San Diego County Municipal Code Part Six Mobilehome (Manufactured Home) Regulations

MOBILEHOME (MANUFACTURED HOME) REGULATIONS

The provisions of Section 6500 through 6549, inclusive, shall be known as the Mobilehome (Manufactured Home) Regulations. The purpose of these provisions is:

a. To supplement the zone regulations applied to mobilehomes with additional standards and procedures which will promote a satisfactory living environment for residents of mobilehomes and will permit a mix of mobilehomes and other types of housing within the county.

b. To better facilitate utilization of mobilehomes as a housing resource.

c. To permit greater diversity in the types of mobilehome parks.

(Amended by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 5786 (N.S.) adopted 6-4-80) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82)

Mobilehome on Private Lot Regulations

The provisions of Sections 6502 through 6506, inclusive, apply to mobilehomes located on a private lot wherever a single detached residential building is permitted.

(Added by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6855 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-84)

A mobilehome which has been placed on a private lot and on a permanent foundation system pursuant to these regulations shall be subject to local property taxation.

(Added by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82)

a. Eligibility. A mobilehome that was constructed after September 15, 1971, and was issued an insignia of approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development or a mobilehome that has been certified under the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) may be located on a private lot only upon compliance with the requirements set forth below.

b. Requirements. An eligible mobilehome shall comply with the following requirements when located on a private lot:

1. Has not been altered in violation of applicable codes.

2. Is occupied only as a residential use.

3. Is in conformance with all provisions of this Ordinance, The Subdivision ordinance and the Health and Safety Code applicable to residential structures. Subject to the foregoing regulations, mobilehomes may be located on the same lot containing conventionally constructed dwellings.

4. If attached to a permanent foundation system it shall comply with the provisions of Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code.

5. Is covered with an exterior wall material customarily used on conventional dwellings. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground, except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.

6. Roofs shall have a pitch of not less than 2 inch vertical rise for each 12 inches of horizontal run and consist of shingles or other material customarily used for conventional dwellings, unless waived by the Director under 8. or 9. below.

7. All roofs shall include roof overhangs of not less than one foot measured from the vertical side of the mobilehome, except where the location of attached structures, such as carports, garages, porches, or similar structures precludes the continuation of the overhang, or unless waived by the Director under 9. below.

8. The Director may waive the roof pitch and eave requirement for attached accessory portions of the structure such as carports, porches, or similar canopy structures not enclosed by solid walls. Roof parapet walls are not required for such canopy structures.

9. The Director may waive the roof pitch and/or the roof overhang requirement if the roof for the main structure is concealed from view by parapet walls consistent with a commonly recognized architectural style such as Santa Fe or Mission style.

c. Building Permit. Prior to installation of a mobilehome on a permanent foundation system, the mobilehome owner or a licensed contractor shall obtain a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development Services. To obtain such a permit, the owner or contractor shall comply with all requirements of Section 18551(a) of the Health and Safety Code.

d. Cancellation of Registration. The owner shall comply with the regulations established pursuant to Section 18551(b) of the Health and Safety Code for cancellation of registration of a mobilehome. The owner shall also comply with the provisions of Section 18550(b) of the Health and Safety Code.

e. Approval for Occupancy. The Director shall determine that the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable requirements and conditions prior to issuing final approval for occupancy.

f. Modification of Requirements. Unless otherwise specified, no modification may be granted from these requirements or from the requirements specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code which are not subject to local modification.

