Chapter 9 — MOBILE HOME PARKS — Mountain House Zoning Code

9-10-901 - Intent. ¶

The intent of this Chapter is to establish minimum standards for the location and development of mobile home parks. The criteria and standards set forth herein are intended to supplement applicable zone regulations and provisions of state law.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-902 - Mobile Home Standards.

No new mobile home park approved pursuant to this Title shall accommodate any mobile home which does not comply with current state standards for such homes.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-903 - Mobile Home Density. ¶

The density of mobile homes in any mobile home park shall comply with the density set forth in the General Plan for the area in which the mobile home park is located, but shall not exceed ten (10) mobile homes per net acre.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-904 - Site Specifications. ¶

Mobile home sites shall comply with the provisions of this Section.

(a)

Area. Each site shall contain two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet. However, an individual site may contain less area provided the average area of all sites in the mobile home park is at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.

(b)

Width. Sites shall average no less than forty (40) feet in width.

(c)

Frontage. Sites shall have at least twenty-five (25) feet of frontage on a road servicing the interior of the mobile home park.

(d)

Yards and Setbacks. Yards and setbacks for each mobile home park shall be those required for main buildings by the zone in which the mobile home park is located.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-905 - Access and Circulation. ¶

Roads servicing mobile home parks shall comply with the provisions of this Section.

(a)

Entrance Roads. Roads which service entrances to mobile home parks shall provide two-way access and shall be located no less than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any intersection of public streets. The minimum number of entrances and exits to and from mobile home parks shall be determined by the Director.

(b)

Internal Roads.

(1)

All mobile home parks shall be serviced by at least one (1) interior road of continuous two-way circulation.

(2)

No road which does not provide for continuous circulation shall exceed six hundred (600) feet in length. Such roads shall be terminated by cul-de-sacs of no less than fifty (50) feet in radius.

(c)

Road Widths. Minimum road widths shall be as follows:

(1)

Twenty-four (24) feet for roads on which parking is prohibited;

(2)

Thirty-two (32) feet for roads on which parking is allowed on one side only; and

(3)

Forty (40) feet for roads on which parking is permitted on both sides.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-906 - Walkways and Bikeways.

Walkways and bikeways shall be provided as required by this Section.

(a)

General Requirement. All mobile home parks shall provide internal walkways which connect each mobile home site provide access to all common areas and a public street.

(b)

Driveway Crossings. Driveway crossings shall be held to a minimum on walkways, shall be located and designed to provide safety, and shall be appropriately marked and otherwise safeguarded.

(c)

Walkways Used by Children. Walkways to be used by children as routes to school, bus stops, or other destinations shall be located and safeguarded to minimize contacts with automobile traffic.

(d)

Bikeways. Bikeways shall be incorporated into the walkway system if there are more than two hundred (200) spaces proposed.

(e)

Combined with Easements. Walkways and bikeways may be combined with other easements and used by emergency, maintenance, or service vehicles, but shall not be used by other vehicle traffic.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-907 - Parking. ¶

Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in this Section.

(a)

On-site Parking. There shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space provided at each mobile home site.

(b)

Guest Parking. Additional parking areas shall be established and maintained for the use of guests and shall conform to the following standards:

(1)

Guest parking areas shall be provided at the rate of one-half (½) space per unit.

(2)

Guest parking areas shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of the mobile home site.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-908 - Screening and Landscaping. ¶

Screening and landscaping for mobile home parks shall comply with the provisions of this Section.

(a)

Screening.

(1)

A six (6) foot high masonry wall shall be provided along all mobile home park rear and side property lines.

(2)

All common storage areas and common areas for garbage or rubbish shall be screened from mobile home park residents by a screen not less than seven (7) feet in height.

(3)

All required screening shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 9-10-604 (Screening Standards) of this Title.

(b)

Landscaping.

(1)

A ten (10) foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along all mobile home park property lines abutting roads.

(2)

All landscaping and fencing required for approval of the Use Permit for the mobile home park shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 9-10-602 (Planting Standards) and Section 9-10-604 (Screening Standards) of this Title.

