(A) Mobile homes. Mobile homes shall meet the following requirements.
(1) The exterior walls and roof shall be structurally sound and tight and free from defects which might admit rain or dampness.
(2) All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be uniform in color, maintained weatherproof, and shall be properly surface coated when required to prevent deterioration;
(3) Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction so as to be weather-tight. Every window sash shall be fully supplied with approved glazing materials which are without open cracks and holes;
(4) Each mobile home shall have suitable stairs and a porch or deck permitting access into the mobile home. The porch or deck providing primary access into the mobile home shall be a prefabricated or site-built porch or deck and shall be not less than 32 inches by 32 inches;
(a) Every stair, porch, deck, or other apparatus attached to the mobile home shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads and shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair, and constructed in accordance with all applicable state and local codes.
(b) Every stair, porch, deck, or other apparatus shall have rails if more than 30 inches above the ground surface. Concrete blocks, lumber, or other materials shall not be stacked and used as stairs or a porch.
(5) Vinyl or aluminum skirting shall be installed around the perimeter of each mobile home within 30 days of placement of the mobile home. The required skirting must be securely attached and maintained against deterioration. The skirting must be uniform in color, material, and appearance;
(6) All mobile homes shall be securely anchored in accordance with 410 I.A.C. 6-6-11; and
(7) All utilities shall be permanently connected in accordance with the county code.
(B) Mobile home parks. Mobile home parks shall meet the following requirements.
(1) No home park shall have an area of less than five acres.
(2) Each home site within the park shall have an area of at least 4,000 square feet.
(3) There shall be at least 25 feet between homes.
(4) No mobile home shall be closer than 40 feet to an adjacent property.
(5) Not less than 10% of the gross area of the park must be improved for recreational activity of the residents of the park.
(6) The park shall be appropriately landscaped and screened (as defined) from adjacent properties in accordance with an approved site plan.
(7) All streets, sidewalks, and driveways shall be privately maintained and shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable standards contained in the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
(8) Applicable requirements of I.C. 16-41-27-23
shall be met.
(9) Mobile home parks with five or more homes shall also meet State Board of Health Rule 410 I.A.C. 6-6 as amended.
(Prior Code, § 153.076) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993; Ord. 2009-17, passed 12-7-2009; Ord. 2015-15, passed 10-19-2015)