Anderson Municipal Code Ch. 8.40 Trailer Parks

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Editor's note— For statutory references regarding auto and trailer parks generally, see Health & Saf. Code §§18400 — 18710.5; for statutory authority for cities to enact higher standards as to auto and trailer parks, see Health & Saf. Code §18009.

See also Title 15, Buildings and Construction, and Title 17, Zoning.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

A. "Approved," when used in connection with any material, appliance or construction, means meeting the requirements and approval of the building department of the city.

B. "Auto and trailer park" means any area or tract of land where space is occupied or rented or held out for rent to one or more users or owners of trailer coaches, or where free parking is permitted owners or users of trailer coaches for the purpose of securing their trade. Wherever "trailer park" is used in this chapter, it means "auto and trailer park."

C. "Building" means public toilets, public baths, laundry rooms or other structures and includes a compartment containing a toilet or bath constructed for the exclusive use of an occupant of a trailer site.

D. "Building department" means the building department or building inspector of the city.

E. "Liquefied petroleum gas" means petroleum hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof, in liquid or gaseous state, having a vapor pressure in excess of twenty-six pounds per square inch at a temperature of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. Wherever the symbol "LPG" is used, it means liquefied petroleum gas.

F. "Nuisance" includes any of the following:

1. Any public nuisance known at common law or in equity jurisprudence;

2. Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health;

3. Overcrowding of any room or trailer with occupants;

4. Insufficient ventilation or illumination of any room or trailer;

5. Inadequate or insanitary sewage or plumbing facilities;

6. Whatever renders air, food or drink unwholesome or detrimental to the health of human beings.

G. "Trailer" and "Trailer coach," as used in this chapter, mean any vehicle (as defined in the California Vehicle Code) with or without motive power designed or used for human habitation. These terms shall also apply to campers (as defined in the California Vehicle Code) when not mounted on a motor vehicle. These terms shall, without limitation, be interpreted to include camp trailer, recreational vehicles and fifth-wheel trailers.

H. "Trailer site" means any portion of an auto and trailer park designed for the use or occupancy of one trailer coach or camping part.

(Ord. 596 §1 (part), 1992; prior code §23.1)

All auto and trailer parks within the city shall conform to the electrical, fire, health, building and plumbing regulations of this code, except as otherwise specified in this chapter.

(Prior code §23.2)

All moneys received by the building department under provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the city treasury and credited to the general fund.

(Prior code §23.3)

No provision of this chapter shall be construed to require a structural addition, structural alteration or a structural change in or on an existing building where such is not required by law prior to June 16, 1960.

(Prior code §23.28)

It shall be the duty of the building department to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter and, for the purpose of securing enforcement thereof, the building inspector or any of his duly authorized representatives are empowered to enter private property to determine if a trailer park exists, and are further empowered to enter upon the premises of any auto and trailer park now operating or which may hereafter be operated within the city to inspect the same and all accommodations connected therewith.

(Prior code §23.29)

All permits as required in this chapter for construction or reconstruction of an auto and trailer park shall automatically expire within six months from the date of the issuance thereof in those cases where construction or reconstruction has not been started within such period; provided, however, that the building department may extend the expiration date of such permits for a reasonable time.

(Prior code §23.5)

No trailer park hereafter established shall be located within the city until the location thereof is approved by the planning commission of the city in the following manner:

A. The person desiring to locate and operate an auto and trailer park in the city, under the provisions of this chapter, shall file an application therefor with the planning commission and building department of the city. Such application shall be accompanied by:

1. A description of the grounds upon which the auto and trailer park is to be constructed, and a plot plan showing the trailer sites and locations of any buildings;

2. Plans and specifications of the proposed construction;

3. A description of the water supply, ground drainage and method of sewage disposal.

B. Such application is to include a true legal description of the property upon which it is proposed to locate such trailer park, and the application shall be accompanied by a filing fee of twenty-five dollars.

C. Upon receipt of such application, the planning commission shall fix a time and place for the holding of a public hearing thereon. Notice of such hearing shall be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, and by causing notice thereof to be posted at not more than one hundred fifty feet in distance apart along both sides of each and every street upon which the property involved in such application abuts; provided, that such posting shall extend along such street a distance of not less than three hundred feet from the exterior limits of the property involved in such application. Such notice shall state the time when the petition will be heard by the planning commission, which shall be not less than ten days from the date of publication and posting. At the time of the hearing of such application, the planning commission may hear anyone appearing for the purpose of approving or objecting to the granting of the application, and at the conclusion of such hearing may, by a majority vote of its members, either approve or disapprove the application. Any person wishing to appeal the action of the planning commission shall so notify the council in writing of such action within ten days after the commission's approval or rejection of the application. The planning commission, within fifteen days after receipt of notice of appeal, shall communicate its findings and recommendations regarding such application to the city council. The city council shall thereupon publicly hear and finally and conclusively determine whether or not such application shall be granted, giving such notice of the hearing upon the application as it deems proper. Upon granting of approval by either the commission or the city council, the building department shall be so notified in writing and shall then issue a building permit after receipt of application, plan and specifications as required herein.

