The purpose of this division is to establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to manufactured homes in the city.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
For purpose of this division only, the following terms shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
The legally designated inspection authority of the city, or his/her authorized representative.
City of Clarksville City, Texas.
The legally designated head of a city department, or his/her authorized representative when acting in an official capacity.
The principal (most dominant) point of entry into a building that would be part of, or directly connected to, the main living area constructed as an integral part of the dwelling by use of similar building material and techniques. A porch, covered or enclosed, or a foyer addition placed onto the side of a home for the purpose of redirecting the main entrance to the street does not constitute a main entrance.
A structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and including the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems. This term does not include a recreational vehicle.
A structure that was constructed before June 15, 1976, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width, or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or when erected on site is three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet, and which is built with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and including the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association, or corporation.
Graphic representation, drawn to scale, in a horizon plane delineating the outlines of the land included in the plan, and all proposed use locations, accurately dimensioned, the dimensions also indicating the relation of each use to that adjoining, and to the. boundary of the property.
The act of moving one manufactured home from its existing stand and replacing it with another manufactured home.
Same as plot plan.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
(a)
Mobile homes.
No permit shall be issued for the placement of a mobile home inside the city, and mobile homes are prohibited within the city.
(b)
Manufactured home permits.
All applications for permits shall be made upon standard forms provided by the city and shall contain the following:
(1)
Name and address of the applicant.
(2)
Location and legal description of the lot for manufactured home placement.
(3)
To the application shall be attached a copy of a site plan and survey showing the location and orientation of the manufactured home, the required setbacks, and any other information specifically required herein or any ordinance of the city.
(c)
Permit fee.
Upon approval of an application request, a fee will be submitted to the city in the amount described in the city’s fee schedule for a single-family residential dwelling unit, which shall be $______.
(d)
Issuance of permit.
When upon review of the application the city is satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this division, a permit shall be issued.
(e)
Denial of permit; hearing.
Any person whose application for a permit under this division has been denied may request a hearing on the matter with the city council. The request for a hearing must be in writing, and be submitted to the city within thirty (30) days of the permit being denied. Upon receipt of the written request for a hearing, the city council shall send notice of the request for hearing to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Applicants appealing the denial of a permit shall be responsible for all expenses and charges associated with notifying property owners within the two hundred (200) foot radius of the subject property.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
(a)
Inspections required.
The city’s building official, building inspector, or authorized designee are hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance with this division.
(b)
Entry on premises.
The city’s building official, building inspector, or authorized designee shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of this division.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
Whenever it is determined that a violation of any provision of this division has occurred, the city shall give notice of such alleged violation to the owner as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall be:
(1)
In writing;
(2)
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance;
(3)
Allow a reasonable time for the performance of the act required;
(4)
Be served upon the owner, provided that the notice of order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner when a copy thereof has been sent certified mail to his last known address, or when he has been served with the notice by any method authorized or required by the laws of this state; and
(5)
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this division and the time necessary to effect compliance.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
(a)
The site plan and survey shall be filed as required, and shall address the information that is required by this division and any other applicable city ordinance. In no event shall a site plan be approved if:
(b)
Plans for the foundation and anchoring system shall be sealed by a state registered engineer, or clearly demonstrate that the submitted system meets or exceeds all applicable standards set forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the city’s building code.
(c)
The site shall be located on a well-drained, properly graded lot with an elevated pad where the home is to be located, to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
The installation of plumbing and gas systems that connect the home to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions to the system shall comply with all applicable city code requirements. Fees and inspections as per code requirement shall apply.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
The installation of electrical systems that connect the home to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions to the system shall comply with all applicable city code requirements. Fees and inspections are per code requirements shall apply.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
The installation of mechanical systems that connect the home to utilities, and replacement of an existing system or additions to the system shall comply with all applicable city code requirements. Fees and inspections as per code requirements shall apply.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
Anchoring systems shall be sealed by a state registered engineer, or clearly demonstrate that the submitted system meets or exceeds all the applicable standards set forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and any applicable city code.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
(a)
All requirements of the location in which application is made shall be adhered to, including but not limited to, lot size, yard requirements, height limitations, and parking standards unless otherwise required herein.
(b)
Each manufactured home shall be required to install view obstruction skirting with the necessary vents, screens, and/or openings around the base before utilities are released for connection.
(c)
The occupant shall comply with all requirements of this division, and shall maintain his/her manufactured home, its facilities, and its equipment in good repair in a clean and sanitary condition.
(d)
The occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his/her manufactured home, and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with this division and regulations pertaining thereto and the appropriate city officials.
(e)
Skirting, porches, awnings, and other additions, when installed, shall be maintained in good repair. The use of space immediately underneath a manufactured home for storage shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
(f)
Only one manufactured home shall be located on a lot, and a manufactured home shall not be located on any lot having another dwelling occupied or which could be occupied as a residency.
(g)
All manufactured homes located on lots in the city shall comply with any and all applicable yard setbacks. A front lot line shall be deemed the lot line located on a public right-a-way. In the event a manufactured home is located on a corner lot, the front lot line shall be the lot line facing the main entrance of the manufactured home.
(h)
All manufactured homes, if unoccupied or if utility services to them are disconnected for six (6) months or more, shall require city inspection to determine compliance with city code and city ordinances before occupation or utility restoration.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
(a)
No more than one (1) family unit shall occupy any manufactured home and shall not be used as multifamily dwellings.
(b)
Recreational vehicles (or trailers) shall not be included in the definition of manufactured homes, and are prohibited within the city, unless said recreational vehicle(s) is located within a designated area approved for recreational vehicles.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in the municipal court of the city shall be subject to a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense, except however, where a different penalty has been established by state law for such offense the penalty shall be that fixed by state law; and each and every day said violation is continued shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 2017-006 adopted 11/14/17)
