Manufactured housing, fabricated off site and to be installed on a parcel of land, including mobilehomes, manufactured homes and modular homes, may be permitted on individual lots that permit single-family detached housing, subject to the following requirements:
(A) Permanent Foundation: The manufactured home is permanently attached to a permanent foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations.
(B) Mobilehomes; Certification Required: If the manufactured home is a mobilehome, construction shall be certified under the national mobilehome construction and safety standards act of 1974 (42 USC section5401 et seq.), pursuant to Health And Safety Code section 18551. Documentation indicating certification and construction date must be submitted to the building department in order to secure a valid building permit.
(C) Minimum Size: The manufactured home is no less than sixteen feet (16') wide and no less than eight hundred fifty (850) square feet in area.
(D) Criteria For Compatibility: The planning director determines that the placement of the manufactured home is compatible with the existing development in the immediate area in which it is being placed, in accordance with the following criteria:
1. The design of the manufactured home shall be similar in character and appearance to other dwellings in the immediate vicinity relative to design features, including, but not limited to, unit size, roof overhangs, roof materials, roof pitch and exterior materials; and
2. All building setbacks, parking, coverage, height and sign requirements of the base district shall apply.
(E) Architectural Requirements: Manufactured housing shall comply with the following architectural requirements:
1. A minimum three (3) in twelve inches (12") vertical to twelve inches (12") horizontal, roof pitch and a minimum of one foot (1') eave around the entire perimeter of the manufactured home, as measured from the vertical wall surface, is required.
2. Roofing material customarily utilized in the construction of a conventional single-family dwelling, such as, but not limited to, wood, shingles, tiles, asphalt or composition shingles is required.
3. Only nonreflective or nonglassy siding materials customarily utilized in the construction of conventional single-family housing shall be permitted. These materials may include, but are not limited to, brick, stucco, wood or plaster.
4. The predominant shape and form of the manufactured home shall be compatible with that of the surrounding neighborhood.
5. The design and materials of any enclosed garage, porch or other structure that is visible from the street, shall be compatible with the requirements and architecture of the main dwelling.
(F) Conditional Use Permit: Manufactured homes not meeting installation and architectural requirements specified in this section, shall be permitted only upon approval of a conditional use permit, pursuant to the provisions of this title. (Ord. 805-14, 7-1-2014)