A.   Residential Low Density: The major purpose of the RE20 land use area is to provide and protect residential development at a low density in a semiagricultural or rural environment. It is also to provide for certain rural amenities on larger minimum lots, in conjunction with the primary residential nature of the land use area. (Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007)

   B.   Prohibited Housing: This land use area does not allow for basement houses or mobile homes, nor does it allow for campers, travel trailers or recreational vehicles to be used for living purposes, except as provided for in chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007; amd. 2013 Code)

   C.   Tents: Tents are not allowed to be used for living purposes in the RE20 land use area, except that during the summer months, the residents of a house may use a tent for sleeping in the backyard of a residence; provided, that the residents may not sleep in the tent for more than four (4) consecutive nights.

   D.   Supplementary And Qualifying Regulations: All uses are subject to meeting the requirements of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007)

The following uses are permitted in the RE20 District:

Accessory uses and buildings.

Agriculture; provided, that the sale of goods is limited to materials produced on the premises and there is no retail shop operated in connection therewith.

Churches (temporary churches held in the open area or in tents or in temporary structures excluded).

Dwellings, single-family.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited personnel and recreation uses.

Home based businesses; for which the combined offset impact of the home based business and the primary residential use do not materially exceed the offsite impact of the primary residential use alone. These may include home offices and other businesses which receive no more than four (4) customer visits per day.

Manufactured homes.

Pets, the keeping of household pets. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

In the following list of possible uses, those that are not listed that are judged by the Planning Commission to be similar and compatible with the purpose of this article may also be reviewed for approval. Conditions for approval shall be determined by the Planning Commission or as otherwise provided in chapter 13 of this title.

Accessory dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units are permitted with conditional use permit. (Reference title 9-14-25).

Daycare (child) home meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article B of this title.

Excavations of over two hundred (200) cubic yards, as allowed by chapter 21 of this title.

Golf courses, public or privately owned, whether or not operated as a business.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited to the sale of material produced on premises and with no retail shop operation.

Home based businesses meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article C of this title, which do not otherwise satisfy the requirements of section 9-7A-2 of this article.

Kennels meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article E of this title.

Public buildings and public utility buildings.

Rentals, long and short term. See Chapter 23 - Rentals, Long and Short Term of this title.

Residential facility for elderly persons meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Residential facility for persons with a disability meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Schools, public or private.

Shelter which provides for the recovery of deer and other wild animals; provided, that the animals must be returned to the wild after they recover.

Temporary uses as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed ninety (90) days in length.

Tents for assembly occupancies for special events as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed thirty (30) days in length. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

 

(Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

The provisions of chapter 18 of this title shall apply and shall be in full force and effect in this land use area, except in the case of a bona fide temporary use. (Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007)

The height, size and location of the following permitted signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in chapter 17 of this title:

   A.   Class 1 signs.

   B.   For home based businesses allowed by conditional use permit, Class 2 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs.

   C.   For public and institutional uses as allowed by conditional use permit, Class 3 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs. (Ord. 196-07, 1-16-2007; amd. Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

   A.   Residential Low Density: The major purpose of the RE20 R/R Zone is to provide and protect residential development at a low density in a semiagricultural or rural environment. It is also to provide for certain rural amenities on larger minimum lots, in conjunction with the primary residential nature of the zone.

   B.   Prohibited Housing: This zone does not allow for basement houses or mobile homes, nor does it allow for campers, travel trailers or recreational vehicles to be used for living purposes, except as provided for in chapter 15 of this title.

   C.   Tents: Tents are not allowed to be used for living purposes in the RE20 R/R Zone, except that during the summer months, the residents of a house may use a tent for sleeping in the backyard of a residence; provided, that the residents may not sleep in the tent for more than four (4) consecutive nights.

   D.   Supplementary And Qualifying Regulations: All uses are subject to meeting the requirements of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006)

The following uses are permitted in the RE20 R/R District:

Accessory uses and buildings.

