Nothing in this Code shall be construed to allow a manufactured dwelling or mobile home to be located in other than an approved manufactured dwelling park, except as otherwise governed by the Code of Iowa. Where the Code of Iowa supersedes the provisions of this or other codes or regulations, detached single-family manufactured dwellings may be allowed in any district where new single-family detached dwelling units are permitted, subject to compliance with the following provisions in addition to all other applicable requirements.
(A) Such dwelling shall comply with the minimum floor area and other applicable requirements of the Housing Code.
(B) Such dwelling shall be certified by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, hereinafter referred to as HUD, or HUD-approved third-party agency, as being in compliance with all requirements of the most recent edition of the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. The HUD certification label shall be placed on each section or module of the dwelling in accordance with HUD regulations.
(C) Evidence shall be submitted to verify that such dwelling is designed to be placed on, supported by and attached to a continuous perimeter foundation, which shall be permanent and constructed in accordance with the Urbandale Building Code provisions for site-built housing. Pier or other isolated foundation systems in conjunction with ground anchors, or similar installations, shall not be deemed permanent foundations. The manufacturer shall provide written instructions and plans for the installations and attachment, which shall include certification by a qualified registered professional engineer.
(D) The vehicular frame shall be removed, or if not removable, permanently modified or destroyed to the extent of making the dwelling non-transportable, and the dwelling permanently attached to the foundation.
(E) (1) Such dwelling shall be converted to and taxed as real estate. Evidence shall be provided in the form of an affidavit that any and all indebtedness applicable to the dwelling is secured as a real estate mortgage as opposed to a chattel loan. If no indebtedness exists, the owner shall so certify and provide evidence provided that the application for conversion is satisfactory in the form of a certified statement signed by the assessor.
(2) No certificate of occupancy, either permanent or temporary, shall be granted until the assessor has certified that the conversion has been satisfactorily completed and the property entered upon the tax rolls. A bond or other surety may be required to ensure that the conversation is satisfactorily completed.
(3) The dwelling shall be new and undamaged, and shall not have been previously installed or occupied for any purpose as evidenced by the chain of title and certification by the dealer.
(F) Any modifications to the dwelling structure shall be designed and certified by a qualified registered professional engineer. All additions and modifications shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code.
(G) Sewer, water and utility services, and all other site improvements, shall conform to codes and specifications.