For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOBILE HOME. A residential structure, assembled in total or in not more than 3 sections at a factory and transported over the road by truck or temporary wheel carriage to its destination.
MOBILE HOME-SINGLE WIDE. A mobile home as defined above and being of a width not more than 16 feet measured between the permanent sidewalks thereof with or without an expandable room not exceeding 7 feet in width and 70 feet in length.
MOBILE HOME-DOUBLE WIDE. A mobile home as defined above and having been built in 2 sections at the factory, which 2 sections are transported over the road separately with assembly into 1 structure of a width not less than 20 feet occurring at the destination.
MOBILE HOME PARK. A tract of land containing suitable drives, utilities and other supporting elements and devoted to the sole purpose of conveying in fee the individual lots for the location of mobile homes on a permanent or semi-permanent basis.
MOBILE HOME SPACE. That area of land within a mobile home park set aside for use as a site for 1 mobile home, including the open spaces around the mobile home, as are required in this subchapter.
MODULAR HOME. A residential structure assembled in total or in several sections at a factory and transported over the road by truck to its destination. A modular home as distinct from a mobile home shall have exterior building materials and appearance similar to the customary single-family structure and shall be permanently situated on a concrete slab or foundation.
MOVING PERMIT. A written order issued by the city allowing for the location of a mobile home. The order will contain the following information:
(1) Name of permittee;
(2) Model and year of mobile home;
(3) Intended location of mobile home;
(4) Date of issuance of permit.
TRAILER. A vehicle equipped with wheels and normally towed over the road behind an automobile or light truck.
TRAILER, ADVERTISING. A trailer as defined above but carrying, or having attached thereto, a sign, billboard or other media for advertising purposes, the advertising being the prime purpose and use of the trailer.
TRAILER, CAMPING. A trailer as defined above and equipped with an enclosure for sleeping while on vacation or other trips of short duration. The camping trailers may also contain cooking, bath and sanitary equipment. Size and furnishing of the camping trailers may vary widely, but in no case shall they be considered structures for residential use of a temporary or permanent nature for purposes of this subchapter.
TRAILER, HAULING. A trailer as defined above and designed and normally used for over the road transportation of belongings, equipment, merchandise, livestock and other objects, but not equipped for human habitation.
TRAILER PARK. A tract of land containing sites for the overnight or short term parking of camping trailers.
(1992 Code, § 155.081) (Ord. 042478, passed 4-24-1978)