This District comprises both single family, two-family and multi-family residential areas where such development is desirable. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

One single-family residence per lot or one single-family residence on more than one lot, provided area and setback requirements are met.

Multiple-family residential units, including a duplex, triplex or a fourplex located on a single lot or parcel, provided area and setback requirements are met.

Electric power substations, sewer lift stations and water pump stations wherein service to District residents requires location within the District.

Publicly-owned and operated parks and recreation areas and centers. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

Any of the following uses may be permitted as principal uses upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with provisions of this Article and those set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title:

Multiple-family residential developments which contain five (5) or more units located on a single lot or parcel; townhouse or rowhouse developments.

Childcare centers.

Churches and church facility complexes.

Healing arts, health care facilities, but not including animal hospitals.

Public buildings providing cultural, educational, administrative and fire and police service to residents of the district.

Recreation, social and service clubs.

Teaching of creative arts.

When any residential development abuts a commercial or industrial zone, the City Council may require a conditional use permit for consideration of required screen wall as indicated in subsection 8-3-7B of this Title. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991; amd. Ord. 94-14, 1-3-1995)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses customarily incidental to a permitted use, except as otherwise provided in this Title.

Garden house, tool house, ramada; outdoor swimming pool and similar home recreational facilities; provided, that such facilities are used solely by occupants of the premises and their guests.

Guest house or servants' quarters.

Where the keeping of horses and other livestock is otherwise lawful, structures customarily accessory to such use.

Private garage or carport.

Rooms in the principal building for roomers not exceeding two (2) such persons per dwelling unit; provided, that adequate off street parking space shall be provided.

Storage parking of boat, utility trailer and similar equipment owned by the occupant; provided, that such equipment is located in a garage, carport or rear, side or front yards.

Storage parking for recreational vehicles owned by the occupant; provided, that it is located in a garage, carport or rear, side or front yard, is not provided water or sewer and is not used for living purposes. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

   A.   Residential Use:

 

(Ord. 2010-03, 5-4-2010)

   B.   Additional Standards For Multiple-Family Residential Developments:

      1.   Minimum Distance Between Buildings On The Same Lot: The minimum distance between the opposing exterior walls of detached buildings or parts of attached or semiattached buildings on the same lot shall be:

 

 

      2.   Additional Placement Regulations: If the front of a building or part thereof faces on an interior side or rear lot line, the building or that part thereof shall be set back from such lot line not less than twenty feet (20').

      3.   Separation Of Semidetached Dwellings Or Rowhouses: When, for purposes of sale or separate ownership, a two-family or multi-family dwelling and the land in and upon which such dwellings are situated is to be subdivided into separate lots having one dwelling unit per lot, such lots shall be exempt from all interior side yard requirements. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

   C.   Conditional Uses Other Than Multiple-Family Developments: In reviewing conditional use permit applications for churches, childcare centers, recreation and social service clubs, the city council shall ensure that adequate light and air, ingress and egress and compatibility with other uses in the neighborhood are maintained. (Ord. 94-14, 1-3-1995)

   D.   Accessory Buildings:

      1.   Maximum height shall be in accordance with requirements of the current City Airport Master Plan.

      2.   Accessory buildings, whether attached or detached, shall be erected to conform with the front, side and rear yard setback requirements applicable to the principal building, except as otherwise provided in this Title.

      3.   Any accessory building used for sleeping or living purposes shall be set back from interior side lot lines and rear lot lines a distance not less than the width of the least required side yard applicable to the principal building.

      4.   On a corner lot adjoining a key lot, any detached accessory building shall be set back from the rear lot line a distance not less than the width of the least required side yard applicable to the principal buildings. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

   E.   Design Standards And Zoning For Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, And Factory-Built Homes As Single-Family Residences: Each such single-family dwelling shall meet the following minimum standards:

      1.   Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built homes which comply with the standards established in this subsection E are permitted in those zoning districts which otherwise permit single-family dwellings. Manufactured homes, mobile homes or factory-built houses which do not comply with the standards established herein are only permitted in districts which expressly otherwise allow such homes.

      2.   All single-family dwellings must be constructed or manufactured within five (5) years of the year on which it is affixed to the residential lot.

      3.   All single-family dwellings must have a minimum of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of habitable area. An administrative deviation may be requested for a reduction of up to ten percent (10%) of the habitable area if the lot is a legal nonconforming lot of record which is less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

      4.   All single-family dwellings must consist of more than one section as it is transported.

      5.   All single-family dwellings must be permanently affixed to the residential lot and be converted to real property. The home shall not be subsequently unconverted without removing it from the lot.

