(A) An application for R-MH mobile home district must be submitted accompanied by a schematic plan and supplementary text showing the following:
(1) Name of mobile home park or subdivision; names and addresses of owners and designer.
(2) Date, north arrow and scale.
(3) Property boundary and area.
(4) Topography at four foot contour intervals (existing and primary proposed).
(5) Adjacent streets.
(6) All proposed land uses.
(7) Proposed buildings (Show outline and number of floors).
(8) Proposed mobile home lots or space.
(9) Proposed streets and private drives, parking areas and the total number of parking spaces to be provided.
(10) Recreation areas and other areas.
(11) Where water supply or sewage disposal system will be other than by connection to public facilities, the petitioner shall secure and submit a statement from the County Health Department that the proposed systems will meet the needs for the population contemplated.
(B) Lot requirements for mobile home subdivisions in the R-MH District shall be in accordance with the requirements for the R-20 District.
(C) Development requirements for mobile home parks within the R-MH District shall be as specified below.
(1) The minimum area of any site to be developed as a mobile home park shall be five acres, including rights-of-way and utility easements.
(2) There shall be no less than ten mobile home spaces available at first occupancy.
(3) A mobile home park shall abut a publicly dedicated street for a minimum distance of 60 feet.
(4) The minimum setback from a public street shall be 40 feet. There shall be no parking permitted within the required setback.
(5) All buildings, structures, and mobile home stands shall be located at least 30 feet from any exterior property line not a street right-of-way line.
(6) A mobile home park shall be equipped with private drives paved to a width of at least 20 feet, measured from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, and graded to a width of at least 30 feet for two-way traffic, and paved to a width of ten feet and graded to a width of 20 feet for one-way traffic.
(7) The mobile home park shall be designed and graded in such a manner as to allow for the adequate runoff of storm water. Storm drains shall be provided with sufficient inlets located at points of surface water accumulation to adequately intersect surface flow.
(8) A mobile home park shall be equipped with electricity, water and sanitary waste disposal facilities to the extent that convenient, safe and sanitary connections may be made with each mobile home in the park, in accordance with existing statutes and local ordinances.
(9) Screening shall be utilized on all sides of a mobile home park. Consideration shall be given to topography, large trees, vegetation, site design and land uses in the evaluation of the extent of required screening. Whenever screening is required, either a durable masonry wall, fence or berm, natural planting and landscaping, designed to be compatible with the character of adjoining properties shall be provided. Walls and fences shall be at least five feet in height but not greater than six feet in height, measured from the ground along the common lot line of adjoining properties. Hedges or comparable natural plantings shall be planted at an initial height of at least three feet and shall be of such variety that an average height of at least six feet could be expected within no later than two years from the time of planting.
(10) Recreation areas shall be provided to meet the anticipated needs of the residents of the mobile home park. Provision of separate adult and tot lot recreation areas is encouraged. Not less than 8% of the gross site area shall be devoted to recreational uses. Recreation area includes space for community buildings and community use facilities, adult and child play areas, swimming pools, and drying yards. The design of recreation areas shall be appropriate for the intended use and location of the activity.
(11) Site planning and improvements shall provide for the following:
(a) Site planning should adapt to individual site conditions. An informal park type of site planning which conforms to terrain, existing trees and shrubs is preferred. The mobile home space should be fitted to the terrain with a minimum of disturbance of the land. Existing trees and other natural site features shall be preserved to the extent practical. Variations in the street pattern, block shapes and location of mobile home stands should be employed. Excessive repetition of the principal elements of the plan is not acceptable.
(b) Adequate protection shall be provided against any undesirable off-site views or any adverse influence from adjoining streets and areas, and protection of off-site residential areas from undesirable views and adverse influences from areas within the park. Consideration shall be given to the location and arrangement of mobile homes and of buildings, recreation and parking areas, the nature and extent of screening, setbacks, street design, and open space in the evaluation of the site plan and its relation to surrounding areas.
(D) In approving an application for R-MH mobile home district, the Town Board shall find:
(1) That the proposed site and development plan provide for adequate access to the public street system without causing undue congestion or placing excessive traffic loads and local streets.
(2) That the size and shape of the site is adaptable to good mobile home park design and that development of the site for mobile home uses will not unduly obstruct development of adjoining property.
(3) That implementation of the development plan will not disrupt unduly any natural features of the site such as topography, streams or tree cover.
(4) That the development plan provides effective screening of the park from adjoining single- family residential areas so as to minimize adverse effects on these areas.
(E) Site development within the R-MH District shall conform to the schematic plan and associated requirements approved by the Town Board. Modification of the development plan and associated requirements may be made by the Town Board subsequent to their initial approval upon application thereof by the owner of property.
(F) Following Town Board approval of an R-MH mobile home district, the property for which approval was granted shall be labeled R-MH on the official zoning map.
(G) If development in the R-MH District is not started within one year of the date of approval, the Town Board may consider rezoning the site to its previous classification.
(Ord. passed 6-8-78; Am. Res. passed 4-8-10) Penalty, see § 10.99