Chapter 15.20
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME – PLACEMENT PERMIT
Sections:
15.20.010 Purpose and applicability.
15.20.020 Residential use of mobile/manufactured homes – Reference to zoning code.
15.20.030 Placement permit required.
15.20.060 Permits required prior to placement.
15.20.070 Installation requirements.
15.20.080 Inspections required.
15.20.090 Certificate of occupancy required.
15.20.110 Infraction and penalty.
15.20.010 Purpose and applicability.
This chapter provides for permits, permit fees, setup, and inspection of mobile/manufactured homes for residential occupancy, and the same provisions for mobile structures manufactured for commercial and industrial occupancy. (Ord. 2000-17 § 8, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.020 Residential use of mobile/manufactured homes – Reference to zoning code.
Definitions, placement requirements, siting requirements, appearance standards, replacement requirements, and permitted uses of mobile/manufactured homes for residential purposes are provided in Chapters 20.06 and 20.180. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2000-17 § 9, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.030 Placement permit required.
Prior to placement of a mobile/manufactured home or structure, the owner or authorized agent shall submit an application for a placement permit as provided in Chapter 20.14. A fee shall accompany the application as provided in Chapter 2.94. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2000-17 § 10, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1 (part), 1983).
15.20.040 Permit fees.
The installation permit fee for any mobile/manufactured home shall be as follows: one hundred dollars for single wide; two hundred dollars for double wide; three hundred dollars for triple wide, and four hundred dollars quadruple wide. If a mobile/manufactured home is placed prior to securing the proper permits, a double permit fee shall be assessed to the installer. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 96-47 § 1, 1996: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.060 Permits required prior to placement.
No dealer or mover of a mobile/manufactured home or structure may move or place such on any property within the city without verification that the owner or installer has obtained a placement permit. No mobile/manufactured home or structure shall be placed without first receiving a placement permit. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2000-17 § 12, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.070 Installation requirements.
A. All new mobile/manufactured homes and structures shall be placed and installed in compliance with the placement permit and the manufacturer’s installation manual. A copy of the manual shall be included with the placement permit application.
B. When allowed by Chapter 20.184, a used mobile/manufactured home or structure shall be installed according to best available practices applicable to the unit with approval of the building official. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2000-17 § 13, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.080 Inspections required.
Inspection and approval of occupancy of mobile/manufactured homes or structures shall be conducted as provided in the International Building Code. Inspection of mobile/manufactured homes or structures shall be in accordance with one or more of the following procedures:
A. New homes or structures do not require inspection.
B. Used homes or structures bearing the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) insignia of compliance require inspection by the building official or designee to verify presence of the insignia and to verify that the home or structure is structurally sound, and that it is appropriate for the use intended.
C. Homes constructed prior to HUD compliance processes, or which no longer bear the HUD insignia of compliance, must be inspected by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). L&I must certify to the city that the home meets state standards administered by that agency. The city building official must then inspect and approve placement as described in subsection B of this section. (Ord. 2023-02 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2000-17 § 14, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.090 Certificate of occupancy required.
No mobile/manufactured home or structure may be occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the building official or designee. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall include consideration of the setup, skirting, foundation, ingress and egress, utility connections, and all other applicable requirements. (Ord. 2000-17 § 15, 2000: Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).
15.20.110 Infraction and penalty.
Failure to perform any act required by this chapter, or the performance of any act prohibited by this chapter, is designated as an infraction and may not be classified as a criminal offense. A person found to have committed an infraction under this chapter shall be assessed a monetary penalty. No penalty assessed for infractions under this chapter may exceed two hundred fifty dollars for each separate infraction. (Ord. A-3252 § 1(part), 1983).