      6.   All single-family dwellings must mask the foundation or anchoring system with the same exterior siding as on the home or with masonry building materials with decorative finish. Masking shall be required to within six inches (6") of grade.

      7.   All single-family dwellings must have exterior siding consisting of or giving the appearance of the following building materials and decorative style:

         a.   Stucco, masonry or horizontal lap siding in the form of wood or metal;

         b.   Any exterior siding which is horizontal lap shall include decorative features.

      8.   All single-family dwellings shall meet the following roofing requirements:

         a.   Pitched Roof:

            (1)   Minimum pitch of three to twelve (3:12). When roof consists of multiple pitches, a lesser pitch may be permitted providing no pitch is less than two to twelve (2:12) and the majority of the roof has a minimum pitch of three to twelve (3:12).

            (2)   Must consist of or give appearance of tile or asphalt shingle. Building materials may be used to give the appearance of wood shake; however, wood may not be used for any roofing.

            (3)   The roof shall be constructed or manufactured of a different material than the exterior siding of the home, or give the appearance of a different building material to create a contrast between the roof and siding.

         b.   Flat Roof:

            (1)   Roof must be screened by parapet walls.

            (2)   Wood is not a permitted roof covering.

            (3)   Must meet minimum pitch for drainage purposes and/or snow loads.

      9.   All single-family dwellings must have at least five (5) faces to the home. This does not include architectural intrusions.

      10.   Standards illustrated in figures 8-5A-1 through 8-5A-5 of this section shall be required for all single-family dwellings. (Ord. 99-17, 12-21-1999, eff. 1-1-2000)

      11.   Except as provided for nonconforming uses and structures, any single-family dwelling which is demolished or removed may be reconstructed or replaced. The dwelling shall have at least a substantially similar appearance as the demolished dwelling or be compatible with the architectural style and building materials of the dwellings in the vicinity, must be permanently affixed to the residential lot and be converted to real property. The home shall not subsequently be unconverted without removing it from the lot. An administrative design review shall be approved prior to the issuance of any building permits. (Ord. 2009-04, 2-17-2009)

(Ord. 99-17, 12-21-1999, eff. 1-1-2000)

   A.   Lots Of Record: On each existing lot of record, the side yards shall have a width of not less than ten feet (10') and a front yard of not less than twenty feet (20') for single- family dwelling units.

   B.   Detached Guesthouse Or Servants' Quarters: Detached guesthouses and servants' quarters are permitted in any district; provided, however, that they shall conform to all yard requirements applicable to the principal building.

   C.   Temporary Structures: A provisional building permit for a temporary structure may be permitted if the structure meets the qualifications set forth hereafter. The community development department will evaluate all applications to determine whether the structure proposed qualifies for a provisional building permit.

Figure 8-5A-1 Front View

Figure 8-5A-2 Side View

Figure 8-5A-3 Side View Flat Roof

Figure 8-5A-4 Roof Pitch

Figure 8-5A-5 Building Faces

      1.   Definition Of A Temporary Structure: A temporary structure is an unoccupied structure (not used for living purposes), self-standing (except removable awnings as provided hereafter), of not more than two hundred (200) square feet, which is not required to be permanently affixed or anchored to the ground in order to retain structural integrity. Temporary structures include, but are not limited to, detached carports, canopies and attached but removable awnings which require only spot anchoring to the ground or spot footings eight inches (8") diameter or less. No slab on grade concrete, concrete or asphalt pads or conventional footings are allowed for any structure under this definition.

      2.   Application Requirements: To be considered for a provisional building permit for a temporary structure, the applicant must submit to the community development department, prior to any construction activity, the following:

         a.   A completed permit application, site plan drawings, structure design/specifications, engineered design drawings and calculations necessary for any anchoring or spot footing system.

         b.   Site plans shall be drawn to a scale of no less than one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8" = 1') and shall show all sizes, locations of lot lines, existing primary and accessory structures, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, fences or other site features in addition to the size and location of the proposed structure.

         c.   Structure design documents should include installation and erection instructions and cut sheets if the structure is prefabricated or detailed construction drawings if the structure is to be constructed on site. Engineering designs and calculations for anchoring systems and/or spot footings shall be stamped and signed by a Nevada licensed structural engineer or as otherwise required by the community development department.

      3.   No Permanent Structures: Structures under this provision are considered temporary. A provisional building permit may be revoked at any time by the city. Therefore, permanent surface treatments related to the structure such as concrete pads, asphalt paving, affixed decking are not permitted in the related setbacks and easements.

