(A) Intent. It is recognized that under IC 36-7-4-1106, 1988 Edition, certain forms of manufactured housing may not be totally barred from those zoning districts where other forms of residential housing are generally allowed. It is the intent of these regulations to identify those forms of manufactured homes which may be located outside of manufactured home parks.
(B) Qualifying manufactured homes. Manufactured housing meeting the following criteria may be located outside of manufactured home developments and within those zoning districts where other forms of residential housing are allowed, subject to the requirements and limitations of the respective districts. Such manufactured homes shall:
(1) Shall have been manufactured within 15 years prior to the date the permit to place was requested;
(2) Have more than 950 square feet of occupied space and be at least 24 feet in width;
(3) Have siding material of a type customarily used on conventionally built residences, as specified in division (C)(1);
(4) Have roofing material of a type customarily used on conventionally built residences, as specified in division (C)(2);
(5) Be placed on a permanent foundation in accordance with approved installation standards, as specified in division (C)(3);
(6) Utilize a permanent perimeter base enclosure in accordance with approved installation standards; as specified in division (C)(4);
(7) Have the wheels, axles, and hitch mechanisms removed;
(8) Be anchored to the ground, in accordance with the state's one and two family dwelling code and manufacturer's specifications;
(9) Have utilities connected in accordance with the state's one and two family dwelling code and manufacturer's specifications; and
(10) Receive all required permits and inspections, and conform with the Zoning Ordinance and all other city ordinances.
(C) Appearance/installation standards.
(1) (a) Approved Siding Materials: Type I and II manufactured homes shall use one or more of the following siding materials:
1. Residential horizontal aluminum lap siding;
2. Residential horizontal vinyl lap siding;
3. Cedar, Redwood, or other decorative wood lap siding;
4. Stucco siding; or
5. Brick or stone siding
(b) The Board of Zoning Appeals may approve other forms of residential siding as a special exception in those instances where it can be specifically shown by the applicant that the material proposed is compatible with that used on conventionally built housing in the immediate neighborhood of the proposed location. Vertical, riveted or welded metal siding shall not qualify for consideration under this provision.
(2) (a) Approved roofing materials: Type I and II manufactured homes shall use one of the following roofing materials on a roof pitched according to the design specifications of the respective material:
1. Fiberglass shingles;
2. Shake shingles;
3. Asphalt shingles; or
4. Tile materials.
(b) The Board of Zoning Appeals may approve other forms of roofing materials as a special exception in those instances where it can be specifically shown by the applicant that the material proposed is compatible with that used on conventionally built housing in the immediate neighborhood of the proposed location. Tar paper, tar or asphalt "build-up" roofs, or riveted or welded metal roofing shall not qualify for consideration under this provision.
(3) (a) Permanent foundation. Type I and II manufactured homes shall be placed upon a permanent foundation. For the purposes of this section, a "permanent foundation" is defined as a structural system that:
1. Transfers loads imposed by the home to firm substrata;
2. Has a lower surface placed below the frostline;
3. Is attached to the home in such a way as to secure the home to the foundation so that the home becomes a part of the real estate; and
4. Causes the home to be assessed for taxation as an improvement to the real estate.
(b) The design and construction of these load-bearing foundations shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Indiana One and Two Family Dwelling Code, and with the manufacturer's installation specifications.
(4) Permanent perimeter enclosure: Type I and II manufactured homes shall utilize a permanent perimeter enclosure. For the purposes of this section, a "permanent perimeter enclosure" shall mean a structural system consisting of materials such as Portland cement, mortared cement block, or mortared brick completely enclosing (with the exception of required openings) the space between the floor joists of the home and the under-floor grade. The permanent perimeter enclosure and the permanent foundation may be constructed as a unified structural system for those homes with a design compatible with such an approach. Design and construction of the permanent perimeter enclosure shall comply with the requirements of the Indiana One and Two Family Dwelling Code.
(5) Structural alteration: Due to its integral design, any structural alteration or modification of a manufactured home after it is placed on the site shall be approved by the authorized city building commissioner or inspector.
(D) Non-conforming manufactured homes. Where, on or before passage of this section, a manufactured or mobile home has been lawfully placed and maintained on a tract of land that would no longer be permissible under the provisions of this section, such home may be continued to be used, at that location, so long as it conforms to the other applicable requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 25-2004, passed 7-5-04; Am. Ord. 22, 2008, passed 11-3-08; Am. Ord. 22, 2023, passed 10-2-23)