§ 17.38

It is the purpose of this chapter to, where approved, allow the placement of mobile homes or manufactured housing on individual lots. The mobile home or manufactured housing would have to conform with the minimum lot size and setbacks for the zone in which it is located and, in addition, meet the criteria set forth in this chapter. This chapter is based on the city council's concern over the increasing cost of housing and the need to increase the supply and variety of house types available to the public. This title also allows mobile home or manufactured housing subdivisions in the same manner as residential subdivisions.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.04(A), 1982)

It is the intent of this chapter that all requirements applicable to single-family residence construction be enforced in this chapter.

(Ord. 595 § 6.04(B), 1982)

A mobile home or manufactured housing unit which has been placed on a foundation system pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to be a mobile home or manufactured housing and subject to local property taxation pursuant to provisions of the California Health and Safety Code and the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.04(C), 1982)

17.38.040 - Approval of planning director required.

A mobile home or manufactured housing on a foundation system on a private lot is permitted upon approval of the planning director.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 630 § 3 (part), 1987; Ord. 595 § 6.04(D), 1982)

A mobile home shall not be located on a permanent foundation on a private lot unless it:

A.

Was constructed after July 1, 1976 and was issued an insignia of approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

B.

Has not been altered in violation of applicable codes.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.04(E), 1982)

17.38.060 - Use and installation requirements.

Mobile homes or manufactured housing located on a foundation system on a private lot shall:

A.

Be occupied as a residential use type;

B.

Be subject to all provisions of this title applicable to residential structures;

C.

Meet all requirements for the zone in which they locate;

D.

Be attached to a foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations, and Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code;

E.

Have a minimum width of twenty feet except in those areas zoned R-M-L/C-M-O which have twenty-five foot lots as recorded prior to August 8, 1989, where the minimum width shall be fourteen feet. All units shall meet the setback, landscaping, minimum square footage, and parking requirements of this title;

F.

Be covered with an exterior material customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the planning director. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground, except that when solid

concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation;

G.

Have a roof which consists of shingles or other materials compatible with the surrounding neighborhood;

H.

The mobile home or manufactured housing may be required to have porches and eaves, or roofs with eaves, when, in the opinion of the planning director, this is necessary to achieve compatibility with other dwellings in the neighborhood.

(Ord. 679 § 3, 1992; Ord. 659 § 2, 1989; Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 630 § 3 (part), 1987; Ord. 595 § 6.04(F), 1982)

17.38.070 - Modification of requirements.

Modification of a criterion set forth in Section 17.38.060 may be granted by the planning director if he finds that such modification will not be detrimental to the public interest or surrounding residences or properties. No modification may be granted from subsections A through E of Section 17.38.060.

(Ord. 630 § 3 (part), 1987; Ord. 595 § 6.04(G), 1982)

17.38.080 - Building permit.

Prior to installation of the mobile home or manufactured housing on a permanent foundation system, the mobile home or manufactured housing owner or a licensed contractor shall obtain a building permit from the director of public works. To obtain such a permit, the owner or contractor shall comply with all requirements of the California Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.04(H) (part), 1982)

17.38.090 - Certificate of occupancy—Surrender of license plate and registration.

Subsequent to the granting of the required building permits, and prior to occupancy, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code and Chapter 17.80 of this title. Thereafter, any vehicle license plate with a certificate of ownership and certificate of registration by a state agency is to be surrendered to the appropriate agencies. Any mobile home vehicle or manufactured housing unit which is permanently attached with underpinning or foundation to the ground must bear a California insignia or federal label pursuant to the requirements of the Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 638 § 11 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.04 (H) (part), 1982)

Chapter 17.40 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARKS

Sections:

17.40.010 - Conditional use permit required—Applicable zone regulations.

Manufactured housing parks shall be permitted with a valid conditional use permit in zones designated in this title for such use. (See Chapter 17.08.) All regulations and standards of the zone in which the manufactured housing park is located shall apply unless modified by the conditions of the permit and the minimum standards specified in this chapter.

(Ord. 638 § 12 (part), 1988; Ord. 595 § 6.05(A), 1982)