(Prior code §23.4)

The owner or operator of an auto and trailer park in existence in the city upon June 16, 1960, shall, within thirty days following June 16, 1960, make application in writing for a permit to occupy or maintain a trailer park. Such application shall be accompanied by:

A. A description of the grounds upon which buildings are situated, and a plot plan showing each trailer site and the location of all buildings;

B. A description of the water supply, ground drainage and method of sewage disposal.

(Prior code §23.30)

Upon the completion of any trailer park and prior to the use thereof, the owner or operator of such trailer park shall make application to the building department of the city for a permit to occupy or use the trailer park. The application to occupy shall be in writing upon a form provided by such department with respect to the operation of the trailer park. It shall be filed with the department not less than ten days nor more than twenty days before the trailer park is made ready for use.

(Prior code §23.6(part))

The building department shall thereupon make a final inspection of the trailer park referred to in such application, and if it is found to be in conformity with the requirements of this section and all other provisions of this code and the laws of the state, such department shall issue to the owner or operator thereof a written permit to occupy, which permit shall at all times be posted at a conspicuous place on the premises.

(Prior code §23.6 (part))

The building department shall, upon receipt of a copy of the occupancy permit required by Sections 8.40.090 and 8.40.100, issue a permit to operate or maintain a trailer park. The permit to operate shall expire one calendar year from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon written application accompanied by an inspection fee of ten dollars, paid to the building department.

(Prior code §23.7)

Whenever it is found that any trailer park is not being conducted in conformity with the provisions of this chapter or the laws of the state, the permit to operate same shall be subject to revocation or suspension by the city council in the following manner:

A. Upon failing to comply with any provisions of this chapter, after receiving a notice in writing from the building department setting forth the violations, a notice shall be served by the building department on the person holding such permit, ordering him to appear before the city council at a day and hour therein specified, not less than five days after the service of such notice on the permit holder, and requiring him to show cause at such time and place why such permit should not be revoked or suspended.

B. The notice shall be sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the person or persons owning or operating such trailer park, as such persons' names and addresses appear on the last equalized assessment roll or as otherwise known to the building department. A copy of such notice shall also be posted conspicuously upon the premises of the trailer park alleged to be in violation of this section or any other provision of this code or the laws of the state. The representative of the building department, upon giving notice as aforesaid, shall file an affidavit thereof with the clerk of the city certifying to the time and the manner in which such notice was given. There shall also be filed therewith any receipt cards which may have been returned in acknowledgment of the receipt of such notice by registered mail. The failure of any owner or operator to receive notice shall not affect in any manner the validity of any proceedings taken under this section. At the time and place mentioned in such notice, the person holding the operating permit shall appear in person and may be represented by counsel and introduce such evidence as he may desire, and the building department shall confront such permit holder with such charges as the department may have against him, and after such hearing, the city council may, at its discretion, revoke or suspend the permit. Continued operation after notice of suspension or revocation shall be considered a violation of this chapter.

(Prior code §23.8)

A permit to maintain a trailer park may be transferable upon the written application of the new owner or operator of the trailer park to the building department. Within ten days following the receipt of the application for transfer, the building department shall inspect the trailer park, and if found to be in compliance with this chapter, shall issue a permit to operate. If found in violation of any part of this chapter, the owner shall correct the violation within thirty days after receiving written notice of the violation.

(Prior code §23.9)

No tents may be erected or occupied in the city for the purposes of living or sleeping. All buildings used for living or sleeping purposes shall be erected in accordance with the city building code and the State Housing Act. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this code.

(Ord. 444 §2 (part), 1981; prior code §23.10)

If not in conflict with applicable zoning regulations, uninhabited trailers and trailer coaches may be parked for storage purposes only on private property within the city. All such units shall be adequately maintained so as not to become dilapidated or cause the premises to become unsightly as defined in Section 8.28.010 of this code. It is unlawful to park more than two trailers or trailer coaches on any single parcel of land unless said parcel is an approved auto and/or trailer park or an approved storage site/facility for trailers and trailer coaches. It is also unlawful to occupy for living or sleeping purposes any such trailer or trailer coach except when parked within a licensed trailer park. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this code.

(Ord. 596 §1 (part), 1992: Ord. 444 §2 (part), 1981; prior code §23.11)

It is unlawful to park any trailer in any required front or side setback area for more than twenty-four hours. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this code.

