For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A detached subordinate building or structure located on the same site as the mobile home which it serves.
CUL-DE-SAC. A driveway having one (1) end open to traffic and the other end terminated by a vehicular turn-around; a dead end driveway.
DRIVEWAY. A road giving access to one (1) mobile home from the roadway.
HEALTH OFFICIAL. An official of the Town of South Congaree, County Board of Health or the South Carolina State Board of Health. Aids the building official in the administration of this chapter and may also be referred to as the health authority.
MOBILE HOME. Transportable dwellings intended for permanent residential occupancy that are built entirely in a factory under federal construction and safety standards administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). May be single- or multi-section and are transported to the site and installed. This activity shall not include modular residential construction as defined within the South Carolina Modular Buildings Construction Act. Modular residential construction shall be included in the Residential Detached or Residential Attached activity types, as appropriate. Also defined as MANUFACTURED HOMES.
MOBILE HOME LOT. That portion of a mobile home park that is reserved for occupancy by a single mobile home unit and its accessory building or structures and uses.
MOBILE HOME PARK.
(1) A set acreage not less than ten (10) acres designed and constructed to accommodate mobile homes with at least one (1) of the following descriptions:
(a) Three (3) or more mobile homes or mobile home spaces that are located within 1,000 feet of one another and operate in any coordinated manner;
(b) Three (3) or more mobile homes located on a single parcel or multiple parcels in the same or different ownership. See § 158.036; and/or
(c) Two (2) or more mobile homes or spaces that share a common water and/or sewer system that is not municipal- provided (ex. private well or septic).
(d) Three (3) mobile homes shall not be considered a MOBILE HOME PARK if one (1) of the three (3) mobile homes is occupied by the property owner for a minimum of two (2) years and is his or her legal residence, and two (2) mobile homes are not rented to others.
(e) For specifications or requirements on these parks, see further provisions of this chapter.
(2) The park may be located on a single parcel or multiple parcels in the same or different ownership. For the purpose of this chapter, three (3) mobile homes shall not be considered a MOBILE HOME PARK if one (1) of the three (3) mobile homes is occupied by the property owner and is his or her legal residence.
(a) A mobile home may be allowed by the Zoning Official without creating a mobile home park provided the mobile home is to be the primary residence for an immediate family member with special needs (i.e. disabled, handicapped, elderly, ill, or other special/dire circumstances) and the other requirements of this chapter are met. Immediate family members may include grandparents, parents, spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and/or legal guardians. At such time the additional mobile home is no longer utilized to house an immediate family member with special needs, the mobile home must be removed from the site within 60 days.
(b) The minimum size of an individual mobile home space in this type of development is 20,000 square feet.
(c) A mobile home on a parcel(s) shall be counted toward the maximum number allowed even if the mobile home is unoccupied or not currently connected to electricity.
(d) The subdividing of a parcel(s) in order to circumvent this chapter is not allowed by this definition.
(e) Separating the ownership of mobile homes or mobile home spaces into two (2) or more legal entities for the purpose of avoiding being defined as a MOBILE HOME PARK is not allowed.
(f) The number of mobile homes within a 1,000 feet radius, whether located on the same parcel or different parcels, as defined in the MOBILE HOME PARK definition.
(g) The following shall be used in determining compliance with the definition above of a MOBILE HOME PARK.
PARCEL. A stretch of land under single ownership, either by an individual, or group of individuals or a corporation, including the words lot, tract, plot, site or other division of land regardless of how it is described or its use or intended use.
PHASE. The term used for a total of ten (10) lots and improvement thereof or the remaining balance of available spaces.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The South Congaree Planning Commission.
PROPERTY LINE. The plotted boundary of a mobile home park.
ROADWAY. A minor private access used by vehicles and mobile home parks with 50 feet of right-of-way with a minimum of 25 feet of pavement.
SERVICE BUILDING. A structure housing toilet and bathing facilities, maintenance equipment or other facilities, as may be allowed by this chapter.
SHALL or MAY. The word SHALL is mandatory and the word MAY is discretionary.
SKIRTING.
(1) That material which encloses the perimeter of the bottom perimeter of the mobile home which conceals from sight the wheels, blocks, and open area under the mobile home.
(2) It is added exterior improvement to the home that provides protection from the weather, conserves energy, protects plumbing from the cold, adds insulation and promotes fire safety. (S.C. Fire Code, 1985, § 502.1.3.2)
STAFF. The administrative staff that manages the town hall under the Town Council's authority and policies.
TANDEM PARKING. Any parking facility which when fully occupied denies one (1) or more vehicles free access to a driveway or street.
TOWN. The Town of South Congaree.
UTILITIES. Includes gas, electricity, water, sanitary sewer, telephone and the like.
ZONING OFFICIAL. The official charged with responsibility of this chapter.
(1985 Code, Ch. 6, Part B) (Am. Ord. 2019-09, passed 12-10-2019)