All applications for a building permit for a mobile home park or portion thereof as per the regulations set forth in this chapter shall, in addition to complying with all other applicable conditions shall comply with the following conditions:

(1)

Permits—Required. In addition to a building permit a mobile home park shall make an application for an operating permit in order for an applicant to alter, construct, locate or extend a mobile home park within the city limits. An operating permit is issued and applicable for a one-year period, and may be renewed according to the provisions in this section.

(2)

Same—Application. All applications for permits or for renewal permits shall be submitted to the planning and zoning board and the city clerk. All original applications for permits shall contain the following:

a.

Name and address of the applicant; if the applicant is a partnership, the names and address of the board of directors and the officers;

b.

Name and address of the owner(s) of the land;

c.

Location and legal description of the mobile home park;

d.

Two (2) sets of engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications of the proposed park showing:

1.

The area and dimensions of the tract of land;

2.

The number, location, and size of all mobile home lots;

3.

The location and width of roadways and parkways;

4.

The location of service buildings and other proposed structures;

5.

Location of water and sewer lines;

6.

Plans and specifications of all buildings to be constructed, altered or extended within the mobile home park.

(3)

Existing parks. Mobile home parks operating prior to September 17, 1974, may continue to operate until they make application to extend, expand or alter the park, at which time the park shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(4)

Renewal permits. Within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a valid operating permit, the owner or operator of a mobile home park shall make application for renewal. Following the application and prior to the issuance of the renewal permit, the following shall be undertaken:

a.

The building inspector shall inspect the park to determine if it is in compliance with the regulations of the city.

b.

The building inspector and the planning and zoning board shall review all complaints and/or violations which may have been filed or noted about the park during the period prior to the filing for the permit.

c.

The building inspector and the planning and zoning board shall report the findings to the city council within thirty (30) days of an application for renewal.

d.

The city council shall issue a renewal permit only if the park is in compliance with the city regulations including those in this chapter and provided that any complaints and/or violations have been corrected to the satisfaction of the city council.

(5)

Site improvement requirements.

a.

General requirements. Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health and 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.

b.

Soil and ground cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of every mobile home park shall be paved, or covered with stone screenings, or other solid material, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust.

c.

Site drainage requirements. The ground surface of all parts of every mobile home shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe efficient manner.

d.

Nonresidential usage. No part of any park shall be used for nonresidential purposes except as permitted by this chapter and the city council.

e.

Recreation areas.

1.

In all parks accommodating or designed to accommodate five (5) or more mobile homes, there shall be one (1) or more recreation areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.

2.

On the site there shall be provided an area or areas either enclosed or unenclosed, devoted to the joint recreational use of the residents thereof. Each such recreation space shall be developed with passive and active recreational facilities and shall consist of a minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the net land area of the development or ten (10) percent of the total land area of the project.

3.

Recreation areas shall be located as to be free of traffic hazards, and other conditions which would affect the health, welfare and safety of the community.

f.

Mobile home stands.

1.

The area of the mobile home stand shall be improved to provide an adequate foundation for the placement and tie-down of the mobile home, securing it from uplift, sliding, rotation and overturning.

2.

The mobile home stand shall be provided with anchors and tie-downs such as cast in place concrete deadmen, screw augers, arrowhead anchors and other devices securing the stability of the mobile home.

(Ord. No. 1974-C, § 90.31, 9-17-74)