A. Use As Dwelling Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in this section, a substandard transportable dwelling shall not be occupied for dwelling purposes.
B. Connection To Utilities Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in this section, a substandard transportable dwelling shall not be connected in any way to external sources of electricity or water, nor shall it be connected in any manner to an external septic or other sewage storage or disposal system, nor shall waste solids or liquids of any type be allowed to drain from such a dwelling into or onto the ground.
C. Special Permit: A person desiring to occupy a substandard transportable dwelling on a temporary basis while constructing an on site built home or installing an approved manufactured home, may apply to the planning and zoning commission for a special permit to do so. The planning and zoning commission may, at its discretion, issue such a permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Regular Building Permit Required; Term: Such a special permit shall be issued only concurrently with a regular building permit to construct or install an approved type permanent dwelling on that same site. Such special permit shall expire one hundred twenty (120) days from its date of issuance.
2. Administrative Fee: There shall be an administrative fee set from time to time by resolution of the city council charged for such a special permit, which shall be credited to the city's general fund.
3. Connection To Utilities: As a condition of occupancy, the temporary substandard dwelling shall be connected to electric, water and sewage disposal systems during occupancy and shall be disconnected from such system upon the expiration of the special permit. It shall then be removed from the premises or situated upon the premises in compliance with the provisions of title 11 of this code.
D. Manufactured Home Park: A substandard transportable dwelling may occupy space in an approved manufactured home park, and may be occupied as a dwelling and shall be connected to suitable water, electric and sewage disposal systems.
E. Campground: A substandard transportable dwelling may be occupied and connected to suitable water, electric and sewage disposal systems when such a dwelling is situated within a city approved campground providing such facilities.
F. Accessory Or Outbuilding: A substandard transportable dwelling may be utilized as an accessory or outbuilding to a main approved dwelling on that same property, however, cooking, laundering or bathing shall not be performed within such a substandard dwelling, nor shall it be connected in any manner to an outside water supply or sewage storage or disposal system, nor shall it be situated upon a property in a manner not in accordance with the provisions title 11 of this code, nor shall it be situated upon any public right of way or other city property.
G. Visitor/Guest: A visitor/guest desiring to occupy a self- contained substandard transportable dwelling while visiting a resident may connect to electricity and water, but may not connect to septic or other sewage disposal systems and the occupant must use a legal dump site. The substandard dwelling shall not be stationed upon any public right of way or other city owned property.
1. Permit Required: As a condition of occupancy, the home owner/resident must notify the city. Within seven (7) days a permit must be obtained from the city.
2. Term; Administrative Fee: A permit shall be issued for eight (8) to thirty (30) days and shall have an administrative fee to be set by resolution of the city council, which is nonrefundable. The permit will have the substandard transportable dwelling's license or serial number and legal description.
H. Exemption: A substandard transportable dwelling in place and inhabited immediately prior to the adoption hereof will be exempt from the provisions of this chapter (in other words "grandfathered") unless replaced or moved. If this dwelling is replaced by a transportable dwelling or a manufactured home, such replacement dwelling must meet the requirements of this chapter. If the dwelling is moved, it must be moved to a manufactured home park. (Ord. 588, 4-1-1994)