Chapter 14.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
14.04.010 Applicability of provisions.
14.04.020 Accessory structure defined.
14.04.040 City council defined.
14.04.050 Community facilities defined.
14.04.080 Health officer defined.
14.04.100 Minimum yard requirements defined.
14.04.110 Mobile home defined.
14.04.120 Mobile home lot defined.
14.04.130 Mobile home park defined.
14.04.160 Planning commission defined.
14.04.170 Recreation vehicle (RV) defined.
14.04.180 Recreation vehicle lot defined.
14.04.190 Recreation vehicle park defined.
14.04.200 Residential park defined.
14.04.010 Applicability of provisions.
This title shall apply within the corporate limits of the city to:
(1) The development of new mobile home and recreational vehicle parks; provided, that minor alterations to utilities or community facilities in existing parks not involving construction of additional facilities shall be exempt from the requirements of this title;
(2) The operation of existing mobile home parks. (Ord. 531 § 1, 1980).
14.04.020 Accessory structure defined.
“Accessory structure” means any awning, cabana, ramada, storage structure, carport, fence, windbreak, or porch located on a mobile home lot, but not a part of the premanufactured mobile home unit. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.030 City defined.
“City” means the city of Davenport. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.040 City council defined.
“City council” means the legislative body of the city of Davenport. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.050 Community facilities defined.
“Community facilities” means any development located within a mobile home park which provides toilet, lavatory, bathing, laundry, recreation, storage, or circulation and access or other facilities to residents of the mobile home park as a group. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.060 Developer defined.
“Developer” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association desiring to, or having received, approval to construct a mobile home park. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.070 Dwelling defined.
“Dwelling” means a structure designed exclusively for residential purposes, including one, two, or three multiple units, but excluding hotel or motel units. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.080 Health officer defined.
“Health officer” means the designated head of the county health department or his authorized representative. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.090 Lot area defined.
“Lot area” means the total amount of land in a designated mobile home lot, exclusive of roads, walkways, or common areas. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.100 Minimum yard requirements defined.
“Minimum yard requirements” are the distances established by this title from designated lot line within which no mobile home or accessory structure, or portion thereof, may be placed or constructed; also may be called “setbacks.” (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.110 Mobile home defined.
“Mobile home” means a structure transportable in one or more sections which is eight body feet or more in width and 32 feet or more in length and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.120 Mobile home lot defined.
“Mobile home lot” means that area of a mobile home park designated for location of a single mobile home, having fixed boundaries and including all the necessary utility hookups and installation appurtenances. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.130 Mobile home park defined.
“Mobile home park” means any site, lot, field, or tract of land under the ownership or management of one person, firm, or corporation, which is divided into mobile home and/or recreation vehicle lots, as defined by this chapter, for the purpose of locating two or more mobile homes or recreation vehicles or combination thereof for dwelling or sleeping purposes; provided, that the lots are leased or rented and not sold to the occupant. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.140 Person defined.
“Person” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.150 Placement defined.
“Placement” means the installation of a mobile home or recreation vehicle on a designated site, including blocking, anchoring, hookup to utilities, installation of skirting, steps, and other accessories; provided, that parking of a unit on a designated site without beginning the installation procedure shall not constitute placement. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.160 Planning commission defined.
“Planning commission” means the planning commission of the city. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.170 Recreation vehicle (RV) defined.
“Recreation vehicle (RV)” means a vehicular or portable unit which is either self-propelled or towed, or is carried by a motor vehicle, and which is intended for temporary human occupancy and is designed for recreational or vacation purposes.
(1) “Dependent RV” means an RV containing sanitary facilities and/or devices for connecting said facilities to a community waste disposal system.
(2) “Independent RV” means an RV containing sanitary facilities and devices for connecting said facilities to a community waste disposal system. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.180 Recreation vehicle lot defined.
“Recreation vehicle lot” means a designated and defined parcel of land within a mobile or recreation vehicle park intended for temporary location of a recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit.
(1) “Dependent RV lot” means a lot at which there is no sanitary sewage connection provision.
(2) “Independent RV lot” means a lot at which sewer and water services are provided for connection to a recreational vehicle. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.190 Recreation vehicle park defined.
“Recreation vehicle park” means a mobile home park or portion thereof designated for exclusive occupancy by recreational vehicles. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).
14.04.200 Residential park defined.
“Residential park” means a type of mobile home park in which mobile homes are installed and occupied on a permanent basis; provided, this shall not be construed to restrict the removal and replacement of a mobile home in accordance with the requirements of this title. (Ord. 531 § 2, 1980).