(1) Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide opportunities where manufactured housing may be located on a leased or rented site in a planned community. This district is intended to provide opportunities for almost all types of manufactured homes including those which may not be able to meet the design standards established in other residential districts. All manufactured home parks are required to conform to the provisions of this section and other appropriate sections of this chapter. Land to be zoned R-6 and any new manufactured home park shall be served with public sanitary sewer and water and the density of the park shall be consistent with the land use category according to the comprehensive plan.
(2) Lot and setback requirements.
(a) Minimum park size. Five acres.
(b) Minimum lot or site size. 6,000 square feet per unit exclusive of roadways, walkways or other property used for park purposes.
(c) Minimum lot or site width. 60 feet.
(d) Setbacks.
1. From public street right-of-way.
a. Local or minor collector street. 30 feet.
b. Major collector or arterial street. 40 feet.
2. Front lot line.
a. Private street. 20 feet.
b. Common park walk. 10 feet.
3. Rear lot line. 10 feet.
4. Side lot line. 10 feet. Side yard setback for interior lot lines may be reduced to zero, if it is part of an overall park plan to maximize private yard space for each unit. This zero side yard setback allowance will only be permitted if the distance to the manufactured home that shares that side lot line is at least 30 feet in distance.
5. There shall not be less than 20 feet of space between manufactured homes in all directions.
6. From low density residential. The principal building setback shall be 35 feet from any land guided for low density residential.
(e) Buffer. Where a side or rear lot line abuts land guided for low density residential, a collector street, or an arterial street, a 20-foot-wide buffer shall be provided in compliance with § 1007.049.
(3) Park requirements.
(a) Skirt. All manufactured homes shall have skirts around the entire unit made of metal, plastic, fiberglass or comparable, non-combustible material approved by the Building Official and shall be finished to be harmonious with the manufactured home so that it will enhance the general appearance thereof.
(b) Parking. The parking of more than one manufactured home on any single lot shall not be permitted.
(c) Fire protection. Fire protection shall be in compliance with Minnesota Health Department Rule 187 Fire Protection Regulations. Each occupied manufactured home shall be equipped with a Fire Marshal approved type extinguisher in usable condition. The occupant of a manufactured home shall be responsible for providing such extinguisher.
(d) Support and tie down systems. The Minnesota Department of Administration Building Code Division Rules for Manufactured Home Support and Tie Down Systems, authorized by M.S. § 327.31 to § 327.34, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. All new and relocated manufactured homes shall be equipped with an anchoring and support system as defined and approved by state rules.
(e) Construction material storage. All construction materials not currently in use for construction shall be stored indoors, or totally screened from the eye level view from public streets and adjacent properties.
(f) Drainage. Every manufactured home park shall be located on a well-drained area and the premises shall be properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of storm or other waters.
(g) Common walks. Where deemed necessary, common walks shall be provided. Such walks shall be a minimum width of three feet.
(h) Individual walks. All manufactured homes shall be connected to common walks, to paved streets, or to paved driveways or parking spaces connecting to a paved street. Such individual walks shall have a minimum width of two feet.
(i) Patio. A patio may be constructed on the ground beside each manufactured home parking space; this patio shall be not greater than 150 square feet in area and constructed of concrete with a minimum thickness of four inches or approved equal.
(j) Shade tree. At least one shade tree (minimum diameter two inches at time of planting) shall be located and maintained on each site or lot.
(k) Landscaping. Except for the areas used for the manufactured home, patio, walkways and off-street parking space, the entire site or lot shall be sodded, seeded, or adequately landscaped.
(l) Street access. Each unit shall abut on and have access to a street. This street shall be constructed according to standards approved by the city.
(m) Curbing. A concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed on each side of the street and the face of its curb shall be at least 15 feet from the centerline of said street; the design shall be of a type approved by the city.
(n) Speed limit. Speed limit signs shall be clearly posted throughout the manufactured home park. Ten miles per hour shall be the maximum speed posted.
(o) Parking.
1. Each manufactured home site shall have off-street parking space paved with concrete and/or bituminous for two passenger motor vehicles.
2. Each manufactured home park shall maintain a hard surfaced off-street parking lot for guests of occupants of at least one space for each five manufactured home lots.
3. Access drives off roads to all parking spaces and manufactured home lots shall be surfaced with concrete or bituminous according to specifications established by the city.
