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(a) 
Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain within the city any manufactured home park or RV park unless such person shall first obtain a license therefor.
(b) 
Application requirements.
Applications for original licenses shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following:
(1) 
The name and residence address of the applicant.
(2) 
The address, exact location, and a legal description of the park.
(3) 
A complete site development plan of the park, showing the following:
(A) 
The area and dimensions of the tract of land;
(B) 
The number, location and size of all manufactured home or RV lots;
(C) 
The location and width of roadways and walkways;
(D) 
The location of water and sewer lines;
(E) 
Plans and specifications of the water supply and refuse and sewage disposal facilities;
(F) 
Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the park; and
(G) 
The location and details of lighting and electrical systems.
(4) 
Background information on the applicant including:
(A) 
Experience in operating parks of the [same] nature;
(B) 
Criminal history, including arrests and convictions for misdemeanors and felonies (if an individual);
(C) 
Current financial statements;
(D) 
Documentation showing ownership interest in the park site; and
(E) 
A list of all persons or firms having any ownership or other financial interest in the proposed park.
(c) 
Application fee.
The application fee for a manufactured home or RV park shall be as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(d) 
Approval.
Applications for the original license shall be filed in triplicate with the city manager. If the applicant is found to be of good moral character and the site development plan for the manufactured home and/or RV park is found to be in accordance with good city planning principles, consistent with the land uses in the vicinity, and in compliance with all provisions of this article and all other applicable ordinances, statutes and regulations of this city and of the state, the city council may approve the application. In the case of proposed parks, the city council shall make such approval contingent upon the completion of the park according to the plans and specifications submitted with the application.
(e) 
Parks in annexed area.
The owner of any manufactured home park or RV park presently situated outside of the city limits whose park shall be taken into the city limits subsequent to the passage of this article shall make application for a license within sixty (60) days from the date of annexation, and shall within five (5) years from the date of annexation fully comply with the terms and provisions of this article.
(f) 
Transfer.
Upon application for a transfer of the license, the city council may issue a transfer provided the applicant qualifies for issuance of a license.
(g) 
Disqualification of applicant.
No license for a manufactured home park or RV park may be issued to an individual applicant who has been convicted of or who has pled guilty to a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony.
(h) 
Denial.
No license for a manufactured home park or RV park may be issued if the city council finds that:
(1) 
The site plan does not make adequate provision for vehicular traffic that may be generated by park residents;
(2) 
The city is unable to provide adequate water or sewer service to the park;
(3) 
The applicant’s site development plan has not made sufficient provisions for the health, safety, or welfare of the park’s residents; or
(4) 
The site development plan is inconsistent with the land uses of the properties adjoining the proposed park.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
The city council may revoke any license to maintain and operate a manufactured home park or RV park in the event any of the provisions of this article are violated. Before such license may be revoked, the city council shall hold a hearing to determine whether such license shall be revoked. The city manager shall give notice of such hearing to such licensee in writing by depositing a copy of such notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at the address stated for such licensee in his application for license. The license may be reissued only if the circumstances leading to the revocation of such license have been remedied and the park is being operated and maintained in full compliance with this article and all other applicable laws.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Manufactured home parks or RV parks may be located only in areas approved by the city council as being in harmony with the city’s future development, and the health, welfare and safety of the residents of the city. Each boundary of the park must be at least 500 feet from any permanent residential building located outside the park, unless separated therefrom by a natural or artificial barrier, or unless a majority of the property owners according to area within 500 feet from the property line of such park consent in writing to the establishment of the park; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to manufactured and/or RV parks already in existence and in operation at the time of the passage of this article, and such existing and operating parks shall be treated as a nonconforming use insofar as the requirements of this section are concerned.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to locate and maintain for dwelling or sleeping purposes any manufactured home, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or travel trailer in any place in the city other than a duly licensed manufactured home park or RV park except as provided in this article.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Manufactured home lots shall have a minimum area of 3000 square feet and a minimum width of 35 feet, except that all manufactured homes not connected to a public sewer shall have a lot size not less than 100 feet in width nor less than 150 feet in depth.
(b) 
RV lots shall have a minimum area of 1,500 square feet and a minimum width of 25 feet.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
The ground surface in all parts of every manufactured home or RV park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
No part of any manufactured home or RV park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except such uses that are required for the direct servicing and well-being of park residents and for the management and maintenance of the park.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Manufactured homes shall be separated from each other and from other buildings and structures by at least 20 feet; provided that manufactured homes placed end-to-end may have a clearance of 10 feet where opposing rear walls are staggered.
