(A) Description. Manufactured or modular home.
(B) Included uses. Manufactured or modular housing.
(C) Use conditions. Manufactured or modular homes shall be permitted in all residential, office, and commercial/business districts as follows.
(1) Manufactured or modular home shall:
(a) Have more than 950 square feet of occupied space in a double-section or larger multi-section unit, with a minimum width of 23 feet;
(b) Be placed onto a permanent under floor foundation in accordance with approved installation standards;
(c) Be placed onto a permanent perimeter foundation, in accordance with approved installation standards;
(d) Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with installation standards;
(e) Have the hitch mechanisms removed; and
(f) Meet appropriate utility connections standards, in accordance with approved installation standards.
(2) Improvement location permit required.
(a) Requirements.
1. Prior to the location, relocation or establishment of any manufactured or modular home, the home owner or authorized representative shall secure from the Plan Commission’s designated administrator an improvement location permit. Permit states that the building and its location conform to the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning ordinance.
2. Each application for an improvement location permit shall be accompanied by:
(i) Plot plans as required for all dwelling units, but which shall include manufacturer home data sheet; and
(ii) An agreement signed by the home owner or authorized representative pledging compliance with the terms set by the Plan Commission in the improvement location permit.
(b) Issuance of permit. After receipt of the information required for an improvement location permit, the Plan Commission designated administrator shall review the standards set in this subchapter. If the applicant has met all required standards, the improvement location permit shall be issued.
(c) Denial of permit. If any of the major elements do not comply with the standards, the Improvement Location permit will be denied, with a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12)