All H.U.D. approved manufactured or modular homes, or mobile homes manufactured before June 15,1976 with a valid rehabilitation certificate (pre-H.U.D.), that are in compliance with the requirements of Idaho Code and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and that bear an insignia of approval by the state where they were constructed, are considered to be single family dwellings and shall be treated as such in this code and under any other Latah County code, including the Latah County Land Use Ordinance.
In order for any of these manufactured buildings to be installed and occupied within the unincorporated areas of Latah County a valid installation permit (and foundation or other permits when applicable) must be issued by the Department of Planning and Building, zoning approval must be gained, inspections must be passed, and a certificate of occupancy must be obtained, under the same general requirements as any other single family dwelling (including but not limited to septic/sewer approval, approach approval, and 180 day limitations), with the following additional requirements and modifications:
A. If the building site is an approved space within a legal manufactured home park, the manufactured home park development plans for setbacks shall prevail along with the setback and separation distances for structures contained in the Building Codes.
B. Applications for installation permits shall also contain the license number and name of the contractor and licensed installer.
C. All installations shall meet the minimum requirements as set forth in the State-approved installation instruction for the specific unit or model, or in the current Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard, whichever is stricter.
D. The minimum roof snow load for new manufactured homes is 30 pounds per square foot (p.s.f.). Applications for installation permits with a roof snow load that is less than the actual snow load must be accompanied by a snow load disclosure form signed by the owner that acknowledges that the manufactured building's snow load is inadequate and the roof may be subject to collapse. A snow load disclosure form is not required for manufactured buildings that meet or exceed the snow load specified.
E. Every installation requires a permit, including but not limited to moving from one space to another in a legally approved manufactured home park or placing a different home in a space that had a previous home in a legally approved manufactured home park.
F. A building permit is required and must be obtained for any remodel or change to the interior or exterior of a manufactured building before any work may be performed. No structural changes or additions can be constructed on a manufactured building without submittal of plans stamped by an engineer licensed in the State of Idaho. Manufactured buildings cannot change occupancy. (Ord. 384, 12-14-2021)