(A) All manufactured homes in a special flood hazard area shall be anchored to resist floatation, collapse, or lateral movement. Manufactured homes must be anchored in accordance with local building codes or FEMA guidelines. In the event that over-the-top frame ties to ground anchors are used, the following specific requirements (or their equivalent) shall be met:
(1) Over-the-top ties be provided at each of the four corners of the manufactured home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate locations and manufactured homes less than 50 feet long requiring one additional tie per side;
(2) Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the home with five additional ties per side at intermediate points and manufactured homes less than 50 feet long requiring four additional ties per side;
(3) All components of the anchoring system be capable of carrying a force of 4,800 pounds; and
(4) Any additions to the manufactured home be similarly anchored.
(B) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within special flood hazard areas on the city’s FIRM shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above one-foot above the base flood elevation; and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system in accordance with the provisions of division (A) above if located on sites:
(1) Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision;
(2) In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
(3) In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or
(4) In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred “substantial damage” as the result of a flood.
(C) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within special flood hazard areas on the FIRM that are not subject to the provisions of division (B) above shall be elevated so that either:
(1) The lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above one foot above the base flood elevation; or
(2) The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade; and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system in accordance with the provisions of division (A) above.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000; Ord. 4146, passed - -)