Chapter 17-42 Mobile Home Communities

(A) It is intended that the requirements for mobile home parks and communities should be such that the quality of a neighborhood is not detrimentally affected by the adjacent location of a mobile home park. The mobile home park is basically a low-density to medium-density residential use and should be treated as such.

(B) The requirements set forth in this
chapter are intended to supplement other require
ments pertaining to mobile home developments which the city council adopts by ordinance. If the provisions of this chapter conflict with those
of other ordinances regulating mobile home developments, the provisions of the chapter shall apply. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §1, 1973)

17-42-020 Development standards generally.

In those zones where mobile home communities are indicated as being permitted subject to special review, an application shall be submitted to the land use review commission for a planned unit development (PUD) in accordance with chapter 17-38. The standards in sections 17-42-030 through 17-42-240 shall become part of the PUD design of the mobile home community. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(part), 1973; Ord. 1111 §38, 1995)

17-42-030 Density.

Density shall not exceed five units per acre, unless part of an approved PUD plan which includes other land uses, and where a transfer of density has been approved in the PUD plan. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(1), 1973)

17-42-040 Lot; size.

Minimum lot size shall be 3,000 square feet. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(2), 1973)

17-42-050 Lot; width.

The average lot width shall not be less than forty feet. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(3), 1973)

17-42-060 Separation between homes.

Minimum separation between homes shall be fifteen feet. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(4), 1973)

17-42-070 Off-street parking.

Two off-street parking spaces per unit shall be provided, plus one guest space for each five units. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(5), 1973)

17-42-080 Street; width.

Street widths shall be in accordance with the following table:

*Parking*	*Minimum Paved* *Street Width*
No parking	25 feet
One side only	30 feet
Both sides	36 feet

(Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(6), 1973)

17-42-090 Street; access.

A minimum of two means of access to a dedicated street shall be provided per mobile home park. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(7), 1973)

17-42-100 Lighting.

A minimum of three-tenths footcandles shall be provided on all driveways and walks. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(8), 1973)

17-42-110 Walkways.

Walkways shall be provided adjacent to streets, or on an interior system. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(9), 1973)

17-42-120 Park space.

Park space shall be provided in the following percentages of the total dedicated area:

(A) Fifteen percent dedicated area or equal in park fee;

(B) Thirty percent common private open space as defined in chapter 17-38. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(10), 1973)

17-42-130 Footings, foundations, and tiedowns.

All mobile homes shall have footings, foundations, and tiedowns in accordance with the applicable provisions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code, as adopted by the city, to provide soil bearing, loading, and wind pressures. Each mobile home development shall submit engineered footings, foundations, and tiedown design for approval by the city engineer. Wheels shall not be used for bearing pressures, and shall be removed prior to occupancy. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(11), 1973; Ord. 1858 §9, 2008)

17-42-140 Architecture.

Architectural standards shall be set for a mobile home park, including requirements for wood siding or other similar design features. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(12), 1973)

17-42-150 Landscaping.

A landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(13), 1973)

17-42-160 Floor level; exception.

Excavation shall occur to lower the profile of the units so the floor level of the units is not higher than ten inches from the ground level. This requirement may be altered if in the opinion of the city engineer the requirement would not be in the interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the park due to any unusual topographic or geological conditions of the mobile home site. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(14), 1973)

17-42-170 Fencing.

A decorative fence or wall shall be provided around the perimeter of the site, or landscaping or earth mounds of six feet in height to screen the park from view when adjacent or across the street from a residential use other than a mobile home park. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(15), 1973)

17-42-180 Setback; street.

No mobile home unit shall be located closer than ten feet to a private street. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(16), 1973)

17-42-190 Setback; boundary.

Mobile homes shall be placed no nearer than twenty feet from any boundary that is not a street, and twenty-five feet from any boundary adjacent to a street. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(17), 1973)

17-42-200 Storage units.

Storage units shall be designed as an integral part of the site and shall be screened from normal view. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(18), 1973)

17-42-210 Utilities.

All utilities shall be placed underground. City sewer and water shall be provided in accordance with city standards. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(19), 1973)

17-42-220 Trash receptacles.

Trash receptacles shall be provided and properly screened from view. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(20), 1973)

17-42-230 Camper and boat storage.

Provisions shall be made for camper and boat storage either adjacent to the mobile homes or in a central location. One hundred square feet for each mobile home space shall be provided. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(21), 1973)

17-42-240 Bonding.

Bonding or some guarantee in a form acceptable to the city attorney shall be provided to guarantee performance of plans. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(22), 1973)

17-42-250 Application procedure.

Application procedures shall conform to the planned unit development procedures defined in chapter 17-38, including processing hearings and final recording of approved plans. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §2(23), 1973)

17-42-260 Subdivision; standards generally.

