Chapter 17.20
MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
17.20.010 Zones in which manufactured home subdivisions are allowed.
17.20.020 Application of standards and procedures.
17.20.030 Development standards.
17.20.040 Setbacks for manufactured homes.
17.20.050 Additions to manufactured homes.
17.20.060 Planned unit development standards.
17.20.010 Zones in which manufactured home subdivisions are allowed.
Manufactured home subdivisions are allowed in the low density residential (RS), medium density residential (RM) or in the high density residential (RH) zones. (Code 1983 § 97.225.)
17.20.020 Application of standards and procedures.
The standards and procedures set forth in this title shall apply to any manufactured home subdivision established, expanded, or altered after the date of adoption of this title. The criteria for approval of a manufactured home subdivision are found at MCC 17.25.280.
Except as otherwise provided within this title, manufactured home subdivisions shall conform to all other standards of the Zoning Ordinance as applicable to the underlying land use zone or zones within which the manufactured home subdivision is proposed. (Code 1983 § 97.230.)
17.20.030 Development standards.
(1) Density. The maximum density of a manufactured home subdivision shall not exceed the maximum density allowed in the underlying land use zone.
(2) Minimum Area. The minimum area of a manufactured home subdivision shall be one acre.
(3) Utility Connections. Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with connections for running water, electricity, and sewage disposal. In addition, each mobile home shall comply fully with the requirements of the 1976 HUD standards with respect to plumbing, heating, cooling, insulation, electrical, water and sanitary facilities.
(4) Public Roadways. All public roadways, bikeways and pedestrian facilities within the manufactured home subdivision shall be improved to the standards of MCC 18.150.020.
(5) Private Roadways. All private roadways, if allowed within a manufactured home subdivision, shall be paved with asphaltic or Portland cement concrete and shall be maintained by the subdivision lot owners. The minimum width of such roadways shall be 20 feet for two-way traffic or 12 feet for one-way traffic.
(6) Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities. Pedestrian amenities and bicycle facilities shall be installed in accordance with the standards of MCC 18.150.020.
(7) Parking. Each manufactured home lot shall have sufficient parking area for two vehicles. Such parking area shall be paved with asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete and shall have a minimum area of 400 square feet.
(8) Coverage of Manufactured Home Lots. No manufactured home, excluding detached accessory structures, shall occupy more than 40 percent of the net lot area.
(9) Minimum Size. No manufactured home shall be permitted to be occupied for residential purposes in a manufactured home subdivision unless it has at least 950 square feet of floor area. Such area shall be determined by measuring the exterior of the manufactured home at the floor level. Such measurement shall exclude the trailer hitch, steps and similar exterior fittings.
(10) Exterior Finish. The exterior finish for each manufactured home shall comply with the requirements of MCC 17.35.100.
(11) Roofs. The roof for each manufactured home shall comply with the requirements of MCC 17.35.100.
(12) Foundation. The foundation for each manufactured home shall comply with the requirements of MCC 17.35.100.
(13) Location of Fire Hydrants. An adequate number of fire hydrants shall be provided within the manufactured home subdivision so that no space or structure is more than 500 feet from a hydrant. Each hydrant shall be located on a roadway and shall conform in design and capacity to the public hydrants in the City. Hydrants within the manufactured home subdivision shall be installed at the expense of the developer.
(14) Community or Service Buildings. Community or service buildings may be provided within a manufactured home subdivision but are not required. If provided, such buildings shall be constructed to the standards of the Uniform Building Code.
(15) Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking Area. Manufactured home subdivisions may include RV parking areas in their design. If included, such RV parking areas shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 18.130 MCC, Parking. The RV parking area shall have a surface of asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete. Each space designated for the parking of recreational vehicles shall have a minimum width of 10 feet, a minimum length of 22 feet, and sufficient area beyond the space to allow the entry and exit of recreational vehicles. (Amended by Ord. 1275, June 16, 2009; Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 97.235.)
17.20.040 Setbacks for manufactured homes.
Each manufactured home within a manufactured home subdivision shall be sited in accordance with the following setbacks:
(1) A minimum of 10 feet from any other manufactured home;
(2) A minimum of five feet from any side lot line not adjoining a street;
(3) A minimum of 15 feet from any public right-of-way;
(4) A minimum of five feet from any private roadway or walkway within the mobile home park. (Code 1983 § 97.240.)
17.20.050 Additions to manufactured homes.
Carports, cabanas, ramadas, awnings, and all other structures situated upon a manufactured home lot shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. (Code 1983 § 97.245.)
17.20.060 Planned unit development standards.
A planned unit development (PUD) applied for as a conditional use under the City’s Zoning Ordinance shall be reviewed and approved on the same basis as if the request were for a subdivision. No parcel of land or contiguous parcels under common ownership within the City shall be approved as a planned unit development for transfer of ownership or building development that would conflict with applicable standards for subdivisions as set forth in Chapter 17.30 MCC. The sale of condominiums developed from existing structures shall be considered a land division and shall be reviewed as a planned unit development under this title. (Code 1983 § 97.250.)