For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING LINE. A line usually fixed and parallel to the lot limit, beyond which a dwelling unit or building cannot extend under the terms of city zoning ordinances. It is the position on a lot or space behind which the dwelling unit or building must be located (offsets).
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The city’s representative who is duly appointed to enforce the municipal codes in and for the city.
COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD SEWAGE SYSTEM. A community/neighborhood sewage system shall mean any such system designed to be used by residents and visitors of the community or neighborhood it serves. COMMUNITY SEWAGE SYSTEMS within the city are private systems, owned and maintained by a resident/owner for the benefit of the community, neighborhood, or subdivision.
DUMP STATION. A wastewater disposal facility, approved by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), or other regulating authority, into which recreational vehicle (RV) wastewater is emptied and properly disposed.
DWELLING UNIT. A manufactured home, recreational vehicle (RV), travel trailer, or mobile home which is designed for permanent or occasional residential purposes.
HAULER WITH LIVING QUARTERS. Any vehicle or portable structure built on a chassis and designed or used to transport motor sport RV type vehicles which contain an area suitable for use as living quarters. These vehicles are also known as TOY HAULERS.
HEALTH OFFICIAL. The Code Enforcement Officer of the city(or an authorized representative), or the authorized representative of the Cotton County Health Department, the State Department of Health, or the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
LIVESTOCK TRAILER WITH LIVING QUARTERS. Any vehicle or portable structure built on a chassis and designed or used to transport livestock and which contains an area suitable for use as living
quarters.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A dwelling unit constructed to be towed on its own chassis and capable of connection to utilities for year-round occupancy fabricated on or after June 15, 1976, in an offsite manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site as a permanent structure with transport features removed, bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. The term manufactured home park shall mean any tract of land developed exclusively for manufactured housing units with three or more mobile home or manufactured home spaces (lots) are located. Residents of a MANUFACTURED HOME PARK do not usually own the lot or space whereon their dwelling unit is sited. All current existing MOBILE HOME AND/OR MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS located with the city are included in this definition.
MANUFACTURED HOME SPACE/LOT. The plot of ground within a manufactured home park designated and designed for the accommodation of one manufactured homes or a lot(s) approved and zoned R-2, Mixed Residential.
MIXED USE PARK. A manufactured home and RV park designed to provide separate areas with lots and spaces for use by permanent and temporary dwelling units.
MOBILE HOME. A structure of vehicular portable design, designed or manufactured for human occupancy, built on a chassis, designed to be moved from one site to another, and to be used with or without a permanent foundation, whether or not the wheels have been attached thereto or removed, and which was built prior to the enacting of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq., or before June 15, 1976.
MODULAR HOME. A factory fabricated, or offsite built house so constructed so that it can be transported to a permanent location and assembled or set on a foundation, but not built on a transport chassis. MODULAR HOMES may consist of a single unit or multiple units and sub-structures that will be site assembled into a single dwelling.
MOTOR HOME. An RV that is self-propelled and is required to have a vehicle license plate for operation on the highways.
NON-RESIDENTIAL MOBILE TRAILER. Any vehicle having the basic characteristics of either a manufactured home or recreational vehicle (RV), but which is used for purposes other than residential.
PARK. Manufactured home parks, RV parks, and mixed use parks.
PERSON. An individual, individuals, firm, association, corporation, joint venture, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnerships, or any combination of the above.
PRE-OWNED MANUFACTURED HOME. Manufactured homes that have previous owners or those that are not currently occupied or owned by the original owner(s).
PUBLIC WATER or SEWER SYSTEM. The water and sewer system operated by the city for the benefit of the city residents and businesses.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) or MOTOR HOME or TRAVEL TRAILER. The terms RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) or MOTOR HOME or TRAVEL TRAILER are interchangeable terms, and shall mean all vehicles and portable structures built on a chassis, designed as a temporary or permanent dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation use, including, but not limited to, recreational vehicles (RV), travel trailers, fifth wheels, tent camper trailers, pop-up campers, haulers with living quarters, and motor homes.
RV PARK. A tract of land that provides spaces for three or more recreational vehicles (RVs), motor homes, or travel trailers, that are occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes on a temporary basis. The residents of an RV park usually do not own the land whereon their dwelling unit is parked. The owner of the park does not ordinarily own the RVs, motor homes, or travel trailers located within the park.
RV SPACE. The space within an RV park, or mixed park, specifically designed and built for the accommodation of one RV, motor home, or travel trailer. All such spaces must meet the minimum state standards for RV SPACES.
WATER CONNECTION. The connection consisting of all pipes, fittings, and appurtenances from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within a mobile home or trailer.
ZONING ORDINANCE. The comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city as amended.
(Prior Code, § 151.05) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019)