For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING INSPECTOR. The city’s Building Inspector, or his or her authorized agent.
HEALTH OFFICIAL. The legally-designated health authority of the city, his or her authorized representative or the authorized representative of the county’s Health Department or the state’s Department of Health.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING. A dwelling unit fabricated on or after 6-15-1976, in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the site, bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code. The three types of MANUFACTURED HOUSING are defined as meeting all of the requirements listed below, and are to be considered separate from mobile or modular housing.
(1) TYPE I, MANUFACTURED HOUSING. This type of housing shall:
(a) Have more than 1,000 square feet of occupied space in a typically double-section or larger multi-section unit, with a minimum width of 20 feet;
(b) Be placed onto a permanent foundation, and be anchored to the ground, in accordance with the city’s foundation code or other adopted foundation requirements, and the manufacturer’s specifications;
(c) Utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure, in accordance with municipally-approved installation standards;
(d) Have wheels, axles and hitch mechanisms removed;
(e) Have all utilities connected, in accordance with the appropriate municipal codes and the manufacturer’s specifications;
(f) Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-built residences in the community and neighborhood;
(g) Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-built residences in the community and neighborhood;
(h) Have a 100-square-foot minimum attached, covered and/or enclosed parking garage, which is compatible with other housing in the immediate area; (All parking and driveway areas shall be hard-surfaced.)
(i) Have legitimate front and rear doors; and
(j) Have a minimum eave width of six inches.
(2) TYPE II, MANUFACTURED HOUSING. This type of housing shall:
(a) Have more than 720 square feet of occupied space in a single, double, expanded or multi- section unit, including those with add-a-room units;
(b) Be placed onto a permanent foundation, and be anchored to the ground, in accordance with the city’s foundation code or other adopted foundation standards, and the manufacturer’s specifications;
(c) Utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure, in accordance with municipally-approved installation standards;
(d) Have wheels, axles and hitch mechanisms removed;
(e) Have utilities connected in accordance with appropriate municipal codes and the manufacturer’s specifications;
(f) Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-built residences in the community and neighborhood;
(g) Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-built residences in the community and neighborhood;
(h) Have a 100-square-foot minimum attached, covered and/or enclosed parking garage, which is compatible with other housing in the immediate area; (All parking and driveway areas shall be hard-surfaced.)
(i) Have legitimate front and rear doors; and
(j) Have a minimum eave width of six inches.
(3) TYPE III MANUFACTURED HOUSING. This type of housing shall:
(a) Have more than 400 square feet of occupied space, in a single, double, expanded or multi-section unit, including those with add-a-room units;
(b) Be placed onto a support system, in accordance with municipally-approved installation standards;
(c) Be enclosed with foundation siding or skirting, in accordance with municipally-approved installation standards;
(d) Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the city’s appropriate, adopted code; and
(e) Have utilities connected, in accordance with appropriate municipal requirements and the manufacturer’s specifications.
MOBILE HOME. Any single-family dwelling designed for transportation on streets and highways on its own wheels or on flatbed or other trailers, both highway and rail, and arriving at the site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, location on jacks or permanent foundations, connection to utilities and similar operations.
MOBILE HOME, DEPENDENT. Any mobile home which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower. For purposes of regulation under this chapter, a DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME shall be considered to be the same as a travel trailer, unless otherwise specified.
MOBILE HOME, FREESTANDING. Any mobile home or travel trailer not located in a mobile home park or travel trailer park respectively, licensed by the city, or in an approved mobile home subdivision.
MOBILE HOME PARK. Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for the accommodations.
MOBILE HOME SPACE. Any plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home, and not located on a mobile home sales lot.
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION. Any subdivision designed and intended for residential use, where residence is in mobile homes or manufactured housing exclusively, and lots are sold for occupancy.
MODULAR HOME. Any factory-fabricated, transportable building unit, not built upon a permanent chassis, designed to be used by itself or to be incorporated with similar units on a permanent foundation. The term is intended to apply to major assemblies and does not include prefabricated sub-elements incorporated into a structure at the site, nor does it include any type of MANUFACTURED HOUSING, as defined herein. Any MODULAR HOME must meet U.S. Government MODULAR HOME certification standards.
NON-RESIDENTIAL MOBILE TRAILER. Any vehicle having the basic characteristics of either a mobile home or travel trailer, but which is used for purposes other than residential and is not being offered for sale, as indicated by a clearly displayed sign on or near the trailer.
PARK. A mobile home and/or travel trailer park.
PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEM.
(1) Any system built and owned by, or dedicated to and accepted by, the city; and
(2) All other systems shall be deemed private systems.
SERVICE BUILDING. Any building housing toilet and bathing facilities for men and/or women, and may also include buildings containing laundry facilities and other facilities.
SUBDIVISION. A manufactured housing or mobile home subdivision, unless otherwise indicated.
TRAVEL TRAILER.
(1) All vehicles and portable structures built on a chassis, designed as a temporary or permanent dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use.
(2) For purposes of regulation under this chapter, a DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME shall be considered to be the same as a travel trailer, unless otherwise specified.
TRAVEL TRAILER PARK. Any plot of ground upon which two or more travel trailers, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for the accommodations.
TRAVEL TRAILER SPACE. A plot of ground within a travel trailer park designed for accommodation of one travel trailer.
(2002 Code, § 151.02)