(A) When a non-conforming trailer or mobile home located on any lot other than in a mobile home park is removed, it shall not be relocated on such lot unless the unit is of equal or better value. In this instance, the replacement shall be on site within two weeks of the removal of the previous unit. In addition, in order to be a permitted use under this section, all other relevant requirements of the district shall be met.
(B) In addition, all replacement mobile homes that are permitted under this section shall within 30 days after placement install skirting around the replacement unit. The design of the skirting shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Inspector, and shall be of such nature that it will be an asset to the neighborhood and the design shall conform with the general architectural character of the neighborhood. Bales of straw and rough finish insulation board shall not be used as skirting. Any skirting that is not purchased through regular mobile home supply sources and fabricated by or for the resident shall be subject to specific approval in compliance with the standards of this section by the Zoning Inspector.
(C) A permit is required whenever a trailer or mobile home is removed from or added to a lot. Notification of said removal or addition is to be given to the Director of Public Service and Safety. Information regarding the value of the old trailer being removed from the lot along with information regarding the value of the new trailer is to be provided to the Director of Public Service and Safety along with all other pertinent data. The director of Public Service and Safety may charge the same fee for this permit as is charged for issuing a building permit.
(Ord. 6-1993, passed 3-8-93; Am. Ord. 41-1996, passed 8-13-96)