(a) Intent. It is the intent of these regulations to encourage the placement of moderate-income housing in a general residential environment by permitting the use of Class A Manufactured Housing, as defined herein in specified districts, subject to the requirements and procedures set forth herein to insure acceptable similarity in exterior appearance between Class A Manufactured Housing and site-built housing that has been built or might be constructed on adjacent lots in the same district.
(b) Minimum Dimensions Parallel to Principal Street Frontage. Class A Manufactured Homes shall be so located on lots that the portions nearest the principal street frontage are at least fifteen feet in total dimensions parallel to the street. Such dimensions shall be measured from outer extremities, including eaves.
(c) Minimum Width of Main Body. Minimum width of the main body of the Class A Manufactured Home as assembled on the site shall not be less than twenty-four feet, as measured across the narrowest portion.
(d) Minimum Distance, Eaves to Ridge; Roofing Materials. Minimum distance from eaves to ridge shall be twelve feet. In general, any roofing material may be used that is acceptable for site-built housing, is applied in such a manner as to be similar in appearance.
(e) Exterior Finish; Light Reflection. The exterior wall covering is required to be either:
(1) Wood or masonry finish, or its appearance; and/or
(2) Vertically or horizontally grooved siding or lap siding, or its appearance.
(f) Gutters and Downspouts Required. Manufactured homes shall be installed with gutters and downspouts in accordance with Section P.M. 506.1 of the BOCA Maintenance Code and with the applicable requirements of the Building Code.
(g) Permanent Perimeter Enclosure Required. Manufactured homes approved for placement within the City shall be set onto an excavated area with foundation, footings and crawl space or basement walls constructed in accordance with Section 502 of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Appendix C. The space between the floor joist of the manufactured home and the excavated under floor grade shall be enclosed with a permanent blocked foundation. The crawl space shall be constructed with provisions made for cross ventilation as required by Section C-502.6 of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Appendix C.
(h) Permanent Utility Connections Required. Manufactured homes approved for placement within the City in accordance with Section C-307 of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Appendix C and the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code for One and Two-family Dwellings.
(i) Installation Requirements. Manufactured homes approved for placement within the City shall be anchored to the ground in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and shall meet the requirements of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Appendix C.
(Ord. 310. Passed 9-16-96.)