(A) Intent. For the purposes of this code, the terms “mobile home” shall be synonymous with the term “manufactured housing.” Provisions allow mobile homes to be installed on foundations in compliance with Cal. Gov’t Code § 65852.3, as amended, and continue to allow the installation of mobile homes not on foundations in certain zone classifications. This code is intended to supplement the provisions of this code relating to mobile homes but shall take precedence over any portion of this code that is inconsistent with this section.
(B) Findings. Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 65852.3, all lots zoned to permit the construction of conventional single-family dwellings are compatible for the installation of a mobile home on a foundation system that complies with State of California standards.
(C) Mobile homes on foundations. A mobile home may be installed on a foundation on any lot that is zoned to permit the construction of a conventional single-family dwelling; subject to development standards of that zone.
(D) Mobile homes not on permanent foundations. All specific mobile home provisions in the various zone classifications refer to mobile homes not on a permanent foundation system and shall continue in effect irrespective of the fact that certain zones may then provide for mobile homes both on permanent and on a foundation system designed in accordance with State of California standards. For purposes of permit issuance, the mobile home on a foundation is allowed whenever a conventional single-family dwelling is allowed, subject to the requirements of this article. The mobile home not on a foundation is allowed whenever it is specifically so provided in the various zone classifications subject to any requirements set forth therein. When a mobile home is not in conformance with the development standards of the zone classification in which it is located, that mobile home constitutes a nonconforming use, and as such cannot be altered except to comply with the requirements of this article.
(E) Mobile home parks in residential zones.
(1) Standards. Mobile home parks shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Unit size. Each mobile home unit shall have a interior area of at least 750 square feet, excluding patios, porches, garages, and similar structures;
(b) Opaque skirt. The area between the ground level and floor level and the unit shall be screened by an opaque skirt;
(c) Density. The average density of the mobile home park shall be in conformance with the density of the underlying zone classifications, provided that a density bonus of 25% of the density permitted by the underlying zoning may be allowed if it is determined that the higher density is compatible with the area in which the development is proposed to be located;
(d) Minimum size space. Notwithstanding division (E)(1)(c) above, the minimum size of each space shall be 3,600 square feet, provided that a minimum space size of 2,500 square feet may be permitted when deemed compatible with the surrounding development. Each space shall have a minimum width of 30 feet;
(e) Wall. A masonry wall six feet in height shall be erected along the perimeter of the mobile home park.
(F) Mobile homes in non-residential zones.
(1) Standards. A mobile home that is permitted in a non- residential zone shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) The mobile home must be kept mobile and licensed pursuant to state law;
(b) The mobile home may only be used by a caretaker or security officer’s unit; and
(c) No more than one mobile home per parcel is permitted.
(G) Recreation and open space. Open space or recreation facilities are not required for mobile home parks approved in residential zones.
(Ord. 1043 § 3 (part), 2022)