Lancaster Municipal Code Art. VIII Mobilehome Use by a Caretaker

The purpose of this article is to provide regulations for the location, design and use of mobilehomes for caretaker purposes.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.110)

A. Upon the issuance of a conditional use permit and subject to all conditions imposed thereby and to the following regulations, a mobilehome may be used as a caretaker residence in the C, CBD, CPD, H, MPD, LI, MI, HI and BP zones, when the planning commission finds the granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect properties in the vicinity and will not be contrary to the public interest.

B. Application. An application for a conditional use permit for a caretaker mobilehome shall include such materials as deemed necessary by the director to enable a complete analysis and appraisal of the proposal.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.120)

Permitted uses shall be limited to a one-family mobilehome for use by a caretaker and his immediate family on each legal parcel for which a conditional use permit is granted.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.121)

Accessory uses are limited to awnings, cabanas, ramadas, storage sheds or cabinets, fences or windbreaks, carports and porches.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.122)

A. Density.

1. A caretaker mobilehome and any accessory structures shall be included in calculating lot coverage by buildings in all commercial and manufacturing zones.

B. Location.

1. The placement of the mobilehome shall be at a location where the erection of residential structures is otherwise permitted by this title.

C. Time Limitation.

1. Any caretaker mobilehome shall be removed from the site prior to the end of 5 years from the date of the conditional use permit approval unless a lesser time period is specified by the commission.

D. Automobile Parking. A garage is not required for a caretaker's mobilehome.

E. Other Regulations.

1. Approval of a conditional use permit for a mobilehome for use by a caretaker shall not relieve the applicant and his successors in interest from complying with all other applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.150)

Within one year subsequent to the granting of a conditional use permit for a mobilehome caretaker residence, and thereafter as needed, the director shall inspect such caretaker residence to insure compliance with all conditions of approval imposed by the planning commission. Failure of the applicant to comply with said conditions shall provide grounds for initiation of permit revocation procedures by the planning commission.

(Prior zoning ord. § 713.160)