A. Intent: The intent of this section is to establish standards and regulations governing the location and approval of manufactured housing in the jurisdiction of the city and that these regulations allow a mix of housing types; however, this should occur in a manner which will not adversely affect existing neighborhoods. For this reason, standards have been set that will regulate the appearance of the manufactured home, allowing only those that are acceptably similar in appearance to site built dwellings on individual lots or parcels in all residential zoning districts. (1974 Code § 4-1203)
B. Manufactured Housing Defined: Manufactured housing-manufactured homes shall be considered single-family dwellings within the zoning districts of the city and its impact area, provided such structures meet or exceed all building code standards as adopted by the state of Idaho and the city (including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, fire, and gas codes) and meet the development standards for manufactured homes on individual lots or parcels and provided that such housing is not restricted by restrictive covenants which apply to the lots or subdivision. (1974 Code § 4-1203; amd. 2010 Code)
C. Development Standards For Individual Lots: Development standards for a manufactured home on an individual lot area are as follows:
1. Shall consist of more than one section, shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide, and shall have a minimum floor area of five hundred (500) square feet per section. The minimum floor areas for two (2) sections that will qualify as a dwelling unit shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet.
2. Shall have a nonmetallic, wood shake or asphalt shingle roof or better with a minimum slope of three to twelve (3:12) and minimum six inch (6") eaves, or gutter and eaves attached to the entire perimeter of the roof.
3. Shall have simulated wood or wood siding as a minimum.
4. Shall have a masonry or concrete foundation which surrounds the entire perimeter of the structure and completely encloses the space between the siding and the finished grade.
5. Shall be permanently affixed, with the running gear and towing hitch removed, to a foundation base having an anchoring system that is totally concealed under the structure.
6. Shall obtain a zoning permit and building permit from the proper city officials to ensure that the manufactured home is located in an allowed zoning district and is assembled on site to standards regulating the anchoring of the structure to its foundation and other building requirements.
7. Shall comply with all other applicable requirements of the zoning district in which the manufactured home is located, such as minimum housing standards within the zoning district in which it is located, lot size, setback requirements and percent of occupancy.
8. Shall comply with any floodplain provisions of this title relating to the location of homes in floodplain areas and any other applicable requirements of this title.
9. Shall be designed to ensure compatibility with adjacent existing and proposed development.
10. Shall have improved off street parking for two (2) standard sized vehicles at a minimum. The improved off street parking is not to be used to determine the size of the manufactured home to meet the minimum square footage of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
D. Accessory Structures: Development standards for an accessory structure to a manufactured home on an individual lot are as follows:
1. Attached accessory structure, as permitted in the zoning district for which a manufactured home may be located, shall be similar in material and integrated into the design of the manufactured home. (1974 Code § 4-1203)
2. Accessory structures must meet all building code standards as adopted by the state of Idaho and the city. (1974 Code § 4-1203; amd. 2010 Code)
E. Administration And Enforcement: Application for approval of manufactured housing on individual lots or parcels shall be submitted to the planning and zoning clerk on a standard prescribed form in addition to such information as is generally required for zoning permits, such application shall also include all information necessary to determine the manufactured home's conformity with the development standards for a manufactured home on an individual lot or parcel. Applicant shall sign and certify the application and provide any additional information necessary to certify that such structure does meet the standards prior to moving the structure to the building site. The building inspector, following issuance of a zoning permit and a building permit and upon inspection of the site for the attachment of the structure to a foundation base, shall verify, in writing, that all standards have been met, as certified in the signed application form.
F. Real Property Taxes: All manufactured houses shall be deemed to be, and shall be treated as, real property and shall be taxed as such and not as personal property.
G. Restrictive Covenants: The party applying to the city for a building permit to locate a manufactured home on a lot or parcel shall represent to the city that there are no restrictive covenants on the proposed building site which prohibits the construction of a manufactured home on said land. (1974 Code § 4-1203)