The MHP Zone is intended to provide areas for mobile home parks within the City. Maximum attention and consideration shall be given to a proposed development to insure that appropriate standards are incorporated within its design which will result in a compatible and harmonious setting in terms of residential density and development consistent with the objectives, policies, and programs of the Westlake Village General Plan.

(Ord. No. 123, Amended, 04/08/92)

The following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, as provided for in Chapter 9.26 of this Article:

1.

Mobile Home Parks

2.

Accessory Uses

a.

Accessory buildings and structures, except guesthouses.

b.

Garage sales unless specifically prohibited by the Conditional Use Permit.

c.

Home occupations as provided for in Chapter 9.28 of this Article.

d.

A residential care facility which serves six (6) or fewer persons.

3.

Storage of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited within developments unless specifically designated areas for the exclusive storage of such vehicles by project residents are set aside on the development plan and provided for in the project's approval. Where such areas are provided, they shall be enclosed and screened from view by a six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall and landscaping, with adequate security lighting directed away from adjacent residences.

4.

Amateur radio antennae.

(Ord. No. 123, Amended, 04/08/92; Ord. No. 140-96, Amended, 05/22/96; Ord. No. 145U-97, Amended, 1/8/97; Ord. No. 145-97, Amended, 2/12/97)

Density of a mobile home park shall be consistent with the density designation set forth for the project site in the Land Use Element of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 123, Amended, 04/08/92)

Mobile homes shall contain not more than one dwelling unit per mobile home lot.

(Ord. No. 123, Amended, 04/08/92)

1.

All utilities shall be placed underground.

2.

A mobile home park shall have, as a condition of use, an area of not less than ten (10) acres.

3.

The average size of the mobile home lot shall not be less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet and no mobile home lot shall have an area of less than two thousand (2,000) square feet. The occupied area of a mobile home lot shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the lot area.

4.

The front yard of the mobile home park shall be no less than fifteen (15) feet. No mobile home or accessory structure other than a fence or wall shall be located within five (5) feet of the side or rear line of the mobile home lot unless modified by the Commission, but in no event less than three (3) feet.

5.

There shall be a distance of not less than ten (10) feet between mobile homes.

6.

Each mobile home lot shall have access upon a roadway not less than twenty-five (25) feet in clear width, exclusive of required parking areas. All roadways shall be improved with macadam, asphaltic concrete, or concrete surfacing, and shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

7.

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 9.19 of this Article.

8.

Unless the requirement is specifically waived or modified by the Commission, a masonry wall shall be built and maintained:

a.

Not less than five (5) feet high and not more than six (6) feet high at the rear of the front yard of the mobile home park, if the portion adjacent to said front yard is used for parking, and along the sides and rear of the mobile home park.

b.

Forty-two (42) inches high along the front of the mobile home park if the portion adjacent to said front yard is not used for parking. The Commission may approve substitution of a decorative fence or wall where, in its opinion, such fence or wall will adequately comply with the intent of this Section.

9.

Landscaped areas of a mobile home park shall be provided as the Commission finds necessary and in the manner which the Commission finds necessary to prevent the mobile home park from being materially detrimental to the public welfare or to the property of other persons located in the vicinity thereof. Such landscaping shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Chapter 9.16 of this Article.

10.

Signs shall be as provided in Chapter 9.18 of this Article, except that a map identifying all interior streets to the satisfaction of the Fire Department, shall be posted at the entrance to each park.

11.

Recreation facilities of a mobile home park shall be developed for recreational purposes as the Commission finds necessary for the use of the residents of such mobile home park and their guests.

12.

Prohibitions:

a.

A recreational vehicle may not be occupied in a mobile home park.

b.

A mobile home shall not be used for any commercial purpose except as permitted by Chapter 9.26 of this Article.

c.

A mobile home shall not support a building.

d.

Recreational facilities shall be used only by residents of the mobile home park and their guests.

e.

A mobile home park shall have no single-family residences, two-family residences, or apartment houses other than one dwelling unit for the use of a caretaker or a manager responsible for maintaining or operating the property.

f.

Vehicles shall not be parked within required roadways.

g.

There shall be no commercial uses except those uses approved by the Commission and which are necessary to facilitate the operation of the mobile home park.

h.

Exterior antennae are prohibited except as authorized by Chapter 9.15. 13. Approval of a conditional use permit for a mobile home park shall not relieve the applicant or his successors in interest from complying with all other applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

All uses shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this Article including the standards which are located in the following sections:

Chapter 9.14 -  Development Standards

Chapter 9.15 -  Design Standards

Chapter 9.16 -  Landscaping Standards

Chapter 9.17 -  Hillside Development Permits

Chapter 9.18 -  Sign Standards

Chapter 9.19 -  Off-street Parking and Loading Standards

Chapter 9.21 -  Oak Tree Preservation Standards

(Ord. No. 123, Amended, 04/08/92; Ord. No. 139-95, Amended 01/10/96; Ord. No. 140-96, Amended, 05/22/96; Ord. No. 185-03, Amended 07/23/03)