For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOBILE HOME. A structure designed for permanent habitation and so constructed as to permit its transport on wheels, temporarily or permanently attached to its frame, from the place of its construction to the location, or subsequent locations, at which it is intended to be a permanent habitation and designed to permit the occupancy thereof as a dwelling place for one or more persons. The term MOBILE HOME shall include manufactured homes constructed after June 30, 1976, in accordance with the federal National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
MOBILE HOME PARK. A tract of land or two or more contiguous tracts of land upon which certain sites with the necessary utilities for five or more independent mobile homes for permanent habitation either free of charge or for revenue purposes and shall include any building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as a part of the equipment of the mobile home park. Separate ownership of contiguous tracts of land shall not preclude the tracts of land from common licensure as a MOBILE HOME PARK if they are maintained and operated jointly.
MODULAR HOME. A factory-fabricated single-family home built in one or more sections. The average width and/or length of the living area (excluding garages, carports, porches, or attachments) of a modular home shall not exceed a ratio of 3 to 1. All modular homes shall be placed in a full perimeter foundation, extending below the frost depth. All wheels and towing devices shall be removed. As with all residences, a modular home shall have a minimum 4/12 pitch roof with residential style siding and roofing, six-inch minimum eave overhang, and shall have a minimum living area of not less than 900 square feet. Modular homes shall have a yellow seal in the shape of the State of Illinois on the electrical panel box of the home or on the inside of the kitchen sink cabinet. Local officials may require additional items other than the minimum state requirements such as the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) or the Building Code (BOCA). All structures shall be placed on a permanent foundation in order that they may be assessed as real estate.
PERMANENT HABITATION. A period of two or more months.
(Ord. 1097, passed 6-18-91; Am. Ord. 1098, passed 6-18-91; Am. Ord. 1309, passed 2-1-05)