All manufactured homes (including mobile homes, manufactured homes outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision, in a new manufactured home park or subdivision, in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, or in
an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as a result of a flood) to be placed, substantially improved or repaired as a result of substantial damage shall be:
(A) Elevated so that the lowest floor is above the base flood elevation;
(B) Placed on a permanent foundation which itself is securely anchored and to which the structure is securely anchored so that it will resist flotation, lateral movement and hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures. Anchoring may include, but not be limited to, the use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors;
(C) Installed using methods and practices which minimize flood damage. Elevation construction standards include piling foundations placed no more than ten feet apart, and the provision of reinforcement for piers more than six feet above ground level;
(D) Adequate access and drainage should be provided;
(F) Recreational vehicles placed on sites within all areas of special flood hazard shall either:
(1) Be on site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed and ready for highway use; or
(2) Meet all the general standards of § 152.070 and the elevation and anchoring requirement of divisions (A) through (D) above. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions.
(Ord. passed 4-11-1991; Ord. passed 5-10-2010)