(A) Exceptions.
(1) Existing mobile home parks. Whenever a mobile home park was in existence in the town on the effective date of the adoption of this chapter, or was annexed to the town after the effective date, and such mobile home park complied with all applicable codes then in effect, the mobile home park shall be legally nonconforming in terms of these development standards.
(2) Existing individual mobile home not within a mobile home park. Whenever a mobile home was in existence in the town on the effective date of this chapter, or the property on which the mobile home is located was annexed to the town after the effective date, and such mobile home complied with all applicable codes and ordinances then in effect, the mobile home shall be considered to be legally nonconforming and shall not be subject to the provisions of this section. Any permit not being used for a period of one year (i.e., no mobile home is in place for a permit that was issued) shall be void and the use of the property shall be subject to the terms of this chapter.
(B) Required data for application. The required data for the application includes the following:
(1) Name and permanent address of the applicant;
(2) Location and legal description of the proposed mobile home park;
(3) Topographic map, drawn to scale, of the proposed park showing entrances, exits, driveways, walkways and the design and arrangement of the mobile home spaces and permanent structures;
(4) Plans and specifications of the proposed buildings; and
(5) Additional information may be required by the Planning Commission.
(C) District boundaries and requirements. The boundaries of the MHP District are not delineated in this chapter but shall be fixed by amendment of the town’s zoning resolution and map, at such times in the future as such district may be applied to specific real property of this town. Provided, however that the following apply.
(1) General district selection criteria. MHP Districts shall be located in areas where the effect on surrounding property shall be minimized, where the health, safety and general welfare of the MHP residents and others will be protected, and where the topography is suitable for MHP development.
(2) Special district requirements.
(a) Density and space.
1. The MHP shall have a gross density of not more than five and one-half units per acre.
2. The minimum area of a mobile home space shall be 5,000 square feet with a minimum width of 50 feet.
3. The space between the lower edge of the mobile home unit and the mobile home stand shall be completely enclosed (skirted) with suitable and uniform material.
4. Upon the determination of the Board of Trustees that terrain or aesthetic conditions require it, groups or clusters of mobile homes shall be placed on a combined lot where the area of the combined lot is equal to the minimum lot area required for an equal number of mobile homes on standard lots and where the minimum setbacks are honored on the combined lots perimeter line.
(b) Site conditions.
1. The condition of the soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography within a mobile home park shall not be such as to create hazards to the property of the health or safety of the occupants of the mobile home park.
2. The site of a mobile home park shall not be exposed to health and safety hazards, such as objectionable smoke, noxious odors, unusual noise, sudden flooding, subsistence or erosion or the probability of insect or rodent infestation.
3. The entire ground surface within the mobile home park shall be graded and equipped in such a manner as to provide diversion of water away from buildings, patios and mobile home stands; to prevent standing water and soil saturation, which would be detrimental to structures; and to provide adequate and safe surface drainage.
4. For the purpose of preventing soil erosion and unusual and objectionable dust, exposed ground surfaces within a mobile home park, except planting beds and areas preserved in their natural state for scenic reasons, shall be paved; surfaced with gravel, crushed rock or like material; or planted in a vegetation growth capable of preventing such erosion and dust.
5. Storage facilities for vehicles, boats and recreational vehicles other than private passenger vehicles shall be designed in such a manner that the view of such storage facilities from property adjoining the mobile home park and from public roads shall be obscured.
(c) Streets and lighting.
1. A mobile home park shall be serviced by a private street system constructed and maintained in compliance with this chapter and providing safe and convenient access from abutting public streets or roads to all mobile home spaces.
2. The alignment and grade of all such streets shall be properly adapted to the topography of the mobile home park and shall provide for safety of traffic movement, satisfactory surface and groundwater drainage and the proper functioning of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
3. All such streets shall be paved, shall be curbed and guttered and shall be constructed to town specifications.
4. The paved surface of such streets, excluding curb and gutter, shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic within the mobile home park and in any case shall meet the following requirements:
a. Access streets and collector streets: 32 feet minimum width;
b. All other service streets and cul-de-sac streets: 32 feet minimum width; and
c. Streets designated as one-way streets: 32 feet minimum width.
