For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADD-A-ROOM UNIT. A unit of manufactured housing, not designed as a part of the original structure, which may have less occupied space than a manufactured housing section.
ANCHORING SYSTEM. An approved system of straps, cables, turnbuckles, chains, ties, or other approved materials used to secure a manufactured or mobile home.
ANSI/NFPA 501 A STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF (MANUFACTURED) MOBILE HOMES. Those model mobile homes, as adopted and copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and the Manufactured Housing Institute.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the appropriate authority having jurisdiction by reason of investigation, accepted principles, or tests by nationally recognized organizations.
BUILDING CODE. The officially adopted building code in effect within the municipality.
EXPANDO UNIT. An expandable manufactured housing unit.
FOUNDATION CODE. The Standard for the Permanent Installation of Manufactured Homes, as adopted by ordinance.
FOUNDATION SIDING/SKIRTING. A type of wainscoting constructed of fire-resistant and weather-resistant material (such as aluminum, asbestos board, treated pressed wood, or other approved materials) enclosing the entire undercarriage of the manufactured or mobile home.
HEALTH OFFICER. The legally-designated health authority of the Town of Arapaho, Oklahoma, or his or her authorized representative or the authorized representative of the Custer County Health Department or the State Department of Health.
INSPECTION OFFICER. The Building Official of the Town of Arapaho, Oklahoma, or his or her authorized agent.
LICENSEE. Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A dwelling unit fabricated on or after June 15, 1976, in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site, bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code. The three types of manufactured homes (type I, type II, and type III) are defined as meeting all the appropriate requirements of § 153.04.
MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION. A parcel of land platted for subdivision, according to all requirements of the Comprehensive Plan, designed or intended for lots to be conveyed by deed to individual owners for residential occupancy primarily by manufactured homes.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS CODE. Title VI of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.), as amended, (previously known as the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act) and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder (including information supplied by the home manufacturer which has been stamped and approved by a Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency, an agent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to HUD rules) which became effective for mobile/manufactured home construction on June 15, 1976.
MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (PARK). A parcel of land on which two or more manufactured or mobile homes are occupied as residences.
MOBILE HOME. A transportable structure larger than 320 square feet, designed to be used as a year-round residential dwelling, and built prior to the enactment of the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974, which became effective for all mobile home construction June 15, 1976.
MOBILE HOME DEPENDENT. Considered to be the same as a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, unless otherwise specified.
MOBILE HOME INDEPENDENT. Any mobile home which meets the minimum gross floor area or habitable space requirement of any municipal regulations and which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower. Unless otherwise indicated herein, the term MOBILE HOME shall mean an INDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME.
MOBILE HOME SPACE. A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home and not located on a mobile home sales lot.
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION. Any subdivision designed and intended for residential use, where residence is in mobile homes exclusively, and mobile home lots are sold for occupancy.
NONRESIDENTIAL MOBILE TRAILER. Any vehicle having the basic characteristics of a mobile home travel trailer but which is used for purposes other than residential and is not being offered for sale (as indicated by clearly displayed sign on or near the trailer).
OCCUPIED SPACE. The total area of earth horizontally covered by the structure, excluding accessory structures such as, but not limited to, garages, patios, and porches.
PARK. A mobile home and/or recreational vehicle park.
PERMANENT FOUNDATION. Any structure system for transposing loads from a structure to the earth at a depth below the established frost line without exceeding the safe bearing capacity of the supporting soil.
PERMANENT PERIMETER ENCLOSURE. A permanent perimeter system completely enclosing the space between the floor joist of the home and the ground.
PERMITTEE. Any person to whom a temporary permit is issued to maintain or operate a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter.
PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEM. Any such system built and owned by or dedicated to and accepted by the Town of Arapaho, Oklahoma; all other such systems shall be deemed private systems.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A portable vehicular structure not built to the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code (or the obsolete ANSI 119.1 Mobile Home Design and Construction Standard) designed for travel, recreational camping, or vacation purposes either having its own motor power or mounted onto or drawn by another vehicle and including, but not limited to, travel and camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. Any plot of ground upon which two or more recreational vehicles occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPACE. A plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park designed for accommodation of one recreational vehicle.
RURAL AREA. Any area within the existing or future corporate boundaries of the Town of Arapaho, Oklahoma, which is zoned agriculturally; this shall not include areas zoned for low-density, residential, estate-type uses.
SECTION. A unit of a manufactured home at least ten body feet in width and 30 body feet in length.
SERVICE BUILDING. Any building housing toilet and bathing facilities for men and/or women and may also include buildings containing laundry facilities and other facilities, as required by this chapter or desired by the park operator.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT. A device for permitting a use within a district other than a principally permitted use.
SUPPORT SYSTEM. A pad or a combination of footings, piers, caps, plates, and shims which, when properly installed, support the manufactured or mobile home.
URBAN. All areas within the existing or future corporate boundaries of the Town of Arapaho, Oklahoma, zoned for urban intensity development.
(Prior Code, § 12-2)