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§ 153.226 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
   (A)   In those districts where mobile home parks are listed as conditional uses, all applications must first be processed via the procedures of §§ 153.240 through 153.243.
   (B)   In addition to possible conditions being attached as the result of the conditional use, the following standards shall also apply.
      (1)   Minimum size of mobile home area. The minimum size of a mobile home area shall be 5,000 square feet.
      (2)   Setback. Mobile homes shall not be placed within 20 feet of any boundary that is not a street and 25 feet from any boundary that is adjacent to a street.
      (3)   Minimum separation between homes. The minimum separation between homes shall be based on the distance between mobile home units measured from the closest point or edge of the mobile home as follows:
         (a)   Fifteen feet between mobile homes if the units are placed end (width) to end (width).
         (b)   Twenty feet between mobile homes if the units are placed side (length) to side (length);
         (c)   Eighteen feet between mobile homes if the units are placed side (length) to end (width);
         (d)   Ends (width) of mobile homes that are greater than 16 feet in width, shall be considered to be sides of the mobile home in measuring distances between mobile home units;
         (e)   A mobile home shall have a minimum offset of five feet or one foot for every three feet in height, whichever is greater, from the perimeter of the mobile home park or from any adjacent property which is not approved to be utilized for a mobile home;
         (f)   Accessory buildings and structures on the same lot or space as a mobile home shall have a minimum clearance of ten feet from any structure or mobile home on any other lot; and
         (g)   Commonly owned or utilized building which are accessory to the park shall have a minimum clearance of ten feet from any other structure or mobile home.
      (4)   Access to dedicated streets. Access to dedicated streets shall be provided. The city may require mobile home parks over 50 units to have additional access points for emergency access purposes.
      (5)   Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided.
      (6)   Architectural control.  
         (a)   The city may set architectural standards for a mobile home park, including requirements of wood siding or similar design features.
         (b)   1.   All manufactured homes, whether they are moved into an existing mobile home park or onto a privately owned lot in an appropriately zoned area of the city, shall have been constructed in compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of 1976. Therefore, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of 1976, all manufactured homes must be manufactured, or built, on or after July 1, 1976.
            2.   All manufactured homes must have the required and approved HUD label attached to it demonstrating compliance with said regulations of division (B)(6)(b)1. above.
            3.   Any manufactured homes moved into the city boundaries must be compliant with regulations of divisions (B)(6)(b)1. and 2. above.
            4.   Any manufactured homes moved from location to location within the cityshall also be compliant with said regulations of divisions (B)(6)(b)1. and 2. above.
            5.   The only allowable movement of manufactured homes that are not in compliance with divisions (B)(6)(b)1. and 2. above within the city is for the exportation of said manufactured homes.
      (7)   Landscaping. A landscaping concept plan shall be submitted for review and approval.
      (8)   Storage. Storage units shall be designed as an integral part of the site.
      (9)   Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. Potable water and a sewage disposal system meeting Department of Health requirements shall be provided.
      (10)   Trash collection. Trash receptacles shall be provided and properly screened from view.
(Ord. passed - -2000; Ord. 849, passed 4-5-2012; Ord. 871, passed 3-14-2013) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.227 LIVESTOCK.
   No livestock shall be kept, housed, penned, or otherwise in any mobile home park.
(Ord. passed - -2000) Penalty, see § 153.999
CONDITIONAL USES
§ 153.240 PURPOSE.
   In order to provide for the most appropriate use of land throughout the district and giving the maximum consideration to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses in the area affected by this chapter, special exceptions in the form of conditional uses are hereby established.
(Ord. passed - -2000)
§ 153.241 PROCEDURE.
   The City Council may, by special permit after referral to and recommendation from the Planning Commission and public hearing as described in § 153.340, authorize the establishment of special exceptions in the form of conditional uses designated in the district regulations if it is found that the location and characteristics of the use will not be injurious to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the area.
(Ord. passed - -2000)
§ 153.242 REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   The conditional uses shall conform to the intent and purpose of this chapter and the following requirements.
      (1)   The use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located.
      (2)   The use shall conform to all other applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations of any governmental jurisdiction.
      (3)   The use shall have adequate water, sewer, and drainage facilities approved by the Board of Trustees.
      (4)   Ingress and egress shall be so designed as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets.
      (5)   The use shall be in harmony with the character of the area and the most appropriate use of land.
      (6)   The proposed conditional use will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
      (7)   The location and size of the conditional use, the nature and intensity of the operation involved in or conducted in connection with it and the location of the site with respect to streets giving access to the use are such that the conditional use will not dominate the immediate neighborhood so as to prevent development and the use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable zoning district regulations.
   (B)   The City Council and the Planning Commission in considering an application for a conditional use may consider, among other things, the most appropriate use of the land; the conservation and stabilization of the value of property; adequate open space for light and air; concentration of population; congestion of public streets; and the promotion of public safety, health, convenience, and comfort. The City Council may stipulate and require the conditions and restrictions upon the conditional use and operation deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. passed - -2000)
§ 153.243 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   A conditional use permit may not be transferred and, if a change of ownership of the lot or tract of land for which the conditional use permit was issued occurs, the conditional use permit shall terminate. The new owners shall have to apply for their own conditional use permit.
   (B)   Any conditional use wanting to expand the use shall apply for an additional conditional use permit for the expansion.
(Ord. passed - -2000)
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