(Added by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6855 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-84) (Amended by Ord. No. 6865 (N.S.) adopted 11-07-84) (Amended by Ord. No. 7935 (N.S.) adopted 6-19-91) (Amended by Ord. No. 8232 (N.S.) adopted 5-5-93) (Amended by Ord. No. 8555 (N.S.) adopted 7-14-95) (Amended by Ord. No. 8962 (N.S.) adopted 9-23-98) (Amended by Ord. No. 10222 (N.S.) adopted 9-25-12. Opr. 11-26-12)

Standard Mobilehome Park Regulations

The provisions of Section 6510 through 6529, inclusive, shall be known as the Standard Mobilehome Park Regulations. These provisions shall apply to all uses classified in the Mobilehome Residential Use Type, except those uses permitted pursuant to the Mini-Mobilehome Park Regulations commencing at Section 6530 or the Planned Development Standards commencing at Section 6600.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 5786 (N.S.) adopted 6-4-80)

A standard mobilehome park may be authorized where permitted by the use regulations upon the issuance of a major use permit as provided by the Use Permit Procedure commencing at Section 7350.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79)

Prior to submitting an application for a use permit for a mobilehome park, a prospective applicant should consult with the Department to obtain information and to inform the Department of the applicant’s intentions. If requested by the applicant, the Department will schedule a conference to be attended by the applicant and representatives of the Departments of Planning and Development Services, Public Works, Environmental Health, and other agencies as the Department considers necessary. Such a conference shall provide an opportunity to review the applicant’s intended plan and to identify potential requirements or subjects requiring particular attention prior to the applicant entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expense in preparing plans, surveys, and other data. The applicant shall provide a map showing the proposed mobilehome park site, existing topography, adjoining road rights-of-way, and public access.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6924 (N.S.) adopted 2-20-85) (Amended by Ord. No. 8581 (N.S.) adopted 9-20-95) (Amended by Ord. No. 9958 (N.S.) adopted 12-10-08) (Amended by Ord. No. 10068 (N.S.) adopted 8-4-10) (Amended by Ord. No. 10222 (N.S.) adopted 9-25-12. Opr. 11-26-12)

a. Minimum Area. A standard mobile home park shall be not less than five acres in area.

b. Density. A standard mobilehome park shall conform to the applicable Density Regulations commencing at Section 4100 and at Section 6350.

c. Reclassification. Prior to final construction approval for any new or expanded standard mobilehome park, the owner shall obtain a zone reclassification to a zone which includes the RMH Use Regulations and the “A” Building Designator. Such reclassification requirement may be waived by the Director when a tentative subdivision map is filed concurrently with the related use permit application or for mobilehome parks approved pursuant to the Density Bonus Program (Section 6350 et seq.).

d. Factory-Built Housing. Factory-built housing shall be attached to a permanent foundation system and conform to all other requirements of Section 18611 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 6045 (N.S.) adopted 4-29-81) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6372 (N.S.) adopted 6-09-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 10068 (N.S.) adopted 8-4-10)

a. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses. The standard mobilehome park shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and complementary to existing and potential residential development in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Site planning on the perimeter shall give consideration to protection of the property and its residents from adverse surrounding influences, as well as protection of the surrounding areas from potentially adverse influences within the development. A mobilehome park shall relate harmoniously to the topography of its site, make suitable provision for reservation of water courses, wooded areas, rough terrain, and similar natural features and areas, and shall otherwise be so designed as to use such natural features and amenities to best advantage.

b. Setback: Perimeter. Mobilehome and buildings within a standard mobilehome park shall maintain the following setbacks.

1. The setbacks established by the applicable Setback Regulations, commencing at Section 4800.

2. A side yard and rear yard setback of at least 15 feet from the exterior boundary of the mobilehome park.

3. A setback of 50 feet from the centerline of any street along the exterior boundary of the mobilehome park, except that when such street has a right-of-way greater than 60 feet, a setback of 20 feet shall be maintained from the nearest edge of the street right-of-way.

c. Setbacks: Recreation Use Area. No recreational area or facility specified in the major use permit as being intended for the use of more than one family shall be permitted within 100 feet of any external boundary which adjoins, or is separated only by a boundary street from land in any residential zone; provided, however, that where permanent intervening open space at least 100 feet in width exists on adjacent property, this restriction may be modified.

d. Fencing and Landscaping. Mobilehome parks shall conform to the Fencing and Landscaping Regulations commencing at Section 6700.

e. Open Space. At least one substantial area of group usable open space shall be provided. Such area shall:

1. Conform to the Group Usable Open Space Standards of the Open Space Regulations commencing at Section 4900. The Group Usable Open Space shall total at least 250 square feet per dwelling unit unless the Open Space Designator provides for another amount.

