MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSING

§ 156.45 REQUIRED.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a mobile home park within the limits of the city unless the person shall first obtain a license therefor.

(1998 Code, § 74-61) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 156.46 FILING AND CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.

   (A)   Applications for mobile home park licenses shall be filed in triplicate with and issued by the Building Official.

   (B)   The application shall be in writing, shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the following:

      (1)   The name and address of the applicant;

      (2)   The location and legal description of the mobile home park;

      (3)   A complete plan of the park;

      (4)   Plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements and facilities constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park; and

      (5)   Any further information as may be requested to enable determination that the proposed park will comply with legal requirements.

(1998 Code, § 74-62)

§ 156.47 HEARING ON APPLICATION.

   Upon the filing of an application for a mobile home park license, a public hearing shall be set by the City Commission on the application. Prior thereto, notice of the hearing shall be given to each property owner owning property within 200 feet of the tract upon which the applicant proposes to establish a trailer park by mailing to each property owner a written notice, by first class mail, ten days before the hearing, at the address shown by the latest tax roll of the City Tax Assessor and Collector. Additionally, notice shall be given by publishing the notice in the official newspaper of the city one time at least ten days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing. At the hearing, the applicant, witnesses for the applicant, his or her attorney, those contesting the application and their attorneys will be heard. Any documentary evidence advanced by either side, including letters bearing on the subject of the hearing, will be filed and considered.

(1998 Code, § 74-63)

§ 156.48 STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION OF APPLICATION.

   In passing upon the question of whether the application for a mobile home park license should be granted, the City Commission shall consider the following:

   (A)   The density of dwelling and commercial properties within the immediate vicinity;

   (B)   Elevation and drainage of the proposed location;

   (C)   Size of the tract and the number of units proposed to be constructed or installed thereon;

   (D)   The availability of public water and sanitary sewer facilities;

   (E)   The availability of water in volume for use in the event of fire;

   (F)   Health characteristics of the site; and

   (H)   Any other characteristics of the proposed trailer park use as the Commission may deem proper.

(1998 Code, § 74-64)