(A) Only mobile homes complying with the standards and requirements prescribed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Standards and/or ANSI 119.1 shall be permitted in a mobile home park in the city. That compliance with the aforestated standard shall be determined by the Building Official; that a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the mobile home shall be permanently affixed on a readily visible location on the exterior of the mobile home shall be prima facie evidence of such compliance.
(B) A license is required for operation of a mobile home park, said license to be issued only upon an approved final plat for the mobile home park or for an addition thereto. On or before April 1 of each year, the owner of the park shall submit a request to renew said license. Prior to renewal, the park shall be inspected by the Zoning Administrator for compliance with all applicable regulation governing the park. Fees for mobile home park licenses shall be set by City Council resolution.
(C) Iowa Code provisions requiring tie downs for mobile homes shall be effective in the city. These provisions and other state requirements are made a part of the city’s Building Code and shall be enforced in the same manner as other Building Code provisions.
(D) A building permit is required for each mobile home before a mobile home may be occupied, such permit based on an inspection by the Building Official. The fee for a mobile home building permit shall be $50.
(E) Inspections shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Sitting on the mobile home lot;
(2) Connections to sewer, water, gas and electric services in compliance with codes and good practices;
(3) Compliance with the state, the county and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or ANSI 119.1 requirements; and
(4) Adequacy of wiring, plumbing and heating provisions of the mobile home.