2. Be of such size and shape that each side of the rectangle inscribed within it is at least 100 feet in length.

3. Include outdoor recreational facilities for both active and passive recreation.

f. Recreational Facilities. Completely enclosed indoor recreation facilities shall be provided and shall consist of not less than 10 square feet for each dwelling unit. Outdoor recreational facilities shall provide for both active and passive recreation. This recreation area shall be landscaped, improved and maintained.

g. Interior Access Drives. Interior private access drives shall be paved with at least 2 inches of asphaltic concrete to a width of not less than 25 feet. All corners shall have a minimum 25 foot radius.

h. Storage Area. Common storage areas shall be provided with an enclosed fenced area for the residents of the mobilehome park for the storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, and other licensed or unlicensed vehicles. This area shall total not less than 50 square feet for each mobilehome lot. All storage on a mobilehome lot shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

i. Sewer and Water. Each mobilehome lot in a mobilehome park shall be provided with water and sewer connections in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. Water shall be provided by a water supplier having a valid permit from the California Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Health. Public sewers shall be provided by a public agency which has obtained discharge requirements approved by the appropriate California Water Quality Control Board. Individual sewage disposal systems shall be approved by the Department of Health Services.

j. Undergrounding. All sewer and water facilities, electric, gas, telephone, and television signal distribution systems shall be placed underground.

k. Antennas. A master antenna television (MATV) system shall be provided with underground cable service to at least all mobilehome and other buildings containing dwelling units. This MATV system shall be provided at no charge for service. This requirement may be met by the provision of an underground cable television (CATV) system by a county-licensed CATV operator. No other television antennas shall be permitted unless authorized by the major use permit.

l. Fire Protection. On and off-site fire hydrants and other fire protection facilities shall be installed as specified in the major use permit and shall be of a type approved by the Chief of the local fire protection district, or if there is no local fire district, by the Fire Services Coordinator.

m. Night Lighting. Artificial light shall be provided and maintained for walks, driveways, parking areas, and other facilities as specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, to assure safe and convenient nighttime use.

n. Signs. Signs shall conform to the On-Premise Sign Regulations commencing at Section 6250.

o. Access. Each mobilehome park shall have direct vehicular access from a publicly maintained street. This requirement does not apply to the expansion of an existing mobilehome park when adequate access is obtained through the existing portion of the mobilehome park.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 8581 (N.S.) adopted 9-20-95)

For purposes of Mobilehome Lot Development Criteria as used in this section, mobilehome shall also include factory-built housing as defined in Section 19971 of the Health and Safety Code.

a. Density of Occupation. Each mobilehome lot shall be designed to be occupied by one mobilehome and uses thereto.

b. Lot Size. Each mobilehome shall have the minimum size indicated below based on its occupancy.

c. Coverage. Not more than 75 percent of the area of a mobilehome lot shall be covered by the mobilehome and its accessory structures.

d. Setback from Interior Access Drive. Each mobilehome lot shall have a front yard setback of not less than 5 feet extending the entire width of the mobilehome lot. A front yard will be measured from the nearest element of the mobilehome or any mobilehome accessory structure to the closest edge of the interior access drive.

e. Side Yard Setback. Each mobilehome lot shall have a side yard in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code of not less than 3 feet in width along the entire length of the mobilehome lot. A mobilehome lot containing a mobilehome having a height of more than one story shall have a side yard of not less than 5 feet in width along the entire length of the mobilehome lot.

f. Rear Yard Setback. Each mobilehome lot shall have a rear yard in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code of not less than 3 feet and shall extend across the entire width of the mobilehome lot. A mobilehome lot containing a mobilehome having a height of more than one story shall have a rear yard of not less than 5 feet along the entire width of the mobilehome lot.

