CHAPTER 10
MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS

SECTION:

9-10-1: Definitions

9-10-2: Conflicting Provisions

9-10-3: Location Restrictions

9-10-4: Supervision Over Park Operation

9-10-5: License And Permit Required

9-10-6: Inspections

9-10-7: Conditions Of License Or Permit

9-10-8: Revocation Of License

9-10-9: Design Standards And Specifications

9-10-10: Prohibited Acts And Conditions

9-10-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

ANNEX: An accessory structure attached and appurtenant to a mobile home other than a porch or entryway that exceeds four feet by six feet (4' x 6') in size.

DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME: A mobile home which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower, including travel trailers.

ENGINEER: A registered professional engineer, licensed in the state.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER: Any person who has such financial standing and good reputation as will satisfy the officials of the city that he will comply with this chapter and all other laws, provisions of this code and other city ordinances and regulations applicable to his operation of a mobile home park. A person will not be considered of good moral character if he has been convicted of a felony less than five (5) years prior to his date of application.

HEALTH BOARD OR BOARD OF HEALTH: The agency acting as the health department for the city 1 .

HEALTH OFFICER: The legally designated authority for the enforcement of this chapter, or his authorized representative.

INDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME: A mobile home which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower.

INSPECTOR: The legally designated inspection authority of the health officer, or his authorized representative.

LICENSEE: Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter.

MOBILE HOME: Any vehicle or similar portable structure having been constructed with wheels, whether or not such wheels have been removed, and having no foundation other than wheels, jacks or skirtings and so designed, constructed and used for dwelling or sleeping purposes.

MOBILE HOME PARK: Any plot of ground upon which two (2) or more mobile homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.

MOBILE HOME SPACE: A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home.

PARK: A mobile home park.

PERMITTEE: Any person to whom a permit is issued to maintain or operate a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter.

TRAILER: Any vehicle or similar portable structure having been constructed with wheels, whether or not such wheels have been removed, and having no foundation other than wheels, jacks or skirtings and so designed or constructed so it is not used for dwelling or sleeping purposes. (Ord. 2449, 3-18-1968; amd. Ord. 3148, 6-8-1981)

 

Notes

1	1. See section 4-1-1 of this code.

9-10-2: CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:

In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinances or this city code existing on March 18, 1968, the provision which established the higher standards for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or code of this city existing on March 18, 1968, which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail. (Ord. 2449, 3-18-1968)

9-10-3: LOCATION RESTRICTIONS:

   A.   A mobile home and/or travel trailer shall not be located upon a site or space other than in a licensed mobile home park, except that a temporary permit for a period of two (2) weeks may be granted by the health officer for transient mobile homes and/or travel trailers; a fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for a temporary permit.

   B.   One mobile home may be placed on a farm in an A-1 Agricultural District in addition to an existing permanent dwelling, provided the occupant of said mobile home is active in the conduct of agricultural operation of said farm. Said farm shall not be less than eighty (80) acres in size. The above provision is not to be construed to permit two (2) mobile homes on one farm. A mobile home shall never be allowed to be a single principal dwelling on a farm. If the occupant ceases to be active in the conduct of the agricultural operation of the farm or if the property is rezoned to another classification other than A-1 Agricultural District, the mobile home shall be removed immediately.

   C.   A mobile home and/or trailer may occupy a space or site other than a licensed mobile home park if the mobile home and/or trailer will not be used as a dwelling unit and only if a building permit has been issued for a permanent structure for the use in question. This temporary occupancy shall be allowed for a specific time period after recommendation of the building official and approval of the city council. A fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for a temporary permit. The mobile home and/or trailer shall be removed immediately after final inspection of the permanent structure and any utilities to the temporary mobile home and/or trailer shall be vacated or capped. (Ord. 2449, 3-18-1968; amd. Ord. 3148, 6-8-1981)