The Common Council makes the following findings of fact:
(A) Numerous house trailers or mobile homes have been located in various areas of the city in recent years without adequate regard and consideration for planning, for traffic, parking, health, and the general welfare of the citizens of the city;
(B) The location and occupancy of such house trailers and mobile homes have created and are creating serious traffic and health problems and endangering the general welfare of the citizens of the city;
(C) It is therefore necessary, in order to protect the public welfare, health, and safety of the citizens of the city to prohibit the further location and occupancy of house trailers and mobile homes in certain residential areas of the city; and
(D) The Common Council has the authority to enact this chapter under the provisions of W. Va. Code 8-12-5(30), the Charter of the city, and other statutes and laws of the state.
(Prior Code, § 15-1)
Charter reference:
Authority to promote the health and well-being of the inhabitants of the city, see Charter § 31
Statutory reference:
Authority to prohibit occupied mobile homes in residential areas, see W. Va. Code 8-12-5(30)
Authority to promote the public safety and welfare, see W. Va. Code 8-12-5(44)