Agriculture; provided, that the sale of goods is limited to materials produced on the premises and there is no retail shop operated in connection therewith.

Churches (temporary churches held in the open area or in tents or in temporary structures excluded).

Dwellings, single-family.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited personnel and recreation uses.

Home based businesses for which the combined offset impact of the home based business and the primary residential use do not materially exceed the offsite impact of the primary residential use alone. These may include home offices and other businesses which receive no more than four (4) customer visits per day.

Manufactured homes.

Pets, the keeping of household pets. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

The following permitted uses require a minimum lot area of five (5) acres:

Farms devoted to the hatching, raising (including fattening as incident to raising) of chickens, turkeys or other fowl, rabbit, fish, frogs or beavers hatched or raised on the premises.

Raising and grazing of horses, cattle, sheep or goats, including the supplementary feeding of such animals; provided, that such raising or grazing is not a part of, nor conducted in conjunction with, any livestock feed yard or other commercial operation. (Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006)

In the following list of possible uses, those that are not listed that are judged by the Planning Commission to be similar and compatible with the purpose of this article may also be reviewed for approval. Conditions for approval shall be determined by the Planning Commission or as otherwise provided in chapter 13 of this title.

Accessory dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units are permitted with conditional use permit. (Reference title 9-14-25).

Daycare (child) home meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article B of this title.

Excavations of over two hundred (200) cubic yards, as allowed by chapter 21 of this title.

Golf courses, public or privately owned, whether or not operated as a business.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited to the sale of material produced on premises and with no retail shop operation.

Home based businesses meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article C of this title, which do not otherwise satisfy the requirements of section 9-7A-2 of this chapter.

Kennels meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article E of this title.

Public buildings and public utility buildings.

Rentals, long and short term. See chapter 23 - Rentals, Long and Short Term of this title.

Residential facility for elderly persons meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Residential facility for persons with a disability meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Schools, public or private.

Shelter which provides for the recovery of deer and other wild animals; provided, that the animals must be returned to the wild after they recover.

Temporary uses as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed ninety (90) days in length.

Tents for assembly occupancies for special events as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed thirty (30) days in length. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

 

(Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

The following front yard setbacks apply to construction of new structures on land with existing structures for which the front lot line borders on a railroad right-of-way. This section does not apply to vacant lots with new structures for which the front lot line borders on a railroad right-of-way.

 

 

(Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

The provisions of chapter 18 of this title shall apply and shall be in full force and effect in this zone, except in the case of a bona fide temporary use. (Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006)

The height, size and location of the following permitted signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in chapter 17 of this title:

   A.   Class 1 signs.

   B.   For home based businesses uses allowed by conditional use permit, Class 2 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs.

   C.   For public and institutional uses as allowed by conditional use permit, Class 3 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs. (Ord. 189-06, 5-2-2006; amd. Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

   A.   Residential Low Density: The major purpose of the RE50 Zone is to provide and protect residential development at a low density in a semiagricultural or rural environment. The regulations of this zone are designed to promote compatible land uses consistent with a semiagricultural or rural environment enjoyed by the residents within the zone.

   B.   Prohibited Housing: This zone does not allow for basement houses or mobile homes, nor does it allow for campers, travel trailers or recreational vehicles to be used for living purposes, except as provided for in chapter 15 of this title.

   C.   Tents: Tents are not allowed to be used for living purposes in the RE50 Zone, except that during the summer months, the residents of a house may use a tent for sleeping in the backyard of a residence; provided, that the residents may not sleep in the tent for more than four (4) consecutive nights.

   D.   Supplementary And Qualifying Regulations: All uses are subject to meeting the requirements of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

The following uses are permitted in the RE50 District:

Accessory uses and buildings.

Agriculture; provided, that the sale of goods is limited to materials produced on the premises and there is no retail shop operated in connection therewith.

Churches (temporary churches held in the open area or in tests or in temporary structures excluded).

Dwellings, one-family.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited personnel and recreation uses.