      4.   Public Utility Easement: A provisional building permit may or may not allow the placement of a temporary structure over an active or inactive public utility easement, as determined by the community development department.

      5.   Prohibited Areas: No provisional building permit is permitted on front or exterior side setbacks. (Ord. 2010-03, 5-4-2010)

Within selected geographical areas that are designated for mobile homes on the City of West Wendover master plan map, adopted by the City Council, or zoned RMH on the West Wendover Zoning Map 1 , the City Council, through conditional use permits, may regulate by districting the proposed mobile home residential use, manufactured home residential use and recreational vehicle parks. When such districts are designated, the provisions of this Article shall prevail over any requirements underlying by virtue of the zoning previously adopted. Within the commercial zoning districts 2 , the appropriate provisions of this Article shall apply to recreational vehicle (RV) parks approved by the City Council through conditional use permits. (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

Whenever used in this Article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Include the following: garage, carport and awning. See definition of Service Building.

CABANA: Any portable, demountable or permanent cabin, room, enclosure or other building erected, constructed or placed on any mobile home or manufactured home lot, mobile home space, on the same lot or space as a mobile home or manufactured home and adjacent to the mobile home or manufactured home.

CAMPING TRAILER: A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls that fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite to provide temporary living quarters.

EXPANSION: Any increase in or addition to commercial uses on the property, excluding any uses requiring a conditional use permit.

GROSS TRAILER AREA: The total plan area of a recreational vehicle measured to the maximum horizontal projection of exterior walls when in the setup mode.

LOT: A distinct parcel of land divided with the intent to transfer ownership or for the placement of mobile homes or manufactured homes.

   A.   Front Line: Narrowest lot dimension fronting a street.

   B.   Frontage Width: Distance between the side lot lines measured at the front line.

   C.   Depth: Distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.

MANUFACTURED HOME: A structure which is:

   A.   Built on a permanent chassis;

   B.   Designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation as a dwelling when connected to utilities;

   C.   Transportable in one or more sections; and

   D.   Eight feet (8') or more in body width or forty feet (40') or more in body length when transported, or, when erected on-site, contains three hundred twenty (320) square feet or more.

   E.   The term includes:

1. The plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems of the structure.

2. Any structure:

a. Which meets the requirements of subsections A through E1 of this definition, and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 USC section 5401 et seq.); or

b. Built in compliance with the requirements of chapter 461 of Nevada Revised Statutes.

MOBILE HOME: A structure which is:

   A.   Built on a permanent chassis;

   B.   Designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation as a dwelling when connected to utilities; and

   C.   Transportable in one or more sections.

The term includes the design of the body and frame and the plumbing, heating, air- conditioning and electrical systems of the mobile home. "Mobile home" does not include recreational vehicles, commercial coach, manufactured home or any structure built in compliance with the requirements of chapter 461 of Nevada Revised Statutes.

MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME LOT: A portion of land within a mobile home or manufactured subdivision used or intended to be used for the parking of one mobile or one manufactured home, including required yards and parking area, attached or detached accessory building and open space.

MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION: A subdivision of land platted in conformance with the Nevada Revised Statutes and applicable West Wendover ordinances or this Code for purposes of providing mobile home or manufactured home lots.

MOBILE HOME PARK: A parcel or tract of land having, as its principal use, the rental, leasing or occupancy of space by mobile homes on a permanent or semipermanent basis, including accessory building or uses customarily incidental thereto.

MOBILE HOME, RV OR MANUFACTURED HOME SETBACK: Distance between the property line and the nearest portion of a mobile home, RV or manufactured home on the property.

   A.   Front: Setback from front line to nearest part of the mobile home, RV or manufactured home.

   B.   Side: Setback from side line to nearest part of the mobile home, RV or manufactured home.

   C.   Rear: Setback from rear line to nearest part of the mobile home, RV or manufactured home.

MOBILE HOME SPACE: A portion of land within a mobile home park used or intended to be used for the parking of one mobile home, including required yards and parking area, attached or detached accessory buildings and open space.

   A.   Front Line: Narrowest dimension fronting on a street.

   B.   Frontage Width: Distance between the side space lines measured at the front line.

   C.   Depth: Distance between the front and rear space lines measured in the mean direction of the side space line.

   D.   Side Line: Space line or lot line which runs perpendicular to or approximately perpendicular to the front line.

   E.   Rear Line: Space line or lot line farthest away from the front line and which runs parallel or approximately parallel to the front line.