The division of land for the purpose of resale of sites for mobile home units shall only be permitted via the PUD review and recording process. In addition to the standards for mobile home parks, the standards in sections 17-42-270 through 17-42-310 shall also be applicable. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(part), 1973)

17-42-270 Density.

Density shall not exceed five units per acre. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(1), 1973)

17-42-280 Total area.

Minimum total area shall be forty acres. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(2), 1973)

17-42-290 Footing, foundations, and tiedowns.

All mobile homes shall have footings, foundations, and tiedowns in accordance with applicable provisions of the International Building Code, or the International Residential Code, as applicable, as adopted by the city, to provide soil bearing, loading, and wind pressures. Each mobile home development shall submit engineered footings, foundations, and tiedown designs for approval by the city engineer. Wheels shall not be used for bearing pressures, and shall be removed prior to occupancy. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(3), 1973; Ord. 1858 §10, 2008)

17-42-300 Homeowners' organization.

A legally authorized homeowners' organization shall be formed to maintain all common facilities. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(4), 1973)

17-42-310 Recreation facilities.

A swimming pool and clubhouse shall be provided. Facilities of equal importance and investment may be substituted if approved by the land use review commission and the city council. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §3(5), 1973; Ord. 1111 §39, 1995)

17-42-320 General provisions.

The general provisions in sections 17-42-330 through 17-42-350 shall apply to the use of mobile homes or travel trailers. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §4(part), 1973)

17-42-330 Parking not in approved mobile home community; prohibited; exception.

The parking of a mobile home on a lot not located within an approved mobile home community is prohibited unless the unit totally meets the
provisions of the International Building Code or International Residential Code, as applicable, sits on a permanent foundation, and has a wood or masonry siding covering seventy percent of the exterior walls. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §4(1), 1973; Ord. 1858 §11, 2008)

17-42-340 Mobile home community; housing travel trailers prohibited.

The overnight housing and occupancy of travel trailers within a mobile home community is prohibited. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §4(2), 1973)

17-42-350 Storing travel trailers permitted; conditions.

Vacant travel trailers are permitted to be stored in any zone, provided that they are not occupied or do not sit within the required front yard. (Ord. 149 Art. 21 §4(3), 1973)

17-42-360 Definitions.

(A) Mobile home means any vehicle or similar portable structure having no foundation other than wheels, jacks, or skirtings, and so designed or constructed as to permit occupancy for dwelling or sleeping purposes.

(B) Mobile home court means any plot or ground upon which two or more mobile homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.

(C) Mobile home space means a plot of ground within a mobile home court designed for the accommodation of one mobile home. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-370 Court; license; required.

It is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a mobile home court within the limits of the city, unless such person shall first obtain a license therefor. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-380 Court; license; fee.

The annual license fee for each mobile home court shall be $50.00 for up to and including the first 500 platted mobile home spaces, and $10.00 for each additional 100 platted spaces or fraction thereof. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-390 Court; license; application; contents.

Application for an initial mobile home court license for mobile home courts not previously licensed by the city shall be filed with the city clerk, and the license shall be issued by the city council. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall include the following:

(A) The name and address of the applicant;

(B) The location and legal description of the mobile home court;

(D) Plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements, and facilities constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home court; and

(E) Such further information as may be required by the city council to enable it to determine if the proposed court will comply with legal requirements. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-400 Court; license; issuance.

The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in triplicate, and the necessary fee for checking the plans, as provided in the building code, shall be paid at such time. The city council shall investigate the applicant and inspect the application and the proposed plans and specifications. Upon determination that the proposed mobile home court will, when constructed or altered in accordance with such plans and specifications, be in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, and all other applicable ordinances and statutes, the city council shall approve the application, and upon completion of the court according to the plans, shall issue the license. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-410 Court; license; renewal.

Upon application in writing by a licensee for renewal of a license by any licensed mobile home court and upon payment of the annual license fee, the city council shall issue a certificate renewing such license for another year. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-420 Court; license; transfer.

Upon application, in writing, for transfer of a license, the city council shall issue a transfer, upon determination that the proposed mobile home court is in compliance with all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-430 Court; license; revocation.

The city council may revoke any license to maintain and operate a court when the licensee has been found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter. After such conviction, the license may be reissued, if the circumstances leading to conviction have been remedied. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-440 Court; license; posting.

The license certificate or temporary permit shall be conspicuously posted in the office of, or on the premises of, the mobile home court at all times. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980)

17-42-450 Court; location.

Mobile home courts shall be located only in zoning districts in which they are specifically permitted under the zoning ordinance, subject to approval by the land use review commission and city council. (Ord. 388 §2, 1980; Ord. 1111 §40, 1995)

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