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Title 19 — Zoning

Chapter 19.68 — MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, TRAILERS AND MANUFACTURED…

Imperial Beach Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Imperial Beach

§ 19.68.010. Use for habitation restricted.

It is unlawful to use a trailer, camper or motorhome for living and/or sleeping purposes on any property within the city except as follows:

  • A. When parked within a licensed mobile home park.

  • B. When used on a temporary basis, not to exceed a period of thirty days, for relatives, guests or visitors of the owners or tenants of a property containing at least one dwelling unit or by the owner or tenants of the property during property remodeling or reconstruction.

  • C. As may be excepted by Section 19.24.025 of this code.

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 605 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884; Ord. 2002-976 § 2, 2002)

§ 19.68.020. Evidences of habitation.

A manufactured home, trailer, mobilehome, camper or motorhome shall be considered to be used for living or sleeping purposes if water, electricity, sewer or any other utility is connected to it, except that a temporary utility connection, not to exceed twenty-four consecutive hours, may be made for purposes of cleaning or otherwise maintaining the unit.

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.68.030. Manufactured homes in residential zones.

  • A. It is the purpose of this section to allow the placement of manufactured homes in the R-1-6000, R-1-3800, R-3000-D, R-3000, R-2000, and R-1500 zones.

  • B. Eligibility. A manufactured home shall not be eligible:

    1. If more than ten years have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of the application for a permit.

    2. If the home is not certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.)

    3. If it has been altered in violation of applicable code.

  • C. Criteria. The manufactured home shall:

    1. Be occupied only as a single-family residential use;

    2. Be subject to all provisions of the zoning ordinance applicable to residential structures;

    3. Be attached to a permanent foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations;

  1. Have a roof overhang of twelve inches or more.

(Ord. 94-884; Ord. 2016-1155 § 2)

§ 19.68.040. Manufactured housing community—Conditional use permit—Development standards.

  • A. All areas used for automobile access and parking shall comply with the applicable provisions of this title. Twocar tandem parking may be considered in conjunction with the conditional use permit.

  • B. All areas not used for access, parking circulation, buildings and services shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire area maintained in good condition.

  • C. The manufactured housing community shall be buffered from adjacent property by a wall and or landscaping as specified in the conditional use permit.

  • D. All roadways and driveways shall be paved with at least two inches of asphaltic concrete, the width of such roadways and width of paving to be specified in the conditional use permit.

  • E. All buildings and manufactured homes shall be located not less than twenty feet from a public street.

  • F. Lot coverage shall be in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

  • G. Each lot shall have a front, side, and rear yard in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code .

  • H. All lots and recreation facilities shall have access only from an interior access drive. (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

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Contents — Imperial Beach Zoning Code
Imperial Beach Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.02 — GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATION
    2. Chapter 19.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.06 — ZONE MAP AND BOUNDARIES
    4. Chapter 19.07 — POST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PERMI…
    5. Chapter 19.12 — R-1-6000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    6. Chapter 19.13 — R-1-3800 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    7. Chapter 19.14 — R-3000-D TWO-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 19.15 — R-3000 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    9. Chapter 19.16 — R-2000 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    10. Chapter 19.17 — R-1500 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    11. Chapter 19.23 — COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE USE REGULATIONS
    12. Chapter 19.24 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    13. Chapter 19.25 — C/R-ET COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONECOTOURISM ZONE
    14. Chapter 19.27 — C/MU-2 SEACOAST COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONE
    15. Chapter 19.28 — C/MU-3 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE Z…
    16. Chapter 19.29 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
    17. Chapter 19.30 — UR URBAN RESERVE ZONE
    18. Chapter 19.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 19.40 — BUILDING HEIGHT
    20. Chapter 19.42 — LOT AREA AND FRONTAGE
    21. Chapter 19.44 — CURB CUTS
    22. Chapter 19.46 — FENCES
    23. Chapter 19.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    24. Chapter 19.50 — OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
    25. Chapter 19.52 — SIGNS
    26. Chapter 19.54 — YARDS
    27. Chapter 19.56 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 19.60 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    29. Chapter 19.61 — CANNABIS FACILITIES
    30. Chapter 19.62 — BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES
    31. Chapter 19.64 — FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES
    32. Chapter 19.65 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
    33. Chapter 19.67 — SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
    34. Chapter 19.68 — MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, TRA…
    35. Chapter 19.70 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
    36. Chapter 19.71 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE
    37. Chapter 19.72 — OUTDOOR USES
    38. Chapter 19.74 — MISCELLANEOUS USES
    39. Chapter 19.76 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES
    40. Chapter 19.81 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    41. Chapter 19.82 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
    42. Chapter 19.83 — DESIGN REVIEW
    43. Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
    44. Chapter 19.86 — ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND REZONING
    45. Chapter 19.88 — FEES
    46. Chapter 19.90 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    47. Chapter 19.92 — GREEN BUILDING UTILITIES

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