g. Access. All mobilehome lots and recreation facilities shall have access only from an interior access drive.

h. Homes on a Permanent Foundation. No dwelling unit shall be placed on a permanent foundation in a mobilehome park where tenants rent or lease spaces to accommodate their individually owned units. This provisions shall not apply to subdivided parks or to parks where the dwelling units are not owned by the tenants or to parks where the minimum term of lease for a space is 55 years.

i. Number of Dwelling Units to be Specified. Each lot in a mobilehome park shall be designated on the plot plan of the related use permit and shall specify the number of dwelling units permitted.

j. Plot Plan to Specify Typical Development. The plot plan shall indicate the development proposed for each mobilhome lot through the use of "typicals" showing the footprint, floor plan and elevations for each proposed structure. The plot plan shall also clearly designate whether homes are to be of the "manufactured" or "factory-built" construction type. In no case shall factory-built housing be permitted unless shown on an approved plot plan.

(Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6372 (N.S.) adopted 6-09-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 7740 (N.S.) adopted 3-28-90)

Modification of the development criteria of Sections 6518 and 6520 may be granted by the approving authority when it determines that such modification would not be detrimental to the subject development, adjacent properties and residents, the public interest, or the General Plan. No modification shall be granted from any requirements specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code which are not subject to local modification.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 6506 (N.S.) adopted 1-5-83)

The following accessory uses and structures may be permitted in mobilehome parks provided that they conform to the requirements of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code:

a. Convenience Structures. Awnings; portable, demountable, or permanent cabanas; storage cabinets and buildings; fences or windbreaks; carports; garages or porches; greenhouses; lathhouses; and other accessory structures permitted by Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

b. Recreational Facilities. Parks, playgrounds, riding and hiking trails, golf courses, lakes, stables and riding rings, recreational buildings, clubhouses, community centers, and similar uses and facilities; provided that all such uses and facilities are designed for and limited to use by residents of the mobilehome park and their guests, and that such uses and facilities are not authorized on the individual mobilehome lots.

c. Public Utilities. Public utilities and public service facilities.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79)

Mini-Mobilehome Park Regulations

The provisions of Sections 6530 through 6549, inclusive, shall be known as the Mini-Mobilehome Park Regulations. These provisions apply to uses classified in the Mobilehome Residential Use Type as follows: An expansion of an existing mobilehome park which has been established pursuant to a major use permit by the addition of not more than 49 mobilehomes or the establishment of a new mobilehome park containing not more than 49 mobilehomes.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 5786 (N.S.) adopted 6-4-80) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82)

A mini-mobilehome park consisting of not more than 8 mobilehomes is permitted upon the issuance of a Minor Use Permit. Mini-mobilehome parks consisting of 9 or more mobilehomes are permitted upon the issuance of a Major Use Permit. An existing mobilehome park which was not established pursuant to a Major Use Permit may be expanded under these Mini-mobilehome Park Regulations only upon issuance of a Major Use Permit. Modification of development criteria for the existing mobilehome park may be granted pursuant to Section 6522.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82)

Prior to submitting an application for a use permit for a mini-mobilehome park, a prospective applicant should consult with the Department to obtain information and to inform the Department of the applicant’s intentions. If requested by the applicant, the Department will schedule a conference to be attended by the applicant and representatives of the Departments of Planning and Development Services, Public Works, Environmental Health, and other agencies as the Department considers necessary. Such a conference shall provide an opportunity to review the applicant’s intended plan and to identify potential requirements or subjects requiring particular attention prior to the applicant entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expense in preparing plans, surveys, and other data. The applicant shall provide a map showing the proposed mobilehome park site, existing topography, adjoining road rights-of-way, and public access.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6924 (N.S.) adopted 2-20-85) (Amended by Ord. No. 8581 (N.S.) adopted 9-20-95) (Amended by Ord. No. 9958 (N.S.) adopted 12-10-08) (Amended by Ord. No. 10068 (N.S.) adopted 8-4-10) (Amended by Ord. No. 10222 (N.S.) adopted 9-25-12. Opr. 11-26-12)

a. Density. A mini-mobilehome park shall conform to the applicable Density Regulations commencing at Section 4100.

