Chapter 15.10
REGULATION OF MOBILE HOMES, TRAILERS, AND MOTOR HOMES
Sections:
15.10.010 Mobile home defined.
15.10.020 Trailer defined.
15.10.030 Motor home defined.
15.10.040 Permit required.
15.10.050 Compliance.
15.10.060 Water and garbage accounts.
15.10.070 Skirting.
15.10.080 Mobile home structures within city limits.
15.10.090 Permanent steps.
15.10.100 Foundation.
15.10.110 Crawl space.
15.10.120 Removal of tongue.
15.10.130 Driveways and parking areas.
15.10.140 Tie downs.
15.10.150 Approval required.
15.10.160 Violation – Penalty.
15.10.170 Exemptions.
15.10.010 Mobile home defined.
A “mobile home” is defined as a transportable structure in one or more sections which is eight body feet or more in width and is 35 body feet or more in length and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning (as required) and electrical system contained therein. (Ord. 128 § 1, 1977)
15.10.020 Trailer defined.
A “trailer” is defined as a transportable structure in one section which is eight body feet maximum in width and is less than 32 body feet in length and which is designed to be used as a recreation/temporary dwelling. (Ord. 128 § 2, 1977)
15.10.030 Motor home defined.
A “motor home” is defined as a self-powered motor vehicle one chassis designed to be used as a recreation/temporary dwelling. (Ord. 128 § 3, 1977)
15.10.040 Permit required.
All mobile homes must obtain a permit before being placed on property within the town. Said permit shall be $10.00. (Ord. 128 § 4, 1977)
15.10.050 Compliance.
All owners of said mobile homes shall comply with the town code regarding septic tanks, electrical and other building or fire codes. No cesspools or dry wells will be permitted. (Ord. 128 § 5, 1977)
15.10.060 Water and garbage accounts.
There shall be a water shutoff provided for each mobile home and the occupants must pay residential rates for water and garbage, and further, that the property owner shall be responsible for all water and garbage accounts. (Ord. 128 § 6, 1977)
15.10.070 Skirting.
A mobile home, once placed on property, must be skirted within six months of placement, and with the property neatly maintained as a permanent residence. Skirting shall consist of a securely attached exterior material that extends around the entire mobile home between the ground and the outer portion of the dwelling. This exterior material shall consist of the masonry, decorative metal, decorative fiberglass, or exterior wood paneling suitable for the outer portion of a finished residence. (Ord. 128 § 7, 1977)
15.10.080 Mobile home structures within city limits.
Mobile home structures being placed on property within the city limits of the town of Skykomish shall meet or exceed requirements of Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Such structures shall have a body size of not less than 12 feet in width excluding attachments, as measured at all points perpendicular to the length of the mobile home, and not less than 40 feet in length. (Ord. 128 § 8, 1977)
15.10.090 Permanent steps.
Mobile homes shall have permanent steps affixed to all exits. (Ord. 128 § 9, 1977)
15.10.100 Foundation.
A mobile home shall be placed on a permanent foundation or on footings and piers, or on blocks in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or specifications as developed by the town of Skykomish. (Ord. 128 § 10, 1977)
15.10.110 Crawl space.
Mobile homes shall maintain a minimum of 18 inches crawl space under the entire mobile home. (Ord. 128 § 11, 1977)
15.10.120 Removal of tongue.
Mobile homes shall have the tongue removed, except in floodplain areas where it may be camouflaged to the extent that it is not recognizable. (Ord. 128 § 12, 1977)
15.10.130 Driveways and parking areas.
Driveways or parking areas constructed to serve a mobile home will be graveled or better surfaced. (Ord. 128 § 13, 1977)
15.10.140 Tie downs.
Mobile homes will have tie downs as specified by the manufacturer or town of Skykomish if no manufacturer specifications exist. (Ord. 128 § 14, 1977)
15.10.150 Approval required.
No previously occupied mobile home, even though having the HUD certification, shall be allowed into the town of Skykomish without first being approved by the building inspector or his agent who shall determine whether through misuse, neglect or accident the mobile home has fallen below the standards for safety, and livability imposed by the state of Washington. Mobile homes manufactured prior to June 17,1976, must comply to the requirements of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Mobile Home Division. Mobile homes manufactured after June 17, 1976, shall meet or exceed requirements established by the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal codes. Cost of such inspection is to be borne by the applicant. (Ord. 128 § 15, 1977)
15.10.160 Violation – Penalty.
Placement of a mobile home, except in a trailer park, without a permit or contrary to the provisions of a permit issued therefor or in violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day’s occupancy of a mobile home placed without a permit or contrary to the provisions of a permit issued therefor shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed $500.00. (Ord. 128 § 16, 1977)
15.10.170 Exemptions.
All trailer and motor homes, with the exception of overnight visitors, are not allowed to be placed on any property within the town unless:
(1) Placed in an approved trailer park.
(2) Special permission is granted by the town council for use of a trailer as a temporary dwelling on property during construction of permanent dwelling on said property. Such temporary dwelling must comply with SMC 15.10.040, 15.10.050, and 15.10.060 as a mobile home. (Ord. 128 § 17, 1977)