Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 7 Mobile Home Park Permit

Mobile home park permits (MHPP) provide development and use review for projects within the mobile home park district and other residential zones where mobile home parks are an allowed use, as identified in the applicable land use table in this Chapter, to ensure new uses, structures or mobile home sites will be compatible with the rest of any existing mobile home park, the provisions of this Chapter and with the surrounding uses and structures.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 35, 1/23/24.)

Mobile home park permits are required for development of any new or modified use, addition of new mobile home units not provided for in existing mobile home park permits, modification of the existing approved site plan or the expansion of the boundaries of a mobile home park within the mobile home park district and other residential zones where mobile home parks are an allowed use as identified in the applicable land use table in this Chapter.

Construction of one (1) single-family dwelling unit or one (1) duplex dwelling, establishment or modification of crop and tree farming or modification to common area buildings or recreation facilities shall only require development review in accordance with Section 36.44.45.

Approval by the chief building official shall be required for additions or alterations to any individual mobile home lot provided such modifications do not affect the mixture of single- and double-wide mobile home units within the mobile home park in such a way as to affect the allowed density of units within the park.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 35, 1/23/24.)

In addition to the application requirements of this Article, the following information shall be included:

a. A scaled and dimensioned park development plan indicating: proposed size and location of all common recreation areas, buildings and all mobile home lots/spaces; the proposed location of all public and private roadways, driveways, walkways and other elements of internal and external circulation; proposed use and materials for all other areas to be landscaped, paved or otherwise treated; lighting plans; and location of all fire hydrants or wharves. The park development plan must also show all existing structures and uses within thirty (30) feet of the exterior boundaries of the mobile home park.

b. Dimensioned elevations of all common buildings identified in the park development plan and of all permanent fences, walls and signs, including indication of colors and materials.

c. Description of use restrictions or other controls as needed to comply with the density and mobile home unit size restrictions of the RMH District or other underlying zoning district.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 35, 1/23/24.)

Upon receipt in proper form of a complete mobile home park permit application, the zoning administrator shall hold a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Section 36.56 (Applications, Hearings and Appeals).

To ensure effective implementation of general plan policies relating to design, each application for new or modified permanent structures or site features shall be reviewed regarding the design quality of the proposed development in accordance with Division 2 (Development Review Process) of Article XVI of this Chapter.

The zoning administrator may approve or disapprove the mobile home park permit, subject to appeal to the city council.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 35, 1/23/24.)

Following a public hearing, the zoning administrator shall issue written findings upon which the decision is based. These findings shall be emailed or mailed to the applicant and property owner. The zoning administrator may approve a mobile home park permit if all of the following findings are made:

a. The proposed mobile home park development complies with all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter, the general plan and any applicable design guidelines;

b. The location and design of structures, parking, landscaping, common area buildings and recreation spaces, and vehicular and pedestrian access are appropriately integrated and compatible with the site and building character of the existing and potential future development surrounding the project, including public streets and sidewalks;

c. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare;

d. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the mobile home park will create a long-term, quality residential environment; and

e. The approval of the mobile home park permit complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 35, 1/23/24.)