4. There shall be a separate area of storage provided for boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, etc. The area shall be located away from any public street and shall be fenced and screened from view of public street and adjacent properties.
(p) Utilities.
1. All manufactured homes shall be served by a central water and sanitary sewer system.
2. All utilities shall be underground. There shall be no overhead wires or supporting poles except those essential for street or other lighting purposes.
3. Access in the skirting shall be provided to allow the inspection of plumbing, electrical facilities and related manufactured home equipment.
4. Water facilities, sewage disposal, and street lighting shall be installed and maintained by the owner of the manufactured home park and shall meet all appropriate standards established by the city.
(q) Street lighting. The park shall have a street lighting plan approved by the city.
(r) Accessory buildings. Any accessory building for outdoor storage of equipment or refuse shall be constructed of weather resistant material and be finished in a manner conforming with the appearance of the principal dwelling and shall be consistent in appearance with the other accessory buildings in the manufactured home park.
(s) Community building. All manufactured home parks may have a central community building with laundry drying areas and washing machines.
(t) Emergency storm protections. Manufactured home parks established prior to July 1, 1993 shall comply with emergency room protections as required by Minnesota Statutes. A new manufactured home park established after July 1, 1993 shall have storm shelters in compliance with Minnesota Statutes. Additionally, all emergency storm protection measures shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.
(u) Recreational space. All manufactured home parks shall have at least 10% of the land area developed for recreational use (sport courts, children's play equipment, swimming pool, golf green, etc.) developed and maintained at the owner's expense.
(v) Refuse handling. The handling of refuse shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of § 1007.045. The refuse handling shall be allowed provided such equipment is screened from adjacent uses, and all public and private street rights-of-way.
(4) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the R-6 District:
(a) Community/recreation buildings.
(b) Manufactured homes.
(c) Personal wireless service antennas as secondary uses in compliance with § 1007.062.
(d) Community gardens operated by the city.
(e) Day care facilities serving 14 or fewer persons.
(f) State licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
(5) Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the R-6 District:
(a) Accessory buildings, structures, and uses in compliance with § 1007.044.
(b) Carports in compliance with § 1007.044(3).
(c) Civil defense buildings/storm shelters.
(d) Community laundry facilities, park office, recreational building(s) provided such structures are of a permanent nature and comply with the requirements of the State Building Code.
(e) Fences per § 1007.050.
(f) Model homes/temporary real estate offices in compliance with § 1007.070.
(g) Off-street parking in compliance with § 1007.052.
(h) Radio and television receiving antennas, satellite dishes, TVROs three meters or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including radio receivers, ham radio transmitters and television receivers in compliance with § 1007.062.
(i) Signs in compliance with City Code Chapter 1010.
(j) Swimming pools, sport courts, and other recreational facilities which are operated for the use of the residents of the principal use and their guests in compliance with § 1007.044. This does not include racing/riding courses for off-road vehicles.
(6) Conditional uses. The following uses require a conditional use permit in compliance with § 1007.016:
(a) None.
(7) Uses by administrative permit. The following uses require an administrative permit in compliance with § 1007.019:
(a) Personal wireless service antennas as secondary uses in compliance with § 1007.062.
(b) Temporary structures in compliance with § 1007.071.
(c) Transient merchants.
(a) Earth moving and land reclamation in compliance with § 1007.059.
(9) Review and approval procedures. No person shall establish, develop, extend or enlarge a manufactured home park within the City of Lino Lakes without first obtaining approval from the City Council with review by the Planning and Zoning Board. Approval shall be granted only upon compliance with all of the following:
(a) Planning and Zoning Board review. The Planning and Zoning Board shall review all applications for manufactured home parks and shall hold public hearings as deemed necessary or proper. The findings and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board shall be forwarded to the City Council for action.
(b) Approval or denial. The City Council shall consider and act on the application. Approval shall be granted only upon compliance with all of the procedures and requirements established in this chapter.
(c) Submission requirements. Submission for manufactured home park approval shall include the following:
1. All submittal requirements for a zoning amendment and/or conditional use permit, as appropriate, required by § 1007.015 through § 1007.024 as amended. If the site is to be subdivided, the submittal also must comply with the requirements of City Code Chapter 1001.
2. Proof of agency review. The applicant shall provide proof that the plans submitted have been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Health, and have satisfied all other federal, state, county, city, and watershed district laws and regulations.
(d) Access. It shall be the duty of the park owner to give the Building Official free access to all lots at reasonable times for the purposes of inspection.