Sec. 26-122. - Mobile home development and design standards.

The regulations contained in this section, in addition to the requirements for the underlying zone, shall govern the land, buildings, yard restrictions, signs, landscaping, and other improvements required for mobile home parks developed within any such district.

(a)

The following general criteria are hereby set forth to guide the Planning Commission in establishing a mobile home park district. The Planning Commission may, based upon compliance with said criteria, approve or deny a request for a mobile home park district.

(1)

A mobile home park shall be located on a four (4) lane or wider street.

(2)

A mobile home park shall consist of not less than five (5) acres of usable area (ten (10) percent grade or less).

(3)

The existing utility systems (water, sewer, drainage, electrical, gas and communications facilities) should be adequate or the construction of new systems possible to serve a mobile home park within the mobile home park district.

(b)

The following development standards shall apply to a mobile home park.

(1)

The required permit (as specified in article II division 2) shall be obtained prior to construction of a mobile home park.

(2)

State standards. The mobile home park standards of the state, as the same now exist or as they may be amended, shall apply.

(3)

Underground utilities. All utilities shall be underground in accordance with the Municipal Code and approved by the City Engineer.

(4)

Off-street parking shall be provided as indicated in article III division 6.

(5)

Landscaping. The required setback areas shall be landscaped. In addition, there shall be planters, trees, shrubs, and other plant material generally dispersed through the mobile home park. Such landscaping shall be permanently watered and maintained. All such planted areas shall be surrounded by a curb of concrete or comparable material not less than six (6) inches high.

a.

No planting area shall be less than twenty-four (24) square feet in overall area or less than three (3) feet in width (inside dimension) except for raised planter boxes around or near buildings.

b.

There shall be at least one fifteen (15) gallon size tree provided per mobile home lot.

c.

Landscaping shall consist of combinations of trees, shrubs, and ground covers with careful consideration given to eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability, and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions.

d.

Each unused space resulting from the design or layout of parking spaces or accessory structures which is over twenty-four (24) square feet shall be landscaped.

e.

The landscaping plan shall be drawn to a minimum scale of one (1) inch for each fifty (50) feet; shall indicate the square footage of each planting area; shall tabulate the square footage of all landscaped area and percentage of the total site devoted to landscaping; shall identify at the planting area the type of plant; shall list the botanical and common names of all plants with the number of each and their container size; and shall clearly portray the permanent irrigation system.

(6)

Walls. A five (5) foot high (minimum) concrete, masonry or decorative block wall shall be provided and maintained on the boundary of the mobile home park. Walls along dedicated street frontages must be set back a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet from the property line and this setback area shall be landscaped. Type, texture, and color shall be approved by the Planning Commission.

(7)

Yards. There shall be a fifteen (15) foot setback along all dedicated street frontages which area shall be landscaped as indicated in subparagraph (e) above.

(8)

No mobile home or structure shall be located within five (5) feet of the side or rear line of a mobile home park boundary.

(9)

Refuse storage. All outdoor trash, garbage, and refuse containers shall be screened on all sides from public view by a minimum five and one-half (5½) foot high concrete, masonry or decorative block wall and the opening provided with a gate of durable wood or comparable material. Such an area shall be so located as to be easily accessible for trash pickup. Type, texture, and color shall be approved by the Planning Commission.

(10)

Lighting. All lighting of the mobile home buildings, landscaping, parking lot, or similar facilities shall be so located and directed as to reflect away from adjoining properties.

(11)

Mechanical equipment. All ground mechanical equipment shall be completely screened behind a permanent structure, and all roof top mechanical equipment on permanent structures shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and be completely restricted from all view.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)