Home based businesses for which the combined offset impact of the home based business and the primary residential use do not materially exceed the offsite impact of the primary residential use alone. These may include home offices and other businesses which receive no more than four (4) customer visits per day.

Manufactured homes.

Pets, the keeping of household pets. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

The following permitted uses require a minimum lot area of five (5) acres:

Farms devoted to the hatching, raising (including fattening as an incident to raising) of chickens, turkeys or other fowl, rabbits, fish, frogs or beaver.

Raising and grazing of horses, cattle, sheep or goats, including the supplementary feeding of such animals; provided, that such raising or grazing is not a part of, nor conducted in conjunction with, any livestock feed yard, livestock sales yard, slaughterhouse, animal byproducts business or riding academy or other commercial operation. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

In the following list of possible uses, those that are not listed that are judged by the Planning Commission to be similar and compatible with the purpose of this article may also be reviewed for approval. Conditions for approval shall be determined by the Planning Commission or as otherwise provided in chapter 13 of this title.

Accessory dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units are permitted with conditional use permit. (Reference title 9-14-25).

Daycare (child) home meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article B of this title.

Excavations of over two hundred (200) cubic yards, as allowed by chapter 21 of this title.

Golf courses, public or privately owned, whether or not operated as a business.

Greenhouse and nursery, limited to the sale of material produced on premises and with no retail shop operation.

Home based businesses meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article C of this title, which do not otherwise satisfy the requirements of section 9-7A-2 of this chapter.

Kennels meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article E of this title.

Public buildings and public utility buildings.

Public parks and/or playgrounds, also privately owned playgrounds and recreational grounds or parks not operated as a business, in whole or in part, and to which no admission charge is made.

Residential facility for elderly persons meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Residential facility for persons with a disability meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Rentals, long and short term. See chapter 23 - Rentals, Long and Short Term of this title.

Schools, public or private.

Shelter which provides for the recovery of deer and other wild animals; provided, that the animals must be returned to the wild after they recover.

Temporary uses as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed ninety (90) days in length.

Tents for assembly occupancies for special events as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed thirty (30) days in length. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

 

(Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004; amd. Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022)

The provisions of chapter 18 of this title shall apply and shall be in full force and effect in this zone, except in the case of a bona fide temporary use. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

The height, size and location of the following permitted signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in chapter 17 of this title:

   A.   Class 1 signs.

   B.   For home based businesses uses allowed by conditional use permit, Class 2 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs.

   C.   For public and institutional uses as allowed by conditional use permit, Class 3 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004; amd. Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017; Ord. 271-22, 7-5-2022; Ord. 276-23, 4-18-2023)

   A.   Suitable Area: The purpose of the RMH zone is to provide an appropriate area for suitable development of mobile/manufactured homes. It is also to ensure that such facilities receive adequate services and blend harmoniously with surrounding residential neighborhoods and other uses.

   B.   Models Prohibited: Park models are not allowed in mobile/manufactured home parks.

   C.   Prohibited Housing: This zone does not allow for basement houses. Also, this zone does not allow campers, travel trailers or recreational vehicles to be used for living purposes, except as provided for in chapter 15 of this title.

   D.   Tents: Tents are not allowed to be used for living purposes in the RMH zone, except that during the summer months, the residents of a house may use a tent for sleeping in the backyard of a residence; provided, that the residents may not sleep in the tent for more than four (4) consecutive nights. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

No occupied mobile home shall be located anywhere within the city, except in a licensed mobile home park. Emergency or temporary parking of any unoccupied mobile/manufactured home outside a licensed mobile/manufactured home park will be permitted for a period not exceeding twenty four (24) hours. This does not include mobile/manufactured home sales areas. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007; amd. 2013 Code)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate, maintain or offer for use any mobile/manufactured home park within the limits of the city, without first making application to the city and obtaining a valid license issued annually upon compliance of the provisions of this title and of other applicable legal requirements. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

The operator of any mobile/manufactured home park is required to maintain order on the premises and shall conduct his/her business in an orderly and wholesome manner, and shall not permit nuisances to be created or continued. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   A.   Collector Streets: A mobile/manufactured home park shall have access to collector streets if directly abutting thereon. Parks not abutting a collector street shall show several direct routes to a collector street in order that the traffic can be dispersed along several routes.

