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8485 Regulate Mobile HomesORDINANCE NUMBER 8485 (Published in The Salina Journal �(Y� a� 1976) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND LOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, EXPANSION OF NEW OR EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS; THE LICENSING OF NEW OR EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY PROVISIONS HEREOF; AND REPEALING SAID ORIGINAL CHAPTER 21 OF THE SALINA CODE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas: Section 1. That Chapter 21 of the Salina Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Chapter 21 MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS "Section 21-1. Definitions. Sec. 21-1(1). RecreationaZ Space: (Open Space) Any area or space designed for joint use of tenants occupying mobile home parks. Sec. 21-1(2). Easement: A vested or acquired right to use land, other than as a tenant, for a specified purpose. Sec. 21-1(3). MobiZe Home: Any movable structure designed for occupancy as a residence, office, business, etc., which was not or cannot be determined to have been built in accordance with the Building Codes of the City. This definition excludes any movable structure which was designed for recreational purposes or not designed for permanent attachment to utilities. Sec. 21-1(4). MobiZe Home Park: An area, piece, parcel, tract, lot, or plot of land, which is licensed by the City, and which is used or intended for use or occupancy by one or more mobile homes. This term does not include sales lots on which unoccupied mobile homes, whether new or used, are located for the purposes of storage, inspections, or sale. Sec. 21-1(5). MobiZe Home Space: A plot of land within a mobile home park which can accomodate one mobile home and which provides the necessary utility services for water, sewerage, gas, and electricity. Sec. 21-1(6). MobiZe Home Stand: That part of an individual area which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions. Sec. 21-1(7). RecreationaZ VehicZe: A vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities include: Travel Trailer, Camping Trailer, Truck Camper, and Motor Home. Sec. 21-1(8). Roadway: A private street which affords a principal means of public access to properties or structures; same to be identified on the Plan. Sections 21-2 - 21-11. Reserved. ARTICLE II. GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS "Section 21-12. Location of mobile homes. Sec. 21-12(1). It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, use, occupy or lease a mobile home within the City outside of a licensed mobile home park or outside of an area zoned for that use by the ordinances of the City of Salina, EXCEPT. Sec. 21-12(2). It shall be permissible hereunder for a bona fide guest of the householder to park a recreational vehicle in the rear yard of a dwelling for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days; Provided, that such recreational vehicle may be used only for sleeping purposes or temporary storage during such fifteen (15) day period and it does not constitute a hazard or a nuisance. "Section 21-13. Placement of mobile homes. Sec. 21-13(1). Except as herein provided mobile homes for use as a residence shall be placed on mobile home stands and tied down and blocked as designated by Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A. 75- 1226 - 75-1232). Sec. 21-13(2). Mobile homes in parks existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall not be permitted to park closer than five (5) feet to the side line of its area unit, nor shall it be so parked that it is closer than ten (10) feet to any other mobile home or any other building located in the mobile home court. Sec. 21-13(3). All mobile homes in new parks or park expansions shall be located so as to maintain a clearance of not less than twenty (20) feet from another mobile home or appurtenance thereto, except when placed end-to-end there shall be a minimum separation of twelve (12) feet. No mobile home shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any building within the park, other than accessory buildings located on the same space. "Section 21-14. Alteration of systems of mobile homes. All alterations of internal mechanical systems (electric, gas and plumbing) shall comply with the applicable sections of the Salina Code. "Section 21-15. Environmental standards. Sec. 21-15(1). Drainage. Every park or portion thereof to be constructed under the provisions of this ordinance shall provide for the following in the manner herein specified: (a) All land proposed for mobile home parks shall be protected against flooding. (b) All such parks shall be drained and shall be located in areas free from swamps or standing pools of water. (c) The ground surface in all parts of every park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water. Sec. 21-15(2). Nuisances. All parks shall be maintained free of public nuisances. "Section 21-16. Storm protection. Sec. 21-16(1). Storm SheZters. In each new park or in park expansions of 10 units or more, accumulated from the date of this ordinance, properly ventilated and constructed storm shelters shall be provided in a central or other convenient location at a rate of 18 square feet of shelter space for each newly constructed mobile home space. Storm shelters shall be built in accordance with the Building Codes of the City of Salina. 1 1 "Section 21-17. Responsibilities. The mobile home park owner shall be responsible for the acts of any of his agents, servants, employees, or representatives. Sec. 21-17(1). Responsibilities of the mobile home park owner. It shall be the responsibility of the mobile home park owner to: (a) See that each unit is properly located and secured in conformance with this ordinance. (b) See that initial connections of each mobile home to gas, liquified petroleum, electricity, water and sewerage systems are performed by a licensed craftsman, i.e., electrician, plumber, gas fitter, or mobile home craftsman, in accordance with the Salina Code. (c) Provide each mobile home space with a minimum of 100 amperes service (two 50 amperes mains within the park service supply) and outlets to provide 220 volts, to all mobile homes equipped for such service. (d) Keep a register containing a record of all mobile homes, owners if not owner occupied, and tenants located within each park. The register shall contain the name and address of each known occupant; the apparent make, model, year and manufacturer of each mobile home; the dates of arrival and departure of each mobile home. The person operating each park shall keep the register available for inspection at all reasonable hours by law enforcement officers, assessors and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of such information. The original records of the register shall not be destroyed for a period of one (1) year following the date of registration. (e) Keep a map of the park outlining the address, number and location of each mobile home. A copy of said map shall be furnished to the Emergency Preparedness Office. (f) Provide for the storage, collection, and disposal of refuse and garbage so as not to create a health hazard, rodent harborage, insect breeding area, accident or fire hazard, or unsightly condition. 