§ 81-25 MANUFACTURED HOMES.

   (A)   New manufactured homes shall not be placed or installed in floodways or coastal high hazard areas (V Zones).

   (B)   For the purpose of these regulations, the lowest floor of a manufactured home is the bottom of the lowest horizontal supporting member (longitudinal chassis frame beam).

   (C)   New manufactured homes located outside of floodways and coastal high hazard areas (V Zones), replacement manufactured homes in any flood hazard areas, and substantial improvement (including repair of substantial damage) of existing manufactured homes in all flood hazard area, shall:

      (1)   Be elevated on a permanent, reinforced foundation in accordance with §§ 81-31 through 81-37 or §§ 81-38 through 81-43, as applicable to the flood zone;

      (2)   Be installed in accordance with the anchor and tie-down requirements of the Building Code or the manufacturer's written installation instructions and specifications; and

      (3)   Have enclosures below the lowest floor of the elevated manufactured home, if any, including enclosures that are surrounded by rigid skirting or other material that is attached to the frame or foundation, that comply with the requirements of, §§ 81-31 through 81-37 or §§ 81-38 through 81-43 as applicable to the flood zone.

[Note: See "Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards: A Multi-Hazard Foundation and Installation Guide" (FEMA P-85).]

(Ord. 02-2014, passed 4-21-2014)