(3)

All required plantings shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 9-10-602 (Planting Standards) of this Title. All areas not used for buildings, mobile homes, parking, driveways, walkways, recreational facilities, or other permanent facilities shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-909 - Recreation and Open Space. ¶

All mobile home parks with more than ten (10) mobile home sites shall provide recreation and open space areas as set forth in this Section.

(a)

Minimum Area. Required recreation and open space areas shall contain a minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(1)

An additional one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for each mobile home site over fifty (50) sites.

(2)

Not more than thirty (30) percent of said areas shall be paved.

(3)

The required recreation and open space area shall be landscaped.

(b)

Locational Criteria. Recreation and open space areas shall be centrally located, free of traffic hazards, accessible to all park residents, and available on a year-round basis.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-910 - Common Storage Areas. ¶

Common storage areas shall be provided for the residents of the mobile home park for the storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, and other licensed or unlicensed vehicles. This area shall total not less than fifty (50) square feet for each mobile home site.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-911 - Sewer and Water. ¶

Each mobile home park shall comply with the same requirements for sewage disposal and water facilities as is applied to a standard residential development project.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-912 - Conventional Buildings. ¶

A mobile home park shall have no conventionally constructed buildings other than the following:

(a)

Recreational buildings;

(b)

Accessory structures, as specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code; and

(c)

One (1) dwelling unit for the use of a caretaker or manager.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

CHAPTER 10. - ANIMALS

9-10-1001 - Intent. ¶

The intent of this Chapter is to regulate the keeping of animals, the density of animals, and setbacks of animal enclosures.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-1002 - Household Pets. ¶

In addition to the animals permitted under Sections 9-10-1003 through 9-10-1004, the keeping of household pets shall be permitted in all zones, subject to the following:

(a)

For single-family dwelling units, up to three (3) dogs and three (3) cats shall be allowed. Additional household pets may be allowed, provided the total combined number of household pets in one place of

residence shall not exceed ten (10).

(b)

For dwelling units in multiple-family structures and for mobile-homes in mobile home parks, the total number of dogs cats and other household pets combined shall not exceed three (3).

(c)

The decision as to whether a specific animal is a household pet under this Title shall be made by the Director.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-1003 - Specific Standards. ¶

The keeping or raising of animals shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Table 9-1045.3. The keeping of animals under the Family Food Production use type shall be subject to the requirement that there shall be no sale of meat, milk, or other products from animals kept for family food production. Animals are to be sold live and are not to be processed on the property.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-10-1004 - General Standards. ¶

The following general standards shall apply to the keeping of animals:

(a)

Offspring. Unless otherwise specified, the offspring of animals are allowed and shall not be counted until they are of weanable or self-sufficient age. Dogs and cats shall be counted at four (4) months of age. Swine shall be counted at eight (8) weeks of age.

(b)

Maintenance. All animal enclosures, including, but not limited to, pens, cages, and feed areas, shall be maintained free from litter, garbage, and excessive accumulation of manure, so as to discourage the proliferation of flies, other disease vectors, and offensive odors. Premises shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary manner.

(c)

Swine. Swine shall not be fed market refuse, garbage, or offal.

(d)

Number of Animals Permitted. Excluding pets, the combined total number of animals permitted by this Chapter shall not exceed the number specified by Table 9-10-8.1.

(e)

Health and Safety Regulations. The keeping or raising of animals shall be subject to all health and safety regulations.