MOTOR HOME: A vehicular unit designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational or travel use built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or on a chassis cab or van which is an integral part of the completed vehicle.

OCCUPIED AREA: The total lot area covered by a mobile home, RV or manufactured home and accessory buildings and structures on a mobile home, RV or manufactured home lot or space.

RECONSTRUCTED: The rebuilding, constructing against or restoration of any part of any existing mobile home or RV park which has been destroyed or deteriorated.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV): A vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational or travel use which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The basic entities are: travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and motor home of such size or weight as not to require special highway movement permits when towed by a motorized vehicle and containing not more than three hundred twenty (320) square feet of living area.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARK: A plot of land upon which recreational vehicle sites are located to provide for occupancy by recreational vehicles owned or operated by the general public as temporary living quarters for recreational or vacation purposes.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) SITE: A plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park set aside for the accommodation of a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STAND: That area of a recreational vehicle site intended for the placement of a recreational vehicle.

SERVICE BUILDING: A structure or portion thereof that is used to house sanitary facilities, such as water closets or lavatories. It may include other facilities for the convenience of the owner or the occupants of the mobile home or recreational vehicle park. See definition of Accessory Buildings.

SHALL: Indicates a mandatory requirement.

SHOULD: Indicates a recommendation of that which is advised but not required. (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

Four (4) separate districts for residential mobile homes, manufactured home and RV parks are contemplated by this Article.

RMH-1: Areas suitable for development, placement and occupancy of mobile homes or manufactured homes for residential purposes on rented or leased sites in mobile home parks 1 .

RMH-2: Areas suitable for development, placement and occupancy of mobile homes or manufactured homes for residential purposes on individually owned lots in mobile home subdivisions.

RMH-3: Areas suitable for development, placement or occupancy of mobile homes or manufactured homes for residential purposes on rented or leased sites in mobile home parks 2 .

RMH-4: Areas in commercial zones approved by a conditional use permit for development of recreational vehicle parks. (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

Accessory buildings.

Community recreation buildings and facilities, laundry, car wash, boat or storage facilities serving the mobile home or RV park; provided, however, that the architectural design of all nonmobile home structures shall be subject to approval by the city council prior to issuance of any conditional use permit and all applicable state and city requirements.

Management offices (RMH-1, RMH-3 and RMH-4 only). One or more single-family dwellings or mobile homes used exclusively for office and living quarters by the operator or manager of the mobile home or RV park. The architectural design of a nonmobile home office shall be subject to approval by the city council prior to the issuance of any conditional use permit.

One mobile home, manufactured home or RV per space, including doublewide or expandable mobile home units.

Residential uses.

Upon evidence of economic need in the city and to promote the general welfare, owners of mobile home parks in RMH-1 or RMH-3 districts may be permitted to rent the park spaces to recreational vehicles if the owner of any such mobile home park obtains a conditional use permit for such recreational vehicle rentals pursuant to the procedure set forth in chapter 10 of this title for a period not to exceed one year; provided, however, in addition to any other limitations or conditions proscribed during the conditional use process, no more than one such conditional use for any mobile home park may be permitted in any five (5) year period and no more than fifty percent (50%) of mobile homes spaces in any mobile home park may be used for recreational vehicles. (Ord. 2010-02, 4-6-2010)

   A.   Location In Floodplain 2 : No mobile home or manufactured home subdivision, mobile home or RV park which is proposed to be constructed below the 100-year floodplain elevation and other drainage as defined by the U.S. army corps of engineers, shall be approved by the city council.

   B.   Minimum Standards For Development:

      1.   Minimum Overall Area:

 

 

      2.   Maximum Building Height: The height of any building shall, in no manner, be such as to create a nuisance or safety hazard for air traffic into and about the city.

      3.   Minimum Net Space: Minimum net space area for each mobile home, RV or manufactured home:

 

 

      4.   Minimum Frontage Width: Minimum mobile home, RV or manufactured home space frontage width:

 

 

      5.   Minimum Setbacks:

         a.   Minimum setback of any building, mobile home, RV or manufactured home from a bordering public street line: Fifteen feet (15').

         b.   Minimum setback from internal street in mobile home parks: Twelve feet (12').

         c.   Minimum side and rear setbacks or separation for each mobile home, RV or manufactured home lot, where such side and rear does not border on public or internal streets:

RMH-1   5 feet from space side line

RMH-2   71/2 feet from property line

RMH-3   71/2 feet from property line

RMH-4   10 feet separation between units or structures

         d.   Expandable sections of a mobile home, manufactured home or RV shall be considered a part of the mobile home, RV or manufactured home proper for setback or separation requirements.

