Class A: A single section manufactured home constructed after July 1,1976 that meets or exceeds the constructions standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the following additional criteria:
(A) Is occupied only as a single-family dwelling;
(B) Has the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed and not included in length and width measurements;
(C) Is set up in accordance with standards established by the N.C. Department of Insurance. The foundation may be either:
(1) A continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the N.C. Uniform Residential Building Code for One-and Two- Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation with access installed under the perimeter, and no visible exposed concrete block; or
(2) A replica hand-laid brick or hand-cut stone that provides the authenticity of real brick or stone, with panels made from an injection molded thermoplastic resin formulated with special additives to enhance long-term performance; a weight of approximately four and one-half pounds each for brick or stone panels and 20 pounds per square; panels contain UV inhibitors to protect against damaging sun effects and are highly resistant to harsh weather conditions; and the thickness of panels is approximately one-quarter inch in brick area to one-eighth inch in mortar area; and will not support combustion;
(D) Has exterior siding, comparable to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction, consisting of one or more of the following:
(1) Vinyl or aluminum lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of flat white paint);
(2) Cedar or other wood siding;
(3) Wood grain, weather resistant press board siding;
(4) Stucco siding; or
(5) Brick or stone siding.
(E) Has a roof pitch minimum vertical rise of three feet for each 12 feet of horizontal run;
(F) Has a roof finish with a Class C or better roofing material that is commonly used in standard residential construction;
(G) Has an eave projection of no less than six inches, which may include a gutter; and
(H) Has stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set by the North Carolina State Building Code, anchored securely to the ground. Wood stairs shall only be used in conjunction with a porch or entrance platform with a minimum of 24 square feet. The use of wood stairs alone is prohibited at any entrance.
(Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)