For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADD-A-ROOM UNIT. A unit of manufactured housing, not designed as a part of the original structure, which may have less occupied space than a manufactured housing section.
ANCHORING SYSTEM. An approved system of straps, cables, turnbuckles, chains, ties or other approved materials used to secure a manufactured or certified mobile home.
ANSI/NFPA 501A STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED/CERTIFIED MOBILE HOMES. Model national standards, (including all authorized successor documents) for installation of manufactured and certified mobile homes, as adopted and copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and the Manufactured Housing Institute.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the appropriate authority having jurisdiction, by reason of investigation, accepted principles, or tests by nationally recognized organizations.
CERTIFIED MOBILE HOME. A transportable structure larger than 320 square feet, designed to be used as a year-round residential dwelling, and either built prior to the enactment of the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974 which became effective for all mobile home construction June 15, 1976 and subsequently upgraded to be able to receive a “B” seal certifying that the unit has been inspected and is in compliance with standards set forth in the HUD Code, or built after June 15, 1976. Such certified mobile homes may be located in the county on one acre or more in the A-1 Zone or in a mobile home park provided that it is placed onto a fixed permanent foundation with the wheels or mobile parts removed, in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 154.149(A) and has an approved foundation siding/ skirting enclosing the entire perimeter of the home. Such mobile homes shall be considered as real estate in accordance with KRS 132.750. Mobile homes not meeting these standards may not be permitted in any zone. All manufactures/mobile homes that are purchased from a private citizen by a private citizen for relocation in the county, will reinspected for HUD certification through the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
EXPANDO UNIT. An expandable manufactured housing unit.
FOUNDATION SIDING/SKIRTING. A type of wainscoting constructed of fire and weather resistant materials, such as aluminum, particle board, treated pressed wood or other approved materials, enclosing the entire undercarriage of the manufactured or certified mobile home.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A dwelling unit fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site, bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code.
(1) All manufactured homes meeting the following requirements shall be permitted in all traditional residential districts:
(a) Have more than 900 square feet of occupied space in a double or larger multi-section unit;
(b) Be placed on a permanent foundation;
(c) Utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in § 154.149(A);
(d) Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with ANSI and to the manufacturer’s specifications;
(e) Be without wheels;
(f) Have utilities connected, in accordance with the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code and manufacturer’s specifications;
(g) Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences; and
(h) Have roofing materials of a style and type customarily used on site-constructed residences.
(2) Manufactured homes not meeting these standards may only be placed on lots in conformance with the requirements for a certified mobile home.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS CODE. Title VI of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.), as amended (previously known as the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act), rules and regulations adopted thereunder (including information supplied by the home manufacturer), which has been stamped and approved by a Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency, an agent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to HUD rules.
MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY/PARK. A parcel of land on which two or more manufactured or certified mobile homes are occupied as residences. No lot shall be occupied by more than one manufactured or certified mobile home unless it complies with all the requirements for a manufactured or mobile home park, except as permitted in § 154.147(A). All new manufactured or mobile home parks shall consist of a minimum of five acres.
OCCUPIED SPACE. The total area of earth horizontally covered by the structure, excluding accessory structures, such as, but not limited to, garages, patios and porches.
ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE. The nationally-recognized model building code prepared by the Council of American Building Officials.
PERMANENT PERIMETER ENCLOSURE. A permanent perimeter structural system completely enclosing the space between the floor joists of the home and the ground.
PERMANENT FOUNDATION. Any structural system for transposing loads from a structure to the earth at a depth below the established frost line without exceeding the safe bearing capacity of the supporting soil, but excepting single wide homes whose supporting structure does not have to be below the frost line.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A portable vehicular structure not built to the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code (or the obsolete ANSI 119.1 Mobile Home Design and Construction Standard) designed for travel, recreational camping or vacation purposes, either having its own motor power or mounted onto or drawn by another vehicle, and including but not limited to travel and camping trailers, truck campers and motor homes.
SECTION. A unit of a manufactured home at least ten body feet in width and 30 body feet in length.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT or CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. A device for permitting a use within a district other than a principally permitted use.
SUPPORT SYSTEM. A pad or a combination of footings, piers, caps, plates and shims, which, when properly installed, support the manufactured or certified mobile home.
(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)