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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. The Mobile Home Commission Act, being Public Act 96 of 1987, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.2301 et seq.
CODE. All or part of the Mobile Home Code, as established by Public Act 96 of 1987, being M.C.L.A. § 125.2305.
COMMISSION. The Mobile Home Commission.
MOBILE HOME. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. MOBILE HOME does not include a recreational vehicle or a mobile home which complies with the definition of a dwelling pursuant to § 155.006 (Dwelling) as amended. Such mobile home must comply with said § 155.006, as amended.
MOBILE HOME PARK. A parcel or tract of land under the control of a person upon which three or more mobile homes are located on a continuous non-recreational basis, and which is offered to the public for that purpose regardless of whether a charge is made therefor, together with any building, structure, enclosure, street, equipment, or facility used or intended for use as a temporary trailer park.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, association, trust, corporation, or any other legal entity or combination thereof.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle primarily designed and used as a temporary 1iving quarters for recreational, camping, or travel purposes, including a vehicle having its own motor power, or a vehicle mounted on or drawn by another vehicle.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Silver Creek, Cass County, Michigan.
(Ord. 85-1, passed 5-8-1985)
A mobile home park shall be permitted by “right” in the properly zoned district, as provided for in Chapter 155 of this code of ordinances, as amended, provided it is constructed in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 96 of 1987, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.2301 et seq. and the provisions of this chapter as follows, as approved by the Mobile Home Commission under the provisions of said Act, being M.C.L.A. § 125.2304.
(A) Mobile homes permitted to be placed in mobile home parks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or NFPA 501B - 1974/ANSI 119.11975 if built prior to June 15, 1976.
(B) Accessory buildings for uses such as stores, mechanical dispensers, equipment storage, coin operated laundry, and dry cleaning facilities may be permitted provided that such uses:
(1) Shall be subordinate to the residential use and character of the park; and
(2) Shall be located, designed, and intended to serve the trade or service needs of the persons residing in the park.
(C) One permanent structure may be provided within the park for equipment storage and maintenance purposes, if no such structure is provided, provisions shall be made for the storage of equipment used to maintain the park so that it is not exposed to public view.
(D) The following signs pertaining exclusively to the mobile home park are permitted.
(1) One free-standing, illuminated (but not flashing or moving) sign may be located at each entrance on each street upon which the mobile home park fronts according to the following.
(a) Each sign shall not be larger than 32 square feet.
(b) One temporary sign of up to 100 square feet may be permitted instead of the sign allowed under division (D)(1) above during construction and initial fill-up of the park; said sign being subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator for a designated period of time, not to exceed three years.
(2) Signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(3) Signs shall be located so that visibility of pedestrians or motorists, within or without the mobile home park, will not be impeded. Signs purely for traffic regulation and direction are permitted as required in accordance with R. 125.1701, Rule 701 of the Mobile Home Commission Rules and the recommendations of the State Highway Department.
(Ord. 85-1, passed 5-8-1985)
(A) The Township Zoning Administrator shall be the enforcement officer of all provisions of this chapter as prescribed herein or such provisions may hereinafter enacted.
(B) Said enforcement officer shall have the authority to make inspections or investigations under this chapter, as provided in M.C.L.A. §§ 125.2307 and 125.2317.
(C) Said enforcement officer is empowered to file complaints and prosecute violators of provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 85-1, passed 5-8-1985)
MOBILE HOME SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
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