A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following words and phrases shall have a meaning ascribed to them in this subsection:
BUSINESS USE: Any legitimate business operation allowed by law.
MODULAR OFFICE BUILDING: Any prebuilt unit constructed specifically for offices or medical facilities which are constructed off of the premises, to be moved onto the premises, for a business use and not used for a dwelling. (1974 Code § 3-501)
B. Site Provisions: Modular office buildings shall be located on a well drained site and shall be either placed upon a foundation of concrete or cinder blocks in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and be skirted. The units must be placed upon the site in such a manner that there is a minimum of twenty feet (20') (including any street or alley) between the units and any building on adjoining property. (1974 Code § 3-502)
C. Location: Modular office buildings may be located, parked or stored in the business district, manufacturing and warehouse district, or in licensed trailer courts only and only then when they comply with this section. (1974 Code § 3-503)
D. Not Used As Dwellings: A modular office building may not be used as living quarters or as a dwelling either on a permanent basis or a temporary basis. If such units are used for living quarters, they shall no longer be classified as a modular office building, but shall be classified as manufactured housing. (1974 Code § 3-504)
E. Comply With Codes: All modular office buildings shall comply with all federal, state and local plumbing and electrical codes, laws and regulations and shall be connected to the city water and sewage service where available in compliance with the city ordinance applicable thereto. (1974 Code § 3-505)
F. Permits: It shall be unlawful for any owner to move a modular office building onto any site within the limits of the city, unless said owner holds a valid building and/or zoning permit issued by the city. Applications for permits shall be made showing a complete layout of the proposed site with the dimensions of said site and the locations and dimensions of the proposed modular office building which is to be located upon the site together with such other information as may be required by the building inspector and/or zoning commission. (1974 Code § 3-506)