For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BOARD OF HEALTH. The Van Wert City-County Board of Health or the authority having the duties of a Board of Health as authorized by R.C. § 3709.05.

   CAMPING HOUSE TRAILER. A house trailer without plumbing fixtures or with plumbing fixtures all of which are connected to a satisfactory sewage holding tank attached to the trailer.

   HOUSE TRAILER. See the definition of MANUFACTURED HOME in R.C. § 4501.01.

   HOUSE TRAILER DRAINAGE SYSTEM. The plumbing fixtures and fixture traps, the waste and vent pipes with their devices, appurtenances and connections, all within or adjacent to the house trailer.

   HOUSE TRAILER LOT. The portion of a house trailer park designated for the use or occupancy of 1 house trailer.

   HOUSE TRAILER PARK. Any site, lot, field, or tract of land on which 3 or more house trailers used for habitation are parked, either free of charge or for revenue purposes, and shall include any roadway, building, structure, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the facilities of such house trailer park. A tract of land which is subdivided and the individual lots are leased or otherwise contracted for shall constitute a house trailer park if 3 or more house trailers are parked thereon. That tract of land shall not be less than 10 acres.

   LATERAL SANITARY SEWER. The portion of the sanitary sewerage system which extends as a single terminal to the house trailer lot.

   OCCUPANT. A person using a house trailer as a place of abode, either temporarily or permanently.

   OPERATOR. The person, firm, or corporation who is in responsible charge of the operation of a house trailer park or who, if there be no one in responsible charge, allows the property to be used for parking of house trailers.

   PLUMBING FIXTURES. Receptacle designed to receive and discharge water, liquid, or water-carried wastes into the drainage system with which they are connected.

   SEWER CONNECTOR. A tube or pipe connecting house trailer drainage system with the sanitary sewerage system.

   SOLID WASTES. Such unwanted residual solid or semisolid material as results from commercial and community operations and includes garbage, street dirt, debris, and combustible and noncombustible material.

   STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The State Department of Health as created by the provisions of R.C. § 121.02.

   WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Those pipes that convey the water from the water service pipes to the plumbing fixtures.

   WATER SERVICE PIPE. The pipe from the water main to the building, house trailer, or outside water faucet.

(1981 Code, § 153.01) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   (A)   All house trailer parks and the location of house trailers therein shall comply with regulations HE-27-01 through HE-27-30 of the Ohio Sanitary Code, except camping house trailers located in a camp having a permit under regulations HE-25-01 through HE-25-03 of the Ohio Sanitary Code.

   (B)   No person, firm, or corporation shall maintain or operate a house trailer park in this state without a license issued by the Board of Health of the district in which the house trailer park is located. The license shall be issued for a period of not to exceed 1 year and may be suspended or revoked at any time for failure to comply with regulations HE-27-01 through HE-27-30 of the Ohio Sanitary Code, or R.C. §§ 3733.01 through 3733.07.

(1981 Code, § 153.02) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   No person, firm, or corporation shall provide or install a house trailer park or make a change or addition to a house trailer park until the plans therefor have been submitted to and approved by the Board of Health, the State Department of Health, and the City Planning Commission.

(Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   The provisions of regulations HE-33-02 through HE-33-05 of the Ohio Sanitary Code relating to the submission of plans and specifications for proposed water supply, sewerage and sewage disposal, plumbing, drainage, and sanitary equipment shall apply to house trailer parks. In addition, the plans and specifications submitted for the approval of the City Planning Commission shall clearly show and describe:

   (A)   The total area to be used for house trailer park purposes;

   (B)   Entrance and exit roadways, driveways, and walkways;

   (C)   Location and sizes of house trailer lots;

   (D)   Method and plan for drainage of surface and storm water;

   (E)   Location and design of public and private service buildings;

   (F)   Location, number, and types of plumbing fixtures;

   (G)   Method of storage, collection, and disposal of garbage and other refuse;

   (H)   Plan of lighting;

   (I)   Tie-down system;

   (J)   Method of skirting trailers.

(1981 Code, § 153.04) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   The house trailer park site shall be well drained, shall be remote from public health hazards, and shall present a pleasing and well-kept appearance at all times.

(1981 Code, § 153.05) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   Each house trailer lot in a house trailer park or section thereof, shall have a land area of not less than 3,600 square feet.

   (B)   The body of each house trailer, shall be located on the lot so as to provide not less than 15 feet distance from any building, public roadway, street, or alley, and not less than 10 feet distance from roadways and parkways within the house trailer park, and not less than 10 feet distance from the house trailer park property line.