5. Cul-de-sacs shall be a minimum of 80 feet in diameter and shall serve access to no more than 20 mobile home spaces.
6. Cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length.
7. Minimum and maximum grades on all streets within a mobile home park shall be as follows:
a. Access streets: 12% maximum in a maximum distance of 150 feet;
b. Service streets: 8% maximum; and
c. All streets: 0.5% minimum.
8. Street intersections shall generally be at right angles, and for a distance of 75 feet from the point of intersection and along the center lines of intersecting streets at a right angle shall be maintained as nearly as possible with consideration for topography and the mobile home park design.
9. Where the center lines of intersecting streets are offset to form a jog, a minimum distance between the points of intersection of the center lines of the offset intersecting streets shall be 100 feet.
10. All service access roads and pedestrian walkways serving more than two mobile home spaces shall be lighted for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night with a minimum illumination of one-foot candles.
11. All walkways shall be paved or concrete.
12. The site shall have at least one direct access to public street by a roadway.
13. The mobile home park shall be so designed that all mobile home spaces and accessory buildings abut an interior roadway.
14. All access streets shall be designed so as to provide adequate access to and from the mobile home park site. All access streets shall be designed so as to minimize impact on existing roads and highways and to maximize integration with existing transportation facilities in the area. All access streets shall provide for adjacent or non-adjacent pedestrian walkways, paths or trails.
(d) Parking of motor vehicles.
1. A minimum of two paved, off-street parking spaces, having a minimum area of 320 square feet, shall be maintained for each mobile home space.
2. Off-street automobile parking spaces shall have access to a paved street, driveway or parking area over an access way of sufficient width to accommodate an automobile.
3. A minimum of one paved, off-street space, having a minimum area of 160 square feet, shall be maintained for every two mobile home spaces for the purpose of guest parking. No mobile home space shall be more than 300 feet from such a guest parking space.
(e) Utilities.
1. All utility services shall be available in a park, and shall be installed in a workmanlike manner, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Mobile homes in such parks shall have adequate means of heating and lighting, installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
2. All mobile homes, service buildings and other facilities shall be provided at all times with an adequate supply of water, and shall be connected to the public water supply of the town.
3. All utility easements shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and shall provide convenient ingress and egress for construction and maintenance vehicles.
4. The water distribution system shall be so constructed that no more than 25 mobile home lots will be without water as a result of water service line breakages or repairs with the park.
5. Where the water supply is subject to service interruption, the occupants shall be notified in advance of such interruptions if possible.
6. Where the cause of water service interruption occurs within the park and the interruption exceeds a period of 12 hours, standby or auxiliary equipment shall be used to provide temporary emergency water supply for the occupants.
7. Water service lines, including valves, riser pipes, connections and meters shall be installed in compliance with the Colorado Technical Plumbing Code. Every mobile home lot shall be provided with an individual water service pipe and a riser pipe in conformance with the Colorado Technical Plumbing Code. The riser pipe shall extend at least four inches vertically above ground unless it is shielded by a riser protector and casement extending above ground and fitted with a lid. The riser shall terminate with two threaded valve outlets which provide connections for the mobile home water piping and for a garden hose. The mobile home water outlet shall be securely capped when a mobile home does not occupy the lot.
8. All plumbing fixtures, building sewers and mobile home park sewers shall be connected to the public sewer system.
9. Sewage collection lines shall be laid in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic, ground movement or freezing.
10. Sewer lines shall be constructed of approved materials with adequate vents, water-tight joints and sufficient clean outs.
11. Sewers shall be at a grade sufficient to ensure mean velocity of two feet per second when flowing full. The system shall be designed for a minimum flow rate of at least 300 gallons per day per mobile home lot. Horizontal and vertical drainage lines connecting with other horizontal drainage lines shall enter through 45 degree “y” branches or other combinations of equivalent sweep. Manholes or clean outs shall be provided at the upper end of each main sewer line and manholes shall be provided at intersections of two or more sewer lines, at changes in grade or alignment more than 45 degrees and at intervals of not more than 400 feet.
12. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a sewer branch line and a riser pipe at least four inches inside diameter. The branch line shall be installed with a uniform slope of at least one-fourths inch per linear foot and shall be properly trapped and vented. The branch line shall terminate at a riser pipe of at least four inches inside diameter, which extends vertically at least four inches above ground elevation, or has the ground graded from the riser pipe rim. When necessary, the riser pipe shall be protected by a concrete collar four inches thick and 12 inches in diameter.
13. The sewer service connection shall be equipped with standard screw, ring or clamp-type fittings or adapters so that water-tight and tamper-proof connections can be obtained at the mobile home drain outlet and sewer riser pipe. The connection shall be of approved semi-rigid, non-collapsible, corrosion-resistant pipe having a smooth interior surface and an inside diameter of not less than three inches.
14. a. The sewer service connection shall be installed and maintained with a uniform grade not less than one-fourths inch per foot and shall be no longer than necessary to connect the mobile home drain and sewer riser pipe.
b. Mobile homes with drain outlets of less than three inches inside diameter shall be connected with reducers and screw or clamp-type fittings.
15. When a mobile home does not occupy the mobile home stand, the sewer riser pipe shall be capped with a water-tight cap or plug.
(f) Refuse.
1. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a mobile home park shall be so conducted as to control odors, rodents, insects, accidents, fire hazards, air pollution or other nuisance conditions.
2. Durable, washable and non-absorbent metal or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids shall be provided at each mobile home lot or at a central storage area conveniently located not more than 200 feet from any mobile home lot. Refuse containers shall be provided at the rate of at least one 30-gallon (four cubic feet) container for each mobile home lot or an equivalent storage capacity in centralized storage facilities.
3. The number of containers used and the frequency of collection shall be sufficient to prevent over-filled containers. Refuse shall be routinely collected and removed from the premises not less than once weekly. Refuse shall be disposed of at a lawful disposal site in accordance with local and state requirements.
(g) Insect and rodent control. Rodents and insects shall be controlled by approved sanitary practices, vermin-proofing of buildings extermination and other control methods.
(h) Water supply.
1. The mobile home park shall connect to the town water system.
2. Where the public water system is determined to be inadequate, the proposed mobile home park may either be denied or the net density reduced to prevent exceeding the system capacity. Private individual water wells shall not be permitted.
3. A minimum of 1,000 gpd (gallons per day) shall be provided for each mobile home space in the mobile home park for domestic and individual lot irrigation needs at graduating pressures of not less than 20 nor more than 80 pounds per square inch to all fixtures. The number of mobile home spaces to be occupied in a mobile home park shall be limited to the quantity of water available to supply each such mobile home space with the minimum requirements.
4. Adequate water supply shall be provided to any additional structures, such as service building(s), office building and the like, where such service may be required.
5. Provision of irrigation of proposed landscaped areas within the mobile home park but excluding individual lots shall be made in determining water needs.
(I) Sanitation system.
1. Mobile home parks shall be served by the public sewer system of the town.
2. All sewage disposal apparatus, including appurtenances thereto, shall be provided, maintained and operated so as not to create a nuisance or health hazard.
3. Mobile home drains, sewer stand pipes and connections thereto shall conform to standards as required by the utility serving the mobile home park. The mobile home drain shall be water-tight and self-draining. This drain shall be constructed of smooth plastic pipe or of other material approved by the state or local plumbing laws or regulations. All sewer lines will contain devices allowing access and cleaning of said lines at locations separated by no more than 250 feet.
(j) Electrical outlets. An electrical outlet supplying both 110/220 volts capable of providing 100 amperes or more of current shall be provided for each mobile home space. The installation shall comply with all state and local electrical regulations.
(k) Fire protection. Every mobile home shall be equipped, at all times, with fire extinguishing equipment in good working order of such type, size and number and is located within the park as prescribed by the local fire prevention authority, or to satisfy fire regulations. No mobile home space shall be located more than 300 feet from a fire hydrant of a quality and design acceptable to the Manager.