   B.   Vehicle Travel Lanes:

      1.   All roads and driveways shall be hard surfaced and so constructed as to handle all anticipated peak loads, adequately drained and lighted for safety and ease of movement of vehicles.

      2.   Minimum pavement width shall be twenty two feet (22') for two-way roads with no on street parking allowed, or eleven feet (11') for one-way roads with no on street parking allowed, and ten feet (10') for all driveways.

      3.   The entire width of the vehicle travel lanes shall be surfaced with asphalt-concrete, plant mix, cement or other approved materials and design on suitable road base as approved by the city engineer. Concrete curb and gutters may be placed along both sides of all roads. Types of curbs and gutters shall reflect topography conditions and road designs. Stormwater basins must be designed per the city engineer design. Walkways may be required on one or both sides of roads providing access to any park facilities.

      4.   The road system should be so designed as to prevent the use of such roads for through traffic. Approval of the design for road systems, curb and gutters, stormwater catch basins and walkways will be subject to the city engineer approval.

   C.   Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements: Adequate hard surface paving shall be provided for off street parking, vehicle storage and access in accordance with the following schedule:

      1.   Each mobile/manufactured home lot shall be provided with two (2) vehicle off street parking spaces. This may be provided totally on the lot, or in parking compounds conveniently located and readily accessible to the lot which they are intended to serve, or as a combination of the above. No repair or maintenance of vehicles may be conducted in these spaces.

      2.   For all other uses, sufficient space shall be provided in accordance with acceptable standards and approval of the city engineer to fit the scale of the contemplated use and activity to be developed.

      3.   Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet (9') and a minimum depth of twenty feet (20'). All parking spaces shall be surfaced in asphalt or concrete surfacing approved by the city engineer. Such facilities shall be so drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated in the parking area into a catch basin approved by the city engineer.

      4.   A separate parking area for recreational vehicles, such as trailers, boats, personal watercraft, etc., shall be provided at a ratio of one space per three (3) mobile/manufactured home lots. This area shall be available to automobiles being repaired or maintained and not allowed on the individual lots. Adequate screening of fences and landscaping shall enclose this area from the living areas of the mobile/manufactured home park.

      5.   Guest, service and delivery parking shall be provided throughout the park at recreational buildings, service buildings and other convenient locations at a ratio of one space for every four (4) lots.

   D.   Utilities And Other Services:

      1.   All sanitary sewage and water facilities and proposals, including connections provided to individual lots, shall meet the requirements of the city and be approved by the city engineer and health department.

      2.   The plumbing connections to each mobile/manufactured home lot or space shall be constructed so that all lines are protected from freezing, accidental bumping, or from creating any type of nuisance or health hazard.

      3.   An adequate amount of culinary water from the city water system shall be piped to each mobile/manufactured home lot or space. The city engineer must approve the use and connection to the water distribution system.

      4.   Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect those that will reside in the mobile/manufactured home park, as well as all property owners adjacent to the park. The city engineer shall approve such facilities.

      5.   All electric, telephone and other lines from supply poles to each mobile/manufactured home lot or space shall be underground. Meters shall be uniformly installed as approved by the city engineer.

      6.   Storage and disposal of trash and garbage shall be provided in a sanitary manner.

      7.   Yard lights shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night, and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps and ramps.

      8.   The erection, construction, reconstructing, repair, relocation and/or alterations of all permanent buildings and structures located within a park shall conform to the requirements of the approved building code as adopted by the city, and must have a permit issued by the building inspector.

