Loyalton Municipal Code Ch. 10.14 Manufactured Homes, Commercial Coaches, Mobile Homes, Travel

It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to regulate the placement and use of manufactured homes, mobile homes, travel trailers and motor homes within the City of Loyalton.

(1) Commercial Coach A structure fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility, with or without motive power, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, and shall include commercial trailers. (2) Manufactured Homes A dwelling unit fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site, bearing a label certifying that it was built after June 15, 1976 in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. (3) Mobile Home A transportable, factory-built home, designed to be used as a dwelling unit and built prior to enactment of the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, which became effective June 15, 1976. (4) Travel Trailer/Motor Home A vehicular portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such a size or weight as not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motorized vehicle; primarily designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.

The following are Permitted uses:

(1) Placement of one manufactured home per parcel in lieu of a single-family residence subject to compliance with the provisions of this Chapter 10.14 in all zones with permit single-family residences.

Subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit, the following activities or uses are permitted in accordance with the standards of the uses permitted in the land use zone:

(1) Travel trailers/motor homes, mobile homes and commercial coaches used as dwelling units for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months while a permanent dwelling unit is being 10.13.180 (Continued) – 10.14.040

constructed or for a period of six (6) months while a manufactured home is being installed.
One six (6) month extension may be granted to such permit upon the showing of extenuating circumstances and diligent progression of any underlying construction for which the Conditional Use Permit was previously sought. (2) Travel trailers, mobile homes and commercial coaches used to house seasonal agricultural employees for a period not to exceed six (6) consecutive months. (3) Travel trailers, mobile homes and commercial coaches used as construction offices and/or equipment storage for the duration of construction not exceeding eighteen (18) months. (4) Travel trailers, mobile homes and commercial coaches used as real estate offices within a subdivision in any residential land use zone for the purpose of selling the lots of such subdivision provided such use is discontinued when the original sales program has resulted in the sale of eighty (80) percent of the lots in the subdivision or two (2) years, whichever occurs first. (5) Travel trailers, mobile homes and commercial coaches used as temporary dwellings for a period not to exceed ninety (90) total days. Prior to the approval of a Special Use Permit for such use, a security bond in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or such other amount as may be set by resolution of the City Council, shall be posted by the permittee for the purpose of insuring compliance with the terms of said permit.

The following uses are not permitted:

(1) The placement and use of a mobile home (as defined) in any land use zone in the City of Loyalton, except as stated under permitted uses for the provision of emergency services. (2) The placement and use of a manufactured home outside a mobile home park if more than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date of construction of the manufactured home and the date of the application for the issuance of a permit to install the home. (3) The storage of travel trailers in the front yard area of a parcel that lies within any of the community areas designated on the Official Land Use Maps of the City of Loyalton for each community.

Any use not specifically permitted pursuant to 10.14.030 or for which a permit is obtained pursuant to 10.14.040.

The standards of use applicable to manufactured homes shall apply equally to commercial coaches. The following standards shall apply:

(1) Certification All manufactured homes must be certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, enacted June 15, 1976. (2) Water Prior to and during such use, an adequate supply of potable water shall be available for domestic use and fire protection and be subject to approval by the Sierra County Health Department. 10.14.040 (Continued) – 10.14.060

