Manufactured homes constructed after 1986 are permitted in some instances and are subjected to the following restrictions, rules or regulations.
(A) The “occupied space” must be over 950 square feet.
(B) Manufactured homes must have been constructed after January 1, 1986 and in accordance with the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Laws of 1974, being 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq..
(C) The structures must have at least 100 amperage electrical circuit breaker service, the meter base must be affixed to a pole adjacent to the structure and the interior wiring must be constructed of insulated copper of size at least 12/2 with a ground to handle at least 20 amperes to the wall outlets and 50 amperes to the hot water heater and or range. They must also meet the electrical codes of the servicing electrical utility company.
(D) The structure must also meet all guidelines for manufactured (or mobile) homes as set forth by the codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the National Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the American Standards Institute (ANSI Electrical and Gas), NEMA (National Electrical Manufactures Association) or the American Petroleum Institute (API), and the State Building Codes as enforced by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(E) All mobile homes must have one working smoke detector affixed to the ceiling in the center of the hallway at the entrance of each bedroom, and one working smoke detector near the center of the living room area.
(F) Must be placed on a permanent foundation with a minimum of under-floor space of 24 inches constructed of either reinforced cement or masonry cement block and this permanent foundation must set on a footer constructed of concrete measuring not less than 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep completely around the perimeter of the foundation. The axles, wheels and tongue shall be removed after placed on the permanent foundation. The structure shall be placed on the permanent foundation within 60 days of arriving on the premises.
(G) The manufactured home must be also affixed with tie down straps, anchored into the earth sufficient enough to withstand 70 mile per hour winds.
(H) The setback from the outside edge of the structure to the property line must be at least 20 feet on all sides.
(Ord. 04-09, passed 11-22-2004) Penalty, see § 10.99