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§ 151.17 TIE-DOWNS.
   (A)   Each manufactured home owner shall ensure the stability of his or her manufactured home with over-the-top tie-downs or a combination of over-the-top tie-downs and frame ties anchored to cast-in-place concrete dead men eyelets imbedded in concrete, screw augers, arrowhead anchors, or other approved devices within seven days after placement. This requirement shall not include manufactured homes on display for sale in a properly zoned manufactured home sales lot. The number of tie-down straps or frame ties shall meet either of the following requirements:
 
32 to 50 feet long; no. of frame ties
32 to 50 feet long; no. of over-the-top ties
50 to 60 feet long; no. of frame ties
50 to 60 feet long; no. of over-the-top ties
60 to 80 feet long; no. of over-the-top frame ties
60 to 80 feet long; no. of over-the-top ties
4
3
5
3
6
3
 
   (B)   Manufactured homes with factory-installed over-the-top tie-downs shall be securely-anchored as recommended by the manufacturer. However, in no case shall the factory over-the-top tie-downs be less than the above list requirements.
   (C)   Trailers as defined and regulated by this chapter used for permanent occupancy shall have a minimum of two over-the-top tie-downs.
(Prior Code, § 151.17) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.18 PARKING.
   (A)   Every manufactured home shall be required to have at least one off-street parking space on the lot upon which the manufactured home is to be located or as specified in the city zoning ordinance.
   (B)   Off-street parking shall be hard-surfaced with all-weather materials allowed for drive construction.
(Prior Code, § 151.18) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.19 PLUMBING, HEATING, AND ELECTRICAL STANDARDS.
   (A)   No manufactured home shall be permitted for placement and occupancy unless it can be demonstrated by the applicant that it meets or can meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Standards for Mobile Homes, Article A119.1, or the requirements of any state-administered code or city code ensuring equal or better construction and plumbing, heating, and electrical installations.
   (B)   Additional minimum standards are detailed in the certificate of occupancy inspection form.
(Prior Code, § 151.19) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.20 INSPECTIONS.
   (A)   The appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.
   (B)   All construction, alteration, expansion, repair, or connection of all utilities and lines on lots shall be inspected by the city, provided that no annual inspection will be conducted on owner-occupied manufactured home lots.
(Prior Code, § 151.20) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019)
§ 151.21 STRUCTURAL CONDITION.
   (A)   The applicant for each manufactured home to be placed in the city must demonstrate that the manufactured home has or can meet the provisions of the Standard for Mobile Homes, ANSI A119.1 or any state-administered code or city code ensuring equal or better construction, plumbing, heating, or electrical installation and the applicable provisions of this code and regulations. If the manufactured home is found to be unfit for human occupancy and to be a dangerous safety and health hazard, as judged by the City Manager, the Code Enforcement Officer of the city, any city or county health officer, then in such event the manufactured home shall not be allowed a permit and, if occupied, shall be vacated and removed from the premises. It shall then not be used for occupancy either on a temporary or a permanent basis in the city.
   (B)   No person shall join two manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, or a combination thereof with a structure, or other like units or structures to make a single dwelling unit. Porches and patios are permitted, provided the owner obtains a building permit prior to construction.
   (C)   All manufactured homes must have runners, base pads, and other adequate stabilization and shall be tied down and properly anchored in accordance with § 151.17 of this chapter. Skirting shall be provided as required by the Oklahoma Codes.
 
   (D)   All manufactured homes, whether located on a residential lot or in a park, shall be attached to the sewer system of the city or to a DEQ approved private sewer system. All sewer lines shall be buried below surface level at required minimum depth under state building codes. Sewer lines may not cross or run parallel to treated water lines unless the two are separated by at least five feet.
(Prior Code, § 151.21) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.22 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND ADDITIONS.
   (A)   Accessory structures are dependent upon the manufactured home and shall not be used as complete independent living units with permanent provisions for sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.
   (B)   All structural additions to manufactured homes other than those which are built into the unit to trailer spaces, to manufactured home parks, to trailer parks, or to manufactured home lots, estimated at more than $100 in cost when completed shall be erected only after a building permit is obtained. No permit shall be required for the addition of steps, canopies, awnings, or antennas. No construction or addition or alteration to the exterior of a mobile home shall be permitted unless of the same general type of construction or materials as the manufactured home affected. Such additions and accessory structures shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code and to this chapter. The building permit shall specify whether such structural addition may remain permanently, must be removed when the manufactured home is removed, or must be removed within a specified length of time after the manufactured home is removed.
   (C)   Accessory structures shall not obstruct required opening for light and ventilation of the manufactured home or trailer and shall not prevent inspection of their equipment and utility connections.
(Prior Code, § 151.22) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.23 STORAGE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING.