(l) Portable utility building stand.
1. The entire surface of the utility building stand shall be covered with crushed rock, gravel or other like material for the purpose of providing surface water drainage.
2. Such stand shall be provided with anchors or tie-downs which, in the discretion of the Commission, will prevent accidental movement of the portable utility building.
(m) Outdoor recreation area.
1. A mobile home park shall provide an amount not less than 20% of the gross mobile home park area for outdoor recreational area or areas.
2. Outdoor recreation areas include, but not by way of limitation, adult recreation and child play areas and swimming pools, but shall not include areas devoted to guest parking, utilities, drying yards, a roadway, mobile home space, storage area nor any area required for setbacks.
3. Outdoor recreation areas shall be located in such a manner as to be free from hazards and topography incompatible with the purposes of the recreation areas, and shall be conveniently located, where the topography and traffic of the mobile home park permits.
(n) Setbacks. The minimum setback along property lines of a mobile home park shall be as follows, and no structures, including mobile homes, shall be erected constructed or located closer to such property lines than the minimum setback distance, unless otherwise specifically provided:
1. Public street or highway rights-of-way, other than four-lane highways: 100 feet from the centerline of such right-of-way or 30 feet from the property line, whichever distance is greater;
2. Public street or highway rights-of-way having four or more traffic lines, excluding frontage roads: 130 feet from the center line of such right-of-way or 75 feet from the property line, whichever distance is greater;
3. Private road rights-of-way and easement: 25 feet from the centerline of such right-of-way or easement or ten feet from the easement boundary, whichever distance is greater; and
4. All other property lines: 20 feet from the property line; provided that screening fences and shrubs or trees may be erected or located closer to such property lines than the minimum setback distance.
(o) Commercial or business use. No commercial or business use shall be made of land within a MHP District.
(p) Sign. One sign, and only one sign, advertising a mobile home park and displayed to the general public shall be allowed within boundaries of the mobile home park or within 1,000 feet of such boundaries. Such identification sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area and shall not be of the neon, flashing-light variety or involve movement.
(q) Compaction. The entire area of each mobile home park, excluding recreational areas, shall contain soil compacted to a field density of 95%.
(r) Schools and school sites.
1. A mobile home park shall not cause a significant adverse impact upon existing surrounding school facilities so as to necessitate over-crowding or double sessions, substantial new equipment or building expenditures or new school sites.
2. If a mobile home park is likely to have a significant adverse impact upon existing school facilities, the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees shall consult the school district before recommending approval or disapproval of the proposed mobile home park.
(D) Procedure for application for amendment.
(1) Any citizen or group of citizens, firm or corporation residing, owning or leasing property in the town may apply for an amendment to fix the boundaries of this MHP District.
(2) Such application shall be filed with the Zoning Manager.
(3) Within 90 days from the date of filing the application with the Zoning Manager, the Planning Commission shall examine the application and recommend to the Board of Trustees the approval or disapproval of the application.
(4) The Board of Trustees, prior to certification, shall then proceed in conformity with the provisions of the zoning ordinance or resolution concerning amendment thereof, including notice of hearing requirements and provisions concerning protest to changes contained in division (E) below.
(E) Contents of application for amendment, notice, objections, building permit.
(1) Applications for an amendment shall be made in writing to the Zoning Manager and shall contain:
(a) The name and address of the applicant, and, if the applicant is a partnership, association or corporation, the names and addresses of all managers, partners and executives directly responsible for operation in the town or in the county;
(b) An identification of the land to be included in the district to include:
1. The location of the lands by legal subdivision, section, township, range, county and municipal corporation, if any;
2. The name, if any, by which such lands or any part thereof are known;
3. The approximate number of acres to be affected; and
4. The nearest town, village or city.
(c) A general description of the land which shall include, as nearly as possible, its vegetation cover, the annual rainfall, the general directions and average velocities of the winds, endangered species of fish and wildlife, its past and present uses, its present surface waters and adjudicated water rights and their immediate drainage areas and uses, and the nature and depth of the topsoil, subsoil, mineral seams or other deposits of commercially valuable quantities and any subsurface waters known to exist;
(d) A U.S. Geological Survey topographic map, if available, to the district;
(e) 1. A map, in such detail as the Manager may specify, showing the boundaries of the land to be affected; its surrounding immediate drainage area; the location and names, where known, of all roads; railroads; public or private right-of-way and easements; utility lines; lakes; streams; creeks; springs; and water wells, and the limits of underground mines and surface mines, whether active or inactive to the land to be affected.
