The purposes and intent of this chapter are:

1. To permit variety and flexibility in land development for residential purposes by allowing the use of mobilehomes under certain conditions; and
   
2. To require that mobilehome developments be of such character as to promote the objectives and purposes of this title; to protect the integrity and characteristics of the district contiguous to those in which mobilehome parks are located; and to protect other land use values contiguous to or near mobilehome developments. 
   

The purposes and intent of this chapter are:

1. To permit variety and flexibility in land development for residential purposes by allowing the use of mobilehomes under certain conditions; and
   
2. To require that mobilehome developments be of such character as to promote the objectives and purposes of this title; to protect the integrity and characteristics of the district contiguous to those in which mobilehome parks are located; and to protect other land use values contiguous to or near mobilehome developments. 
   

In addition to the requirements for mobilehome parks set forth in Section 17.72.020, mobilehome parks shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. The number of mobilehomes shall be limited to ten (10) units per acre and may be limited to fewer units, depending on mobilehome size, topography and other factors of the particular site. The mobilehomes may be clustered; provided, that the total number of units does not exceed the number permitted on one acre, multiplied by the number of acres in the development. The remaining land not contained in individual lots, roads, or parking shall be set aside and developed as parks, playgrounds and service areas for the common use and enjoyment of occupants of the development, and visitors thereto.
   
2. No home or add-on shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the nearest portion of any other home or add-on. All such homes and add-ons shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from road curbs or walks. If the mobilehome tongue remains attached, it shall be set back a minimum of six feet from road curbs or walks. All mobilehomes shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any boundary of the mobilehome park.
   
3. Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of two parking spaces per mobilehome space, and each such parking space shall have a minimum width of ten (10) feet and minimum depth of twenty (20) feet. In no case shall the parking space be located farther than one hundred (100) feet from the mobilehome space it is designed to serve.
   
4. A security compound for storage of vehicles, boats and other large items shall be provided equivalent to a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of paved area per mobilehome space.
   
5. One-story, bulk storage areas shall be provided within a mobilehome park, equivalent to sixty (60) square feet per mobilehome space. The area designated for bulk storage shall be improved, landscaped and screened in such a manner as approved by the planning commission.
   
6. Not less than ten (10) percent of the gross land area shall be set aside for the joint use and enjoyment of occupants. The land covered by vehicular roadways, sidewalks and off-street parking shall not be construed as part of this ten (10) percent common area required; provided, however, that in initial stages of development or special smaller developments the minimum area shall be not less than one-half acre or ten (10) percent, whichever is greater.
   
7. Yard lighting with a minimum of two-tenths foot candles of light shall be required for protective lighting the full length of all driveways and walkways.
   
8. All areas not covered by mobilehomes or recreational vehicles, hard surfacing, or buildings shall be landscaped as approved by the planning commission, and such landscaping shall be permanently maintained.
   
9. All off-street parking spaces and driveways shall be hard surfaced before the adjacent spaces may be occupied.
   
10. All roadways shall be designed to accommodate anticipated traffic, including the following standards, unless modified by an approved planned unit development plan:
    
    1. One-way traffic: a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in width plus extra width as necessary for maneuvering mobilehomes;
       
    2. Two-way traffic: a minimum of thirty (30) feet in width;
       
    3. Entrance roadways: a minimum of thirty-six (36) feet in width;
       
    4. Roadways: hard surfaced and bordered by twenty-four (24) inch rolled gutters or an approved equivalent;
       
    5. Sidewalks: thirty-six (36) inch minimum width sidewalks on all main roadways within the development, if required by the planning commission; and
       
    6. Access: at least two accesses to public streets, unless more than one access is prohibited by a responsible public agency.
       
11. Within forty-five (45) days of occupancy, each mobilehome shall be skirted, or if shields are used, they are to be fireproof, well painted, or otherwise preserved.
    
12. Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect residents of the development as well as adjacent property owners. Such facilities must be of sufficient capacity to insure rapid drainage and prevent the accumulation of stagnant pools of water in or adjacent to the development.
    
13. The mobilehome park shall:
    
    1. Be in keeping with the general character of the district in which it is to be located, 
       
    2. Be located on a parcel of land not less than ten (10) acres, or on two or more parcels separated by a street or alley only and totaling ten (10) acres, unless modified by an approved planned unit development plan; and
       
    3. Have at least twenty-five (25) spaces completed, ready for occupancy, or an approved financing plan for construction and phase completion, together with approved security to assure compliance, before first occupancy is permitted.
       
14. A launderette for convenience of park occupants, but not for the general public, may be included in mobilehome parks.
    
15. No mobilehome space shall be rented for a period of less than thirty (30) days, and occupancy shall be by written lease. Leases shall be made available for inspection by the officials of the city upon demand.
    
16. Access shall be provided to each mobilehome lot for maneuvering mobilehomes into position. The access way shall be kept free from trees and other immovable obstructions. Paving under mobilehomes will not be required if adequate support is provided as required by state regulations. Use of planks, steel mats, or other means to support the mobilehome during placement shall be allowed, so long as the same are removed upon completion of placement. 

In addition to the requirements for mobilehome subdivisions outlined above, mobilehome subdivisions shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Mobilehome subdivisions may be approved by the city council in locations permitting such use in this title. Before such approval may be granted, a report to the city council by the planning commission shall find that the proposed development will:
   
   1. Be located on a parcel of land containing not less than five acres;
      
   2. Contain lots with a minimum net five thousand (5,000) square feet and a minimum width of fifty (50) feet; and
      
   3. Be organized in a homeowners’ association, if required by the planning commission.
      
2. The planning commission may require a security compound for the storage of vehicles, boats, and other large items, to be provided equivalent to a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of paved area per mobile-home lot, to be maintained by a homeowners’ association in the mobilehome subdivision.
   
3. Each mobilehome shall be skirted or shielded within forty-five (45) days of occupancy. If shields are used, they are to be fireproof and painted, or otherwise preserved.
   
4. Street widths shall be as required by the subdivision regulations, except as may be modified by an approved planned unit development plan.
   
5. The planning commission may require the creation of a homeowners’ association as a prerequisite to approval of a mobilehome subdivision.
   
6. No mobilehome in a mobilehome subdivision shall be rented or leased for a period of less than ninety (90) days.