   Trailers, manufactured homes, mobile housing, and RVs shall not be salvaged, scrapped, junked out, nor allowed to accumulate in residential areas nor commercial areas of the city for which specific zoning and approval has not been granted. Storage in such areas shall be allowed only upon proper permitting of a facility designated as approved by the city for such purposes and in such areas as shall have been designated for same by the appropriate planning and zoning authorities for the city.
(Prior Code, § 151.23) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.24 CONFLICT OF ORDINANCES.
   (A)   In any circumstance where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance, the provision which, in the judgment of the Health Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer or the Planning Commission, establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety to the people shall prevail.
   (B)   In any circumstance where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance, which established a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provision of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail and such other provision is hereby declared to be repealed.
(Prior Code, § 151.24) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019)
§ 151.25 MOTOR HOMES, RVs, TRAVEL TRAILERS.
   Due to the number of residents that now own some type of RV, travel trailer, or motor home, the City Council finds it necessary to establish the following set of regulations to ensure that the parking, storage, and maintenance of these vehicles is consistent with other established ordinances in the various neighborhoods and that the regulations are consistent city wide.
   (A)   Parking.
      (1)   Motor homes, travel trailers, and other RVs are not designed, nor intended by the manufacturer, to be occupied on a permanent basis. These vehicles are intended for temporary housing while traveling and camping. However, permanent residence shall be permitted on the same basis as manufactured homes, provided all provisions of this chapter are followed.
      (2)   Motor homes, travel trailers, and other RVs shall be allowed to park on the street near a residence, in the driveway forward of the front build line for a period not to exceed 48 hours to facilitate loading, unloading, and cleaning in preparation for a trip or when returning from a trip. Such parked units may not impede traffic or block views of adjacent traffic.
      (3)   Motor homes, travel trailers, and other RVs shall not be parked forward of the build line at any residence for any reason for a period exceeding 48 hours. (Exception: An exception is granted for residents on a corner lot. An RV parked parallel to the alley on a corner lot(s) may exceed the build line of the residence where the home is turned facing the adjacent street).
      (4)   Maintenance shall not be performed on any vehicle of this type while parked in front of the build line.
      (5)   Parking shall be allowed in back yards and side yards, provided such parking does not violate any subdivision regulations or covenants. Covered parking shall only be allowed as approved in the zoning ordinances.
      (6)   Permanent connections to city utility services; water, sewer, and electric shall be permitted provided the provisions of this chapter are complied with and all permits have been obtained. Any vehicles found connected in violation of this section shall be cause for service termination after proper notice to cease and desist has been delivered to the resident. Temporary connections will only be allowed in designated RV parks or mobile home parks with RV spaces unless approved, in advance, on a individual basis by the City Manager or his or her appointee.
      (7)   Individuals who persist in the connection of utility services to these vehicles shall be cause for the city to have the vehicle towed and impounded at the owner’s expense.
      (8)   Vehicles in this section may be used for an extended period as construction offices, temporary commercial offices, labs, and for other purposes, and may be connected to city utility services for the required period of time necessary to facilitate the construction of permanent structures. Any vehicle used under this provision, for periods exceeding more than six months shall be approved by the City Council.
   (B)   Storage.
      (1)   Motor homes, travel trailers, and other RVs shall not be connected to city utility services when stored at any location in the city limits. A permit may be obtained from City Hall allowing for electrical connection to be made to maintain a chargeable/rechargeable system that is built-in to the unit. Permits will be at no cost, however, at no time can this unit be occupied while stored at a residence.
      (2)   Vehicles in this section may be stored at a residence, provided that they are behind the front build line and such storage complies with all subdivision regulations and covenants.
      (3)   Stored vehicles in this section may not be positioned so as to interfere with alleys or access to backyards, or in any other way impede firefighting capabilities or restrict access of other residents.
      (4)   (a)   Stored vehicles in this section that are found in disrepair, deteriorating due to age and/or weather damage, or have not been tagged shall be deemed a nuisance.
         (b)   The owner will be notified to remediate the condition immediately. Once notified, the city will work with the owner and establish a time line for the remediation. Under no circumstances shall the remediation exceed four months (120 days).
         (c)   If the owner fails to resolve the nuisance, the city will remove the offending vehicle, and assure that it is properly disposed of, at the owner’s expense.
      (5)   Offsite storage of motor homes, travel trailers, other RVs, boats, miscellaneous equipment, and other mobile equipment and vehicles will be allowed in areas designated and zoned for that purpose.
      (6)   Such storage sites will be located in zones designated as C-1 and/or areas approved by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 151.25) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019; Ord. 2020-564, passed 1-16-2020) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.26 PARKS.
   This section shall articulate the policies, standards, and requirements for locating and developing manufactured home parks, mixed use parks, and RV parks within the city. The regulations set forth herein shall provide for stable neighborhoods of compatible land uses which are environmentally healthy and aesthetically pleasing places to live.