b. Reclassification. Prior to occupancy of any mini-mobilehome park, the owner shall obtain a zone reclassification to a zone which includes the RMH Use Regulations and the "A" Building Designator. Such reclassification requirement may be waived by the Director when a mobilehome subdivision application is filed concurrently with the related use permit application or for a mini-mobilehome park with less than nine units.

c. Factory-Built Housing. Factory-built housing shall be attached to a permanent foundation system and conform to all other requirements of Section 18611 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6372 (N.S.) adopted 6-09-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6432 (N.S.) adopted 8-25-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 10162 (N.S.) adopted 8-3-11)

a. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses. A mini-mobilehome park shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and complementary to existing and potential residential development in the immediate vicinity of the project site. To achieve this purpose, a Minor Use Permit for a mobilehome park with less than nine units, conditioned to meet the requirements for exterior siding and roofing materials and eave overhangs specified in Section 6506 b. for mobilehomes on private lots, may be approved by the Director except that no permanent foundation system shall be required. Site planning on the perimeter shall give consideration to protection of the property and its residents from adverse surrounding influences, as well as protection of the surrounding areas from potentially adverse influences within the development. A mobilehome park shall relate harmoniously to the topography of its site, make suitable provision for preservation of water courses, wooded areas, rough terrain, and similar natural features and areas, and shall otherwise be so designed as to use such natural features and amenities to best advantage.

b. Setbacks: Perimeter. Mobilehomes and buildings within a mini-mobilehome park shall maintain the following setbacks:

1. The setbacks established by the applicable Setback Regulations.

2. A side yard and rear yard setback of at least 15 feet from the exterior boundary of the mobilehome park except that this requirement shall not apply to a mini-mobilehome park of less than nine units.

3. A setback of 50 feet from the centerline of any street along the exterior boundary of the mobilehome park, except that when such street has a right-of-way greater than 60 feet, a setback of 20 feet shall be maintained from the nearest edge of the street right-of-way.

c. Fencing and Landscaping. Mini-mobilehome parks shall conform to the Fencing and Landscaping Regulations commencing at Section 6700. The Director may specify different requirements for a mini-mobilehome park with less than nine units.

d. Interior Access Drive. Interior private access drives shall be paved with at least 2 inches of asphaltic concrete to a width of not less than 25 feet. All corners shall have a minimum 25 foot radius. The Director may approve other paving material for a mini-mobilehome park with less than nine units.

e. Sewer and Water. Each mobilehome lot in a mobilehome park shall be provided with water and sewer connections in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. Water shall be provided by a water supplier having a valid permit from the California Department of Health Services. Public sewers shall be provided by a public agency which has obtained discharge requirements approved by the appropriate California Water Quality Control Board. Individual sewage disposal systems shall be approved by the Department of Environmental Health.

f. Undergrounding. All sewer and water facilities, electric, gas, telephone, and television signal distribution systems shall be placed underground.

g. Fire Protection. On and off-site fire hydrants and other fire protection facilities shall be installed as specified in the use permit and shall be of a type approved by the Chief of the local fire protection district, or if there is no local fire district, by the Fire Services Coordinator.

h. Night Lighting. Artificial light shall be provided and maintained for walks, driveways, parking areas, and other facilities as specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, to assure safe and convenient nighttime use.

i. Signs. Signs shall conform to the On-Premise Sign Regulations commencing at Section 6250.

