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CHAPTER 5
MOBILE HOMES, MOBILE HOME PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
SECTION:
5-5-1: Purpose
5-5-2: Definitions
5-5-3: Exceptions
5-5-4: Mobile Homes Prohibited On Individual Lots Outside Of Parks
5-5-5: Other Mobile Home/Manufactured Units
5-5-6: Permits And Inspection
5-5-7: Mobile Home Park Development Standards And Procedures
5-5-7-1: General Conditions And Limitations
5-5-7-2: Zoning Approval Required For A New Or Expansion Of An Existing Mobile Home Park And Procedures
5-5-7-3: Site Requirements
5-5-7-4: Mobile Home Space Requirements
5-5-7-5: Improvement Requirements
5-5-8: Recreational Vehicle Parks
5-5-9: Violations And Penalties
5-5-10:    Tiny Home Parks
5-5-1: PURPOSE:
This chapter establishes minimum standards and requirements for the occupation of mobile homes, as well as for the construction of mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks, as they relate to adjacent land uses and the general purposes set forth in the Parma zoning ordinance and the Parma subdivision ordinance. (Ord. 527, 3-14-2005)
5-5-2: DEFINITIONS:
   COMMERCIAL COACH: A manufactured structure designed to be used for commercial and other nonresidential purposes, that bears the label of the department of labor and industrial services, building bureau. The label shall designate the unit's plan approval number, occupancy group classification and type of construction specified in the building code.
   MOBILE HOME: A structure, similar to a manufactured home, built on a permanent chassis, but not constructed according to HUD/FHA mobile home construction and safety standards and 39-4105(11) Idaho Code, which has sleeping, cooking and plumbing facilities, is intended for residential purposes and is transportable in one or more sections.
   MOBILE HOME PARK: Any privately owned place where two (2) or more mobile homes used for human occupancy are parked within five hundred feet (500') of each other on a lot, tract or parcel of land under the same ownership.
   MOBILE HOME SPACE: A plot of land within a mobile home park designated for the accommodation of a mobile home.
   NONCONFORMING MOBILE HOME: A mobile home which is not permitted under the district in which it is located, but which was permitted by or conformed to requirements of a zoning ordinance in effect at the time it was placed on the property.
   PERMANENT LIVING QUARTERS: The use of a mobile home on one specific site for living quarters for a period in excess of forty five (45) days in any twelve (12) month period shall constitute a use for permanent living quarters.
   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicular unit primarily designated as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping or travel which either has its own power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are: travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and motor home.
   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK: An area for the temporary placing of movable vehicles designed and used for human occupation and housekeeping which involves land under single ownership with lots rented for the location of recreational vehicles and provision of facilities and services to campers by management.
   SECURITY TRAILER: A mobile home used for residential purposes in the operation of a business or industry to provide living quarters on the premises for a night watchman or caretaker. (Ord. 527, 3-14-2005)
5-5-3: EXCEPTIONS:
   A.   Applications: A petition may be filed requesting an exception to any portion of the standards of design or required improvements of this chapter. The petition shall be filed with the city clerk and shall state fully the grounds for request.
   B.   Commission: The commission may approve an exception to any portion of the standards of design or required improvements set forth herein where the applicant can show that: 1) due to topographical or other conditions peculiar to the site, a departure may be made without destroying the intent of such provisions, and 2) the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to other property in the vicinity. The reasons for granting any exception shall be stated in writing in the minutes of the commission.
   C.   Appeal: A decision of the commission may be appealed to the council by the petitioner, the city or other interested party within fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision. The appeal shall be written and filed with the city clerk, who shall notify the appellant of the hearing date scheduled by the council. If an appeal is not submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days, the decision shall be conclusive and no further administrative remedy shall exist. (Ord. 527, 3-14-2005)
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