For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME. A mobile home which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower. For purpose of regulation under this article, a DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME shall be considered to be the same as a recreational vehicle, unless otherwise specified.
FREESTANDING MOBILE HOME or RECREATION VEHICLE. Any mobile home or recreation vehicle not located in a mobile home park or recreation vehicle park, respectively, licensed by the city or in an approved mobile home subdivision.
HEALTH OFFICER. The legally designated health authority of the city or his or her authorized representative.
INDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME. A mobile home which meets the minimum gross floor area or habitable space requirement, as provided in § 4-134, and which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower. Unless otherwise indicated in the text of this article, the term MOBILE HOME shall mean an INDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME.
INSPECTION OFFICER. The Building Inspector of the city or his or her authorized agent.
LICENSEE. Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this article.
MOBILE HOME TYPE 1. A transportable structure intended for permanent occupancy as a residential unit, larger than 400 square feet, fabricated in a factory in compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 USC 5401 et seq., as amended, and rules promulgated pursuant thereto, as amended, and which is in compliance with all of the following requirements, each constructed in accordance with the code of the city and the manufacturer’s standard and specifications:
(1) Placed on a support system;
(2) Completely enclosed around the base of the unit with foundation or siding or skirting;
(3) Anchored to the ground;
(4) With all utilities connected; and
(5) With driveway and off-street parking.
MOBILE HOME TYPE 2. A transportable structure intended for permanent occupancy as a residential unit, larger than 320 square feet, fabricated in a factory prior to or not in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 USC 5401 et seq., as amended, and rules promulgated pursuant thereto, as amended, and which is in compliance with all of the following requirements each constructed in accordance with the code of the city:
(1) Placed on a support system;
(2) Completely enclosed around the base of the unit with foundation or siding or skirting;
(3) Anchored to the ground;
(4) With all utilities connected; and
(5) With driveway and off-street parking.
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME. A transportable structure intended for human occupancy as residential unit, larger than 650 square feet, fabricated in a factory in compliance with either the building and construction codes of the city or the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 USC 5401 et seq., as amended, and rules promulgated pursuant thereto, as amended, and which is in compliance with all of the following requirements each constructed in accordance with the code of the city and the manufacturer’s standards and specifications:
(1) Placed on a permanent and complete foundation;
(2) Anchored to the ground;
(3) Have wheels, axles, hitch and other mechanisms removed; and
(4) Have siding and roofing material of a type, quality and appearance customarily used on site constructed homes.
(`90 Code, § 4-43) (Am. Ord. 2810, passed 4-21-87)