Chapter 16.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
16.04.020 Allowed locations for mobile homes.
16.04.030 Temporary occupation.
16.04.040 Caretaker – Residential use.
16.04.050 Caretaker – Temporary dwelling.
16.04.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this title is to establish minimum standards and requirements for the construction and operation of mobile home parks and the placement of single mobile homes on a lot zoned for single-family use, and repealing ordinances in conflict therewith. It is the intent of this title to recognize the changing trends of mobile home development and to provide regulations which allow a certain degree of flexibility in construction and design. The regulations contained in this title have been determined by the planning commission to be in accord with the general development plan for the city and are necessary to protect and secure the public health safety and welfare. (Ord. 1428 § 1, 2005; Ord. 610 § 2, 1982).
16.04.020 Allowed locations for mobile homes.
Apart from the exceptions noted below, it is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate an occupied mobile home or recreational vehicle in the city unless such mobile home or recreational vehicle is located on or within a licensed mobile home park. The following exceptions shall apply:
(1) A manufactured home (mobile home) may be located in the public facility (PF) zone for nonresidential use under conditions and terms authorized by the zoning code of the city of Oak Harbor, as now in effect or hereafter amended;
(2) A single manufactured home (mobile home) may be the primary use on a parcel zoned for single-family residential use, subject to the following requirements:
(a) The manufactured home (mobile home) is a new manufactured home, meaning any manufactured home required to be titled under RCW Title 46, which has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser, and is not a “used mobile home” as defined in RCW 82.45.032(2);
(b) The manufactured home (mobile home) is set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and that the space from the bottom of the home to the ground be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product which can be either load bearing or decorative;
(c) The manufactured home (mobile home) complies with all city design standards applicable to all other homes within the zoning district in which the manufactured home is to be located, including those standards related to noise attenuation as described in Chapter 17.30 OHMC;
(d) The manufactured home (mobile home) is thermally equivalent to the state energy code;
(e) The manufactured home (mobile home) otherwise meets all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160, including that the manufactured home be comprised of at least two full enclosed parallel sections, each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long, that the manufactured home was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of nominal 3:12 pitch and that the manufactured home has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built single-family residences;
(f) The provisions of this subsection do not override any legally recorded covenants or deed restrictions of record. (Ord. 1428 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1223 § 1, 2000; Ord. 610 § 2, 1982).
16.04.030 Temporary occupation.
A recreational vehicle may be occupied temporarily (not over 48 hours), provided it is not parked on a street. (Ord. 610 § 2, 1982).
16.04.040 Caretaker – Residential use.
A mobile home or factory-built home may be used as a residence for a caretaker in a cemetery, provided a conditional use permit is issued by the board of adjustment. The conditional use permit shall define the location, screening and term for which a mobile home may remain on the cemetery property. The board of adjustment may provide for a performance bond to insure the compliance with the terms of the permit. (Ord. 610 § 2, 1982).
16.04.050 Caretaker – Temporary dwelling.
A caretaker’s dwelling on a construction project is permitted when approved by the building official. (Ord. 610 § 2, 1982).