(A) Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a mobile/manufactured home park within the city without a valid permit issued by the Health Authority in the name of such person, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association, corporation or any other individual, group or organization for the specific mobile/manufactured home park.
(B) Application; issuance; changes in size, etc.
(1) Any person desiring to operate a mobile/manufactured home park shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the Health Authority.
(2) Complete exhibits for the purpose of obtaining a permit to operate a mobile/manufactured home park shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) A complete plan of the property showing:
1. The area and dimensions of the mobile/manufactured home park.
2. The number, dimensions and location of all mobile/manufactured home sites.
3. The locations of all roads, streets and parking areas in the park.
4. The locations and identifications of service buildings and other proposed or existing structures.
5. The locations of individual sewage systems, if used as the method of sewage disposal.
(b) Approval to use a public water supply shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a permit to operate the mobile/manufactured home park.
(c) Evidence of compliance with all local building and zoning regulations, where applicable.
(d) A written statement assigning a person responsible for supervision of the mobile/manufactured home park (see § 154.08) should the owner reside outside the county in which the mobile/manufactured home park is located.
(3) Prior to approval of an application for a permit, the Health Authority shall inspect the mobile/manufactured home park to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(4) If the inspection reveals that the mobile/manufactured home park complies with all requirements of this chapter, the Health Authority shall issue a permit stating the number of approved mobile/manufactured home sites. Permits are not transferable.
(5) Changes in the size of a park (number of mobile/manufactured home sites) or to the sewage treatment and water supply systems shall not be made without prior approval of the Health Authority. Upon approval of the changes, a new permit shall be required. Plans and specifications may also be required.
(C) Appeals from denial. Any person whose application for a permit under this chapter has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code § 1-23-310 et seq.
(D) Revocation.
(1) The permit may be revoked by the Health Authority for failure to correct deficiencies within reasonable time limits established by the Health Authority.
(2) Prior to revocation, the Health Authority shall notify the permit holder or his authorized representative, in writing, of the specific reasons for which the permit is to be revoked. The permit shall be revoked 15 days following receipt of such notice by the permit holder, unless he or his authorized representative files a written request for a hearing with the Health Authority within 15 days of receipt of notification of revocation.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the permit shall be revoked if the Health Authority is threatened with bodily harm or physical interference in the performance of inspection duties by the permit holder or his authorized representative (supervisor).
(4) When a permit has been revoked, the holder of the revoked permit may make a written application for a new permit.
(5) Any revocation of a permit provided for in this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, (S.C. Code § 1-23-310 et seq.) where applicable.
(E) Fees.
(1) If a fee system is established by the State Department of Health and Environmental Control, proof of payment of the fee shall accompany the initial application and shall thereafter be furnished to the Health Authority within 30 days following each anniversary date. New permits shall not be issued and existing permits shall be revoked if proof of payment is not received within the time limits prescribed above, notwithstanding the sanitary conditions of the mobile/manufactured home park.
(2) Upon receipt of an application for a permit to operate a mobile/manufactured home park, accompanied by payment of a fee, if established, the local health authority shall issue a permit, if the mobile/manufactured home park meets the requirements of this chapter.
(F) Service of notices. All notices provided for in this chapter are properly served when delivered to the permit holder, his authorized representative or the person responsible for supervision or when they are sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the permit holder. A copy of the inspection report shall serve as official notice for compliance purposes.
(G) Hearings. The hearings provided for in this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act (S.C. Code § 1-23-310 et seq.) and other applicable laws and regulations.
(H) Inspections, frequency. An inspection of a mobile/manufactured home park shall be performed as often as the Health Authority deems necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.
(I) Right of entry. Representatives of the Health Authority, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter any mobile/manufactured home park at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with this chapter.
(J) Report. Upon completion of the inspection, a copy of the inspection report, stating violations found and compliance dates, shall be furnished to the permit holder or his authorized representative.
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