(b) 
An accessory structure such as an awning, cabana, storage cabinet, carport, windbreak, and porch which has a floor area exceeding 25 square feet, and has an opaque top or roof, shall for purposes of all separation requirements be considered to be part of the manufactured home.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
In all parks accommodating or designed to accommodate ten (10) or more manufactured homes, travel trailers, or recreational vehicles, there shall be one or more recreation areas, which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.
(b) 
The size of such recreation areas shall be based upon a minimum of 100 square feet for each lot. No outdoor recreation area shall contain less than 2,500 square feet.
(c) 
Recreation areas shall be so located as to be free of traffic hazards and should, where the topography permits, be centrally located.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
All manufactured homes, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles shall be located at least 25 feet from any park property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least 15 feet from other park property boundary lines.
(b) 
There shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between the manufactured home stand and abutting park street.
(c) 
All manufactured home parks and RV parks located adjacent to industrial or commercial land uses shall be provided with screening such as fences or natural lines separating the park and such adjacent nonresidential uses.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
General requirements.
All manufactured home parks and RV parks shall be provided with safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public streets or roads to each manufactured home lot. Such access shall be provided by streets, driveways or other means.
(b) 
Park entrance.
Entrances to manufactured home parks and RV parks shall be designed to minimize congestion and hazards and allow free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. No parking shall be permitted on the park entrance street for a distance of 100 feet from its point of beginning unless the park entrance is at least 36 feet wide.
(c) 
Width of internal streets; dead-end streets.
Roadways in a park shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic, and in any case shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) 
All streets, except minor streets (from back of curb to back of curb, if provided): 25 feet.
(2) 
Minor streets (acceptable only if less than 500 feet long and serving less than 25 mobile homes or any length if mobile home lots abut on one side only): 18 feet.
(3) 
Dead-end streets shall be limited in length to 1,000 feet and shall be provided at the closed end with a turn-around having an outside roadway diameter of at least 60 feet.
(d) 
Car parking.
(1) 
Off-street parking areas or on-street parking lanes shall be provided for the use of park occupants and guests. Such areas shall be:
(A) 
Furnished at a rate of at least 2 car spaces for each manufactured home lot.
(B) 
Located within a distance of 50 feet from the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle to be served, unless other vehicular access is provided.
(2) 
The minimum street width requirement under subsection (c) shall be increased by 7 feet if on-street parking is the only type of car parking provided in a manufactured home park or RV park.
(e) 
Illumination of street system.
All parks shall be furnished with lighting units so spaced and equipped with luminaries placed at such mounting heights as will provide illumination for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night.
(f) 
Street construction and design standards.
The minimum quality of park street paving shall be that presently or hereafter required for public streets and roadways within the city.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each manufactured home park and RV park. Where a public supply of water of satisfactory quantity, quality, and pressure is available at the site or at the boundary of the site, connection shall be made thereto, and its supply used exclusively. When a satisfactory public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be developed and used as approved by the health authority.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
The water supply system of any manufactured home park or RV park shall be connected by pipes to all manufactured homes, buildings, and other facilities requiring water.
(b) 
All water meters, piping, fixtures and other equipment in a park shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations and requirements and shall be of a type and in locations approved by the city.
(c) 
The water piping system in a park shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow or backsiphonage.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
The following minimum standards shall apply in a park:
(1) 
Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined area of the manufactured home stand at a point where the water connection will approximate a vertical position.
(2) 
Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe shall be at least three-quarter inch. The water outlet shall be capped when a manufactured home does not occupy the lot.
(3) 
Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions found during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of riser pipe.
(4) 
A shutoff valve below the frost line shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home lot.
(5) 
Underground stop and waste valves shall not be installed on any water service.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
An adequate and safe sewage system shall be provided in all manufactured home parks and RV parks for conveying and disposing of all sewage. Such system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local laws.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
All sewer lines in a manufactured home park or RV park shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply at a safe distance. Sewers shall be at a grade which will insure a velocity of two feet per second when flowing full. All sewer lines shall be constructed of materials approved by the city, will be adequately vented, and shall have watertight joints.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Riser pipe.
