Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 30 Mobile Home Permits

The intent of this Chapter is to provide a method for the placement of mobile home(s) on individual lots. Uses approved under the provisions of this Chapter are to be considered transitory and are to be removed once the need for such a use no longer exists.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Mobile homes are permitted in the following zones:

(a) Residential zones in accordance with Table 9-3-2.1;

(b) Commercial zones in accordance with Table 9-4-2.1;

(c) Industrial zones in accordance with Table 9-5-2.1;

(d) Agricultural zones in accordance with Table 9-6-2.1; and

(e) Other zones in accordance with Table 9-7-2.1.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Applications for Mobile Home Permits may be initiated by the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent. Applications shall be filed with the Community Development Department. A fee, as specified by resolution of the City Council, shall be required. The following minimum requirements shall be met prior to filing an application for a Mobile Home Permit:

(a) Permits for Temporary Mobile Homes:

(1) The mobile home is to be used as a residence during the construction of a permanent dwelling on the same property, and it shall be removed when the building permit for the residence is finaled; and

(2) All required building, electrical, and plumbing permits shall be secured prior to the installation of the mobile home. All such permits shall remain in force as long as the mobile home remains on the property. These provisions can be waived for thirty (30) days, by the Director, for residences damaged by flood, fire, earthquake, or other natural disasters.

(b) Permits for Caretaker Mobile Homes:

(1) The mobile home shall be used only by an individual whose presence on the property is necessary to prevent vandalism, pilferage, damage, or destruction to property, structures, or equipment located on the same parcel; and

(2) The parcel may not contain another residence unless the property to be protected is isolated from that residence.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Applications for Mobile Home Permits shall be reviewed by the Director using the Staff Review Procedure in Chapter 3 of Division 2.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Any Mobile Home Permit approved under the provisions of this Chapter shall comply with the following provisions:

(a) Yards. The mobile home must meet the minimum yard requirements for a main structure specified by the zone in which it is located.

(b) Additions. No permanent room additions shall be allowed.

(c) Skirting. Skirting constructed of a suitable material shall be installed.

(d) Rent. Except for mobile homes used for farm employee housing or second unit dwellings, the mobile home shall not be rented or leased.

(e) Rezonings and Annexations. The mobile home shall be removed if the property is rezoned to a zone not allowing the use or if the property is annexed to a city and the city's zoning ordinance does not allow the use.

(f) Off-Street Parking. One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each mobile home. Parking shall comply with all requirements for parking specified in this Title.

(g) Repealed by Ord. 4006.

(h) Construction Standards. The mobile unit or mobile home shall be constructed to meet the minimum standards of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974. Mobile homes built prior to September 15, 1971, shall require a preinspection.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)