(Ord. 444 §2 (part), 1981; prior code §23.13)

A. Each trailer site in an auto and trailer park shall not be less than one thousand five hundred square feet in area, nor less than twenty feet in width. Each trailer site shall be numbered or otherwise marked for identification purposes.

B. No trailer coach shall be located closer than six feet from any building or another trailer coach; provided, however, that this does not apply to a compartment containing solely a private toilet or bath constructed for the exclusive use of an occupant of a trailer site designed for the occupancy of one trailer coach, except as designated in Section 8.40.310.

C. Each trailer coach and each building shall not be located closer than five feet from a lot line.

D. Each trailer site shall front upon a driveway of not less than twenty feet in width. All driveways shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare. Each trailer shall be parked on each site with the hitch fronting toward this driveway.

E. An auto and trailer park shall not accommodate any trailer coach when there are no available trailer sites within the park.

(Prior code §23.14)

A. There shall be not less than two water closets in a separate compartment for each sex for the first ten trailer sites or fractional part thereof not provided with a private water closet on each site. There shall be one additional water closet for each sex in a separate compartment for every ten additional trailer sites or fractional part thereof.

B. All toilet facilities shall not be farther than two hundred feet from each trailer site.

C. Each toilet shall be for the exclusive use of the occupants of the trailer sites in the auto and trailer park.

D. Every water closet compartment in any building in an auto and trailer park shall be at least thirty inches in clear width.

E. The public toilets shall be maintained readily accessible to all the tenants at all times.

F. In every auto and trailer park, water closets for men shall be distinctly marked "For Men," and water closets for women shall be distinctly marked "For Women." In addition, the location of water closets shall be plainly indicated by signs.

G. The floor of every water closet compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained in a waterproof condition by the use of cement, concrete or other approved waterproof material. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the closet compartment to a height of not less than twelve inches above the floor.

(Prior code §23.15)

It is unlawful for any person to use or permit the use of any toilet in any trailer coach located, parked or camped within an auto and trailer park, unless such toilet and trailer park meet the requirements of Title 8, Article 3, Chapter 9 of the State Administrative Code as set forth therein. The permitted use of toilet and bathing facilities within the trailer coach shall not reduce the requirements of public toilet and bath facilities required herein. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this code.

(Ord. 444 §2 (part), 1981; prior code §23.16)

A. In every auto and trailer park, shower baths or other bathing facilities with hot and cold running water shall be installed for each sex in separate compartments for every ten or fractional part of ten trailer sites not provided with private bathing facilities on each site. Every compartment shall be provided with a self-closing door or otherwise equipped with a waterproofed draw curtain. All shower baths or other bathing facilities provided in this chapter shall not be farther than two hundred feet from each trailer site. Bathing facilities shall be accessible at all times.

B. The floor of every shower bath compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained in a waterproof condition by the use of cement, concrete or other approved waterproof material. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the compartment to a height of not less than six feet above the floor.

(Prior code §23.17)

A. Every water closet compartment or compartment containing bathing facilities shall be:

1. Kept clean;

2. Kept free from obnoxious odors, flies, mosquitoes or other insects;

3. Provided with one or more windows having an aggregate area of not less than six square feet; however, if the room contains more than one water closet, bath or urinal, the total window area shall be equivalent to three square feet for each water closet, bath or urinal, but need not exceed one-fourth of the superficial floor area of the room.

B. Windows shall be protected with fly-tight screening.

C. There shall be constructed in every trailer park a laundry compartment with not less than two laundry trays supplied with hot and cold water.

D. The floors and at least twelve inches of the walls above the floor shall be constructed of approved waterproof masonry composition.

E. Each laundry compartment shall have window area equal to at least one-eighth of the floor area, but in no case shall it be less than nine square feet.

F. In every auto and trailer park there shall be set aside a space convenient to the laundry facilities for the occupants of the trailer sites to dry clothes.

G. There shall be installed in every auto and trailer park one or more slop sinks, which shall be located at each public utility building.

H. There shall be not less than two lavatories for each sex installed in every building in an auto and trailer park containing public toilets.

(Prior code §23.18)

There shall be in every auto and trailer park an adequate supply of pure water for all the requirements of the trailer park. The water shall be obtainable from faucets installed at each trailer site. Water distribution and pipe sizes shall be designed in accordance with National Bureau of Standards BMS 79. Each trailer shall be considered as five fixture units. No dipping vessels or cups for common use are permissible in an auto and trailer park. Drinking fountains shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall be of a type approved by the enforcement agency.

(Prior code §23.19)

Buildings containing private toilet and bath facilities for exclusive use of occupants on each trailer site shall be constructed in accordance with the construction requirements of public utility buildings.