Each manufactured home stand shall be provided with at least a four inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be located on each stand so that the sewer connection to the manufactured home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position.
(b) 
Connection to riser pipe.
The sewer connection from the drain outlet of the manufactured home to the sewer riser pipe shall have a nominal inside diameter of at least three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least one-fourth inch per foot. The sewer connection shall consist of one pipe line only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be watertight.
(c) 
Materials for connections.
All materials used for sewer connections shall be semi-rigid, corrosive-resistant, nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth.
(d) 
Plugging of riser pipe.
Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when a manufactured home does not occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation.
(e) 
Private sewage disposal facilities.
Where the sewer lines of the manufactured home park are not connected to a public sewer, all proposed sewage disposal facilities shall be approved by the city engineer prior to construction. Effluents from sewage treatment facilities shall not be discharged into any waters of the state except with prior approval of the health authority.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Main power lines not located underground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above the ground. There shall be a minimum horizontal clearance of three feet between overhead wiring and any manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, service building or other structure.
(b) 
All direct burial conductors or cable shall be buried at least 10 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated, and specially designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located not less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas or communication lines.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Each manufactured home lot and RV lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and over-current protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120-240 volts, AC, 50 amperes.
(b) 
Outlets (receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in a weatherproof outlet box, and shall be located not more than 25 feet from the over-current protective device in the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, if so equipped. A three-pole, four-wire grounding type shall be used.
(c) 
Receptacles, if provided in any park, shall be in accordance with American Standard Outlet Receptacle C-73.1.
(d) 
Connectors, if not substituted by more than one receptacle, shall be provided where the calculated load of the manufactured home is more than 50 amperes.
(e) 
The manufactured home shall be connected to the outlet box by an approved type of flexible supply cord with a male attachment plug or with pressure connectors.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
All exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of manufactured homes and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor with a branch circuit conductor or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for manufactured homes or other equipment.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
The requirements of this section [sections 3.05.052 and 3.05.053] shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings, and other community service facilities, such as:
(1) 
Management offices, repair shops, and storage areas;
(2) 
Sanitary facilities;
(3) 
Laundry facilities;
(4) 
Indoor recreation areas.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Every RV park shall be provided with the following sanitary facilities: For each 15 RV lots, or fractional part thereof, there shall be two flush toilets and one lavatory for each sex.
(b) 
The building containing such sanitary facilities shall comply with the requirements of section 3.05.053 of this code and any other applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
All portions of the structure in any park shall be properly protected from damage by ordinary uses and by decay, corrosion, termites and other destructive elements. Exterior portions shall be of such materials and be so constructed and protected as to prevent entrance or penetration of moisture and weather.
(b) 
All rooms containing sanitary or laundry facilities in any park shall:
(1) 
Have sound-resistant walls extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around showers, bathtubs, lavatories and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense, nonabsorbent, waterproof material or covered with moisture-resistant material.
(2) 
Have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum aggregate gross area of windows for each required room shall be not less than 10 percent of the floor area served by them.
(3) 
Have at least one window which can be easily opened, or a mechanical device which will adequately ventilate the room.
(4) 
Toilets shall be located in separate compartments equipped with self-closing doors. Shower stalls shall be only individual type. The rooms shall be screened to prevent direct view of the interior when the exterior doors are open.
(5) 
Hot and cold water shall be furnished to every lavatory, sink, bathtub, shower and laundry fixture, and cold water shall be furnished to every water closet and urinal.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and incinerators in manufactured home parks and RV parks shall be so located, constructed, maintained and used as to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance both on the property on which used and on neighboring property. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall accessible to tall [sic] be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the manufactured home park or RV park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution.
(b) 
All refuse shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodentproof containers, which shall be located not more than 150 feet from any manufactured home lot. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse and shall be closed by an adequate fence or shrubbery.
(c) 
Refuse collection stands shall be provided for all refuse containers. Such container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration and to facilitate cleaning around them.
(d) 
All refuse containing garbage shall be collected at least twice weekly in all manufactured home parks and RV parks. Where suitable collection service is not available from municipal or private agencies, the mobile home park operator shall provide this service. All refuse shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
The following minimum standards shall apply to any park:
(1) 
Liquefied petroleum gas systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems.
(2) 
Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location.
(3) 
Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off gas. Such means shall be located outside the manufactured home and shall be maintained in effective operating condition.
