Non-conforming manufactured/mobile homes not located in a manufactured housing park may be replaced, provided approval is given by the Board of Adjustments (BOA) in accordance with the following criteria.
(A) Application is made within three (3) months of the date of its removal and replacement home occupies the lot within thirty (30) days of approval by the BOA;
(B) The replacement home does not create new non-conformities with respect to such matters as, but not limited to, setback and parking requirements;
(C) The replacement home's appearance standards and value must be equal to or higher than the home being replaced and in no case have a minimum value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). The BOA may use an assessed value, bill of recent sale or, when meeting the minimum five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) value is in question, require a certified appraisal conducted by a licensed appraiser to establish a current value. The cost of such appraisal shall be at the owner's expense;
(D) If the replacement home is built prior to June 15, 1976, the home must be HUD- inspected and written approval for habitation provided; and
(E) All other applicable provisions of this chapter are met.
(Ord. 2003-06, passed 3-3-03)