§ 92.07

The R-MHP zone is intended to provide for the accommodation of residential mobilehomes in planned, integrated mobilehome parks at a standard which provides for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community. The R-MHP zone is deemed to be a multiple-family residential zone, and a mobilehome is deemed to be a dwelling. (Ord. 1294, 1988)

• A. Uses Permitted.

Buildings, structures and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, altered or enlarged only for the following uses. All uses shall be subject to the standards in Section 92.07.03.

1. Residential mobilehomes;

2. Dwelling for owner and manager, subject to the development standards of the R-1-C zone (Section 92.01.03). The residence may include the required management office space;

3. Social and recreation centers, which may include the following incidental uses operated primarily for the convenience of park residents. Such incidental uses shall be located not less than 100 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any property line. No merchandise or supplies shall be stored or displayed outside a completely enclosed building. There shall be no exterior sign except for a two square foot directional sign. Such incidental uses shall not occupy more than 20% of the interior space of any building.

   • a. Child care centers,

   • b. Food markets,

   • c. Office space in conjunction with the park operation,

   • d. Personal services,

   • e. Private recreation facilities such as swimming pools, putting greens, and shuffleboard and tennis courts,

   • f. Restaurants, including dancing and alcoholic beverage sales,

   • g. Restroom and required laundry facilities,

   • h. Sales of items related to maintenance and operation of trailers within the park,

   • i. Snack bars;

4. Multifamily dwellings at same density and standards as permitted in the R-G-A(8) zone, Section 92.02.00;

5. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above uses and located on the same lot therewith;

   6. Car wash area for the exclusive use of residents and guests;

   7. Home occupations subject to the provisions of Chapter 5.22 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.

   8. Day care, small or large;

• B. Similar Uses Permitted by Commission Determination.

The commission may, by resolution of record, permit any other uses which it may determine to be similar to those listed above, operated exclusively for the convenience of mobilehome park residents, and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, or to other uses permitted in the zone, as provided in Section 94.01.00. All uses shall be subject to the standards in Section 92.07.03.

• C. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit.

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit, as provided in Section 94.02.00:

1. Recreational vehicle park, in conjunction with a mobilehome park; provided, the area developed for recreational vehicle spaces does not exceed 25% of the total mobilehome park area. See Section 94.02.00(H)(5) (Conditional use permit—Conditions for specific uses) for development standards.

• (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 2063 § 15, 2022; Ord. 2076, 1/12/2023

All uses and structures not permitted in Section 92.07.01 are deemed to be specifically prohibited. The following general classifications of uses shall not be permitted in this zone by commission determination.

• A. Hotels;

• B. Industrial uses. (Ord. 1294, 1988)

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-MHP zone, except that any lot created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation may be used as a building site.

• A. Size of Mobilehome Park.

No parcel of land containing less than 10% acres may be used for the purposes permitted in the R-MHP zone.

• B. Density.

There shall be a minimum of 5,000 square feet of gross lot area for each mobilehome space and dwelling unit provided in the mobilehome park.

• C. Building Height.

Buildings and structures in this zone shall have a height not greater than 24 feet, and shall not exceed two stories in height, except as otherwise provided.

D. Yards.

1. General Provisions/Special Setbacks.

   • a. The provisions of Section 93.01.00 shall apply.

   • b. For properties which front on East Palm Canyon Drive, see Special setbacks, Section 93.01.02.

2. The setback of all buildings, mobilehome spaces and organized recreational areas from all property lines along public rights-of-way shall be a minimum of 40 feet. The setback from all other property lines shall be a minimum of 15 feet, except that a permanent structure shall have a minimum setback equal to one foot for every one foot of height of such structure.

• E. Walls, Fences and Landscaping.

  1. Each mobilehome park shall be entirely enclosed at its exterior boundaries as follows:

     • a. A six foot high decorative masonry wall shall be required where a mobilehome park abuts a street. Such wall shall be constructed within the 40 foot required setback, no closer than 25 feet from a property line.

     • b. A six foot high solid masonry wall shall be required where a mobilehome park abuts a single family zone, and where it abuts any other zone, there shall be screened landscaping of not less than six feet in height.

