The placement or use of any mobile home or trailer as a dwelling unit or for the conduct of any business, trade, or occupation or use as a selling or advertising device, or use for storage or conveyance for tools, equipment, or machinery on any lot other than a lot in a licensed or approved mobile home or trailer park is prohibited except that:
(A) A mobile home or trailer may be placed and used on a lot other than a lot in a licensed or approved mobile home or trailer park for a period not to exceed one year, provided that the occupant of the mobile home or trailer requires the mobile home or trailer for temporary residence while constructing a permanent conforming dwelling. Anyone seeking to place or use a mobile home or trailer for such purpose shall make a written request to the City Council, including proof of intent and financial ability to construct a permanent conforming dwelling. The City Council may authorize a permit for the mobile home or trailer placement and use for up to a one-year period. The City Council may revoke the permit with 30 days’ notice if Council determines that the occupant of the mobile home or trailer does not intend to construct a permanent conforming dwelling within the one-year period;
(B) A mobile home or trailer may be placed and used indefinitely, provided that the trailer or mobile home is permanently affixed to the ground on a permanent foundation. The trailer or mobile home is inspected by the Fire Chief or his or her designated representative and is deemed suitable for placement on a lot within the city;
(C) A mobile home or trailer will be placed on a lot not less than 50 feet by 100 feet and must be on a sewage hook-up by itself;
(D) A permit will be required for the inspection of any mobile home or trailer prior to receiving water and/or sewer service from the city. Cost of such permit shall be established by the governing body;
(E) In the event a mobile home or trailer is relocated within one year of the initial inspection, no new inspection shall be required; and
(F) There will be no mobile homes or trailers located on Main Street within the city limits as of the date of this amendment. This shall extend from Highway 62 through all of Main Street and U.S. 41 to New Salem Circle and includes all thoroughfares and abutments.
(Prior Code, § 153.02) (Ord. passed 4-3-1989; Ord. passed 1-6-1992; Ord. 93-3, passed 4-5-1993; Ord. 2007-03, passed 7-2-2007; Ord. 2010-01, passed 7-30-2010) Penalty, see § 153.99