(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Braham.
PERSON. Includes the singular and the plural, and shall mean, and include, any individual, corporation, co-partnership, or other association of PERSONS.
TRAILER HOUSE. Any structure used for sleeping, living, business, or storage purposes, which is, or has been, equipped with wheels for the transportation thereof from place to place, and the fact that the wheels have been removed therefrom, or a foundation of whatever nature placed thereunder, shall not exclude it herefrom.
(B) Overnight parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to park overnight, or to permit the parking overnight, of any trailer house owned by him or her, or under his or her control, on any street, alley, or other public place within the city, unless the place has been set aside for the purpose, or the use thereof has been authorized by the city.
(C) Parking on privately-owned tracts. No trailer house shall be parked on any privately-owned tract of ground except as herein provided.
(D) Parking and temporary living; permit.
(1) No trailer house for the purpose of temporary living shall be parked within the city, unless the tract of land is set aside for the purpose, or the use has been authorized by the city for more than seven consecutive days, unless a permit therefor has been granted as hereinafter provided in division (D)(2) below.
(2) Any person desiring a permit to park a trailer for the purpose of temporary living after the expiration of seven days shall file with the City Administrator an application therefor in writing. The application shall state the name and place of residence of the applicant and of the owner of the trailer house, shall identify the trailer house and the place where the same is to be placed, and the reasons therefor. No permit shall be granted for any period in excess of 90 days, nor shall any succeeding permit be issued for a period of more than 90 days, but in no event shall more than six 90-day permits be issued successively to any one applicant. If it is found from the application, and from further investigation as deemed appropriate, that the parking will be lawful under the provisions of this section, the Building Official shall grant the permit for a period not in excess of that hereinbefore provided.
(E) Wastewater and liquids. All kitchen sinks, wash basins or lavatories, showers, or bath tubs in any trailer house shall empty into a receptacle approved by the City Health Officer, or into a sewer disposal system. No wastewater or liquid waste of any kind shall be emptied upon the ground or upon any paved area. No parking permit shall be issued until the requirements of this division (E) have been met.
(F) Removal of wheels. The removal of the wheels shall be prohibited, except for the purpose of repair.
(G) Duties of city officials. It shall be the duty of the City Administrator to enforce the provisions of this section by proceedings under § 150.99(B), or by appropriate civil proceedings. Any police officer of the city observing any newly parked trailer house shall report the same to the Chief of Police, who shall report it to the City Administrator.
(H) Parking prior to passage. If any trailer house is parked within the city on the effective date of this section, and shall have been continuously so parked therein for at least 90 days prior to the date, it shall be lawful to continue the parking at the same place only as long as it is occupied by the present inhabitants.
(Ord. 65, passed 5-3-1965) Penalty, see § 150.99