(a) Mobile home construction standards. It is the intent of this section to recognize mobile homes constructed prior to October 1, 1974, as distinct and different from units designated as mobile homes within the definitions of this section and to prohibit units not meeting the requirements for mobile homes as defined herein. Units constructed prior to 1974 are prohibited. Mobile homes meeting the requirements of the One- and Two-Family Building Dwelling Code shall not be permitted in a MHTH District, except as a conditional use. Permits may be obtained only after approval by the Village Board.
(b) Location in mobile home neighborhoods. Except as provided in subsection (c) below, no person shall park, locate, or place any mobile home outside of a properly zoned and licensed mobile home park in the village, except unoccupied mobile homes may be parked on the lawfully situated premises of a licensed mobile home dealer for the purposes of sale display; the lawfully situated premises of a vehicle service business for purposes of servicing or making necessary repairs; the premises leased or owned by the owner of such mobile home for purposes of sales display for a period not exceeding 120 days, provided no business is carried on therein, or in an accessory private garage, building, or rear yard of the owner of such mobile home, provided no business is carried on therein.
(c) Location of outside and mobile home neighborhoods.
(1) Limitations. Until such time as an approved mobile home neighborhood is constructed, the total number of mobile homes allowed in the village grandfathered as non-conforming uses shall be the number in existence at the date of adoption of this code of ordinances. Those lots within the village currently housing mobile homes are subject to the grandfather clause of § 13-1-27
(a) and to the other requirements contained in this subsection (c), provided that the mobile home is resident-owned. It is the intent of this section to require all mobile homes to be located within a properly approved and zoned mobile home neighborhood, while noting that there are within the village a limited number of pre-existing non-conforming mobile homes located outside of such neighborhoods.
(2) Issuance of permits.
a. Permits are to be issued only to the owner of the lot upon which the mobile home is to be placed, and shall apply to that lot and not to the mobile home itself.
b. No permit shall be issued for the movement of a mobile home from one lot in the village to another lot within the village.
(3) Other requirements.
a. No mobile home shall be allowed in the village without the obtaining of a building permit from the Village Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate. Owners of lots upon which homes are currently located within the village shall apply for a permit within 30 days of the passage of this section.
b. All grandfathered mobile homes located outside of a mobile home neighborhood shall comply with the following minimum requirements.
1. The home must be set on a concrete pier extending below the frost line and have a minimum of six tiedowns at regular intervals on the site and leveling devices placed upon six inches of gravel.
2. The home must be skirted in a manner which will prevent rodent infestation.
3. The placement of the home on the site and the site itself must meet all requirements of the Zoning Code for the district wherein it is located.
4. Adequate stairways must be provided for each doorway.
5. Village water and sewer system hookups must be provided for each mobile home.
6. Mobile homes must have a minimum of 600 square feet of floor space. Said space is determined by the length, less the tongue, times the width.
d. Only nondependent mobile homes shall be allowed.
e. All provisions relating to the collection of a monthly parking fee of Title 7, Chapter 5 shall apply. The owner of the mobile home shall be responsible for the prompt payment of said fees.
(4) Replacement. Grandfathered non-conforming mobile home units allowed outside of a mobile home park under subsection (d) below may be replaced with a more modern unit.
(d) All mobile homes shall be skirted. Areas enclosed by such skirting shall be maintained free of rodents and fire hazards.
(e) Additions, alterations. No person shall construct, alter, or add to any structure, attachment, or building in a mobile home park or on a mobile home space without a permit from the Village Building Inspector. Construction on an addition or alteration to the exterior of a mobile home shall be of the same type of construction and materials as the mobile home affected. No permit shall be issued unless the value of the home already existing is in excess of $6,000. Said value shall be determined by the Tax Assessor. This subsection (a) shall not apply to addition of awnings, antennae, or skirting to mobile homes. Accessory structures on mobile home spaces shall comply with all setback, side yard, and rear yard requirements for mobile home units.
(f) Mobile home stands. Before a mobile home is located on a space within a mobile home neighborhood, a stand consisting of concrete piers extending below frost and having tiedown and leveling devices with six-inch gravel. At least six tiedowns shall be provided at regular intervals on each slab.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)