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Manufactured housing is allowed only in manufactured home parks.
(A) Setup. Manufactured housing, where permitted by this Zoning Ordinance, shall:
(1) Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation manual. In the absence of such a manual, the home must be installed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 79, section 42 of the South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board Regulations.
(2) Be under skirted around the entire home with brick, masonry, vinyl, or similar materials designed and manufactured for permanent outdoor installation.
(3) Have permanent landing steps at each exterior doorway installed or constructed and attached firmly to the home and anchored securely to the ground, in accordance with applicable Building Codes.
(4) Have all moving or towing apparatus removed or concealed including hitch, wheels and axles.
(5) Be provided with a sanitary sewer system approved by SCDHEC. Evidence of such approval shall accompany each and every permit request to install a manufactured home.
(6) Be served by a separate electric meter.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any such home to receive electricity except by use of a separate meter.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any public utility or electrical supplier to connect service to any manufactured home in the absence of an approved permit issued by the Zoning Administrator to establish said home.
(c) It shall be the duty and responsibility of each supplier of electricity to render a monthly report to the Zoning Administrator as to connections and disconnections made to manufactured homes.
(d) The Zoning Administrator may, at his or her discretion, issue a temporary permit to secure electrical service for a valid reason such as the construction of a power pole to aid in the installation of the unit. A temporary permit shall be valid for 15 days unless otherwise specified on the permit. This provision shall not be construed to exempt the applicant from the requirement for a regular permit within the 15 day period. If a permit is not obtained as required, the Zoning Administrator may direct that the electricity be disconnected. Any additional fee to reconnect would be the responsibility of the owner or applicant.
(B) Utilities. No manufactured home shall be permitted, used or occupied, nor shall public utilities be extended to or activated in any such home until the utility and electric connection to the home has been inspected and found to be in accordance with all applicable codes by the Building Official.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
Mobile homes, as defined by this chapter, shall not be permitted, established or reestablished within the jurisdiction of this chapter. Where in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter on April 27, 1999, the date of the initial adoption of this Zoning Ordinance, such uses may be continued in accordance with the provisions of § 157.193-Nonconformities; provided such uses are maintained in habitable condition, as defined by and subject to the conditions of § 157.039(B).
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
The establishment and operation of a manufactured home park shall comply with the following design and development standards:
(A) The park site shall be not less than ten acres, and shall not have less than 200 feet frontage on a publicly dedicated and maintained street.
(B) The park shall be served by public water and sewer systems, a system of storm drainage, and refuse disposal facilities, plans of which shall be approved by local SCDHEC officials.
(C) All dwelling spaces shall abut upon an asphalt or concrete driveway of not less than 18 feet in width which shall have unobstructed access to a public street.
(D) A description of the procedures of any proposed home owners association or other group maintenance agreement must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.
(E) All on-site roadway intersections shall be provided with a street light and interior lights shall be provided at not less than 400-foot intervals.
(F) Lots in manufactured home parks shall be sized and arranged so that:
(1) There will be at least 35 feet of space between manufactured homes;
(2) All structures, including manufactured homes, are at least 25 feet from the right-of-way of any street or drive providing common circulation; and
(3) All structures, including manufactured homes, are at least ten feet from rear lot line.
(G) Not less than 10% of the park site shall be set aside and developed for common open space and recreation usage.
(H) Space numbers: permanent space numbers shall be provided on each manufactured home space and shall be located so as to be visible from the street or driveway. Signs identifying space locations shall be provided at each street or driveway intersection. Address numbers as required for E911 service shall be used to denote space numbers.
(I) No manufactured home space shall have direct access to a public street, but shall instead access an internal driveway system.
(J) The maximum number of mobile or manufactured home spaces shall not exceed six per acre, not including roads and other required infrastructure and required open space.
(K) Two parking spaces shall be provided for each designated manufactured home space. Parking may be provided at the designated space or in community parking areas.
(M) Business license required.
(1) A business license must be acquired prior to the opening or operation of a manufactured home park and shall be subject to annual renewal.
(2) The business license for any manufactured home park may be revoked by the City Council for a violation of this chapter or other applicable ordinances and regulations governing the operation of such uses.
(N) The site plan for any proposed manufactured home park must be approved by the Planning Commission per the applicable requirements of Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
(A) Not more than eight nor fewer than three townhouses may be joined together, with approximately the same (but staggered) front line. The minimum distance between buildings in the project area shall be 20 feet.
(C) Minimum lot width/building width shall be 18 feet.
(D) Sidewalks not less than five feet in width shall be provided along the front property line of each project or building.
(E) Maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet.
(F) Streets, water, sewer, etc. shall conform to the design and construction standards required by Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.
(G) Rear yards shall be enclosed by a six-foot wall or fence, unless used for parking, and may include one accessory building no greater than 500 square feet in gross floor area (GFA).
(H) Maximum density for townhouses is ten units per acre.
(I) The site plan for any proposed townhouse development must be approved by the Planning Commission per the applicable requirements of Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
(A) Such projects shall have a minimum of 2.0 acres, with a maximum density of eight units per acre.
(B) Minimum lot area shall be 3,000 square feet per unit.
(C) Minimum lot width shall be 40 feet.
(D) Maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet.
(E) Where a unit is to be constructed at or on the property line, a five-foot maintenance easement shall be provided on the adjoining lot.
(F) At least one side yard extending not less than five feet from the property line shall be provided. Though not required, where a second side yard is provided it shall have a minimum width of five feet.
(H) Buildings must be set back 35 feet from property lines which are adjacent to streets.
(I) Streets, water, sewer, etc. shall conform to the design and construction standards required by Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.
(J) The site plan for any proposed patio home or zero lot line development must be approved by the Planning Commission per the applicable requirements of Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
Bed and breakfast homes are intended to provide a unique lodging experience in predominantly residential environs. As a result, care should be taken to protect the environment that contributes to the experience of such lodging while promoting their use. The use of year-round dwellings for overnight accommodations is permitted under the following conditions:
(A) The primary purpose of the dwelling is for use as a personal residence currently occupied by the owner as his or her home.
(B) No more than seven guestrooms may be rented for overnight use. Accessory buildings may be used as guestrooms provided each accessory building is limited to one guestroom and each such guestroom in accessory buildings is included within the seven total guestrooms permitted for the property.
(C) Off-street parking requirements shall be provided in § 157.123-Parking Requirements. Parking areas must not be located within the front, side or rear setback areas. If surfaced, parking areas must be surfaced with a pervious material. On-street parking for a bed and breakfast home is prohibited.
(D) No regularly scheduled meals may be served other than breakfast. An afternoon social or tea service may also be served to guests if included in the room rate.
(E) The bed and breakfast home shall not be used for any party, gathering, meeting, reception or other similar event for a fee or consideration of any kind.
(F) No on-site advertising shall be permitted other than one sign stating the name of the bed and breakfast home. The sign must not be larger than four square feet in area, and must be placed flush-mounted on the building or a fence.
(G) Retail sales shall be limited to postcards, shirts and other small items directly associated with the use for purchase by registered guests only.
(H) An application for a bed and breakfast inn must be filed with the Zoning Administrator.
(I) The residence cannot be occupied as a bed and breakfast home until it has a city business license, passed an inspection by the Fire Marshal, and received a certificate of occupancy.
(J) A notice of the application shall be mailed to all contiguous property owners. The existence of a road or right-of-way will not be considered to determine contiguity.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
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