  2. Permitted Fences and Walls.

The provisions of Section 93.02.00 shall apply.

• F. Coverage.

No requirement.

• G. Signs.

The provisions of Section 93.20.00 shall apply.

• H. Access.

The provisions of Section 93.05.00 shall apply. There shall be no individual access to a mobilehome space from any public street or alley. Access to the park shall be from a dedicated street with a right-of-way of at least 60 feet in width. Access shall not be more frequent than every 200 feet.

• I. Off-street Loading and Trash Areas.

The provisions of Section 93.07.00 shall apply.

• J. Antennas.

The provisions of Section 93.08.00 shall apply.

• K. Public Art.

The provisions of Section 93.11.00 shall apply. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1553, 1988)

• A. Size of Mobilehome Space and Yards.

The size of mobilehome spaces shall be 3,500 square feet with a minimum width of 50 feet and a minimum depth of 70 feet.

1. Yards for Individual Mobilehome Spaces.

   • a. Front Yard.

There shall be a minimum front yard of 10 feet extending for the full width of the mobilehome space and measured from the interior street.

• b. Side and Rear Yards.

There shall be a minimum side and rear yard of five feet. Where a side or rear yard abuts an access road, public parking area, or walk, such yards shall not be less than 10 feet in width.

• B. Distance Between Mobilehomes.

  1. There shall be not less than 10 feet between mobilehomes, including all appurtenant structures.

  2. Where residential mobilehomes are located near any permitted building, other than another residential mobilehome, ramada or cabana, the minimum space between the mobilehome and such building shall be 15 feet.

• C. Patio.

A cement concrete patio having a minimum area of 300 square feet, shall be installed as a part of each mobilehome space.

• D. Tenant Storage.

A minimum of 90 cubic feet in a general storage locker shall be provided for each mobilehome space. Storage lockers may be located on the mobilehome space or in locker compounds.

• E. Off-street Parking.

The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply.

• F. Access Roads.

  1. Access roads within a mobilehome park shall be paved to a width of not less than 25 feet.

  2. Cement concrete rolled curbs and gutters shall be installed on both sides of all access road.

  3. Access roads with paved width of less than 36 feet shall not be used for automobile parking at any time.

  4. Where access roads are paved to a width of 36 feet or more, the required off-street parking provisions are waived for the number of spaces provided and marked off in the parking lanes on the street. Each marked space shall conform to the parking standards defined in this Zoning Code.

  5. All access roads shall be adequately lighted.

  6. Each mobilehome shall have frontage on an access road. A minimum 15 foot wide unobstructed access shall be provided to approved access road for the movement of mobilehomes and service vehicles.

• G. Sanitary Sewer.

Each mobilehome space shall be provided with a connection to city sewer line. Mobilehomes that cannot be connected to a sanitary sewer system shall not be permitted to be used for

human habitation. The sewer system or connection plans shall be subject to building department approval.

• H. Electrical Service.

All electrical, telephone and television services within the mobilehome park shall be underground.

• I. Park and Recreation Space.

There shall be provided a park and open recreation space having a minimum area of 200 square feet for each mobilehome space. Such spaces shall be consolidated into usable areas with minimum dimensions of not less than 100 feet.

• J. Management Office.

Each mobilehome park shall maintain a management office with a gross floor area of not less than 200 square feet. The office shall include space for usual office furniture and supplies and shall contain a lavatory and water closet. Suitable facilities shall be provided for mail distribution.

• K. Management Storage.

Storage space for supplies, maintenance materials and equipment shall be provided in a separate building or in a building with other facilities.

• L. Laundry Facilities.

  1. Laundry facilities equipped with washing machines and dryers shall be provided.

  2. Outside drying yards shall be enclosed with a six foot high solid fence.

• M. Recreational Vehicle Storage.

All recreational vehicles shall be stored in an area set aside for storage purposes on the approved plans. Such storage area shall be screened from view subject to the approval of the apartment of community development.

• N. No accessory building shall be constructed as a permanent part of any mobilehome.

• O. Trash Enclosures.

The provisions of Section 93.07.00 shall apply. (Ord. 1294, 1988)

All properties shall be subject to property maintenance standards established in Section 93.19.00. (Ord. 1294, 1988)