TABLE 9-10-8.1 ANIMAL STANDARDS

Use Type, Animal or Use	Parcel Size	Number of Animals Permitted Per Parcel	Enclosure/Distance Separation Requirements
Animal Raising: Educational Animal Project
Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or similar fowl; rabbits or other fur bearing animal of similar size at maturity.	Less than ⅓ acre	None
	⅓ acre to less than 1½ acres	Not more than 15 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 1 may be a rooster
	1½ to less than 3 acres	Not more than 25 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 2 may be roosters	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
	3 acres to less than 5 acres	Not more than 35 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 3 may be roosters
	5 acres and over	No limit
Cattle, horses, and other ruminants; sheep, goats, and similar livestock, except swine.	Less than 5 acres	1 animal for 1 acre; 1 additional animal for each 10,000 square feet over 1 acre	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained lr thn 40 ft frm n
	5 acres and over	Maximum of 4 animals of any combination per acre	cose a ee o ay rear or side property line.
Swine	Less than 1 acre	None
	1 acre or more	12 swine per acre, including not more than 2 of 8 months of age or older; limit of 30 swine per parcel, including not more than 6 of 8 months of acre or older	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
Animal Raising: Exotic Animals
Exotic Animals	As allowed by zoning district.	As specifed by discretionary permit	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in coops, pens, corrals, or within barns or similar structures, on property of less than ½ acre, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
Animal Raising: General
Aviary, apiary, worm farms	Less than 1 acre	None	Animals shall not be kept or maintained closer than 40 feet
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	1 acre and over	No limit	from any rear or side property lines.
Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or similar fowl; rabbits or other fur bearing animal of similar size at maturity.	Less than ⅓ acre	None	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall
	⅓ acre to less than 1½ acres	Not more than 15 of any combination of animals, of which not more than 1 may be a rooster
	1½ acres to less than 3 acres	Not more than 25 of any combination of animals, of which not more than 2 may be roosters	not be kept or maintained in coops, pens, corrals, barns, or similar structures closer than 40 feet from any rear or side roert line
	3 acres and over	Not more than 35 of any combination of animals, of which not more than 3 may be roosters	ppy .
Cattle, horses, and other ruminants; sheep, goats, and similar livestock, except swine.	Less than 5 acres	1 animal for the frst acre; 1 additional animal for each 10,000 square feet over 1 acre	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in pens, corrals, or within barns
	5 acres to less than 10 acres	Up to 4 animals of any combination per acre	or similar structures, on property of less than ½ acre, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
	10 acres and over	No limit
Swine	Less than 1 acre	None	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in pens, corrals, or within barns
	1 acre or more	Up to 5 swine	or similar structures, on property of less than ½ acre, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
Animal Raising: Family Food Production
Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or similar fowl; rabbits or other fur bearing animal of similar size at maturity.	Less than ⅓ acre	None
	⅓ acre to less than 1½ acres	Not more than 15 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 1 may be a rooster	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall
	1½ acres to less than 3 acres	Not more than 25 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 2 may be roosters	not be kept or maintained in coops, pens, corals, barns, or similar structures closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
	3 acres and over	Not more than 35 of any combination of animals, of which no more than 3 may be roosters
Cattle and other ruminants except horses and other equine; sheep, goats, and similar livestock, except swine.	Less than 1 acre	None	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in pens, corals, barns, or similar structures closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
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	1 acre and over	1 animal plus 1 additional animal for each 10,000 square feet over 1 acre; maximum of 5 animals per parcel
Animal Raising: Hogs
Hog farm	Less than 1 acre	None	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in pens, corrals, or within barns or similar structures, on property of less than ½ acre, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property
	1 acre and over	As specifed by discretionary permit
Animal Raising: Small Animals
Fish or frog farm	Less than 1 acre	None	The toe of the slope of the pond shall be maintained a distance of 10 feet from the nearest property line or such greater distance as the Director deems necessary.
	1 acre and over	No limit

Use Type, Animal or Use	Parcel Size	Number of Animals Permitted Per Parcel	Enclosure/Distance Separation Requirements
Poultry ranch, excluding ostriches and other ratites	Less than 10 acres	None	Animals shall be kept or maintained a minimum distance of 100 feet from the nearest property line.
	10 acres and over	No limit>
Poultry ranch, for ostriches and other ratites	Less than 2 acres	None	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in
	2 acres and over	As specifed by discretionary permit	pens, corrals, or within barns or similar structures, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.
Animal Specialty Services:
Kennels; Kennels, Small Breeding
Kennels of any size	As allowed by zoning district	As specifed by discretionary permit	Except for movement on and of the property, animals shall not be kept or maintained in pens, corrals, or within barns or similar structures, on property of less than ½ acre, closer than 40 feet from any rear or side property line.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)