   (C)   Each house trailer in house trailer parks shall be located on the lot so as to provide not less than 20 feet clear distance between the sides of trailers, 15 feet clear distance between the end of any trailer and the side of any trailer, and 10 feet clear distance between trailers placed end to end. In computing these distance requirements, lean-tos, auxiliary rooms, and similar accessories connected to the house trailer, but not including temporary porches and canopies which are open on 2 or more sides and constructed of fire- resistant materials, shall be considered as part of the house trailer. Any freestanding auxiliary buildings shall not be placed in the clear distance required between trailers and lot line, and trailers and roadways.

   (D)   House trailer parks shall have a trailer tie- down system approved by the Engineering Department Supervisor and each trailer within the park shall be tied down with the approved system.

   (E)   Each trailer shall be properly supported by piers and footing sufficient to carry its weight and each trailer shall be skirted around its base.

   (F)   The operator of the house trailer park shall be responsible for defining the house trailer lot boundaries and requiring the proper placement of the house trailer upon the lot in order to provide the placement of any existing or future house trailer to assure compliance with the minimum space requirements of this regulation.

(1981 Code, § 153.06) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   Each house trailer lot in each house trailer park or section thereof, shall abut on a paved street within the trailer park which has a clear unobstructed paved width to accommodate the contemplated parking and traffic load in accordance with the type of street as follows:

      (1)   All entrance and exit two-way streets shall have a minimum width of 35 feet exclusive of any median strip. One-way entrance or exit streets shall have a minimum width of 20 feet;

      (2)   All collector, minor, or cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and parking is not permitted;

      (3)   The operator may permit parking on both sides of streets having a minimum width of 35 feet;

      (4)   The operator may permit parking on both sides of streets having a minimum width of 28 feet which have been designated as one-way;

      (5)   The operator may permit parking on 1 side of two-way streets having a minimum width of 28 feet;

      (6)   The operator may permit parking on 1 side of streets having a minimum width of 20 feet which have been designated as one-way.

   (B)   If flexible paving is used it shall consist of a minimum of 3 inches of asphalt concrete placed on top of not less than 6 inches of properly prepared aggregate base. If rigid pavement is used, it shall consist of a minimum of 5 inches of plain portland cement concrete. The subgrade in either case shall be well drained, well compacted, and smoothly graded.

   (C)   The streets within the trailer park shall have either a combination concrete curb and gutter (type 2, 3, or 4) or an inverted crown with no curbs and a 3 foot wide concrete sidewalk on both sides separated from the curb by a 2-foot wide terrace.

   (D)   No house trailer lot shall have a direct accessway for vehicles to a public thoroughfare.

   (E)   The street system in a house trailer park shall have unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

   (F)   Each house trailer lot in each house trailer park or section thereof shall be provided with an on-lot parking space for two automobiles. The parking space shall be paved according to the same specifications as the streets.

   (G)   Each house trailer lot in each house trailer park or section thereof shall be provided with a paved patio having a minimum surface area of 100 square feet.

   (H)   Each house trailer lot in each house trailer park or section thereof shall be provided with paved strips, piers, or a pad of such width and length and so positioned as to furnish a stable base for the house trailer.

   (I)   Each house trailer lot in each house trailer park or section thereof shall be provided with a paved walkway with a minimum width of 2 feet leading from the house trailer door or patio to the adjacent street, main walkway, or parking area.

   (J)   All house trailer park streets shall be maintained in a safe, passable condition at all times.

(1981 Code, § 153.07) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   All house trailer park streets shall be lighted at night by not less than 3/10 foot-candle of artificial light.

(1981 Code, § 153.08) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   All house trailer parks shall be provided with water from the municipal water system.

(1981 Code, § 153.09) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   Water, see Ch. 50

   Regulation HE-35-01 of the Ohio Sanitary Code governing the installation of water supply systems shall apply to house trailers and house trailer parks.

(1981 Code, § 153.10) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   Each house trailer lot shall be provided with a water service pipe of not less than 3/4 inch in diameter. Such water service pipe shall be connected to the house trailer water distribution system and protected against freezing in a manner satisfactory to the house trailer park operator and Board of Health.

(1981 Code, § 153.11) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   Hereafter, no water supply line or water service pipe shall be laid in the same trench with a sanitary sewer. Where necessary to cross, the water supply line or water service pipe shall be laid not less than 1 foot above the top of the sanitary sewer or otherwise satisfactorily protected.

(1981 Code, § 153.12) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   All sewage and waste water from toilets, showers, bathtubs, slop sinks, lavatories, kitchen sinks, laundries, floor drains, and similar plumbing fixtures in house trailers and house trailer parks shall be discharged in the sanitary sewerage of the city.