   E.   Service Area Enclosures: The planning commission may require fencing or screen planting around areas containing garbage, rubbish or waste disposal, or around service or recreational areas, as a condition of approval of a mobile/manufactured home park.

   F.   Recreational Requirements: A minimum of eight percent (8%) of the gross site shall be reserved for recreational development. These facilities and areas shall be designed with trees, grass, benches, equipment, etc., in relationship to park residents. Provisions of separate adult and tot lot recreational areas are encouraged. The recreational area design shall be subject to the Planning Commission approval.

   G.   Landscaping: A separate landscape planting design sheet shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its approval.

   H.   Drainage And Flood Hazards: A mobile/manufactured home shall be located on a well drained site, properly graded to provide runoff to a catch basin, approved by the City Engineer. Such areas shall be free of flood hazards from external sources.

   I.   Green Strip Enclosure Of Park: The following provisions are applicable in providing buffers between other land use district properties abutting onto the mobile/manufactured home park or abutments to public rights-of-way:

      1.   A green strip of not less than twenty feet (20') in width shall be placed along the perimeter of the park where it abuts public rights-of-way or an area in any other zone classification.

      2.   A continuous ornamental wall or other barrier, a minimum of four feet (4') in height above grade, erected inside the property line abutting other land use districts and six feet (6') from the property line abutting public rights-of-way. The ornamental wall and landscape materials shall be acceptable to the City Engineer. The remaining areas shall be landscaped and maintained with a well kept lawn or other materials acceptable to the Planning Commission. All landscaping shall be continually maintained in a healthy, growing, neat and orderly condition. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   A.   Permitted Uses:

Accessory building and use customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Home based businesses for which the combined offset impact of the home based business and the primary residential use do not materially exceed the offsite impact of the primary residential use alone. These may include home offices and other businesses which receive no more than four (4) customer visits per day.

Manufactured homes.

Mobile/manufactured home, single, double or triple wides.

Parking of recreational vehicles meeting the requirements and standards prescribed herein.

Pets, the keeping of household pets.

   B.   Conditional Uses: In the following list of possible uses, those that are not listed that are judged by the Planning Commission to be similar and compatible with the purpose of this article may also be reviewed for approval. Conditions for approval shall be determined by the Planning Commission or as otherwise provided in chapter 13 of this title.

Home based businesses meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article C of this title, which do not otherwise satisfy the requirements of section 9-7A-2 of this chapter.

Public parks and/or playgrounds, also privately owned playgrounds and recreational grounds or parks not operated as a business, in whole or in part, and to which no admission charge is made.

Residential facility for elderly persons meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Residential facility for persons with a disability meeting the requirements of chapter 13, article D of this title.

Service accessory uses.

Tents for assembly occupancies for special events as approved by the Planning Commission that do not exceed thirty (30) days in length. (Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017)

   C.   Special Provisions For Parks:

      1.   Each mobile/manufactured home must have wheels removed and must be placed on and anchored to a permanent concrete foundation constructed to City standards.

      2.   There shall be two (2) off street parking spaces provided on the same lot with each mobile/manufactured home. Said spaces shall be located in an area that could be covered by a carport or within which a garage could legally be built. Required parking spaces may be in tandem, but may not be located in the front yard setback.

      3.   No mobile/manufactured home containing less than four hundred (400) square feet of habitable floor area shall be permitted to be located in a mobile/manufactured home park.

      4.   Each mobile/manufactured home shall be skirted with plastered concrete foundation, decorative masonry, concrete block, aluminum, vinyl or a continuation of the facing material of the mobile/manufactured home.

      5.   Each mobile/manufactured home shall meet construction standards as defined herein and each mobile/manufactured home built after 1976 shall meet construction standards as specified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, mobile/manufactured home construction and safety standards. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   D.   Site Development Standards:

 

(Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007; amd. Ord. 225-14, 12-16-2014)

   E.   Canopies And Awnings:

      1.   Canopies and awnings may be attached to any mobile/manufactured home, but the length or height cannot exceed the size of the mobile/manufactured home.

