For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING. A factory-built structure designed for long term residential use. For the purposes of these regulations, FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING consists of three types: modular homes; mobile homes; and manufactured homes.
FACTORY-BUILT STRUCTURES. Any structure that is wholly, or in substantial part, made, fabricated, formed or assembled in a manufacturing facility for installation or assembly and installation on a building site.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure, intended for use as a residential dwelling, transportable in one or more sections, which is built in an off-site facility for installation or assembly at the building site, and bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.), which became effective June 15, 1976, and any amendments thereto, and which does not have permanently attached to its body or frame any wheels or axles. A mobile home is not a MANUFACTURED HOME, except as hereinafter provided.
MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT. A general category of development that includes manufactured home subdivisions and manufactured home parks.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. A parcel of land under single ownership on which two or more manufactured homes are located for the purpose of occupancy as residential dwellings.
MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION. A subdivision designed and/or intended for the sale of lots for siting manufactured homes and modular homes.
MOBILE HOME. A transportable, factory-built structure designed to be used as a residential dwelling and built prior to the enactment of the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code of 1974 (42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.), which became effective June 15, 1976.
MOBILE HOME PARK. Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes are located for the purpose of occupancy as residential dwellings, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.
MODULAR HOME. A structure intended for residential use and manufactured off site in accordance with the (local or state) building code.
NONRESIDENTIAL FACTORY BUILT STRUCTURES. Any structure, having the basic characteristics of a mobile home or travel trailer but which is designed for purposes other than as a residential dwelling and is not being offered for sale.
STORM SHELTER. A single structure of multiple structure designed to provide persons with temporary protection from a storm. The term storm shelter will include any above or below ground shelter in which the design, construction and installation comply with the most recent versions of FEMA Publications 320 (Taking Shelter from the Storm) and FEMA 361 (Design and Construction Criteria for Community Safe Rooms), as well as ICC 500 (Standards for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters).
TRAVEL TRAILER. All vehicles and portable structures built on a chassis, designed as a temporary or permanent dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation use, including tent trailers and motor driven vehicles.
TRAVEL TRAILER PARK. Any plot of ground which two or more travel trailers occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.
(Ord. 381, passed 8-12-2021)