Chapter 3-10 — TRAILER PARKS

Article 1 General(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 2002-032, 12/9/02 (Section 3-10-110))

For the purposes of this Chapter, certain words and phrases are defined, and certain provisions shall be construed, as herein set out, unless it shall be apparent from their context that a different meaning is intended.

Approved. "Approved" when used in connection with any material, appliance, or construction,
means meeting the requirements and approval of the building, sanitary, electric, and zoning laws
of the City of San Leandro.

Building. "Building" includes public toilets, public baths, and laundry rooms or other structures
and a compartment containing a toilet or bath, or both, constructed for the exclusive use of an
occupant of a camp site.

Camp Site. "Camp site" means any portion of a trailer park designed for the use or occupancy of
one trailer coach.

Nuisance. In a trailer park, "nuisance" includes any of the following:

(1) Any public nuisance so defined by law.

(2) Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health.

(3) The overcrowding of any trailer with occupants.

(4) Insufficient ventilation or illumination of any room.

(5) Inadequate or unsanitary sewage or plumbing facilities.

(6) Whatever renders air, food, or drink unwholesome, or detrimental to the health of human
beings.

(7) Inadequate garbage and refuse disposal.

Trailer Coach. "Trailer coach" means any camp car, trailer, or other vehicle, with or without
motive power, designed and constructed to travel on the public thoroughfares and designed or
used for human habitation.

Trailer Park. "Trailer park" means any area or tract of land where space is rented or held out
for rent to the owners or users of one or more trailer coaches or to tent campers furnishing their
own camping equipment or where tree camping is permitted owners or users of trailer coaches
or tent camping equipment for the purpose of securing their trade, or where space is used for the
sleeping of human beings either with or without compensation outside of structure permanently
affixed to the land (except such use when incidental to the occupancy of a single or multiple
family residence).

The City Manager or agents of his or her office may:

(a) Enter public or private property to determine whether there exists a trailer park to which this Chapter applies.

(b) Enter and inspect all trailer parks wherever situated in the City of San Leandro and inspect all accommodations, equipment, or paraphernalia used in connection therewith, including the right to examine any registers of occupants maintained therein in order to secure the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter.

Any trailer park within the City of San Leandro maintained in violation of the Chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and such violation shall be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 1-12. Any nuisance as defined by this Chapter, or any violations of this Code or any other applicable local, State, or Federal law or regulation found to exist in any such trailer park, may be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 1-12.

In addition to the penalties provided for in Section 3-10-110 any permit for the operation of a trailer park issued pursuant to Section 3-10-215 may be suspended and revoked for any violation of the provisions of this Chapter. Notice of hearing or suspension or revocation of permit shall be served by posting at least one copy in a conspicuous place on the premises and by sending another copy by mail, postage prepaid to the person to whom the permit was issued or the manager of the trailer park.

Article 2

Permits and Fees

It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following unless he or she first makes application in writing to the City of San Leandro and obtains a permit therefor:

(a) Construct a trailer park.

(b) Construct additional buildings or reconstruct or move existing buildings in an existing
trailer park.

(c) Operate, or rent, lease, sublease, let, or hire out for occupancy any space in a trailer park
that has been constructed, reconstructed, or altered, or moved without having obtained a
permit as required herein.

(d) Occupy for purposes of sleeping or habitation a trailer park or any portion thereof unless
such trailer park is operating under a permit issued pursuant to this Chapter.

In the case of a new trailer park the application shall be accompanied by:

(a) A description of the grounds upon which the trailer park is to be constructed.

(b) Five sets of plans, drawn to scale, of the proposed development showing the location of all buildings, electrical facilities, driveways, toilet facilities, showers, laundry facilities, slop sinks, hydrants, and other improvements including the location of water and sewer lines.

(c) A description of the water supply, ground drainage, and method of sewage disposal.

existing trailer park the application shall be accompanied by:

(a) A description of the grounds upon which buildings are to be moved, or which is to be used for camping purposes.

(b) Five sets of plans and specifications of the proposed addition, reconstruction, or movement.

(c) A description of the water supply, ground drainage, and method of sewage disposal.

Within 10 days after the application, description, plans, and specifications, and required fee, if any, are filed and paid, an inspector of the City of San Leandro shall inspect the grounds upon which the applicant proposes to do the work for which he or she seeks a permit. The City shall issue a written permit to the applicant if, in its opinion:

(a) The grounds are satisfactory for the work proposed.

(b) The descriptions and plans and specifications filed indicate that the work proposed will meet the requirements of this Chapter.

The City shall be notified by the owner or operator of any trailer park of any change in the name of or the ownership or possession thereof. Said notice shall be in written form and shall be furnished within 30 days after any change in the name or transfer of ownership.

Permits for construction and operation shall be posted in a conspicuous place.

All permits as required in this Chapter for construction or reconstruction of a trailer park shall automatically expire within six months from the date of the issuance thereof in those cases where the construction or reconstruction has not been completed within said period; provided, however, that the City of San Leandro may extend the expiration date of said permit for a reasonable time.

