Chapter 18.12
PARK – PERMITS

Sections:

18.12.010    Requirement.

18.12.020    Application – Issuance authority.

18.12.030    Nontransferable.

18.12.040    Scope – Renewal.

18.12.050    Fee.

18.12.060    Revocation – Suspension.

18.12.070    Compliance to site requirements.

18.12.080    Park site maintenance.

18.12.090    Service buildings.

18.12.100    Water piping.

18.12.110    Rodent, vermin control.

18.12.120    Garbage disposal.

18.12.130    Heating.

18.12.140    Hot water supply.

18.12.150    Laundry facilities.

18.12.160    Toilet facilities.

18.12.170    Shower facilities – Stalls.

18.12.180    Shower facilities – Dressing rooms.

18.12.190    Electricity.

18.12.010 Requirement.

It is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate any mobile home park in Snoqualmie unless he holds a valid permit issued in the name of such person for the specific mobile home park. (Ord. 324 § 8.41, 1962).

18.12.020 Application – Issuance authority.

Applications shall be made in writing to the city clerk who shall issue a permit upon compliance with the provisions of this title and all building, fire and zoning codes applicable thereto. (Ord. 324 § 8.42, 1962).

18.12.030 Nontransferable.

All permits shall be nontransferable, and all persons holding such permits shall surrender same and give notice to the city clerk within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of an interest or control of any mobile home park. (Ord. 324 § 8.43, 1962).

18.12.040 Scope – Renewal.

A mobile home park permit shall authorize the one named thereon to operate the mobile home park on the premises listed on the permit and to accommodate the number of trailer coaches for which the permit is issued, from the date of issuance until the expiration of the license. Unless the permit is suspended or revoked by the city council, a permit renewal application shall be made not later than 10 days prior to the expiration date. (Ord. 324 § 8.44, 1962).

18.12.050 Fee.

The annual fee for all permits, and all renewals thereof, shall be established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 544 § 5, 1984; Ord. 324 § 8.45, 1962).

18.12.060 Revocation – Suspension.

Any mobile home park permit may be suspended by the city council or revoked after an opportunity for a hearing by the city council upon the violation by the holder of any of the provisions of this title or any other city ordinance. (Ord. 324 § 8.46, 1962).

18.12.070 Compliance to site requirements.

No permit to operate shall be issued, and no permit to operate shall be valid for any mobile home park which does not fully comply with provisions of SMC 18.12.080 through 18.12.190. (Ord. 324 § 8.51, 1962).

18.12.080 Park site maintenance.

Mobile home park sites shall be well drained, free from trash or litter, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. (Ord. 324 § 8.52, 1962).

18.12.090 Service buildings.

Service buildings shall be well lighted, adequately ventilated and maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. All floors in toilet, shower and lavatory rooms, which are in daily use, shall be cleaned and disinfected daily or oftener if needed to maintain in a sanitary condition. (Ord. 324 § 8.53, 1962).

18.12.100 Water piping.

Water piping material shall meet the standards required by the King County resolution relating to plumbing. (Ord. 324 § 8.54, 1962).

18.12.110 Rodent, vermin control.

Mobile home parks shall be maintained free from rodents and vermin. (Ord. 324 § 8.55, 1962).

18.12.120 Garbage disposal.

Garbage shall be disposed of in accordance with the city ordinance regulating this matter, codified in Chapter 8.12 SMC. (Ord. 324 § 8.56, 1962).

18.12.130 Heating.

All service buildings shall be provided with means for artificial heat by equipment which is in a safe and workable condition and capable of maintaining air temperature at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ord. 324 § 8.57, 1962).

18.12.140 Hot water supply.

Hot water in adequate quantities shall be supplied to all service building fixtures, lavatories, and clothes washing equipment. (Ord. 324 § 8.58, 1962).

18.12.150 Laundry facilities.

Laundry facilities, together with laundry-drying facilities shall be provided. No less than one double laundry tray or automatic washing machine shall be provided for each 20 mobile home lots in the mobile home park. Laundry facilities shall be in a room or rooms separate from the toilet facilities, and such room shall have an exterior door. (Ord. 324 § 8.59, 1962).

18.12.160 Toilet facilities.

Separate toilet and shower facilities for males and females shall be plainly marked with appropriate signs, and individual toilets shall be flush-type fixtures maintained in a workable and sanitary condition and located in stalls at least three feet wide in the smallest dimensions and separated from other water closets. (Ord. 324 § 8.60, 1962).

18.12.170 Shower facilities – Stalls.

Shower stalls shall not be less than three feet wide in the smallest dimension, be provided with a waterproof draw curtain or door and be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. (Ord. 324 § 8.61, 1962).

18.12.180 Shower facilities – Dressing rooms.

A suitable dressing area shall be provided in each shower room and the dressing area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. (Ord. 324 § 8.62, 1962).

18.12.190 Electricity.

All electrical outlets and fixtures shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in a good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electrical power in a safe manner. (Ord. 324 § 8.63, 1962).