      2.   Construction or erection of any screened, glassed in or otherwise enclosed awning or canopy must comply with the adopted Building Codes.

   F.   Utility Cabinets: Where mobile/manufactured home lots are provided with a metal or other suitable material utility cabinet, they shall be uniform as to size and location throughout the mobile/manufactured home park site. All cabinets shall be kept clean and shall be maintained in good condition and kept painted and shall contain a minimum of ninety (90) cubic feet of storage area and a minimum of six feet (6') in height. No other such accessory buildings will be allowed.

   G.   Permitted Signs: The height, size and location of the following permitted signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in chapter 17 of this title:

      1.   Class 1 signs. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

      2.   For home based businesses or service accessory uses allowed by conditional use permit, Class 2 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007; amd. Ord. 241-17, 12-5-2017)

      3.   For public and institutional uses as allowed by conditional use permit, Class 3 signs will be allowed in addition to Class 1 signs. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   A.   Site Plan Review By Planning Commission: In order to achieve the general objectives, intent and purpose of this title, a preliminary site plan review of a mobile/manufactured home park proposed for construction, alteration or expansion, a site plan review is required by the Planning Commission. In consideration of each site plan, the Planning Commission shall endeavor to assure that the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site and in relation to access streets shall be safe and convenient and that provisions are made so that the proposed mobile/manufactured home park will not be harmful to the existing and future uses in the immediate area and the vicinity. Site plan reviews will proceed as follows: (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007; amd. 2013 Code)

      1.   Content Of Application: In order to obtain site plan review by the planning commission, the application shall contain the following information:

         a.   Name, address and phone number of applicant or his/her representative or qualified person preparing the plan.

         b.   Interest of the applicant in the mobile/manufactured home park.

         c.   Location and legal description of the park.

         d.   Preliminary plan and specifications of the proposed park showing:

            (1) The area and dimensions drawn to scale of the tract of land and approximate acreage.

            (2) The number, location and size of mobile/manufactured home lots, spaces and open spaces.

            (3) The location and width of roadways, walkways, parking areas and access to public thoroughfare.

            (4) The location of service buildings and any other proposed structure.

            (5) The location and size of natural features, including topography, wetlands, streams, lakes, drains, wooded areas and any anticipated change in these features.

            (6) The size, location and design of recreational facilities.

            (7) Property ownership if other than applicant.

            (8) Landscaping plans and details.

      2.   Review Procedures: Following review of the preliminary plan by the planning commission and the city engineer; and provided, that the property meets the provisions of this title, the applicant shall submit to the planning commission a final detailed site plan for the proposed mobile/manufactured home park in accordance with the following requirements:

         a.   Lot lines, including accurate dimensions, angles and sizes correlated with the legal description of said property.

         b.   Natural features, such as wooded areas, topography, streams, lakes, drains, wetlands and similar features.

         c.   Existing manmade features, such as buildings, structures, high tension towers, pipelines, existing utilities, excavations, bridges, culverts, drains and easements.

         d.   Any proposed changes in existing natural or manmade features included.

         e.   Proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks, exterior lights and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation features within and adjacent to the site.

         f.   Location and type of use of all recreational areas as follows:

            (1) Location.

            (2) Area.

            (3) Number.

            (4) Dimensions of parking spaces in the off street parking areas.

            (5) Identification of service lands and service parking areas.

         g.   Location, use and size of all utility service facilities, including any common fuel storage tank facilities, water and sewer service systems, storm drainage facilities, and fire hydrants.

         h.   Location and details of any and all signs to be constructed and placed in the park.

         i.   A detailed landscaping plan which shall include the location and type of all plant materials either to remain or to be planted. Such plant materials shall be hardy when planted and maintained thereafter in a neat and orderly manner; withered and/or dead plant materials shall be replaced within a reasonable period of time, no longer than one growing season.

         j.   Any other information deemed necessary by the planning commission and city engineer.

