Chapter 18.155 MANUFACTURED DWELLINGS

Chapter 18.155
MANUFACTURED DWELLINGS

Sections:

18.155.010 Manufactured dwellings.

A. Manufactured dwellings may be placed in those zones where they are permitted. An application for a placement permit, and the payment of a fee, shall be made to the city. The application shall include two copies of a plot plan as well as plans and specifications for any accessory structures. The city may also require a survey by a registered surveyor. The placement permit shall be approved prior to the placement of a mobile home.

B. Manufactured Dwellings on Individual Lots. A manufactured dwelling placed on an individual lot, other than a lot in a manufactured dwelling park, shall conform to the requirements of the zone in which it is located, applicable state installation standards and the following additional provisions:

1. Only one manufactured dwelling shall be located on a lot not less than 3,500 square feet in size, and the lot must be owned by the owner of the manufactured dwelling.

2. The manufactured dwelling shall have a minimum width of 14 feet and contain a minimum floor area of 800 square feet.

3. The manufactured dwelling shall have a roof with a minimum pitch of three to 12. The roofing material shall be composition, shake, shingle or tile.

4. The manufactured dwelling shall have siding material, such as horizontal wood, vinyl or aluminum lap siding, similar to that used on houses constructed to the Uniform Building Code.

5. The manufactured dwelling's wheels, axles and hitch mechanism shall be removed prior to occupancy.

6. All load-bearing foundations, supports and enclosures shall be installed in conformance with the Oregon Building Code's agency regulations and with the manufacturer's installation specifications. Manufactured dwellings must also provide a permanent perimeter enclosure or be installed with an approved foundation skirting enclosing the entire perimeter of the home. The skirting material shall be weather-resistant, and blend with the exterior siding of the manufactured dwelling. The perimeter enclosure must be completed prior to the occupancy of the manufactured dwelling.

7. Each manufactured dwelling shall be provided with a wooden storage building of at least 96 square feet. The storage building shall be securely fastened to the ground. The building shall be constructed or placed within 90 days of the issuance of the placement permit. A storage building is not required for manufactured dwellings that are provided with a garage.

8. The manufactured dwelling shall bear a HUD label of compliance with the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Code verifying that the manufactured dwelling is not older than five years at the time of placement.

9. The owner of the property agrees, in writing, to remove the foundation and all additions to the manufactured dwelling and to permanently disconnect sewer, water and other utilities if the manufactured dwelling is removed from its foundation. The agreement authorizes the city to perform the work and to place a lien against the property for the cost of the work in the event the owner fails to accomplish the work within 90 days from the date on which the manufactured dwelling is moved from its foundation. This condition shall not apply in the event the manufactured dwelling is replaced on the original foundation, or on the original foundation as modified by another approved manufactured dwelling within 90 days of the original unit's removal. [Ord. 290 § 3(4.105), 2006.]

18.155.020 Manufactured dwelling parks.

A. Spaces in manufactured dwelling parks shall be sized as follows:

1. Spaces for double-wide units (units with a width of 16 feet or greater) shall be a minimum of 5,000 square feet.

2. Spaces for single-wide units (units with a width greater than eight feet) shall be a minimum of 3,500 square feet.

3. Spaces for park model units (“park model units” are defined as small manufactured dwellings designed for permanent occupancy and do not include recreational vehicles) shall be a minimum of 3,000 square feet.

B. Manufactured dwellings shall be located within their designated spaces in such a way that there shall be a minimum of 10 feet between manufactured dwellings or between any manufactured dwelling and any other building in the manufactured dwelling park other than structures accessory to an individual manufactured dwelling.

C. Manufactured dwellings shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any street or road and conform to the clear vision requirements of GMC 18.95.010.

D. Manufactured dwellings shall be located no less than 10 feet from any property line. The perimeter of the manufactured dwelling park shall be screened. This screening can take the form of a fence six feet in height or vegetation that attains a maximum mature height of eight feet.

E. Ingress points shall be located to minimize impact on any adjacent residential uses.

F. Interior access drives shall be provided within the park, shall be continuous unless provided with adequate turnaround area or cul-de-sac, and shall have a minimum width of 24 feet.

G. All access drives within the manufactured dwelling park shall be surfaced according to standards established by the city.

H. Each manufactured dwelling space shall have a pad with adequate base, with crushed rock or better surface. The pad shall have a minimum area equal to that of the manufactured dwelling which will be located on the space.

I. Off-street parking shall be provided with a minimum of two parking spaces for each manufactured space. Parking spaces shall be of crushed rock or better surfacing. Required access drives shall not be considered as fulfilling this requirement.

J. Provisions for storage shall be made as follows:

1. A storage building with a minimum floor area of 96 square feet shall be provided for each manufactured dwelling space; and

2. A centralized storage area for such items as boats, trailers and camping vehicles shall be provided. Such a storage area shall contain a minimum of 100 square feet for each manufactured dwelling space and be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence or a vegetative buffer approved by the planning commission.

K. All manufactured dwelling parks shall be served by the city's sewer and water system. The design and layout of sewer and waterlines is subject to the review and approval of the superintendent of public works. [Ord. 290 § 3(4.106), 2006.]