2. This map will also show:
a. The names, last known addresses and boundary lines of the present surface landowners and occupants on the adjacent land to be affected;
b. The location, ownership and uses of all buildings on, or on lands adjacent to, the land to be affected; and
c. Any political boundaries of special districts on or near the land to be affected.
(f) A site plan which shall be drawn by a registered land surveyor to a scale of one-inch equals 100 feet, bearing contour lines at vertical intervals of two feet upon Mylar or linen and shall contain the following information:
1. The legal description of the site, dimensions of the site perimeter, north point and total land area within the site perimeters;
2. The proposed name of the mobile home park;
3. The location and width of all streets, alleys or roads adjacent to or within the site perimeters, together with walks, curbs, pavements, existing structures, existing utility easements, proposed recreational and parking areas; the number, size and location of all mobile home spaces; and proposed utilities such as gas, water, electricity and sewer;
4. The size of all proposed or existing water and sewer lines;
5. The location and dimensions of all proposed accessory uses and any other proposed structures;
6. The existing zoning district of the site and the existing zoning district adjacent to the site for a distance of 600 feet from the site perimeter; and
7. The signature of the owner and surveyor as well as the signature blanks for the signature of the Zoning Manager.
(g) Typical street and walk sections;
(h) Landscaping plan:
1. Incorporated into the plot plan or submitted as a separate exhibit, there shall be a landscaping plan. In such detail and scope as may be required by the Planning Commission containing such information that is required in § 153.043(K), and a surface drainage plan showing the proposed grading contours within the mobile home park and the location and dimensions of all tile lines, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, turf and masonry gutters, all curbs, drainage disposal and any existing facilities to be used for surface drainage. The applicant may submit a written statement of the provisions to be made for surface drainage plan. The landscaping plan and surface drainage plan need not be prepared by a registered land surveyor; and
2. Landscaping plans shall be produced on tracing paper or velum having outer dimensions of at least 24 inches by 36 inches and drawn to scale of one inch equals 100 feet and shall contain such information as the following:
a. The outline of mobile home stands, patios, accessory buildings and other improvements;
b. An appropriate landscaping plan; and
c. The details of all features pertaining to site improvements, such as retaining walls, tree walls and other site improvements details now shown upon other drawings.
(I) Connection to the public water supply and sewage system of the town, and methods to be used for garbage disposal and evidence, satisfactory to the Board, of the legal, technical and natural sufficiency of such supplies and methods;
(j) Such further information as may be requested by the Board of Trustees to enable them to determine that the proposed mobile home park will comply with legal requirements;
(k) The developer must file a plat of the mobile home park covering the location of all existing and proposed utilities and public lands prior to or at the time of final approval of the mobile home park;
(l) A minimum fee as described in the town’s zoning ordinance and resolution;
(m) Such other information as the Zoning Manager deems necessary or as good faith compliance with the provisions of this chapter require;
(n) Description of the source and adequacy of existing fire protection facilities and an anticipated new facilities;
(o) Description of anticipated impact upon surrounding school facilities and any anticipated facility requirements, including projected impact upon school classroom and teacher capacity, school transportation expense and school site necessity;
(p) The applicant may have the local conservation district assist in preparation of, provide data for, perform research, review and comment upon the reclamation;
(q) The applicant shall cause notice of the application to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the proposed mobile home park once a week for four consecutive weeks commencing with 15 days after filing of the application. The notice shall contain information regarding the identity of the applicant, the location of the proposed mobile home park and the location and final date for filing objections to the application. The application shall mail a copy of the notice immediately after first publication to all persons having a legal estate which might be affected by the proposed operations. Proof of such notice and mailing shall be attached to and become part of the application;
(s) 1. The requested amendment shall be granted if it is established that the application complies with the requirements of this chapter, division (E) above and all applicable federal and state laws.
