Regulations regarding mobile homes and manufactured homes shall be as follows.
(A) A park intended for the placement of mobile homes and manufactured homes on rented lots and where the roads are not publicly dedicated shall meet the following minimum standards:
(1) A plan shall be prepared showing the layout of the park, including lot lines, the road system, and spacing diagram for all structures. Upon approval of the conditional use for the park, the plan shall be filed in the Office of Planning and Zoning and govern all future development;
(2) Each lot shall have a minimum size required for the zoning district in which the park is located. However, a smaller lot size may be approved as part of the conditional use;
(3) No dwelling or any structure, addition, or appurtenance thereto shall be located less than the minimum setback required by the district in which the park is located. The setback requirements may be changed as part of the approval of the conditional use;
(4) Each lot shall abut or face a clear unoccupied space, roadway, or street having a width of at least 34 feet where parking is permitted on both sides, 27 feet in width where parking is restricted to one side only and 24 feet wide where parking is prohibited, or be connected to such street or roadway by a private driveway not less then 12 feet in width, serving no more than four lots. A hard surfaced material shall be used on all roadways; and
(5) The park shall be a minimum of ten acres in size.
(B) A subdivision for mobile homes and manufactured homes shall be required to meet the subdivision regulations and the density, area, and yard requirements for the district in which it is located. The subdivision shall be a minimum of ten acres in size.
(C) A manufactured home may be considered for a conditional use as specified in the district regulations only if the following requirements are met.
(1) The structure shall have been constructed on or after July 15, 1976.
(2) The exterior dimensions of the structure, measured by excluding overhangs, shall not be less than 22 feet.
(3) The structure shall be supported by a foundation system consisting of walls along the perimeter and piers on the interior. All foundation walls and piers shall extend a minimum of 42 inches below final grade.
(4) The roofing and siding material shall be consistent with the material used in site-built dwellings.
(5) The roof pitch shall not be less than a three in 12 slope.
(D) Mobile homes which are nonconforming uses may be replaced with another such structure by making application for a conditional use. The compatibility of the replacement dwelling with neighboring dwellings shall be considered in reviewing the conditional use request.
(E) A mobile home or manufactured dwelling may be located temporarily on land owned by the occupant during the construction of a dwelling. Placement shall not occur until construction has actually commenced. The unit shall be removed after one year or upon completion of the dwelling, whichever occurs first.
(F) All mobile homes and manufactured homes as defined in § 154.021 must be located in conformance with these requirements.
(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)