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter and shall maintain his or her manufactured home lot, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

2.

The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of the manufactured home on its manufactured home stand and proper installation of all utility connections per the instructions of the park management.

3.

Pets, if permitted in the park, shall be prohibited from running at large or to commit any nuisance within the limits of any manufactured home lot.

4.

Skirtings, porches, decks, awnings and other additions shall be installed only if permitted and approved by the park management. When installed, they shall be maintained in good repair. The space immediately underneath a manufactured home shall be used for storage only if permitted by the park management. If permitted, the following conditions shall be satisfied:

a.

The storage area shall be provided with a base of impervious material.

b.

Stored items shall be located so as not to interfere with the underneath inspection of the manufactured home.

c.

The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting.

d.

No combustible items are to be stored underneath the manufactured home.

5.

The park occupant shall store and dispose of all his or her rubbish and garbage in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. The garbage container shall be rodent-proof, insect-proof and watertight.

6.

First aid fire extinguishers for Class B and C fires shall be kept at the premises and maintained in a working condition.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

It is unlawful for any person to keep, park, store, or maintain a manufactured home in the city outside a manufactured home park, which is duly licensed hereunder, except as specifically permitted in this chapter.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

It shall be permissible hereunder for a bona fide guest of a householder to park a manufactured home in the rear yard of a dwelling house for a period of not to exceed fourteen (14) days in any one calendar year; provided, however, that such manufactured home may be used only for sleeping purposes during such period.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

No manufactured home shall be maintained in the city as a permanent office. Such office use as is compatible with the demonstration and sale of such articles or services as may be readily transported in a manufactured home by a distributor or salesman may be permitted in a manufactured home on a legally located parking lot within the business or industrial zones of Streator for a period of not exceeding seven days, provided such manufactured home is not used for living or sleeping purposes during such time. Use of a manufactured home as temporary offices on construction sites will be permitted providing no sleeping or food facilities are established and/or used therein and provided the manufactured home is so located as to not be in violation of any of the other codes or titles of the city. All toilet facilities within the manufactured home shall be connected to an approved sewer connection.

B.

Neither this chapter nor the license which may be secured by reason thereof is to be construed in any manner as authorizing the carrying on of a business and shall not in any way be construed as a modification of the zoning code in this respect.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

Use of a manufactured home as a temporary place of residence may be permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

A.

The building permit or subsequent letter requests such an occupancy;

B.

The building permit application indicates that the proposed construction cost will exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00);

C.

All toilet facilities within the manufactured home are connected with approved sewer connection;

D.

The occupancy commences no earlier than the issuance of the building permit and lasts no longer than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project under construction;

E.

It is unlawful for any person to occupy a manufactured home under the provisions of this section without first having obtained a permit authorizing such occupancy from the city. The purpose of this permit is to facilitate the notification of the police and fire departments that a manufactured home will be occupied on certain construction sites.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

Any person found guilty of violating, disobeying, omitting, neglecting or refusing to comply with or resisting or opposing the investigation or enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalties provided for in Chapter 1.08 of this code.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

If any one or more of the provisions of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, or the application thereof is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provisions to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))