(A) Mobile home parks.
(1) Definition. A mobile home park is a parcel of land on which two or more manufactured or mobile homes are occupied as residences. It is further defined as a residential area in which such manufactured/mobile home lots are rented for use as sites for manufactured and/or mobile homes for residential use along with other uses permitted herein. Ownership of all land in a mobile home park shall be maintained by the developer, his or her heirs, successors or assigns. No lots shall be severed and sold from the mobile home park. No lot shall be occupied by more than one manufactured or mobile home unless it complies with all requirements for a manufactured or mobile home park, except as permitted in § 154.147(A). All manufactured or mobile home parks shall consist of a minimum of five acres.
(2) Basic requirements.
(a) Mobile home parks shall comply with the regulations of the State Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Park Law, as set forth in KRS Chapter 219.
(b) All mobile home parks shall abut upon an arterial or collector thoroughfare.
(c) No mobile home park shall be located on less than five acres of land.
(d) No mobile home park shall have a density of more than one mobile home per acre on private sewer, and four with public sewer.
(e) No person shall operate a park without having first obtained a permit, as provided for in KRS 219.310 to 219.410.
(f) An application for a permit to construct a mobile home park shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall contain the same information as that submitted to the State Bureau for Health Services. In addition, the following information shall be presented to the Commission:
1. A vicinity map showing the proposed location of the park in relation to major streets or highways;
2. A detailed description of the method proposed for disposal of storm drainage and/or drainage detention; and
3. Proof of receipt of KRS Chapter 219, Mobile Home Park Permit.
(3) Construction plan submission. Following tentative approval from the Commission and the Bureau for Health Services, the applicant shall submit a complete plan, drawn to scale, submitted in triplicate, of the proposed park or alteration, showing the following:
(a) A map showing the topography of the proposed site at not more than five-foot intervals; and
(b) A site plan showing all existing facilities and proposed facilities, as follows:
1. The area and dimensions of the tract of land to be developed;
2. The number, location and size of all lots for certified mobile homes;
3. A detailed drawing of the foundation for the placement of certified mobile homes within the mobile home park. All certified mobile homes shall be installed as per § 154.149;
4. The location and width of roadways, driveways and walkways; the number, location and size of all off-street automobile parking spaces (see supplementary provisions below);
5. The location of parking, street lighting and electrical systems; detail drawings of approved public water supply system; detail drawings of sewage disposal facilities if other than a public sewage disposal system is to be used; the location and size of all existing or proposed water and sewer lines, vents and riser pipes;
6. A separate floor plan of all buildings and other improvements either existing or proposed; and
7. Size and location of playground and other public areas to be provided within the park.
(4) Location and general layout.
(a) Every certified mobile home and mobile home park shall be located on a well-drained area, not subject to flooding, and the premises shall be properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of storm or other waters.
(b) Each mobile home or lot shall be numbered and displayed in some systematic order, both on the plan and on the site.
(c) Each mobile home lot shall contain a minimum of 11,000 square feet on public sewer.
(d) Each certified mobile home shall contain at least 320 square feet of floor area and comply with § 154.147.
(e) All mobile homes shall be located at least 50 feet from any park boundary line abutting a public street or highway, and at least 20 feet from other park property boundary lines.
(f) All lots shall abut upon a park street. For a two-way street, the minimum paved width shall be 22 feet with no parking allowed on either side. If parking is permitted on one side, the paved width shall be 32 feet; and if parking is permitted on both sides, the minimum paved width shall be 42 feet. The minimum right-of-way for a two-way street shall be 50 feet, and 40 feet for a one-way street. Park driveways and walkways shall be of all-weather paved construction, maintained in good condition, and have natural drainage, and shall be maintained free of holes. All roads shall comply with the subdivision regulations or county road ordinance, whichever is more restrictive.
(g) The area provided for the placement of the mobile home shall be improved to provide a base for a permanent, fixed foundation for the placement of each mobile home. The foundation shall be constructed in such a manner that it will not heave, shift or settle unevenly under the weight of the mobile home due to frost action, inadequate drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the mobile home. All mobile homes shall be equipped with tie-downs as recommended by the Manufactured Housing Association, and shall be required to use them. Placement of all certified mobile homes shall comply with § 154.149.