A permit fee of $1.00 per camp site shall be charged before any such permit shall be issued, and a renewal fee shall be paid each year during the existence of such permit and in the said amount of $1.00 per camp site maintained within the trailer park.

Article 3

Water Closet, Bathing and Plumbing Facilities

There shall be not less than one water closet in a separate compartment for each sex for the first five camp sites or fractional part thereof, not provided with a private water closet. There shall be one additional water closet for each sex in a separate compartment for every five additional camp sites or fractional part thereof.

(a) All toilet facilities shall be not farther than 200 feet from each camp site it is designed to
serve. Each toilet shall be for the exclusive use of occupants of the camp sites in the trailer
park.

(b) The public toilets shall be maintained readily accessible to all the tenants at all times.

(c) In every trailer park water closets for men shall be distinctly marked: "For Men"; and water
closets for women shall be distinctly marked: "For Women". In addition, the location of
water closets shall be plainly indicated by signs.

(d) The floor of every water closet compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained
in a water-proof condition by the use of cement, concrete, or other approved waterproof
material. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the water
closet compartments to a height of not less than 12 inches above the floor with cove base.

(e) It is unlawful for any person to use, or permit the use of any toilet in any trailer coach
located or camped within a trailer park, unless such toilet meets the requirements of the
Health Officer as set forth in rules and regulations of the said Department for such use.

In every trailer park, showers, baths or other bathing facilities with hot and cold running water shall be installed in separate compartments for each sex for every five or fractional part of five, camp sites. Every compartment shall be provided with a self-closing door or otherwise equipped with a waterproofed draw curtain. All showers, baths or other bathing facilities provided herein shall be not farther than 100 feet from each camp site it is designed to serve.

Every water closet compartment or compartments containing bathing facilities shall be:

(a) Kept clean.

(b) Kept free from obnoxious odors, flies, mosquitoes, or other insects.

(c) Provided with one or more windows having an aggregate area of not less than six square feet. However, if the room contains more than one water closet, bath, or urinal, the total window area shall be equivalent to three square feet for each water closet, bath or urinal, but need not exceed 1/4 of the superficial floor area of the room.

(d) All openings to the outside, doors, and windows, shall be screened with 16 mesh screening. Screen doors shall be self-closing and outward swinging.

(e) The floor of every shower bath compartment shall be constructed and shall be maintained in a water-proof condition by the use of cement, concrete, or other approved waterproof material with cove base. The waterproof material shall be applied upward on the interior walls of the compartment to a height of not less than six feet above the floor.

There shall be constructed in every trailer park a laundry compartment with not less than two laundry trays, within 100 feet of any trailer space the occupants of which use such compartments.

(a) The floors of laundry compartments and at least 12 inches on the walls from the ground
shall be constructed of approved waterproof masonry composition with cove base.

(b) Each laundry compartment shall have window area' equal to at least 1/8 of the floor area,
and in no case shall it be less than nine square feet.

(c) In every trailer park there shall be set aside a space convenient to the laundry facilities for
the occupants or the camp sites to dry clothes.

There shall be installed in every trailer park one or more slop sinks, which shall be located at or in the service buildings.

Lavatories shall be provided for each sex in the ratio of one lavatory for every two toilets for each sex.

There shall be in every trailer park an adequate supply of pure water for all the requirements of the park. The water shall be obtainable from faucets installed within 100 feet of each part of the park.

No dipping vessels or cups for common use are permissible in any trailer park.

Drinking fountains shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall be of a type approved by the Health Department.

Article 4

Liquid Petroleum Gases

All appliances, containers, shut-off valves, pipe and fittings, and the location of all containers for liquefied petroleum gases shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the National Board of Fire Under-writers and the Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California.

Article 5

Camp Sites

Each camp site in a trailer park shall be not less than 750 square feet in area. The corners of said area shall be clearly and distinctly marked.

So-called "temporary" or "over-night" camp site shall comply with all provisions of this Chapter; such camp sites shall be included into the total number of camp sites for which the trailer park is licensed.

(a) No trailer shall be parked and occupied in a trailer park except in a properly designated camp site, and no camp site shall be used for sleeping except in a trailer or other similar enclosure.

(b) No trailer coach shall be located closer than 10 feet from any building or another trailer coach; provided, however, that this does not apply to a compartment containing solely a private toilet or bath, or both, constructed for the exclusive use of an occupant of a camp site, designed for the occupancy of one trailer coach, nor to buildings or trailer coaches which are not located within the same trailer park.

(c) Each trailer coach and each building shall be located not closer than five feet from a lot line nor within 15 feet of a public street.

Each camp site shall front upon a driveway of not less than 20 feet in width. All driveways shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

All trailer parks shall be bordered by an ornamental fence or closely grown hedge as follows:

(a) On all front yard lines, as a front yard is defined in the Chapter hereof on Zoning.

(b) Such a fence six feet high on all other boundary lines.

