Chapter 23.58 — MANUFACTURED HOUSING

§ 23.58.010. Purpose. ¶

The purpose of this chapter is to provide opportunities for new construction methods and housing types for low and moderate income households including factory off-site built housing units. (Ord. 81-O-120 § 1, 1981)

§ 23.58.020. Definition. ¶

“Manufactured home” or “manufactured housing” shall by definition include mobilehomes and refer to all housing units built in a factory in one or more sections to the specifications of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, transported over the highways to a permanent occupancy site, and installed on the site with a permanent foundation. (Ord. 81-O-120 § 1, 1981)

§ 23.58.030. Designation. ¶

Manufactured housing shall be a permitted use in those areas of the city which meet the following requirements:

(1) Single-family dwellings are permitted by the underlying zone.
(2) Contain vacant lots compatible with manufactured housing use by reason of size and existing residential development.
(3) Have been so designated pursuant to the map on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 81-O-120 § 1, 1981)

§ 23.58.040. Procedure. ¶

Each manufactured home installed on a lot in a designated area shall require site development approval per Chapter 23.75 of this code. (Ord. 81-O-120 § 1, 1981)

§ 23.58.050. Standards. ¶

Each manufactured home shall comply with all of the development standards of the applicable zoning district and meet the following additional minimum standards:

(1) Each manufactured home shall be certified under the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standard Act of 1974.
(2) Each manufactured home shall be placed on a foundation system approved by the director of development services and the chief building official.
(3) The exterior shall be of a material similar to that utilized in conventionally built single-family dwellings.
(4) The roof shall be of a material similar to that utilized in conventionally built single-family dwellings, have an eave and gable overhang of not less than twelve (12) inches measured from the vertical side of the manufactured home and have a pitch not less than that required for conventionally built single-family homes.
(5) An enclosed garage shall be provided which is similar to that provided for single-family dwellings and the exterior siding and roof materials shall be the same as the manufactured home.
(Ord. 81-O-120 § 1, 1981)