For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HOUSE TRAILER. A vehicular portable dwelling unit designed especially for short term occupancy; such as travel trailers, campers, house boats, converted buses and other similar units whether self propelled, pulled or hauled and are designed primarily for highway travel without a special permit and/or does not comply with all the requirements of the minimum housing code as a dwelling unit.
MOBILE HOME. A movable detached single-family dwelling unit with all of the following characteristics:
(1) Designed for a long term occupancy, and containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower bath and kitchen facilities, with plumbing and electrical connections provided for attachment to outside systems;
(2) Designed and constructed on a chassis that is capable of being transported after fabrication on its own wheels or detachable wheels;
(3) Arrive at the site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete, and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, location on supports, connection to utilities, and the like;
(4) Irregardless of width or length dimensions; and
(5) Not be placed on a foundation as required for a permanent structure.
MODULAR HOME. A residential structure, assembled in total or in several sections at a factory, and transported over the road by truck to its destination. A MODULAR HOME, as distinct from a mobile home, shall have exterior building materials and appearance similar to the customary single-family structures in the neighborhood, and shall be permanently situated on a concrete slab of foundation.
(Ord. 3-505, passed - -)