Chapter 18.76
APPLICATIONS, PERMITS, LICENSE FEES AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
18.76.010 Mobile homes to be located within licensed park.
18.76.020 License required for existing parks.
18.76.030 Permits and license for new construction.
18.76.050 Display of licenses and permits.
18.76.060 Enforcement – Right of entry for inspection.
18.76.070 Permits not transferable.
18.76.080 Penalty for violations – Each day as separate offense.
18.76.090 Abatement of nuisance – Proof required.
18.76.010 Mobile homes to be located within licensed park.
Except as provided herein, and in Chapter 17.05 PMC and PMC Title 20, mobile homes are required to be located within a licensed mobile home park. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.020 License required for existing parks.
It is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate an existing mobile home park in the city unless such person holds a valid mobile home license authorizing the one named thereon to operate the mobile home park on the premises listed on the permit and to accommodate the number of mobile homes approved by the building official as well as such other licenses as may be required by future ordinances or amendments. Such licenses shall be procured from the city clerk. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.030 Permits and license for new construction.
It is unlawful for any person to construct a new mobile home park or enlarge an existing mobile home park in the city unless such person holds:
A. A valid conditional land use permit authorizing the one named thereon to use the premises listed on the permit, subject to certain conditions listed on the permit and in accordance with an approved plan which shall be attached to and be a part of the permit.
B. A valid mobile home license authorizing the one named thereon to operate the mobile home park on the premises listed on the permit and to accommodate the number of mobile homes approved by the building official as well as such other licenses as may be required by future ordinances or amendments.
C. A valid city building permit authorizing the one named thereon to construct a mobile home park on the premises listed on the permit in accordance with a conditional use permit. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.040 License fee.
There shall be a fee as established by city resolution for the operation of any mobile home park in the city. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.050 Display of licenses and permits.
All licenses and permits shall be displayed in the office of the mobile home park or in a prominent place within the park. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.060 Enforcement – Right of entry for inspection.
It shall be the duty of the city building inspector and the city fire marshal to enforce the provisions of this title and, for the purpose of securing enforcement, these officers or their duly authorized representatives shall have the right and are empowered to enter upon the premises of any mobile home park now or hereafter constructed within the city for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.070 Permits not transferable.
No permit issued by the building, fire or planning departments shall be transferable. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.080 Penalty for violations – Each day as separate offense.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment and each such person, as principal agent or otherwise, is guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which the violation of, or failure, neglect or refusal to comply with any provisions of this title is committed, continued, or permitted by such person. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).
18.76.090 Abatement of nuisance – Proof required.
In any action or proceeding to abate a nuisance in a mobile home park, proof of the following facts is sufficient for judgment or order for the abatement of the operation of the mobile home park:
A. Previous conviction of the owner or operator of the mobile home park for a violation of this title which constitutes a nuisance;
B. Failure on the part of the owner or operator to correct the violation after the conviction;
C. The violation is the basis for the proceeding. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 2006).