(3) Sewage Disposal Prior to such use, the Sierra County Health Department must determine that the area or tract of land on which the structure is to be located is sufficient to accommodate an adequate sewage disposal system and that such sewage disposal system shall be installed prior to occupancy under the supervision of, and with the approval by, the Sierra County Health Department. (4) Service Connections Prior to such use, all the service connections for plumbing, gas, electricity, sewage and any structural installations related thereto are to be installed to the satisfaction of the Sierra County Building Department (operating under contract with the City of Loyalton) and the Sierra County Health Department. (5) Foundation All manufactured homes shall be placed on a permanent perimeter foundation that meets applicable City Building Code requirements and the California Health and Safety Code, such that the floor elevation of the proposed dwelling is reasonably compatible with the floor elevations of surrounding dwelling units. (6) Roof Structure Except for authorized deck areas, all roof structures shall be pitched so there is at least a 2.5 inch vertical rise for each 12 inches of horizontal run. All manufactured homes shall have a minimum 12-inch roof overhang on each of the building’s perimeter walls such that the roof structure is architecturally integrated into the design of the dwelling. IN addition, all manufactured homes shall be subject to City snow load requirements and have a design and construction to support this snow load approved by the Sierra County Building Department. Conformance to these standards shall be required and verified by the Sierra County building Department prior to the approval of a Building Permit for a manufactured home. (7) Wheels and Axles All manufactured home tow bars, wheels, and axles shall be removed when dwelling is installed on the required permanent foundation. (8) Siding Materials The exterior of the proposed dwelling shall be covered with siding made of non-reflective and nonmetallic appearing materials to the satisfaction of the Sierra County Planning Department (operating under contract with the City of Loyalton). Acceptable siding material includes wood, stucco, ceramic tile, brick, stone, or other masonry materials, or non-reflective vinyl or metal which gives the reasonable appearance of any of the foregoing, and the siding material need not extend below the foundation. The color and texture of exterior materials shall be compatible with the surrounding single-family structures. (9) Roofing Materials The exterior roofing surfaces shall consist of non-reflective materials similar to that which his found on surrounding single-family dwellings. Acceptable roofing materials include composite shingles, ceramic tile, or a textured metal surface with a baked- on color. (10) Garages and Carports The exterior siding and roofing materials of a garage or carport shall be similar in appearance to that of the manufactured home. (11) Second Units Manufactured housing units serving as secondary dwelling units on a single parcel (if allowed by the Loyalton Municipal Code) shall not exceed 640 square feet in size and shall be subject to all other applicable standards of use. The exterior appearance of the manufactured housing unit shall be similar to that of the primary residence. (12) Exceptions Manufactured homes placed in mobile home parks shall not be subject to the following standards of use requirements: a) roof pitch and overhang 10.14.060 (Continued)

b) roofing and siding materials c) permanent foundations d) wheel, axle and tow bar removal e) visually compatible carport or garage

Travel trailers subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit shall be proceeded in compliance with the following procedure:

(1) Application Completed Special Use Permit applications for travel trailers shall be submitted to the Sierra County Planning Department and shall consist of the following : a completed application, a detailed project description, a plot plan and a location map. (2) Application Deemed Complete An application for a Special Use Permit for travel trailers shall be deemed complete when all of the information required by this part is received by the Sierra County Planning Department. The Sierra County Planning Department shall determine whether the application is complete within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the application. (3) Environmental Review The Sierra County Planning Department shall, within ten (10) days after deeming the application for a Special Use Permit for a travel trailer to be complete, determine if the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. If the project is determined to be exempt, complete notification of such shall be made to the applicant by the Sierra County Planning Department. If the project is determined to be not exempt, the applicant shall comply with the requirements for State environmental review. (4) Department Review The Sierra County Planning Department shall distribute copies of the application to the Sierra County Health Department, Sierra County Tax Collector, Sierra County Assessor, and the Sierra County Department of Public Works (operating under contract with the City of Loyalton) for comment. A ten (10) working day review period shall be placed on each application to allow for the submittal of written comments from said Sierra County departments or other interested parties. (5) Hearing and Determination The Sierra County Planning Department shall schedule the special use application for a hearing before the Loyalton City Council in which the applicant, or the applicant’s agent, Sierra County departments (operating under contract with the City of Loyalton), and interested parties will be afforded the opportunity to be present and provide evidence. Notice of such hearing shall be given pursuant to Government Code Section 65091 and shall be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment role within 300 feet of the real property that is the subject of the hearing. The City Council may, with due cause, continue a hearing to a new time and place; however, upon conclusion of any hearing, the City Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. Written notice of the action shall be mailed to the applicant within three (3) days after conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the City Council shall be final. (6) Conditions The City Council, in approving the permit, may require certain conditions the permit, may require certain conditions under which the proposed use may be allowed which 10.14.060 (Continued) – 10.14.070

will prevent material damage to adjacent properties and provide suitable safeguards to the public health, safety and general welfare. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to, time limitations, architectural considerations, assess provisions, off-street parking, posting of bond to insure compliance, green belt, planting requirements, sign size and message, or other controls. (7) Revocation Failure to comply with any conditions imposed in the issuance of Special Use Permits shall result in the institution of revocation procedures by the City Council. The City Council shall hold a hearing prior to revocation of a permit. Notice of the hearing and the proposed revocation shall be mailed to the permit holder at his or her last known address, and shall be posted at a conspicuous location on the property, all at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. The permit holder shall be allowed to state his or her position, orally or in writing, at the hearing. The City Council may then, in its sole discretion, revoke such permit for failure to comply with any of the conditions imposed in the issuance of the Special Use Permit. Abatement and removal of facilities as required by a revocation shall be at the expense of the permittee.

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each day, or portion thereof, during which the violation continues. Further, any violation of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance and is subject to abatement in any manner authorized by law.

If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this chapter or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of the provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Chapter are hereby declared to be severable.

10.14.070 (Continued) – 10.14.090