(A) All mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions located in a flood hazard area shall file evacuation plans indicating vehicular access and escape routes, including mobile hauler routes, with the appropriate disaster preparedness authorities.
(B) All mobile homes to be placed on a site located in a flood hazard area shall:
(1) Have the lowest floor elevated one foot above the base flood elevation. Filling may not be used to accomplish this requirement in areas designated AH zones;
(2) In the instance of elevation on pilings, have all piling foundations placed in stable soil no more than ten feet apart, and reinforcement shall be provided for piers more than six feet above ground;
(3) Have lots large enough to permit steps to the mobile home, and have adequate surface drainage on all sides of the structure;
(4) Be placed to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure due to flooding; and
(5) Be anchored according to the following specifications:
(a) Over-the-top ties shall be provided at each of the four corners of the mobile home, with two additional ties per side of intermediate locations and mobile homes less than 50 feet long shall require one additional tie per side;
(b) Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the mobile home with five additional ties per side at intermediate points and mobile homes less than 50 feet long shall require four additional ties per side;
(c) All components of the anchoring shall be capable of carrying 4,800 pounds; and
(d) Any additions to the mobile home shall be similarly anchored.
(Prior Code, § 151.08) (Ord. 89-9, passed 12-18-1989) Penalty, see § 151.99