      6.   Utilities: All utilities shall be placed under ground.

      7.   Compliance With Provisions: Where applicable, all site preparation, construction, mobile home, RV and manufactured home installation, utility connections and occupancy shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Nevada statutes and regulations of the City Code provisions and ordinances.

   C.   Transportation Systems:

      1.   Vehicular Access:

         a.   Access From Public Or Private Streets: All mobile home, RV or manufactured home spaces shall be provided with safe and convenient vehicular access from public or private streets. Alignment and grading of streets shall be properly adapted to topography.

         b.   Emergency Access: In all districts, adequate provisions for emergency vehicular access during inclement weather shall be provided on internal streets.

         c.   Snow Removal And Storage: Adequate provisions for snow removal and snow storage areas shall be provided.

      2.   Street Surfacing; Curbs, Gutters:

         a.   All streets shall conform to guidelines set in the City codes and ordinances 3 . The following street types shall be used in the following RMH zones:

      RMH-1   Lane

      RMH-2   Residential

      RMH-3   Residential

      RMH-4   Alley

      3.   Street Signs; Lighting Systems: All streets shall be properly signed and lighted; lighting systems to be approved by the City Manager.

      4.   Parking Spaces And Driveways:

         a.   A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces per mobile home or manufactured home space shall be required. One per RV site shall be required on streets twenty feet (20') in width.

         b.   All vehicle parking spaces and driveways shall be paved with a hard surface material.

      5.   Storm Drainage: Adequate storm drainage shall be provided and shall be reviewed by the City Manager for his approval.

   D.   Recreational Areas Or Usable Open Spaces: The City Council shall require mobile home and RV parks to have at least one recreation area or usable open space accessible from all spaces, the cumulative size of which recreation area shall not be less than:

      1.   A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet of outdoor recreation area per mobile home space or fifty (50) square feet per RV site shall be provided, exclusive of required yards or setback area. The minimum size for any single outdoor recreation area shall be two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet in mobile home parks and one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in RV parks, with a minimum width of twenty four feet (24').

      2.   Parks catering to family use shall provide larger recreation areas and adequate playgrounds. A minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of outdoor recreation area per mobile home space or seventy five (75) square feet per RV site shall be provided, exclusive of required yards or setback areas. All recreation areas and landscaping plans shall be approved prior to issuance of a conditional use permit by the City Council.

   E.   Pedestrianways: When included as additions to required sidewalks, pedestrianways shall have a minimum width of four feet (4') and shall be surfaced in concrete or a hard surface material.

   F.   Utilities:

      1.   Water Supply: An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water for domestic purposes shall be provided to each mobile home or manufactured home space or lot and RV site and proof of same shall be provided to the City Council before approval of any conditional use permit. Such supply of water shall be in conformance with any applicable Nevada statutes and regulations and this Code and City ordinances 4 , and furnished through a pipe-distribution system directly connected to the City water service.

      2.   Sewerage Facilities: An adequate and safe sewer system shall be provided to each mobile home, manufactured home or RV space, lot or site. Such sewer system shall be in conformance with any applicable Nevada statutes and regulations and this Code and City ordinances 5 , and directly connected through a pipe-collection system to the City sewer facilities.

      3.   Refuse And Garbage Disposal:

         a.   Storage, collection and disposal of garbage and refuse shall be in conformance with any applicable Nevada statutes and regulations and this Code and City ordinances 6 . In mobile home parks (RMH-1, RMH-2, and RMH-3) each space shall have at least one garbage container compatible with the City's automated garbage collection system. In RV parks, one metal dumpster with lid per twenty five (25) spaces located no more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from mobile home lots and RV sites shall be required.

         b.   Permitted dump stations in RV parks shall meet all applicable Nevada statutes and regulations and City requirements.

      4.   Electricity: All mobile home parks shall comply with the National Electrical Code, article 550, part B 7 . All recreational vehicle parks shall comply with the National Electrical Code, article 551, part B 8 .

      5.   Public Telephone: At least one public telephone is required for an RV park.

   G.   Fire Prevention And Protection:

      1.   Fuel Supply And Storage: Installation of liquid petroleum gas or fuel oil containers within a mobile home or manufactured home subdivision or mobile home or RV park shall be in conformance with any applicable Nevada statutes and this Code 9 .