      3.   City Planning Commission Action: The planning commission and city engineer shall review the application and plans for the proposed or existing mobile/manufactured home park. They shall consider the reports of the other departments and agencies, together with the provisions of this title and any other title, and shall recommend to the city council approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the plans submitted. The planning commission shall make a full written report to the city council on each park application. The city council shall vote to approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the plans submitted.

      4.   Expiration Of Approval: Approval of the city council shall expire and become void at the expiration of one year after the date of approval if building permits have not been issued and construction has not commenced and been pursued diligently.

   B.   Unlawful To Vary From Approved Plans And Specifications: It is unlawful for any person to do any work in and about any mobile/manufactured home park, or any structure thereon, for which a permit is required, which varies in any substantial way from the approved plans and specifications submitted with the application for such permit and which were approved and on which the permit was issued or was based. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   C.   Modifications In Design: Where mobile/manufactured home parks are submitted for approval which, although not complying with the requirement of design as stated in this section, is consistent with the general intent and purpose of this title, the applicant must apply for a variance before the appeal authority before the city council may take any action on the design. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007; amd. 2013 Code)

      1.   Park design utilizing cell type groupings of mobile/manufactured home lots or other modified designs may be approved under the provisions of this section.

      2.   Modifications of the above standards of design may be approved under the provisions of this section for mobile/manufactured home parks.

   D.   Financial Guarantee For Improvements:

      1.   The developer shall be required to provide a financial guarantee in an amount determined by the city engineer, guaranteeing the completion of the development of the park, including, but not limited to, the following: recreational areas, open space, landscaping plans and material, utility improvements, roads, home pads, patios and service buildings, as required.

      2.   When completed in accordance with the approved plans and as approved by the city engineer, the financial guarantee shall be released. If incomplete at the end of a two (2) year period, the planning commission will review the progress and may proceed to use the financial guarantee funds to make the necessary improvements, or recommend that the city council grant an extension of time to the developer to complete the pads.

   E.   Application For Issuance Of License: No new application for license shall be considered until the plan for such use shall have first been approved by the planning commission and a certificate of occupancy has been issued as required by this title, and no such license shall be issued until such approval has been obtained. Any license issued without such approval shall be null and void. Each applicant, in making application for license, shall specify the exact number of mobile/manufactured home spaces which shall be offered for use. Any enlargement, increase in capacity or modification of an existing use shall be construed to be a new application for the purpose of this regulation. No existing license shall be modified and no building permit for such enlargement, increase in capacity or modification shall be issued until the application for the same shall be approved by the planning commission as required for a new application. Licenses for existing uses may be modified for increased use or expansion during the license year, but such license shall show thereon the additional facilities provided.

   F.   Park Construction Or Improvement Permit: It is unlawful for any person to construct, enlarge, alter or improve any mobile/manufactured home park, or to improve any lands for use as a mobile/manufactured home park, or to cause the same to be done, unless such person holds a valid and existing permit issued for the performance of such work by the building inspector.

   G.   Official Inspection: The building inspector or zoning administrator shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspection and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this title and regulations issued herein.

   H.   Applicability Of Building Code: The procedures prescribed by the approved building code as adopted by the city and as amended from time to time, insofar as applicable and appropriate, are applicable to and shall be followed in applying for permits for the construction, alteration, enlargement, improvement, etc., of mobile/manufactured home parks, except as specifically otherwise provided. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)

   I.   Denial Of Permit; Review: Any person, firm or corporation whose application for a permit under the provisions of this article has been denied by the building inspector may have said denial reviewed by the appeal authority, upon filing with the building inspector a written request therefor within ten (10) days after notice of such denial. Such written request shall specify with reasonable particularity the grounds on which the applicant relies for a reversal of the building inspector's denial of the permit. The appeal authority may from time to time establish, promulgate, alter and amend administrative rules and regulations providing the procedure to the conduct upon the hearing of such review. (Ord. 197-07, 1-16-2007)