2. The Board shall not deny an application except for one or more of the following reasons:
a. The application is incomplete;
b. The application is not accompanied by the required fee;
c. Any part of the proposed use is contrary to this chapter, this division (E), the law or policy of this state or the United States;
d. The proposed mobile home park would irreparably harm, destroy or materially impair any area that is of a unique and irreplaceable, historical archeological, scenic, agricultural, recreational or natural value; and
e. The proposed mobile home park endangers the public health and safety.
(t) When, upon review of the application and the plot plan, the Board shall be satisfied that there is compliance with this chapter, a building permit for all or a part of the mobile home park, at the determination of the Board and subject to the terms of § 153.017 and other applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall be issued for the construction of the mobile home park within the MHP District. Provided, however, the Board may enact such amendment only in part or for a limited period of time if it shall determine that the purposes of this chapter would be served by time-phased or temporary rezoning of the proposed district.
(F) Deposit of fees and forfeitures.
(1) All forfeiture and other monies collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the Town Clerk.
(2) All fees shall be deposited with the Town Clerk in the General Fund.
(G) State statutes and regulations. Except where not so strict as this chapter, all appropriate state statutes and regulations of state agencies are incorporated herein by this reference as if set out verbatim.
(H) Rules and regulations. The Manager may promulgate such rules and regulations, subject to approval by the Board, as may be necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(I) Saving clause. Should any section, clause or provision of this chapter be declared by a court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared invalid.
(J) Service lines. All utility service lines, including all telephone lines, television signal cables and electrical lines within the mobile home park, shall be installed underground within the town’s specifications for underground services.
(K) Setback requirements.
(1) The minimum distance from the line or the corner of any mobile home stand to street pavement, common parking bay or common walk shall be 25 feet.
(2) The minimum distance from the line or corner of any mobile home stand to a boundary line of the Mobile Home Park Zone District shall be 25 feet.
(3) The minimum distance from the line or corner of any mobile home stand to any permanent building or structure for common use shall be 25 feet.
(4) Permanent buildings and structures for common facilities and dwelling units other than mobile homes shall be setback from the mobile home park boundaries a minimum distance of 25 feet.
(5) The minimum distance from the parking area on the lot to the side yard lot line shall be ten feet.
(6) The setbacks of a mobile home stand on a corner lot shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
(7) The minimum distance to the rear yard lot line shall be 15 feet.
(8) The minimum setback for accessory buildings shall be three feet.
(L) Common facilities and uses.
(1) Not less than 20% of the total land area of the mobile home park shall be devoted to space for common facilities and uses, such as a laundry, swimming pool or recreation and play areas.
(2) Laundry, recreation rooms, management offices and other common facilities may be consolidated in a single building if the single location will adequately service all mobile home units in a mobile home park.
(M) Storage.
(1) Tenant storage facilities shall be provided for materials which cannot be conveniently stored in a mobile home. A minimum of 400 cubic feet of storage space shall be provided for each mobile home unit.
(2) Storage facilities may be located adjacent to the mobile homes or in common compounds within a reasonable distance from the mobile homes. Storage facilities shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the park and shall be constructed of suitable weather-resistant materials appropriate under the use and maintenance contemplated.
(N) Landscaping.
(1) Lawn and ground cover, which may include aggregates, shall be provided on all common ground areas except those covered by structures, paved or surfaced areas and except those undisturbed areas, such as watercourses left in their natural state.
(2) Screen planting and/or fencing at least six feet high shall be provided where necessary for screening purposes, such as around the mobile home park boundary lines, refuse collection points, common recreation areas and playgrounds and at such other points as necessary for screening of objectionable views.
(3) A complete landscaping plan shall be submitted which shall show existing trees and shrubs which are to be maintained and new trees and shrubs which are to be planted. The plan shall include the size and type of planting proposed, their spacing and maintenance provisions.