(4) 
All LPG piping outside of the manufactured homes shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in manufactured homes.
(5) 
Liquefied petroleum gas containers installed on a manufactured home lot shall be securely but not permanently fastened to prevent accidental overturning. Such containers shall not be less than 12 nor more than 60 U.S. gallons gross capacity.
(6) 
No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet, carport, manufactured home, or any other structure unless such installations are approved by the health authority.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
Manufactured home parks and RV parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish, and other flammable materials.
(b) 
Portable fire extinguishers rated for classes B and C fires shall be kept in service buildings and at other locations conveniently and readily accessible for use by all occupants and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Their capacity shall not be less than 22 pounds.
(c) 
Fires shall be made only in stoves, incinerators and other equipment intended for such purposes.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
The person to whom a license for a manufactured home park or RV park is issued shall operate the park in compliance with this article and shall designate a person or firm responsible for providing adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. This party shall be the “park management,” and the licensee shall notify the city of the name, address, and telephone number (24-hour availability) of the park management.
(b) 
The park management shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of this article and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this article.
(c) 
The park management shall supervise the placement of each mobile home on its mobile home stand, which includes securing its stability and installing all utility connections.
(d) 
The park management shall maintain a register containing the following information:
(1) 
The name and address of each occupant;
(2) 
The make, model, year, name of owner, and license number of the state issuing such license of all automobiles, manufactured homes, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles;
(3) 
The date of arrival and date of departure of each manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle. The park shall keep this register available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, public health officials and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained in the register. The register records shall not be destroyed for a period of two (2) years following the date of registration.
(e) 
The park management shall notify the health authority immediately of any suspected communicable or contagious disease within the park.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
(a) 
The park occupant shall comply with all applicable requirements of this article and shall maintain his manufactured home lot or RV lot, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(b) 
The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his manufactured home on its mobile home stand and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instructions of the park management.
(c) 
Pets, if permitted in the park, shall be prohibited to run at large or to commit any nuisance within the limits of any manufactured home lot or RV lot.
(d) 
All manufactured homes in the manufactured home park must be completely skirted with nonflammable material of fire-retardant wood or aluminum or fiberglass or sheet iron and such skirting shall be kept in good repair. Porches, awnings and other additions shall be installed only if permitted and approved by the park management. When installed, they shall be maintained in good repair. The space immediately underneath a manufactured home shall be used for storage only if permitted by the park management. If permitted, the following conditions shall be satisfied:
(1) 
The storage area shall be provided with a base of impervious materials.
(2) 
Stored items shall be located so as not to interfere with the underneath inspection of the manufactured home.
(3) 
The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting.
(e) 
All manufactured homes in the manufactured home parks shall be tied down and affixed by steel cable and concrete anchorage which are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
(f) 
The park occupant shall store and dispose of all his rubbish and garbage in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. The garbage container shall be rodent-proof, insect-proof and watertight.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
It shall be unlawful for any person operating a manufactured home and/or RV park, or occupying a manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, to construct or permit to be constructed in such park, or in connection with such manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, any additional structure, building or shelter in connection with or attached to a manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle; except, however, awnings of canvas or metal, suitably constructed, may be attached to said manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, as well as portable, prefabricated temporary rooms for the express purpose of increasing manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle living area, commonly called “cabanas,” which meet the following requirements:
(1) 
The same shall be constructed of metal only, fire resistant, double walled, mechanical joint panels (no welded joints between panels shall be permitted).
(2) 
The strength of materials and structure shall meet the minimum standards of the city building code.
(3) 
Such structure shall be capable of being dismantled when moved.
(4) 
Such room shall be completely dismantled and removed from the site at the time the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle to which it is accessory is moved.
(5) 
The finish and appearance shall as nearly as possible resemble the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle to which it is accessory.
(6) 
The length of any additional construction shall not exceed the length of the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle to which it is accessory.
(7) 
Only one such room per mobile home or RV shall be permitted.
(Ordinance 106 adopted 9/5/78; Ordinance 122 adopted 6/12/84; Ordinance 170 adopted 11/13/90; 1986 Code, secs. 6.150–6.183; Ordinance 214 adopted 8/17/99; Ordinance 216 adopted 2/15/00; Ordinance 227 adopted 6/27/02; Ordinance 249-07 adopted 9/11/07; Ordinance 2012-02 adopted 2/14/12; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)