It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, occupy or connect to city utilities a manufactured home park without conforming with the following standards and provisions.
(A) Application.
(1) An application must be submitted to the City Secretary containing the following information:
(a) The name and address of the applicant;
(b) The location and legal description of the property on which the park is to be located;
(c) A complete plan of the park showing compliance with § 151.06;
(d) The application must be accompanied by copies of plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements to be constructed, including water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone, garbage disposal and other such facilities; and
(e) The requisite information to ensure that the establishment of the park shall comply with all rules and regulations applicable to such parts.
(2) The application must be accompanied by an application fee in the amount of $100.
(B) Review of application by Mayor. The Mayor shall review the application to ensure that all city regulations are complied with. The Mayor shall also ensure that all utilities are readily available.
(C) Public hearing and issuance of license.
(1) After review of the application, if the application otherwise complies with the rules and regulations for establishment of a manufactured home park, then the City Manager shall notify in writing the applicant and all property owners owning property, according to the most recent city tax rolls, within 200 feet of the land for which an application has been submitted, of a public hearing to be held on the application. A public hearing shall be held by the City Council not less than ten days nor more than 30 days after such notification, at which time the City Council shall determine whether the provisions of this code have been complied with. In cases of unavoidable necessity, the City Council shall have the right to grant a variance to the applicant. The City Council may also refuse to issue a license to the applicant if the City Council reasonably determines that the effect on the surrounding property and the appearance of the neighborhood will be adversely affected because of the size, appearance, relative placement or expected use of the structure. In the event of such refusal, the City Council shall authorize the Mayor to state in writing to the applicant the reasons for such refusal, in terms containing such specifics as will allow the applicant to correct any deficiencies, where possible. The city shall issue a license for the placement of the structure only after a favorable vote by the City Council.
(2) The City Council may also establish reasonable conditions of approval, such as:
(a) Requirements for special yards, lot sizes, open spaces, buffers, fences, walls or screening;
(b) Requirements for installation and maintenance of landscaping or erosion control measures;
(c) Requirements for street improvements and dedications;
(d) Control of vehicular access, parking and traffic circulation;
(e) Limits on signage;
(f) Limits on hours or other characteristics of operation;
(g) Establishment of development schedules or time limits for completion or for the duration of the permit; and
(h) Any other conditions the Council may deem necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and to preserve the public health, safety and general welfare.
(D) Transfers of title. A mobile home license may be transferred by its owner along with a conveyance of the park upon which it is situated by the owner. A copy of the document transferring the license shall be filed with the city.
(Ord. 0408-3, passed 4-14-2008) Penalty, see § 151.99