j. Access. Each mobilehome park shall have direct vehicular access from a publicly maintained street. This requirement does not apply to a new mini-mobilehome park with less than nine units or the expansion of an existing mobilehome park when adequate access is obtained through the existing portion of the mobilehome park being expanded.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79) (Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6506 (N.S.) adopted 1-5-83) (Amended by Ord. No. 6865 (N.S.) adopted 11-07-84) (Amended by Ord. No. 8581 (N.S.) adopted 9-20-95)

For purposes of Mobilehome Lot Development Criteria as used in this section, mobilehome shall also include factory-built housing as defined in Section 19971 of the Health and Safety Code.

a. Density of Occupation. Each mobilehome lot shall be designed to be occupied by one mobilehome and uses accessory thereto.

b. Lot Size. Each mobilehome lot shall have the minimum size indicated below based on its occupancy.

c. Coverage. No more than 75 percent of the area of a mobilehome lot shall be covered by the mobilehome and its accessory structures.

d. Setback from Interior Access Drive. Each mobilehome lot shall have a front yard setback of not less than 3 feet extending the entire width of the mobilehome lot. A front yard will be measured from the nearest element of the mobilehome or any mobilehome accessory structure to the closest edge of the interior access drive.

e. Side Yard Setback. Each mobilehome lot shall have a side yard in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code of not less than 3 feet in width along the entire length of the mobilehome lot. A mobilehome lot containing a mobilehome having a height of more than one story shall have a side yard of not less than 5 feet in width along the entire length of the mobilehome lot.

f. Rear Yard Setback. Each mobilehome lot shall have a rear yard in accordance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code of not less than 3 feet and shall extend across the entire width of the mobilehome lot. A mobilehome lot containing a mobilehome having a height of more than one story shall have a rear yard of not less than 5 feet along the entire width of the mobilehome lot.

g. Access. All mobilehome lots and recreation facilities shall have access only from an interior access drive.

h. Homes on a Permanent Foundation. No dwelling unit shall be placed on a permanent foundation in a mobilehome park where tenants rent or lease spaces to accommodate their individually owned units. The provision shall not apply to subdivided parks or to parks where the dwelling units are not owned by the tenants or to parks where the minimum term of lease for a space is 55 years.

i. Number of Dwelling Units to be Specified. Each lot in a mobilehome park shall be designated on the plot plan of the related use permit and shall specify the number of dwelling units permitted.

j. Plot Plan to Specify Typical Development. The plot plan shall indicate the development proposed for each mobilhome lot through the use of "typicals" showing the footprint, floor plan and elevations for each proposed structure. The plot plan shall also clearly designate whether homes are to be of the "manufactured" or "factory-built" construction type. In no case shall factory-built housing be permitted unless shown on an approved plot plan.

(Amended by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6372 (N.S.) adopted 6-09-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 7740 (N.S.) adopted 3-28-90)

Modification of the development criteria of Sections 6538 and 6540 may be granted by the officer or body having jurisdiction when it determines that such modification would not be detrimental to the development, adjacent properties, the public interest, or the General Plan. No modification shall be granted from any requirements specified in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code which are not subject to local modification.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79)

The following accessory uses and structures may be permitted in mobilehome parks provided that they conform to the requirements of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

a. Convenience Structures. Awnings; portable, demountable, or permanent cabanas; storage cabinets and buildings; fences or windbreaks; carports; garages; porches; greenhouses; lathhouses; and other accessory structures permitted by Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

b. Recreation Facilities. Parks, playgrounds, riding and hiking trails, golf courses, lakes, stables and riding rings, recreational buildings, clubhouses, community centers, and similar uses and facilities; provided that all such uses and facilities are designed for and limited to use by residents of the mobilehome park and their guests, and that such uses and facilities are not authorized on individual mobilehome lots.

c. Public Utilities. Public utility and public service facilities.