(h) Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a sewer and water connection approved by the County Health Officer.
(5) Utility systems.
(a) Water supply.
1. All mobile home parks shall be connected to an approved public water supply.
2. The water supply shall be capable of supplying a minimum of 150 gallons per day per mobile home.
3. Water distribution and connections shall comply with the State Plumbing Code.
(b) Sewage and waste disposal.
1. All sewage shall be disposed of into a public sewage treatment system.
2. The sewer service connection between the mobile home and the sewer opening shall have a normal inside diameter of at least three inches, with a slope of at least one-quarter inch per foot. All joints shall be watertight.
3. All materials used for sewer connections shall be semi-rigid, corrosion resistant, non-absorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.
4. The sewer outlet shall be capped when not in use.
5. The mobile home park waste systems and connections shall comply with the State Plumbing Code.
(c) Refuse handling. The permit holder shall be responsible for the storage and disposing of refuse and shall conduct same so as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accidents or fire hazards, or air pollution.
(d) Electrical distribution system. Every mobile home park shall contain an electrical wiring system, consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed in accordance with local and state codes and regulations governing systems of like nature.
(6) Responsibilities of permit holder. The person to whom a permit is issued for a mobile home park shall operate the park in compliance with this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(a) The park management shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) The park management shall be responsible for the proper placement of each certified mobile home in accordance with § 154.149. This includes placing it upon a firm, fixed foundation, securing its stability with an approved anchoring system and installing all utility connections.
(7) Supplementary provisions and regulations.
(a) The Commission may impose such other conditions as it deems necessary to ensure that the mobile home park will not adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare.
(b) The developer in designing the park and the Commission in reviewing the park proposal shall give special attention to ensuring that the park is compatible with existing and planned land use and with circulation patterns of adjoining properties.
(c) All development plans shall include a landscape plan.
(d) Sidewalks shall be required on one side of the proposed street.
(e) Off-street parking shall be provided according to the following requirements:
1. Two spaces for each mobile home lot;
2. One space for each fun-time park employee;
3. One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area for any structure used for office, recreational or cultural activities;
4. One space for each four mobile home lots for use by guests; and
5. Two parking spaces required for each certified mobile home should be located on the mobile home lot; all other required spaces should be located in bays convenient to facilities.
(8) Existing parks. Any mobile home park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter and which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist as determined by the County Health Department and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(B) Recreational vehicle parks.
(1) Definition. Recreational vehicle parks are designed to accommodate recreational vehicles for short periods of time, ranging from one night to several weeks.
(2) Basic requirements.
(a) Size. The minimum size of a recreational vehicle park shall be not less than ten (10) acres.
(b) Density. Minimum lot area per recreational vehicle space shall be not less than 2,500 square feet and not more than 18 spaces per gross acre, except that 20% of the lots may be as small as 1,200 square feet in area, but these may be used by tent campers only. Each tent camper lot must be provided with a water spigot and drain, an electrical outlet and a covered garbage receptacle.
(c) Location. Recreational vehicle parks shall be located adjacent to and have access to a major thoroughfare or collector street. There shall be no entrance or exit from or onto a minor street.
(3) Zoning.
(a) Recreational vehicle parks may be permitted as a conditional use in the A-1 District provided they meet the following criteria, and provided further that they are approved by the Commission:
(b) The proposed park will contribute to the welfare and convenience of the traveling public seeking this type of accommodations.
(c) The park will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons who live in the adjacent areas.
(d) The park will comply with all county, state or federal regulations. Documentation of such compliance shall be required of applicants for recreational vehicle park construction permits.
(e) The park will comply with all adopted plans (prepared by or for governmental agencies) for the neighborhood or community.
(4) Compliance with state standards. Recreational vehicle parks shall comply with all requirements and standards as stated in the Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Act of 1972, KRS 219.310 to 219.410. Documentation of such compliance shall be required of applicants for recreational vehicle park construction permits.
(5) Existing recreational vehicle parks. Any recreational vehicle park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist as determined by the County Health Department and the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)