Sturgis City Zoning Code
MANUFACTURED SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES, HIGH DENSITY MH-2
§ 156.170 DESCRIPTION.
(A) This district is to provide for high density residential development. The principal use of land is for manufactured homes (mobile homes) which are functionally compatible with intensive residential uses. This district primarily used for mobile home courts or those individuals who rent their lots.
(B) No temporary merchants are permitted in this district, nor shall any temporary structure which is in conjunction with said merchant.
(C) Exception: Temporary structures which are in conjunction with an event of three days or less may be permitted.
(D) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME. A dwelling unit which is fabricated in one or more sections at a location other than the home site and has a manufacturer’s serial number in addition to being designed to be towed on its own chassis. A perimeter frame or the placement of such unit upon a permanent foundation shall not be construed as creating a dwelling unit as elsewhere defined in the city ordinances.
MOBILE HOME COURT. Any area, tract, site or plot of land which has three or more lots which are under common ownership and which mobile homes are to be placed or located for year-round occupancy.
(E) Approved skirting shall consist of a solid boarder of wood, PVC plastic or like material which is weather-resistive and is installed around the perimeter of the unit from the bottom of the unit to below grade, creating a weather-tight barrier.
(F) Skirting must be installed before the mobile home may be occupied.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08)
§ 156.171 PERMITTED USES.
Detached single-family manufactured homes which are:
(A) Mobile in nature with approved skirting;
(B) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be immediately adjacent to said construction work and which buildings shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work;
(C) Accessory uses and buildings as regulated in § 156.386, provided such uses are incidental to the principal use and do not commonly include any commercial activity. Any accessory building shall be located on same lot with the principal use and may not be located closer than six feet to the principal use;
(D) Transportation and utility easements, alleys and rights-of-way; and
(E) Signs, as regulated in Chapter 152.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08)
§ 156.172 USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW.
(A) Accessory buildings such as laundry buildings, recreational buildings and the like; and
(B) At-home businesses, subject to the use on review process outlined in § 156.496.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08) (Ord. 2016-13, passed 1-25-2017)
§ 156.173 AREA REGULATIONS.
(A) Front yard. All lots shall have a minimum of not less than ten feet from property lines.
(B) Side yard. All interior lots shall have a minimum side yard of not less than ten feet from assumed property lines.
(C) Corner lot side yard. All lots which have side yards abutting a street shall have a minimum yard setback of not less than 18 feet from the property line.
(D) Rear yard. All lots shall have a minimum rear yard of not less than ten feet from assumed property lines.
(E) Lot width. All lots used in this zoning designation shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet.
(F) Lot area. Shall have a minimum area of not less than 5,000 square feet.
(G) Maximum lot coverage. All lots shall not have more than 35% of its total area covered by permanent structures.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08)
§ 156.174 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
No accessory structures shall exceed one story or 18 feet in height.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08) Penalty, see § 156.999
§ 156.175 OFF-STREET PARKING.
A minimum of one 20-foot by 20-foot hard surface parking must be provided for each single-family home. All drives utilized for vehicle traffic and/or parking shall be hard surfaced.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08)
§ 156.176 FLOODPLAIN REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Any structure constructed within this district must have its first floor elevation one foot above the elevation stated on the city’s FIRM.
(B) All mobile homes must be anchored as per the requirements of the city’s flood ordinance or as per FEMA guidelines for floodplain management, whichever is more restrictive.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.08)