1. All refuse and garbage shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodent -proof containers. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse and garbage. 2. Racks or holders shall be provided for all refuse and garbage containers. Such container racks or holders shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them. 3. All refuse and garbage shall be collected at least once weekly by a licensed Private Refuse Hauler. (g) Obtain the required licenses. (h) Obtain all building permits for accessory buildings or structures. (i) Insure that all new mobile home installations and lots upon which they are located are inspected at time of installation by Inspection Department. Sec. 21-17(2). Responsibility of the Mobile Home Owner. it shall be the responsiblity of the mobile home owner to: (a) Acquire permits before altering and connecting any structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, or sanitary systems within the mobile home. (b) The power supply to the mobile home shall be a feeder assembly consisting of not more than three mobile home power -supply cords, each rated 50 amperes, or a permanently installed circuit. Exception: A mobile home that is factory equipp with gas or oil -fired central heating equipment and cooking appliances shall be permitted to be provided with a mobile home power -supply cord rated 40 amperes. (c) The overall length of a power -supply cord, measured from the end of the cord to the face of the attachment shall not exceed 36�, feet. Cords with adapters and pigtail ends, splices, extension cords, and similar items will not be permitted. (d) Skirt the mobile home with a solid and wind resistant material to be approved by the mobile home park owner. Skirting shall enclose the total open area under the mobile home. "Section 21-18. Licensing. Sec. 21-18(1). License required. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate within the corporate limits of the City, any mobile home park unless such person shall first obtain a license therefor as hereinafter provided. The City Clerk shall issue a license for the operation of a mobile home court when presented with: (a) Written application by owner or lessee of such mobile home court on forms supplied by the City Clerk; (b) The receipt of the City Treasurer for the proper fees, as hereinafter provided; (c) Proof that the proposed park is zoned correctly or is an existing nonconforming use; (d) Certification by the Building Inspector that the park complies with all applicable sections of the Salina Code. Sec. 21-18(2). License fees. An annual fee of $3.50 shall be paid for each available stand existing any time during the year upon approval of application for licensing (relicensing). Sec. 21-18(3). Expiration, Renewal of License, Renewal Fee. Each mobile home license shall be payable on or before January second of each calendar year and such license shall be deemed to expire on December thirty-first of each calendar year. For each park whose initial licensing falls on other than the first half of the year, the fee shall be in accordance with Section 20-9 of the Salina Code. Sec. 21-18(4). License to be Posted. The mobile home park license shall be conspicuously posted on the premises of the mobile home park at all times. Sec. 21-18(5). Revocation of Mobile Home Park License. (a) If, at any time, it is determined by the City that the mobile home park does not conform to the applicable sections of the Salina Code, the mobile home park owner shall be given 60 days to bring the park into compliance. (c) Mobile home park residents shall be given 60 days to relocate their mobile homes from the unlicensed park. (d) Additional 60 -day extensions may be granted by the Building Inspector in cases of undue hardship and a bona fide effort by such mobile home park licensee to comply with the Salina Code. "Section 21-19. Park service distribution systems. Sec. 21-19(1). Gas Distribution System. The gas distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet all the requirements of the Salina Code. When liquified petroleum gas is used, the provisions of the "Rules and Regulations Relating to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry of the State of Kansas" as adopted by the Salina Code shall apply. (a) Gas service systems shall be inspected by the Inspection Department prior to release of service. (b) Connection of a gas line to the mobile home shall be by a flexible connector bearing the seal of the American Gas Association. (c) An iron -bodied, brass core cock with provisions for locking in closed position shall be installed on the riser as close as practicable to the point of emergence from the ground, and the riser shall be protected by a solid post set in the ground adjacent to the riser pipe. (d) An automatic shut-off with plastic nipple shall be installed directly above the core cock. (e) Gas meters shall be removed upon discontinuance of service by gas service company. Slugging of meters is prohibited. Sec. 21-19(2). (b) If the owner fails to comply with the applicable The water sections of the Salina Code, his license shall be all the revoked and it shall be unlawful for him to operate a Code and the State Board of Health. The mobile home park or collect rent from any tenant of Engineer. such park after the date the license was revoked. (c) Mobile home park residents shall be given 60 days to relocate their mobile homes from the unlicensed park. (d) Additional 60 -day extensions may be granted by the Building Inspector in cases of undue hardship and