Article 6

Refuse Storage and Disposal

Garbage and rubbish containers, so marked, constructed of water-tight cleanable and washable material with tight-fitting lids, and of 30 gallon capacity shall be provided in the ratio of one garbage container and one rubbish container for every five camp sites.

All refuse accumulated in a trailer park shall be removed from the premises as often as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions. All refuse so removed shall be disposed of by the collector at an approved disposal site.

No refuse of any type shall be incinerated or otherwise disposed of on the premises of a trailer park.

Article 7

Maintenance and Sanitation

The area or tract of land upon which an auto and trailer camp is maintained shall be:

(a) Well drained and graded.

(b) Kept free from dust.

(c) Kept clean and free from the accumulation of refuse, garbage, rubbish, or debris.

(d) The space directly beneath each trailer coach shall be kept clean and free from refuse, rubbish, or other impediments.

It shall be unlawful to permit any waste water or material from sinks or other plumbing fixtures in a trailer coach to be deposited upon the surface of the ground, and all such fixtures, when in use must be connected to a sewer system.

Article 8

Safety Provisions

Electrical outlets shall be provided for each trailer site and the installation shall be in accordance with all State and local ordinances. No electrical extension cord shall lie on the ground or be suspended less than seven feet above open areas. Extension cords shall be heavy-duty types, rubber-covered cable.

Fire extinguishers approved and checked every six months by the Fire Chief shall be provided within 100 feet of each trailer site. In lieu of fire extinguishers, 200 feet of one and one-half (1-1/2) inch hose stored in a cabinet close to a fire hydrant on the premises may be accepted if approved by the Fire Chief.

Article 9

Miscellaneous Provisions

Every person who owns or operates a trailer park shall keep a register in which shall be entered:

(a) The name and address of each guest who is the owner or operator of an automobile, and the name and address of each member of his or her party, for which accommodations are afforded or for which space is rented in a trailer park;

(b) The make, type, and license number of the automobile, and trailer, if any, and the state in which such vehicle or vehicles is or are registered and the year of registration.

In every trailer park there shall be installed and kept burning from sunset to sunrise sufficient artificial light to adequately illuminate every building containing public toilets and public showers, and the area or tract of land in the trailer park.

No animals of any kind shall be permitted to run or roam at large in any trailer park.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or maintain, or cause or permit to be operated or maintained, any trailer park, unless there is a caretaker on the premises at all times. The caretaker shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter governing the operation and maintenance of trailer parks.

It shall be unlawful for any person in a trailer park to use or cause, or permit to be used for occupancy:

(a) Any trailer coach from which any tire or wheel has been removed therefrom except for the purpose of making temporary repairs.

(b) Any trailer coach to which are attached any rigid water, gas, or sewer pipes; provided, however, that metal tubing not to exceed 1/2 inch inside diameter may be used for water and gas.

(c) Any trailer coach which is permanently attached with under pinning or foundation to the ground.

(d) Any trailer coach which does not conform to the requirements of the CaliforniaState Vehicle Code governing the use of trailers on public highways.

(e) Any trailer coach which does not carry a current yearly license issued by any state or foreign state motor vehicle department.

(f) Any trailer coach in an unsanitary condition.

(g) Any trailer coach which is structurally unsound and does not protect its habitants against the elements.

(h) Any trailer coach to which there is attached or to which there is established less than six feet adjacent thereto any room or rooms or lean-tos; provided, however, that an approved awning entirely open on two sides may be allowed.

(i) Any trailer coach which has less than 500 cubic feet of air space for each person that the trailer is designed, built, or intended to or does accommodate.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to rent or hold out for rent any trailer coach in a trailer park which is owned by or in the possession or control of the owner or operator of the trailer park or his or her agent.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to use, occupy, or maintain any trailer coach upon any area or
tract of land without the permission of the owner or person legally in charge of the land,

(c) It is unlawful to camp overnight or to park a trailer coach overnight upon any public street
or other public place. This provision shall not apply where a trailer coach is temporarily
parked for the purpose of making emergency repairs.

Except as herein otherwise provided, all structures erected or maintained in a trailer park shall comply in all respects with the provisions of the building, electrical, and plumbing codes and any other laws, ordinances, or regulations of the City of San Leandro.

Article 10

Trailer Coach Restricted to Trailer Park(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 906 N.S.; Ordinance No. 82-029, 5/3/82; Ordinance No. 84-(Repeal Section 3-10-1005))

(a) It shall be unlawful to locate or use as living or sleeping quarters any trailer coach on any premises other than those contained within a trailer park duly permitted and maintained pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, or to permit the same to be done on any premises.

(b) The owner of a trailer may park the same in his or her garage or in the rear yard of his or her home provided the trailer is not used for living or sleeping quarters.

Article 11

State Preemption

The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable except to the extent preempted by the Mobilehome Parks Act, Section 18200 et seq., of the California Health and Safety Code, and the regulations adopted pursuant to the Mobilehome Parks Act (Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code).