(A) Modular homes. Modular homes shall meet the following regulations.
(1) Modular homes shall meet or exceed International Building Codes.
(2) Modular homes will include all off-site constructed homes, which may be transported to the site in one or more sections.
(3) Modular homes shall have more than 1,000 square feet in ranch style and 850 square feet split and be placed on a permanent foundation. The foundation shall be to a depth below the frost line.
(4) Modular homes shall have a minimum of a 3/12 roof pitch.
(5) Modular homes shall have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences.
(6) Modular homes shall have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences.
(B) Type I and Type II manufactured homes.
(1) Regulation. For the purpose of this chapter, manufactured homes will be regulated by type. Two types of homes are defined under these regulations.
(a) Type I manufactured home shall:
1. Have more than 1,100 square feet of occupied space in a double section or larger multi section unit;
2. The running gear and hitch have been removed;
3. Has been anchored to a foundation and permanent footing;
5. The footing to be a minimum of eight inches thick by 16 inches wide poured concrete with top of footing to be 16 inches below grade;
6. Prior to placement of a home on the foundation, it must be inspected and approved by the Administrative Official;
7. Have a gabled roof with a pitch of at least 3/12 feet;
8. Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences;
9. Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences; and
10. The age of the manufactured house may not exceed ten years from the date of manufacture.
(b) Type II manufactured home shall:
1. Have more than 700 square feet of occupied space in a single, double, expando or multi-section unit;
2. Utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in this division (B)(2)(b);
3. Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, or as prescribed by the TR-75, issued June 1972, by the U.S. Department of Defense or by the ANTI/NFPA 501A Standards;
4. Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences;
5. Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences;
6. The age of the manufactured house may not exceed ten years from the date of manufacture; and
7. Be placed onto a support system in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in this division (B)(2)(b).
(2) Installation standards.
(a) Permanent perimeter enclosure as required for Type I and II manufactured homes. Those manufactured homes designated in this chapter, as requiring a permanent perimeter enclosure must have footings and crawl space or basement walls. The space between the floor joints of the home shall be completely enclosed with the permanent perimeter enclosure (except for required openings).
(b) Foundation siding/skirting. All manufactured homes without a permanent perimeter enclosure shall have an approved foundation siding/skirting enclosing the entire perimeter of the home.
(c) Support system.
1. All HUD-Code manufactured homes of the Type I classification shall be installed with load-bearing foundations in conformance with the manufacturer’s installation specifications.
2. Type II manufactured homes not placed on a permanent foundation shall be installed on a support system in conformance with the manufacturer’s installation specifications or with the support systems regulations in the ANTI/NFPA 501A 1977 installation standards.
(3) Nonconforming homes. A manufactured home placed and maintained on a tract of land and deemed to be a legal nonconforming use prior to the adoption of this chapter shall continue to be a legal nonconforming use. If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one year, the land thereafter must be used in conformity with all provisions of this chapter.
(5) Structural alteration. Due to its integral design, the Administrative Official after it is placed on the site must approve any structural, alteration or modification of a manufactured home.
(6) Variance from maximum age requirement. Type I and Type II manufactured homes may receive a variance from the maximum age requirement (divisions (B)(1)(a)10. and (B)(1)(b)6). The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance if the applicant requesting the placement of the manufactured home meets the following requirements.
(a) The applicant shall provide a photograph of the manufactured home’s exterior and interior.
(b) It shall have been shown to the satisfaction of the Board of Adjustment that the said manufactured home complies with the gas, plumbing, electrical and construction requirements of the city.
(c) The applicant shall obtain and present to the Board of Adjustment the written consent of 66% of the property owners owning property immediately adjacent (excluding streets and alleys) to the proposed building site.
(Ord. passed 7-7-2014) Penalty, see § 154.99