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)

9-10-4: SUPERVISION OVER PARK OPERATION:

The licensee or permittee under this chapter, or a duly authorized attendant or caretaker, shall be in charge at all times to keep the mobile home park, its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. The attendant or caretaker shall be answerable, with the licensee or permittee, for the violation of any provision of this chapter to which the licensee or permittee is subject. (Ord. 2449, 3-18-1968)

9-10-5: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIRED:

   A.   When Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a mobile home park within the city, unless he shall first obtain a license therefor, except that the maintenance or operation of a mobile home park in existence on March 18, 1968, may be continued under a permit for such period of time and under such conditions as are prescribed in this section.

   B.   Annual And Transfer Fees:

      1.   The annual fee for a license or permit required by this chapter shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00).

      2.   The fee for the transfer of any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be five dollars ($5.00).

   C.   Application For License:

      1.   Application for initial mobile home park license shall be filed with the health officer. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall include the following:

         a.   The name and address of the applicant.

         b.   The location and legal description of the mobile home park.

         c.   A complete plan of the park as prepared by an engineer in conformity with the requirements for a mobile home park plan established in this chapter, where applicable.

         d.   Plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements and facilities constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park.

         e.   Such further information as may be requested by the health officer to enable him to determine if the proposed park will comply with legal requirements.

      2.   The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in triplicate. The health officer shall investigate the applicant and inspect the application and the proposed plans and specifications. If the applicant is of good moral character and the proposed mobile home park will, when constructed or altered in accordance with such plans and specifications, be in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, and all other applicable provisions of this code and other city ordinances and statutes, the health officer shall approve the application, and upon completion of the park according to the plans, shall issue the license sought.

   D.   Surety Bond Required:

      1.   Before any license or permit required by this chapter may be issued, the applicant therefor must furnish a bond in the form and conditioned as prescribed by the health department, with good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the city council and conditioned for the faithful observance of the laws of the state, the provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city; the amount of said bond shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

      2.   Before the transfer of any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter, the applicant therefor must furnish a bond in the form and conditioned as prescribed by the health department, with good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the city council and conditioned for the faithful observance of the laws of the state, the provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city; the amount of the bond shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). (Ord. 2449, 3-18-1968)