   (B)   Each house trailer lot shall be provided with a 4-inch lateral sanitary sewer of premium joint construction and shall be effectively trapped and protected from freezing. The lateral sanitary sewer shall extend vertically to the surface of the ground and shall be properly protected to prevent breakage and the entrance of surface water into the sanitary sewerage system.

(1981 Code, § 153.13) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   Sewers, see Ch. 51

   On and after January l, 1953, each outlet from a house trailer drainage system shall be provided with a flexible sewer connector or equally satisfactory device. It shall be a responsibility of the house trailer park operator to supervise the installation of the sewer connector. The sewer connector shall be connected directly to the lateral sanitary sewer. There shall be no discharge of sewage or waste water onto the surface of the ground nor shall there be any noticeable sewage odors in the house trailer park.

(1981 Code, § 153.14) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   No solid wastes shall be permitted to accumulate in house trailers or in house trailer parks except in containers as hereinafter described.

   (B)   Rust-resistant, watertight, nonabsorbent, and easily washable containers covered with close- fitting lids shall be provided in convenient locations at house trailer parks and shall be in sufficient numbers to contain all garbage accumulated between collections. All garbage shall be drained of liquids and wrapped. All containers shall be washed and treated with a disinfectant as often as necessary to prevent nuisance. Solid wastes other than garbage shall be stored in reasonably tight and substantial containers that are easy to handle. Such containers shall be of adequate capacity and shall be provided in sufficient numbers to hold all other solid wastes that accumulate between collections.

(1981 Code, § 153.15) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   All solid wastes shall be collected from house trailer parks at least once each week and shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Board of Health and the city.

(1981 Code, § 153.16) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   (A)   When flies and other insects are present, all windows, doors, and other openings to the outside of house trailer park buildings shall be screened or other effective means provided to prevent the entrance of insects.

   (B)   The house trailer park shall be kept reasonably free of flies and mosquitoes at all times.

(1981 Code, § 153.17) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   House trailers and house trailer parks shall be free of rats and mice. Wherever conditions in the house trailer park provide harboring for rats and mice, the operator shall immediately remove such conditions in a manner satisfactory to the Board of Health.

(1981 Code, § 153.18) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   All electrical wiring in house trailer parks shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local code, such wiring to include all electrical connections from the trailer to the connection box provided by the park operator. It shall be a responsibility of the house trailer park operator to assure compliance of the installation and maintenance of all electrical connections and exposed cables with pertinent code.

   (B)   The trailer park operator shall, on request, present acceptable evidence to the Board that the electrical wiring is satisfactory.

(1981 Code, § 153.19) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   Fire prevention activities and fire fighting equipment shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the local or state fire prevention authority.

(1981 Code, § 153.20) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   (A)   A conveniently located telephone shall be available for use of occupants of the house trailer park at all times, day and night.

   (B)   Each house trailer park shall set aside and provide suitable recreational space consisting of not less than 8% of the gross trailer park area.

   (C)   When provided, recreational facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and community buildings shall meet all applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall be appropriate for the intended use. Such facilities shall be properly operated and maintained.

   (D)   Boats and recreation vehicles shall not be stored on the individual house trailer lot. Each house trailer park operator may designate an area for parking boats and recreational vehicles which may be considered as not more than 25% of the recreation area required by division (B) of this section.

(1981 Code, § 153.21) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   All house trailer park buildings, lots, roadways, walkways, water supply systems, sewage systems, and other facilities shall be maintained in a condition satisfactory to the Board of Health at all times. Cleaning and maintenance of these facilities shall be a responsibility of the house trailer park operator.

   (B)   Domestic animals or house pets shall not be allowed to run at large or create nuisance in house trailer parks.

(1981 Code, § 153.22) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975) Penalty, see § 153.99

   (A)   The operator shall establish, and post in conspicuous places, rules satisfactory to the Board of Health governing the operation and maintenance of the house trailer park.

   (B)   The operator shall properly take all necessary legal procedures to cause any occupant who willfully or maliciously damages the facilities or violates the rules to be ejected.

   (C)   The operator or a person authorized by the operator to represent him or her shall be available at all times.

   (D)   The operator shall keep records and make reports as required by the Board of Health.

(1981 Code, § 153.23) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   This chapter shall have no retro-active effect and shall apply only to new trailer parks or additions to existing trailer parks.

(1981 Code, § 153.24) (Ord. 5251-75, passed 6-23-1975)

   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided, shall be fined not more than $100. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs or continues.

(1981 Code, § 153.99)