a bona fide effort by such mobile home park licensee to comply with the Salina Code. "Section 21-19. Park service distribution systems. Sec. 21-19(1). Gas Distribution System. The gas distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet all the requirements of the Salina Code. When liquified petroleum gas is used, the provisions of the "Rules and Regulations Relating to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry of the State of Kansas" as adopted by the Salina Code shall apply. (a) Gas service systems shall be inspected by the Inspection Department prior to release of service. (b) Connection of a gas line to the mobile home shall be by a flexible connector bearing the seal of the American Gas Association. (c) An iron -bodied, brass core cock with provisions for locking in closed position shall be installed on the riser as close as practicable to the point of emergence from the ground, and the riser shall be protected by a solid post set in the ground adjacent to the riser pipe. (d) An automatic shut-off with plastic nipple shall be installed directly above the core cock. (e) Gas meters shall be removed upon discontinuance of service by gas service company. Slugging of meters is prohibited. (a) Electrical service systems shall be inspected by the Inspection Department prior to release of service. (b) A minimum of 100 amperes service will be required at each new mobile home stand (two 50 amperes mains within the park service panel). (c) No splices shall be allowed in any mobile home power supply cord. Sec. 21-19(2). Park Water Distribution Systems. The water distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet all the requirements of the Salina Code and the State Board of Health. The size and location of all water mains shall be approved by the City Engineer. Sec. 21-19(3). Electrical Distribution System. The electrical distribution system in the mobile home park shall meet all the requirements of the Salina Code. (a) Electrical service systems shall be inspected by the Inspection Department prior to release of service. (b) A minimum of 100 amperes service will be required at each new mobile home stand (two 50 amperes mains within the park service panel). (c) No splices shall be allowed in any mobile home power supply cord. (d) Electrical meters shall be removed upon discontinuance of service by electrical service company. Slugging of meters is prohibited. Sec. 21-19(4). Sanitary Sewer System. Individual sewer connections shall be provided for each mobile home space in the park and shall meet all the requirements of the Salina Code and the State Board of Health. The size and location of all sewer mains shall be approved by the City Engineer. Sec. 21-19(5). Fire Protection. Within each mobile home park there shall be provided a fire protection system approved by the Fire Chief in accordance with the Mobile Home Park Fire Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). "Sections 21-20 - 21-29. Reserved. ARTICLE III. NEW PARKS OR PARK EXPANSIONS "Section 21-30. Development requirements. Sec. 21-30(1). CompZianee with Zoning. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a mobile home park in any part of the City contrary to the zoning ordinance. "Section 21-31. Park plan. Any person hereafter desiring to develop or enlarge a mobile home park shall submit a plan in conformance with the zoning ordinance. "Section 21-32. Construction standards. Sec. 21-32(1). PubZie Streets. All dedicated public streets within the environs of the park shall be constructed in accordance with the City Engineering street development and pavement standards prior to placement of mobile homes on stands. Sec. 21-32(2). Roadways (Private Streets). (a) General Layout. 1. Roadways used as public ways shall be provided on the site where necessary to furnish principal traffic -ways for convenient access to the mobile home stands, or drives or other facilities in the park. 2. They shall be designed to permit connection with existing facilities where necessary for the proper functioning of the drainage and utility systems. 3. They shall be designed for the convenient movement of traffic. Dead-end streets shall be provided with adequate surfaced turning space, a minimum of 60 feet in diameter with no parking, and 80 feet in diameter with parking. The maximum length of a dead-end street shall be 600 feet. (b) Intersections generally shall be at right angles and at no point intersect at an angle less than 60 degrees. Intersections of more than two streets at one point shall be avoided. (c) Width of Roadways. All improved roadways will be surfaced a minimum of 24 feet in width without parking and 32 feet in width with parking. (d) Surfacing. All streets, roadways, and parking lanes within the area of the park included in the plan are required to be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, rock, or suitable substitute prior to placement of mobile homes on abutting stands. Sec. 21-32(3). Fire Protection. The Fire Chief shall designate certain streets or roadways within the park as fire lanes. Sec. 21-32(4). Lighting. All interior streets and walkways shall be lighted by not less than (3/10) three -tenths foot candles of artificial light. Sec. 21-32(5). R7obiZe Home Service Lines. within each mobile 1 11 home park all utility lines, from the mobile home to source, including those for electricity and telephone, shall be underground. Sec. 21-32(6). MobiZe Home Stand. (a) Construction. 1. Flexible surface: a minimum of 5" thick gravel, stone or compacted surface treated to discourage plant growth, or 2. Hard Surface: a minimum of 18" wide concrete ribbons or slabs capable of carrying the weight of the mobile home. Sec. 21-32(7). Addresses shaZZ be posted. Each approved mobile home stand will be assigned an address by the City Engineering Department if the plan is approved. The assigned address shall be posted so as to publicly identify the address of the unit to which the address is assigned. "Sections 21-33 - 21-42. Reserved. ARTICLE IV. PENALTY PROVISION "Section 21-43. Violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Section 2. That the existing Chapter Twenty-one (21) of the Salina Code is hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its adoption and publication in the official city newspaper. (wEAL) Attest: Introduced: April 12, 1976 Passed: May 3, 1976 �/ Keith G. Duckers, Acting Mayor D. L. Harrison, City Clerk