All modular homes shall comply with the following requirements:
(A) All modular homes that are nonconforming prior to the effective date of this subchapter shall be treated as nonconforming use.
(B) All modular homes placed after the effective date must comply with this subchapter.
(C) H.U.D. seal required.
(1) Prior to installation, each Modular home shall bear a seal certifying compliance with the Modular Home Construction and Safety Standards Act promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any existing Modular home not bearing such a seal shall be deemed a nonconforming structure and use in accordance with the regulations established in § 152.15 of this subchapter.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to initially place a Modular home or to replace the same with another on said property without a permit from the City of Union City as approved by the Union City Board of Public Works and Safety.
(D) Installation requirements. All modular homes shall be set up, and installed in full compliance with the requirements of the Indiana Modular Home Installer Licensing Board. Each modular home site shall be properly prepared for setup and installation as may be necessary and appropriate to prevent the accumulation of standing water or the drainage of storm water runoff beneath the modular home.
(E) Access to exterior entrances (front and back).
(1) Immediately after installation and prior to occupation, a landing/porch/deck no narrower than five feet in depth (as measured outward from the exterior of the structure) nor shorter than eight feet in length (centered along the entranceway) and containing a railing along all exterior edges of the landing. Stairways leading to decks shall be no less than three feet in width with exterior railing. All required stairways and landings/porches/ decks shall be constructed of wood or masonry materials or some combination of both. Required railings may be constructed of wood or metal material.
(2) Additions must be compatible with the home and surrounding area.
(F) Sanitary facilities. Each modular home shall contain at least one shower or tub, a flush toilet, a lavatory, hot and cold running water and a central source of heat for the occupants thereof.
(Ord. 2018-11, passed 9-10-18)