(B) No mobile home shall be located and installed within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of North Platte unless and until inspected and approved by a Building Inspector of the city or his/her designee according to mobile home standards set forth in division (D) herein.
(C) A mobile home shall be installed according to the same standards regarding utility connections, setbacks and minimum square footage which apply to a site-built, single family dwelling on the same lot. Mobile homes in a mobile home park must also adhere to mobile home parks regulations set forth in § 152.01 of this code.
(D) Mobile homes shall also meet the following architectural and aesthetic standards.
(1) The home shall have wheels, transporting lights and towing apparatus removed, if towing apparatus is designed to be removed.
(2) All mobile homes, regardless of year, shall pass an inspection by a city Building Inspector or his/her designee and shall meet all of the following standards:
(a) Roof structure solid and capable of protecting interior from snow, rain and wind.
(b) Shall not have any rooms, garages, carports or storage areas attached to this mobile home.
(c) Walls shall be straight and in good condition.
(d) Exterior trim and panels shall be solid and attached.
(e) All flashing shall be solidly attached around roof and openings.
(f) All metal frame work shall be straight and free of structurally corrosive damaging rust.
(g) Belly wrap shall be in place and sealed.
(h) Siding shall be free of any cracks or holes.
(i) All vents shall be protected with proper covers.
(j) Front and rear doors shall open, close and latch properly.
(k) Floors shall be solid and smooth.
(l) All interior doors shall open, close and latch properly.
(m) All windows shall open and close properly and seal tightly.
(n) All glass shall be unbroken.
(o) Water heater and furnace shall be in working order and properly supported.
(p) Water heater and furnace shall be labeled for mobile home installation.
(q) All gas, water and sewer lines shall be properly supported.
(r) Code approved type of piping material shall be used for gas, water and sewer.
(s) Working smoke alarms and CO detector shall be in proper locations.
(t) Outlets and switches shall be in working order.
(3) The home must bear a label certifying it has been inspected in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is constructed in conformance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.
(E) Fees. Inspection for mobile homes completed by the city Building Inspectors will be calculated at a cost of hourly rate, mileage and materials as per the fee schedule approved by resolution of the City Council.
(F) Mobile and manufactured homes must be blocked, anchored (tiedowns) and skirted according to manufacturer instructions or the City of North Platte Building Department Standard which is derived from Code of Standards, Subpart D-Foundations and Subpart E-Anchorage, within 30 days.
(Ord. 3885, passed 4-1-2014)