(A) Installation standards.
(1) Permanent perimeter enclosure. Those manufactured homes designated in this chapter as requiring a permanent perimeter enclosure must be set onto an excavated area, with foundations, footings, and crawl space or basement walls constructed in accordance with the terms of the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code. The space between the floor joists of the home and the excavated underfloor grade shall be completely enclosed with the permanent perimeter enclosure (except for required openings).
(2) Foundation siding/skirting (for temporary structures).
(a) All manufactured or certified mobile homes without a permanent perimeter enclosure shall have an approved foundation siding/skirting enclosing the entire perimeter of the home. Foundation siding/skirting and back-up framing shall be weather-resistant, non-combustible, or self-extinguishing materials, which blends with the exterior siding of the home. Below grade level and for a minimum distance of six inches above finish grade, the materials shall be unaffected by decay or oxidation. The siding shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or approved equal standards.
(b) The siding shall be ventilated by openings, which shall have a net area of not less than one and one-half square feet for each 25 linear feet of exterior perimeter. The openings shall be covered with corrosion resistant wire mesh not larger than one and one-half inch in any dimension. The underfloor area shall be provided with an 18-inch by 24-inch minimum size access crawl hole, which shall not be blocked by pipes, ducts, or other construction interfering with the accessibility of the underfloor space, or other approved access mechanism.
(B) Support system.
(1) Type I manufactured homes. All HUD-Code Type I manufactured home load-bearing foundations shall be installed in conformance with the regulations in the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code and with the manufacturer’s installation specifications.
(2) Type II and III manufactured homes and certified mobile homes. All HUD-Code Type II and III manufactured homes and all certified mobile homes not placed on a permanent foundation shall be installed on a support system in conformance with the manufacturer’s installation specifications or with the Support Systems Regulations in the ANSI/NFPA 501A 1977 Installation Standards.
(C) Improvement location permits.
(1) Requirements. Prior to the location, relocation, or establishment of any manufactured or certified mobile home, the homeowner or authorized representative shall secure from the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator an improvement location permit, which states that the building and its location conform with the comprehensive plan. Each application for an improvement location permit shall be accompanied by the following.
(a) Those plot plans as required for all dwelling units, but which at a minimum include elevations or photographs of all sides of the home, exterior dimensions, roof materials, foundation siding or permanent perimeter enclosure treatment, foundation siding or perimeter retaining wall treatment, foundation construction and materials, exterior finishes, and the like;
(b) Health Department approval for any sewage disposal or water supply, where applicable;
(c) P.U.D. or subdivision permit approval, where applicable;
(d) A copy of the approved instructions, which will be used for installation purposes, where applicable;
(e) Such other information, as may be required by the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator for proper enforcement of this chapter; and
(f) An agreement signed by the homeowner or authorized representative pledging compliance with the terms set by the Planning Commission in the improvement location permit.
(2) Issuance of permit. After receipt of the information required for an improvement location permit, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator shall review the standards set in this chapter. If the applicant has met all required standards, then within three working days the improvement location permit shall be issued by the designated Administrator.
(3) Additional action necessary. If after receipt of the information required for an improvement location permit, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator finds that the applicant has not fully met the standards set in this chapter, and the changes or additional actions needed are deemed by the designated Administrator to be relatively minor or simple, within three working days a conditional approval can be issued, with the stated conditions which must be met prior to occupancy spelled out, and the reasons for change clearly stated in writing. If the applicant agrees in writing to the further conditions, the effect being an amendment to the application to conform to the requirements, approval is given and the applicant proceeds. If the applicant does not agree, the application is denied, with reasons stated in writing.
(4) Denial of permit. If any of the major elements are clearly out of line with the standards, within three working days issuance of the improvement location permit will be denied, with a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial.
(D) Certificate of occupancy.
(1) Occupancy requirement. Prior to the occupancy of any manufactured or certified mobile home, the homeowner or authorized representative shall secure from the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator a certificate of occupancy, stating that the building and its use comply with all provisions of this chapter applicable to the building or the use in the district in which it is to be located.
(2) Issuance of certificate. After submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy, the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator shall inspect the property and make referrals to other local officials for technical determinations, as he or she deems appropriate, for conformance with conditions of the improvement location permit and the standards set in this chapter. If the applicant has conformed with all of the required conditions and standards, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued within three working days.
(3) Temporary certificate. If after submission of the application for certificate of occupancy and the examination by the Planning Commission’s designated Administrator, it is found that the applicant has not fully met the required conditions and standards, a temporary certificate of occupancy, along with a written statement of necessary modifications, may be issued for a period not to exceed two months, pending completion of the modifications.
(4) Denial of certificate. If any of the major conditions or standards have not been complied with, the certificate of occupancy is denied, with a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial.
(E) Failure to obtain required permits. Failure to obtain either an improvement location permit or a certificate of occupancy shall be violation of this chapter and punishable under the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 152.169) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999