(Added by Ord. No. 5612 (N.S.) adopted 10-10-79)

A mobilehome subdivision may be authorized where permitted by the use regulations upon issuance of the appropriate use permit as specified in Sections 6512 and 6532 and approval of a Final Map. No use permit for a mobilehome subdivision shall be approved unless it is conditioned to require reservation and maintenance of all common areas for common use and enjoyment of the residents of the mobilehome subdivision in the manner specified in Section 6549 a. below. A use permit for a mobilehome subdivision shall comply with either the Standard Mobilehome Park Regulations or the Mini-Mobilehome Park Regulations. A mobilehome subdivision wherein each mobilehome lot is serviced by a dedicated public street and wherein no areas are reserved for common use shall not require issuance of a use permit provided all mobilehome lots meet applicable lot size requirements.

(Added by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82)

A standard mobilehome park or mini-mobilehome park may be subdivided in accordance with the applicable provisions of Division 1, Title 8 of the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances relating to subdivisions and shall also comply with the following additional requirements.

a. Parks Established by Use Permit. Prior to approval of a Final Map for a standard mobilehome park or mini-mobilehome park, the owner shall apply for modification of the related use permit to add a condition to require reservation and maintenance of all common areas for common use and enjoyment of the residents in a manner which makes the County or a public district or a public agency a party to and entitled to enforce the reservation. Such reservation shall include arrangements, satisfactory to County Counsel, to assure maintenance of all buildings, structures, streets and landscaping located within said common areas.

b. Parks Established Without Use Permit. An existing mobilehome park which was not established pursuant to the Mobilehome Park Regulations may be subdivided only upon determination by the Director that such mobilehome park was legally established in accordance with the Nonconformity Regulations. In addition, prior to approval of a Final Map for such mobilehome park, the owner shall obtain a major use permit which includes a condition to require reservation and maintenance of all common areas in the manner specified in "a" above.

c. All Existing Mobilehome Parks. All applications to subdivide an existing mobilehome park shall be accompanied by the following additional information and/or documents.

1. The number of spaces within the existing park.

2. A list of names and addresses of all tenants within the park for use by the Department in giving notice.

3. The date of manufacture and size of each mobilehome and the current replacement value affected by the relocation. The replacement value shall be determined in the same manner as used by standard insurance replacement criteria.

4. The estimated cost of relocation of each mobilehome affected by the proposed change of use.

5. The length of tenancy by each tenant.

6. The estimated income, age and number of tenants affected by the proposed change of use.

7. The number of alternative sites available to the tenants including written commitments from the owners of those parks to accept the relocated units and tenants.

8. A time table for vacating the existing park.

9. A statement and concept plan indicating what use the park site is intended to accommodate.

10. Evidence satisfactory to the Director that mutually acceptable agreements have been reached on the part of the park owner and all tenants to vacate the park upon recording of a Final Map. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to, the following:

i. Written agreements to relocate mobilehomes; and

ii. Assistance of low- and moderate-income tenants in the form of payment by the park owner of 80%, up to a maximum of $2,000, of the cost of relocating the mobilehome to another mobilehome park within 100 miles.

11. If such evidence specified in "10" above is not included in the application for subdivision, then the Director of Planning and Development Services shall recommend reasonable conditions to mitigate any adverse impact on tenants of the mobilehome park to the approving authority to be included as a condition in the resolution of conditional approval for said subdivision.

d. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection c. above, a park owner who elects to give a 5-year notice to subdivide may file a tentative map if evidence is provided that the following provisions will be completed before approval of the Tentative Map:

1. The mobilehome park owner shall provide evidence that a notice to vacate pursuant to Section 798.56(f) of the Civil Code has been issued, and

2. Informed each tenant of the rent and location of a number of available spaces equal to the number of occupied units to be displaced, and

3. Assisted each tenant in relocating the tenant's mobilehome to any new space within 100 miles in accordance with the following schedule:

(Added by Ord. No. 6215 (N.S.) adopted 1-13-82) (Amended by Ord. No. 6505 (N.S.) adopted 1-5-83) (Amended by Ord. No. 10222 (N.S.) adopted 9-25-12. Opr. 11-26-12)