(4) The landscaping on the front and both sides of the residence must be landscaped within six months of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. This will include ground cover and a tree in the front yard.
(O) Tie-downs and blocking.
(1) Every mobile home and manufactured home in the town shall be secured against wind damage by blocking and tie-downs.
(2) The specifications for blocking, ground anchorage and tie-downs are detailed in this chapter and shall be considered to be a minimum specification.
(P) Blocking.
(1) Base.
(a) For all mobile homes in a MHPD, all piers shall be placed on footings of concrete with a minimum dimension of 16 inches by 16 inches by four inches.
(b) For all manufactured homes in all zoning districts except MHPD with support walls and crawl space, all piers shall be placed on load bearing pylons of concrete with a minimum dimension of 36 inches deep by 12 inches diameter/square plus a permanent foundation.
(c) Mobile homes in a R-2 District must meet the above requirements for manufactured homes.
(d) For all manufactured homes in a MHPD without support walls and a crawl space, all piers shall be placed on load bearing pylons of concrete with a minimum dimension 36 inches deep by 12 inches diameter/square.
(2) Piers.
(a) All piers shall be one or more eight inches by eight inches by 16 inches celled concrete block.
(b) All piers shall be placed over the footings with the long dimension crossways to the main frame members and centered under them with cells vertical.
(c) Pier heights shall be such that the mobile home will be located as close to the ground as possible.
(3) Spacing.
(a) Piers shall be provided under the main frame of the mobile home at intervals of not more than eight feet.
(b) End piers shall be placed no more than five feet from the extreme ends of the mobile home.
(4) Caps. Piers shall be topped with eight inches by 16 inches by four inches solid concrete.
(5) Shims. Hardwood shims shall be driven tightly between the cap and the main frame member to provide uniform bearing. They shall not be more than four inches in thickness and of sufficient width to provide bearing.
(6) Permanent foundation. Wall construction shall be a minimum of six-inch block or concrete on a concrete footer for manufactured homes.
(Q) Ground anchorage. Each mobile home shall be provided with adequate ground anchorage. Tie pads or anchors may be used; tie pads being preferred.
(1) Tie pads construction: concrete slab on grade over caissons containing stirrup ties of five-eighths inch deformed reinforcing rod.
(2) Steel anchor construction: five-eighths inch by five feet steel anchors with closed eye driven to maximum depth is approved unless unstable soil conditions exist, as determined by the Building Inspector.
(R) Tie-downs. Each tie-down shall be constructed and installed for each mobile home as provided below:
Length of Mobile Home | Required Number of Ground Anchors | Required Tie-Down Sets |
Up to 50 feet | 4 | 2 sets |
50 - 70 feet | 6 | 3 sets |
Over 70 feet | 8 | 4 sets |
(1) Tie-down slabs. Number of tie-down slabs of concrete to correspond to length of mobile home with dimensions to be three foot wide, four foot long, one foot thick and to be placed level with ground surface.
(2) Cables. Cables shall be galvanized or stainless steel one-fourths-inch diameter or larger (six by nine IWRC wire rope) or three-eighths-inch diameter or larger (six by seven wire rope).
(3) Turnbuckles. Turnbuckles shall be one-half inch galvanized steel or larger “Eye and Eye” or “Jaw and Eye”. No hook ends or open “eyes” are permitted. Turnbuckles shall be adjusted to draw the cables for tight anchorage.
(4) Cable (wire rope) ends. Cable (wire rope) ends shall be secured with at least two U clamps, faces opposed.
(5) Tie-down cables. Tie-down cables shall be placed so that they assume not less than a 45-degree angle from the footing of the piers and at an approximate right angle to the mobile home.
(S) Mobile home or manufactured home subdivisions.
(1) Applications for mobile home subdivisions or manufactured home shall adhere to all applicable requirements above for mobile home parks.
(2) In addition, applicants shall also conform to the requirements and design standards for subdivision. Should requirements under these two sets of requirements conflict, the stricter of the two shall be applied.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998) Penalty, see § 153.999