All utility and service lines, including water, sewer, telephone, electricity, heating and cooking fuels and television service, shall be located underground, except in instances where the majority of single-family residences in the neighborhood are serviced by above ground lines for the particular service. Utility and service lines, except for electrical and natural gas, shall be designed for permanent attachment to the mobile home using, wherever feasible, the same designs and specifications as for single-family housing in accordance with applicable city adopted codes and ordinances.
(A) Electrical service. Electrical service installation shall be in accordance with applicable city adopted codes and ordinances for single-family residential housing.
(B) Natural gas service. Natural gas service installation shall be in accordance with the BOCA Building Code. The natural gas service pedestal shall be screened from view from the adjoining street by the mobile home itself or by opaque ornamental fencing.
(C) Fuel tank containers. If permitted by the Planning Commission, fuel oil system shall comply with the BOCA Building Code. Fuel oil tanks, if permitted by the Planning Commission, shall be installed, mounted and secured in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s 1975 Standards for Mobile Homes 501B, adopted herein by reference. Above ground fuel tanks shall be screened from view from the adjoining street by the mobile home itself, by enclosure in a storage shed, or by opaque ornamental fencing.
(Prior Code, § 16-11) (Ord. 81-15, passed 1-7-1982)