      2.   Fuel Cylinders: No extra or empty fuel cylinders are allowed to be stored on RV sites. Fuel cylinders being used shall comply with the latest edition of NFPA 58 (standard for the storage and handling of liquified petroleum gases).

      3.   Application Of Fire Code Standards: Where this Code does not address a particular problem, the use of the latest edition of NFPA 501A (Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities), 501D (Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds) and 501C (Fire Safety Criteria for Recreational Vehicles) will be used. Wherever 501A, 501D and 501C and this Code differ, the requirements which are more stringent shall apply.

      4.   Fire Hydrants: In every mobile home or RV park, mobile home subdivision or manufactured home subdivision, fire hydrants shall be installed as may be required by the West Wendover Fire Department.

   H.   Tie-Downs And Skirting:

      1.   Tie-downs for all mobile homes or manufactured homes shall be provided in accordance with the State Fire Marshal's regulations and applicable Nevada statutes and regulations. Tie-downs shall not be required on RV sites.

      2.   Skirting shall be of durable materials suitable for exterior exposures and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. It shall be secured, as necessary, to assure stability, to minimize vibrations, to minimize susceptibility to wind damage and to compensate for possible frost heave.

   I.   Fences: Mobile home and RV parks shall be fenced with a solid view-screening decorative fence not more than six feet (6') nor less than three feet (3') in height around the entire boundary of the park. However, no such fence over three feet (3') in height shall be allowed within thirty feet (30') of the intersection of any two (2) streets. The design and construction materials of said fence shall be subject to approval by the City Council prior to the issuance of any conditional use permit.

   J.   Numbering Of Spaces: All spaces shall be numbered, and such number shall be posted in a place clearly visible and conspicuous from the internal street.

   K.   Signs 10 : All signs shall conform to regulations set out in this Code and City ordinances.

   L.   Grading; Erosion Control; Protection Of Utility Lines: Whenever it may be necessary for the developer of a mobile home, manufactured home, manufactured home subdivision, mobile home or RV park to cut and fill, or to alter the contours of the land in any way, he shall comply with the provisions of the City building code 11 .

   M.   Landscaping: Exposed ground surfaces in the park shall be covered with stone, screening or other materials or protected with a vegetative growth in a well-kept manner, either of which is capable of preventing soil erosion and eliminating objectionable dust. (RMH-1, RMH-3 and RMH-4 Districts only.) (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

A copy of the final approved plan for the mobile home or RV park shall be conspicuously posted on the site near the office or as designated by the Fire Department, and the license holder shall be responsible for maintenance of the park as per the final approved plan thereafter. (RMH-1 and RMH-4 Districts only.) (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

The holder of a valid City business license for the operation of a mobile home or RV park shall be responsible for compliance with this Article and other applicable provisions of this Code, City ordinances or Nevada statutes and regulations. He shall maintain the mobile home or RV park in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition at all times. (RMH-1 and RMH-4 Districts only.) (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

Except as provided for single-family dwellings in Article A of this Chapter, the placing of any manufactured home, mobile home, factory-built home or RV outside of a mobile home park, RV or mobile home or manufactured home subdivision shall be unlawful, except as follows: (Ord. 99-17, 12-21-1997, eff. 1-1-2000)

   A.   A mobile home, RV or manufactured home may be placed on any lot or tract of land where designated for residential mobile home, RV or manufactured home use according to this Article.

   B.   The parking of one unoccupied mobile home or RV on any private lot or tract of land in any district or zone is permitted to the owner of the premises; provided, said mobile home or RV is not used as a dwelling or for business purposes and is not hooked to any utilities.

   C.   Trailer, manufactured home, RV and mobile home sales lots may have one and only one mobile home, RV or manufactured home used for dwelling purposes and an additional mobile home, RV or manufactured home used for office quarters properly connected to utilities. (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)

   A.   Provisions of this Article shall apply to the expanded or reconstructed area of those mobile home, RV or manufactured home subdivisions and mobile home and RV parks whose existing area is reconstructed or expanded after the effective date hereof.

   B.   This Article does not apply to existing mobile home subdivisions or mobile home and RV parks, except where an existing area is expanded or reconstructed; then, that portion of the subdivision or park being expanded or reconstructed shall be made to conform to the provisions of this Article.

   C.   Mobile homes not established on any lot or tract of land not permitted by any provision of this Code or City ordinances are not governed by this Article. Only an existing mobile home used for dwelling purposes by the owner of the premises may be removed or replaced without having to conform to the provisions of this Article. (Ord. 97-05, 7-15-1997)