   (A)   Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, establish, or operate a manufactured home park, mixed use park, or RV park (parks) within the corporate limits of the city, without applying for and receiving a permit to develop such park. Applications for manufactured home parks, RV parks, and mixed use parks shall be in compliance with all applicable zoning ordinances.
   (B)   Building zones. Parks developed under this section shall only be allowed in building zones designated R-2. If a developer desires to locate a park in an otherwise designated area, the developer shall make application with the Planning and Zoning Commission for the area to be re-zoned.
   (C)   City sewer services. All parks shall provide connection to city sewer services or to an ODEQ approved private sewer system.
   (D)   City water system. All parks shall provide connection to the city water system.
   (E)   Manufactured home parks.
      (1)   Manufactured home parks shall be designed so that home density does not exceed eight homes per acre (Note: Determined by minimum 125 feet by 40 feet lot for a maximum singlewide home 80 feet by 18 feet plus offsets.) Parks smaller, or larger, than one acre shall maintain the same ratio.
      (2)   All manufactured home parks must be located in areas zoned R-2, Mixed Residential, as set forth in the zoning ordinances. Developers may request other zoned areas be re-zoned per the zoning ordinances.
      (3)   Manufactured home parks shall be designed and laid out to assure proper drainage from each lot/space and the complete park area.
      (4)   Homes in a park shall be at least 25 feet from the property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least 15 feet from other boundary fines of the park in which it is located.
      (5)   The minimum lot size shall be sufficient to allow a minimum clear space of 15 feet behind the home for utility services and fire access. Each manufactured home shall not be closer to any adjacent manufactured home than 20 feet. Each such home shall have a driveway at least 12 feet wide, paved with four inches of concrete or two and one half inches asphaltic concrete on a six-inch compacted base.
      (6)   The height of the manufactured home frame above the existing ground elevation, measured at 90º to the frame, shall not be greater than three feet.
      (7)   Each lot/space may have one outside storage building not to exceed 12 by 16 feet.
      (8)   Each lot/space may have a carport not more than 20 feet wide, and such carport must be erected behind the front build line, and not closer than five feet from the manufactured home. A carport erected beside the manufactured home will increase the 20-foot minimum spacing by the carport width.
      (9)   Streets inside the park shall have a minimum width of 24 feet and shall consist of a minimum of two and one-half inches of asphaltic concrete on a six-inch compacted base or four inches of concrete on a six-inch compacted base. Streets will display proper signage identifying named streets in the park as assigned by the city.
      (10)   Each lot/space shall be assigned a street number to identify street address of the manufactured home.
      (11)   Parks shall provide storm shelters adequate to protect all residents of the parks. Shelters may be located at each lot/space or in common areas accessible by all residents and visitors.
   (F)   RV parks.
      (1)   Designated RV parks shall provide temporary parking spaces for motor homes, travel trailers, tents, and all other RV type vehicles. Permanent occupancy is not permitted in RV parks.
      (2)   Parks so designed shall provide basic utility connections for water, electric, and sewer.
      (3)   Sewer service shall be connected to city sewer mains where they are available or connected to a private system rated for the largest number of parking spaces in the park. Private systems shall comply with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health (OSDH) and the State Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ).
      (4)   Parks shall be constructed in compliance with all state and city regulations, laws, ordinances, and codes.
      (5)   RV parks may contain common structures for offices, restrooms, laundromats, convenience stores, and other facilities inherent to their activities.
      (6)   RV parks shall only be located in areas zoned R-2, Mixed Residential.
      (7)   Parks shall provide a minimum space of 30 feet by 60 feet for RV vehicle parking. Smaller lots designed for tent camping may be 20 feet by 20 feet. Parks that provide tent spaces must also provide restroom facilities.
      (8)   Each parking space shall include one parking space for automobile parking.
   (G)   Mixed use parks.
      (1)   Mixed use parks shall be segregated between manufactured homes and RVs.
      (2)   RV sections of a mixed use park shall be arranged to ensure adequate street access for RVs coming and going in the park.
      (3)   All of the standards for each park as shown above shall be met in the development of the mixed use park.
   (H)   Modification(s) of parks.
      (1)   If additional land is purchased to expand an existing park, or if an existing park is expanded or altered by adding hookups and/or lots, then the manager/operator/owner of the park must comply with all city ordinances and state building codes.
      (2)   If the park is permanently reduced in size by removal of hookups and/or lots, the manager/operator/owner shall notify the Code Enforcement Officer for the purpose of inspection to ensure removal of all products, including utilities, sewage disposal system and by-products, and overall clean-up and restoration of the premises complies with city codes.
      (3)   Every person holding or owning a park shall notify the City Clerk in writing within three business days after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of, any interest in or control of the park, and provide the name and contact information of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such park.
(Prior Code, § 151.26) (Ord. 2019-562, passed 9-3-2019) Penalty, see § 151.99
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