(A) A manufactured home park must be greater than three acres in size. The only exemption to this rule of size is when not more than two mobile home spaces are located on the same tract or parcel. Two mobile home spaces on a single tract or parcel that is less than three acres in size can only be allowed if the spaces are self-supporting with regard to water and septic systems to be determined by the County Environmental Health Department.
(B) A manufactured housing subdivision cannot be converted to a manufactured home park, unless the proposed conversion meets the requirements of this chapter and receives Board approval.
(C) A manufactured home park cannot be converted to a manufactured home subdivision unless it meets all the requirements of Chapter 153 of this code of ordinances. The sale of a single lot or space within a manufactured home park shall be deemed converted to a subdivision subject to Chapter 153 of this code of ordinances.
(D) No other living compartment other than a Florida room or other pre-fabricated structure specifically designed for mobile home use or extension shall be added to any mobile home parked within the jurisdiction of this chapter. Porches covered with a roof and open on three sides may be permitted if yard space requirements of this chapter are not violated and the 100% repair area of the septic system is maintained.
(E) Mobile home park identification signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Only indirect, nonflashing lighting shall be used for illumination. The top portion of any sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
(F) The Board may require that the owner of the park shall provide and maintain a five-foot wide buffer strip along any or all boundaries of the manufactured home park planted with living evergreen trees or shrubbery, or solid fencing at least five feet in height. Such buffer shall be planted in such a manner as to be harmonious with the general character of the surrounding neighborhood. Such buffer shall be subject to a final inspection of the Enforcement Officer.
(G) Within a manufactured home park, one manufactured home may be used as an administrative office.
(H) Convenience establishments of a commercial nature shall be limited to food stores, coin- operated laundries, beauty parlors, and barbershops. These may be permitted in mobile home parks subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Such establishments shall be subordinate to the residential use and character of the park;
(2) Such establishments shall present no visible evidence, including signage, of their commercial character from any portion of any residential district outside the park;
(3) Such establishments shall be designed to serve the trade and service needs of the park residents only;
(4) Such establishments shall be subject to Board approval; and
(5) Any conventional commercial establishments not shown on mobile home park plans shall have prior certified approval of all applicable state and county agencies before a construction permit shall be issued for such establishments.
(I) The owner or operator of a manufactured home park shall not sell manufactured homes on or within a manufactured home park unless the manufactured home unit for sale shall be placed individually and separately upon an existing manufactured home space where all design standards and utilities have been completed as specified by this chapter.
(J) Any manufactured home unit not bearing a label or seal of compliance of a recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriter’s Laboratories or similar testing service, shall be subject to inspection by the Building Inspector.
(K) A detached storage building or structure with a roof and enclosed on all sides may be allowed in the side or rear yard of a manufactured home space, subject to the approval by the County Environmental Health Department and the County Planner. Such structure shall not exceed 200 square feet in floor area, and shall be located in such a way as not to negatively affect the health, safety, and welfare of the manufactured home park residents. Such structure may be constructed of factory fabricated transportable materials.
(L) Mobile homes connected with a fair, carnival, or circus may be parked for the duration of the fair, carnival, or circus, but not to exceed 15 days, provided that all sewage and solid waste is disposed of in a manner approved by the County Health Department.
(Ord. passed 10-2-2006)