(Prior code §23.20)

In every auto and trailer park, one or more metal garbage cans with tight-fitting covers, appropriately labeled, shall be provided for every six, or fractional part thereof, trailer coaches or trailer sites within the park. All garbage, waste and rubbish in every auto and trailer park shall be removed from the premises and disposed of without creating a nuisance.

(Prior code §23.21)

It is unlawful to permit any waste water or material from sinks or other plumbing fixtures in a public toilet or bath building or in a trailer coach to be deposited upon the surface of the ground. All such fixtures must be connected to a sewer system, covered cesspool or septic tank. For the purposes of designing sewage disposal systems, each trailer coach shall be considered as six fixture units. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this code.

(Ord. 444 §2 (part), 1981; prior code §23.22)

A. The area or tract of land upon which an auto and trailer park is situated and each trailer site shall be:

1. Well drained and graded to the elevation of the abutting streets;

2. Kept free from dust;

3. Kept clean and free from the accumulation of refuse, garbage, rubbish or debris.

B. All walkways and driveways and areas other than those landscaped shall be covered or treated with a water-repellent material.

C. The trailer site and the space directly beneath each trailer coach shall be kept clean and free from refuse, rubbish or other impediments.

(Prior code §23.23)

All auto and trailer parks shall install and provide electrical service and distribution system as follows:

A. Each trailer site shall be provided with an appliance outlet receptacle, rated at not less than twenty amperes, installed on a separate branch circuit of not smaller than No. 12 A.W.G. wire and protected by a nonadjustable, nontamperable overcurrent protective device rated at not more than fifteen amperes.

B. All electrical equipment, conductors and devices shall be installed in rigid metal conduit of an approved type and design for the particular location and use, except as follows:

1. Exposed wires for meter loops which are protected from accident contact and mechanical injury and are accessible only to authorized persons;

2. Multi-conductor cables of a type listed or approved for direct burial in the earth or ground; provided, that all such cables located less than one foot below ground level shall be protected by suitable kick pipes. All splices and connections to such cables shall be made in boxes or fittings approved for that purpose and location.

C. For the purpose of determining the conductor size for service, feed, subfeed and branch circuits, each trailer site shall be computed as requiring not less than fifteen amperes at one hundred twenty volts; provided, however, that 120/240 volt single-phase systems may be used for more than one trailer site.

D. All metal parts of all trailers located in an auto and trailer park and connected to an electrical appliance outlet shall be effectively grounded. Such grounding conductor shall be permanently connected to a continuous water supply system and shall be of a size not less than that required by the state electrical safety orders.

E. No trailer shall be connected to an electrical appliance outlet unless the electrical wiring in and about such trailer is in good condition and of a type which conforms to accepted standards of safety.

F. All work and materials used in any of the electrical installations provided for in this section shall conform to the requirements set forth in the electrical safety orders, Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial Relations of the state, and the building regulations of the city.

(Prior code, §23.24)

It is unlawful for any person to operate, occupy or maintain, or cause or permit to be operated, occupied or maintained, any auto and trailer park unless there is a caretaker in the trailer park at all times. The caretaker shall enforce within the park the provisions of this chapter governing the operation, occupancy and maintenance of auto and trailer parks. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute an infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this Code.

(Ord. 444, § 2 (part), 1981; prior code, § 23.25)

It is unlawful for any person to rent or hold out for rent any trailer coach in an auto and trailer park. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute n infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this Code.

(Ord. 444, § 2 (part), 1981; prior code, § 23.26)

It is unlawful for any person in an auto and trailer park to use or cause or permit to be used for occupancy:

A. Any trailer coach from which any tire or wheel has been removed, except for the purpose of making a temporary repair or placing it in dead storage;

B. Any trailer coach to which is attached any rigid water, gas or sewer pipes; provided, however, that metal tubing not to exceed one-half inch inside diameter may be used for water and gas;

C. Any trailer coach which is permanently attached with underpinning or foundation to the ground;

D. any trailer coach which does not conform to the requirements of the State Vehicle Code governing the use of trailers on public highways;

E. Any trailer coach which does not carry a current yearly licensed issued by any state or foreign State Motor Vehicle Department;

F. Any trailer coach in an unsanitary condition;

G. Any trailer coach which is structurally unsound and does not protect its inhabitants against the elements;

H. Any trailer coach to which there is attached, or to which there is established, less than six feet adjacent thereto, any room or rooms or lean-tos, unless such attachment or construction has been approved by the planning commission and conforms to design standards approved by the planning commission and on file with the building department.

A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute n infraction, punishable as set forth in Section 1.20.010 of this Code.

(Ord. 444, § 2 (part), 1981; prior code, § 23.27)