A. Continuance Of Use: A mobile home on a lot which legally existed on or before the effective date hereof may continue in that location and not be subject to these requirements. Any replacement of such mobile home shall be subject to these provisions.
B. Connection To Utilities: The owner of any single mobile home lot occupied by a mobile home shall connect to all available utilities and shall pay to the Town the same monthly fees for water, sewer and garbage pick-up service and shall be subject to the same penalties for nonpayment of such fees as are prescribed by ordinance of the Town for single-family dwelling units, including discontinuance of such service. No utility connections other than a gas riser shall be exposed on top of the ground. Electrical power supply shall be made from a meter installation on the mobile home or from a permanent pedestal in the easement. All electrical lines shall be placed underground except for high voltage lines as determined by the appropriate inspector. Cable TV and telephone access lines will be installed according to industry standards.
C. Fire And Health Authority Inspections: Any mobile home or lot occupied by a mobile home shall comply with this chapter and all applicable residential regulations of the Town concerning inspection by fire or health authorities.
D. Age Requirement: Any mobile home shall have a manufacturer's title no older than ten (10) years. The mobile home shall be inspected to determine if the mobile home is in acceptable condition to be placed within the Town corporate limits.
E. Residence Restriction: Mobile homes shall not be placed on the same lot with another residence.
F. Lot Size: Mobile homes shall not be placed on platted or deeded lots of less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet. Additionally, lots shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50') in width, the length of which should be sufficient to provide sufficient setbacks as described in subsection I of this section.
G. Lot/Land Division: Any lot or land subdivided for the purpose of allowing mobile home placement shall be surveyed by a licensed surveyor. The resulting lot(s) shall be properly deeded and recorded.
H. Anchoring: It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any mobile home to cause such mobile home to be anchored and tied down securely in accordance with the following minimal standards within a period of no longer than thirty (30) days after moving a mobile home:
1. Factory installed tie downs must be used as recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Mobile homes not equipped with factory tie downs will be subject to the following requirements:
a. A mobile home of fifty feet (50') or less in length shall have in place two (2) over-the-home ties, each to be as close to each end of said home as possible with the straps at the stud and rafter points.
b. A mobile home seventy feet (70') or less in length but more than fifty feet (50') in length shall have in place two (2) over- the-home ties, each to be as close to each end of said home as possible and two (2) frame ties at the center of said home.
c. A mobile home more than seventy feet (70') in length shall have in place two (2) over-the-home ties, each as close to the end of said home as possible, and four (4) frame ties spaced along the center of said home.
d. Over-the-home ties shall not be required on doublewide mobile homes. At least four (4) frame ties shall be required for doublewide mobile homes less than fifty feet (50') in length, and at least six (6) frame ties shall be required for doublewide mobile homes more than fifty feet (50') in length, but not more than seventy feet (70') in length; and at least eight (8) frame ties shall be required for doublewide mobile homes more than seventy feet (70') in length.
e. Tie down anchors shall be securely installed in soil providing a stable foundation to withstand a minimum pull of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) pounds for each ten feet (10') of mobile home.
f. All ties and connectors shall be of a type approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for mobile home anchoring.
g. All piers shall be of standard concrete block construction, eight inches by sixteen inches by four inches (8" x 16" x 4"), spaced at no more than ten foot (10') intervals and no further than five feet (5') from the ends of a mobile home. For leveling purposes, wood blocking no less than eight inches by sixteen inches (8" x 16") with a minimum thickness of four inches (4") can be used.
I. Setbacks: The minimum depth of the front yard shall be twenty five feet (25'); a side yard of not less than five feet (5') on both sides on an interior lot, or if located on a corner lot there shall be a side yard setback from the intersecting street of not less than fifteen feet (15'); and a rear yard of not less than twenty feet (20').
J. Placement/Skirting: A skirt of solid material must be provided from the floor level of the mobile home to the ground to screen any openings beneath the mobile home. Material must be an approved mobile home skirting. Panel lock metal sheeting such as R-panel is acceptable. Corrugated or galvanized barn tin is not acceptable. All skirting and utility connections must be complete within thirty (30) days of installation.
1. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any mobile home, to cause such mobile home to be totally skirted in such a manner that will prevent the intrusion of animals under said home. Failure to provide said skirting within the prescribed time period shall subject the owner and occupant to penalties provided under this chapter.
K. Parking: Parking of motor vehicles and other personal property (boats, mowers, etc.) shall conform to parking and traffic ordinances, rules and regulations as provided for other residences in Town.
(Ord. 2017-10-002, 10-2-2017)