(A) Mobile home subdivisions. A MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION is a subdivision used exclusively for placement of certified mobile homes for residential use along with other expressly permitted uses as permitted herein. To qualify as a mobile home subdivision, neither the subdivision developer nor his or her heirs, successors, or assigns shall be permitted to rent subdivision lots. Lots in a mobile home subdivision shall be available for sale to the general public. Nothing herein shall prohibit the purchaser of an individual lot from placing a certified mobile home upon the lot purchased from the subdivision developer and renting the subdivision lot and certified mobile home thereon.
(B) Procedures for subdividing. The procedure for subdividing land for mobile home subdivisions shall be the same as those for subdividing land for conventional dwellings. The subdivision regulations shall be the minimum standards, requirements, and procedures governing the filing, designing, utilities, facilities, and other improvements or physical complements of mobile home subdivisions.
(C) Minimum mobile home subdivision requirements (notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter).
(1) The site and proportions of lots in any mobile home subdivision shall conform to the zoning of the property in effect at the time of the final plat submission with the exception that no lot in a mobile home subdivision shall contain less than 20,000 square feet of land where public sewers are not available, or if outside the city limits and on public sewers, lots must meet the minimum square footage requirements of the R-1 Zone. All lots within the city limits on public sewers must meet the requirements of the zone in which they are located.
(2) All lots shall front on a public street and have a minimum width at the building line of 75 feet.
(3) No more than one certified mobile home within the subdivision shall be situated on any one single subdivided lot.
(4) Corner lots shall be laid out so as to provide at least minimum front yard requirements along both street frontages. Access to corner lots shall be at a distance of at least 50 feet from the intersection of the rights-of-way.
(5) The minimum setback line from the street right-of-way and all yard requirements shall conform with the zone in which the mobile home subdivision is located or as required by local subdivision regulations.
(D) Mobile home parks.
(1) Definition. A MOBILE HOME PARK is a residential area in which mobile home lots are rented for use as sites for manufactured and/or certified mobile homes for residential use along with other uses permitted herein. Ownership of all land in a MOBILE HOME PARK shall be maintained by the developer, his or her heirs, successors, or assigns. No lots shall be severed and sold from the MOBILE HOME PARK. A MOBILE HOME PARK shall consist of a minimum of three acres.
(2) Basic requirements.
(a) Mobile home parks shall comply with the regulations of the Kentucky Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Park Law, as set forth in KRS Chapter 219.
(b) All mobile home parks shall abut upon an arterial or collector thoroughfare.
(c) No mobile home park shall be located on less than five acres of land where public sewers are not available or less than three acres of land where public sewers are available.
(d) No person shall operate a park without having first obtained a permit, as provided for in KRS 219.310 to 219.410.
(e) An application for a permit to construct a mobile home park shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall contain the same information as that submitted to the Kentucky State Bureau for Health Services. In addition, the following information shall be presented to the Commission:
1. A vicinity map showing the proposed location of the park in relation to major streets or highways;
2. A detailed description of the method proposed for disposal of storm drainage and/or drainage detention; and
3. Proof of receipt of KRS Chapter 219 mobile home park permit.
(3) Construction plan submission. Following tentative approval from the Commission and the Bureau for Health Services, the applicant shall submit a complete plan, drawn to scale, submitted in triplicate, of the proposed park or alteration, including a site plan which shows all existing facilities and proposed facilities, as follows:
(a) The area and dimensions of the tract of land to be developed;
(b) The number, location, and size of all lots for certified mobile homes;
(c) A detailed drawing of the foundation for the placement of certified mobile homes within the mobile home subdivision;
(d) The location and width of roadways, driveways, and walkways; the number, location, and size of all off-street automobile parking spaces;
(e) The location of parking, street lighting, and electrical systems; detail drawings of water supply if sources other than approved public water supply system; detail drawings of sewage disposal facilities if other than a public sewage disposal system is to be used; and the location and size of all existing or proposed water and sewer lines, vents, and riser pipes;
(f) A separate floor plan of all buildings and other improvements, either existing or proposed; and
(g) Size and location of public areas to be provided within the park.
(4) Location and general layout. All certified mobile homes shall be located at least 50 feet from any park boundary line abutting a public street or highway, and at least 20 feet from other park property boundary lines.
(5) Utility systems.
(a) Responsibilities of permit holder.
1. The person to whom a permit is issued for a mobile home park shall operate the park in compliance with this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities, and equipment in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary condition.
2. The park management shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this chapter and KRS Chapter 219, and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) Supplementary provisions and regulations.
1. The Commission may impose such other conditions as it deems necessary to ensure that the mobile home park will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare.
2. The developer, in designing the park, and the Commission, in reviewing the park proposal, shall give special attention to ensuring that the park is compatible with existing and planned land use and with circulation patterns of adjoining properties.
3. Off-street parking shall be provided according to the following requirements:
a. Two spaces for each mobile home lot;
b. One space for each full-time park employee;
c. One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area for any structure used for office, recreational, or cultural activities;
d. One space for each four mobile home lots for use by guests;
e. Two parking spaces required for each certified mobile home should be located on the mobile home lot; all other required spaces should be located in bays convenient to facilities; and
f. Adequate anchorage facilities must be provided for each certified mobile home. Each certified mobile home must be equipped with tie-downs which must be used.
(c) Existing parks. Any mobile home park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist.
(E) Recreational vehicle parks.
(1) Definition. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS are designed to accommodate recreational vehicles for short periods of time, ranging from one night to several weeks.
(2) Basic requirements.
(a) Size. The minimum size of a recreational vehicle park shall be not less than five acres.
(b) Density. Minimum lot area per recreational vehicle space shall be not less than 2,500 square feet except that 20% of the lots may be as small as 1,200 square feet in area, but these may be used by tent campers only.
(3) Zoning. Recreational vehicle parks may be permitted as conditional use in A-1 and R-3 Districts provided they meet the following criteria, and provided further that they are approved by the Commission:
(a) The proposed park will contribute to the welfare and convenience of the traveling public seeking this type of accommodations;
(b) The park will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons who live in the adjacent areas;
(c) The park will comply with all city, county, state, or federal regulations. Documentation of compliance shall be required of applicants for recreational vehicle park construction permits; and
(d) The park will comply with all adopted plans (prepared by or for governmental agencies) for the neighborhood or community.
(4) Existing recreational vehicle parks. Any recreational vehicle park presently holding a valid construction or operating permit on the effective date of this chapter which does not fully meet the design and construction requirements of this chapter may continue to operate so long as the facilities in the park are capable of being maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and no public health nuisance is allowed to exist.
(Prior Code, § 152.172) (Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-1993) Penalty, see § 152.999