Chapter V · Business Regulations

Article 3. Mobile Home Parks

Sections 5-301 to 5-317 · 17 sections

5-301 Definitions.

(a)Trailer Coach Park or Camp. A tract, lot, parcel or plot of ground under single ownership upon which space is rented or used for ten or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.

(b)Trailer Coach. Any Structure used for living, sleeping, business or storage purposes, having no foundation other than wheels, blocks, skids, jacks, horses or skirting and which has been, or reasonable may be, equipped with wheels or other devices for transporting the structure from place to place, whether by motive power or other means. The term, “trailer,” shall include camp car and house car.

(c)Dependent Trailer Coach. Any trailer coach which does not have a toilet and bathtub or shower.

(d)Independent Trailer Coach. A trailer coach that has a toilet and a bathtub or shower.

(e)Trailer Coach Space. A plot of ground within a trailer coach park or camp designated for the accommodation of one trailer coach.

(f)Service Building. A building housing toilet facilities for men and women, with laundry facilities, and with separate bath or shower accommodation.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-302 License to operate.

It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate or permit to be established any trailer coach park or camp, without first having secured a license therefor from the Governing Body. Such license shall expire one year from the date of issuance but may be renewed for additional period of one year.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-303 Application; fee.

The application for the license required by the preceding section shall be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by an annual fee of $5.00 per trailer space, for the existing and/or proposed trailer coach park or camp. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall contain the following:

(a)The name and address of applicant.

(b)The location land legal description of the premises upon which the trailer coach park or camp is to be located.

(c)The application for the permit shall be accompanied by not less than two (2) copies of specifications and of plans drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and detail dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed. Such plans shall show the following either existing or as proposed:

(1)The area and dimensions of the tract of land.

(2)The number, location and size of all trailer coach spaces.

(3)The location and width of roadways and walkways.

(4)The location of service buildings and any other proposed Structures.

(5)The location and sizes of water and sewer lines and vents.

(6)Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements.

(7)Plan for electrical lighting of units.

(8)Method and plan of garbage disposal.

Such license may be renewed annually upon payment of the above fee to the City Clerk, if there have been no changes in the premises during the previous year.

(Ord. 366; Ord. 600; Code 2019)

5-304 Prerequisites to Issuance.

Before the License required by Section 5-302 may be issued or before variations in existing trailer coach parks or camps may be made, the premises must be inspected by the Mayor or his duly authorized representative as complying with all the provisions of this article and all other applicable regulations of the City; provided however, trailer coach parks, as defined hereunder, which existed on or before the 25th day of March, 1976, shall be issued a license, upon the payment of a $5.00 license fee, without a certification that said trailer coach parks comply with the provisions of this article; and provided further, that said existing trailer coach parks which are issued licenses without complying with all the provisions of Ordinance No. 366, shall not be permitted to expand the number, location and size of the trailer coach spaces and increase the number of trailer coaches in said park without first having received a certification of compliance as provided herein.

(Ord. 366; Ord. 368; Code 2019)

5-305 Rights and authority conveyed.

Licenses issued under the terms of this article convey no right or authority to erect any building, to install any plumbing appliances or to install any electrical work or appliances. Such licenses shall not be transferable without the approval of the Governing Body.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-306 Revocation.

The Governing Body is hereby authorized to revoke any license issued pursuant to the terms of this article if, after due investigation, they determine that the holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of this article or that any trailer coach or trailer coach park or camp is being maintained in an unsanitary or unsafe manner or is a nuisance.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-307 Attendant required; duties thereof.

Every trailer coach park or camp shall have not less than one competent attendant or caretaker, whose duty it shall be to maintain the park, its facilities, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. He shall keep a record of all trailer coaches, house trailers parked in the park or camp under his supervision, including the name and address of the owner, the license numbers, and the state of origin of cars and trailer coaches, and the number of occupants of each unit.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-308 Location in connection with drainage.

No trailer park or camp shall be so located that the drainage of the park or camp area will endanger any water supply. All parks or camps shall be drained and located in areas free from ponds, swamps and similar places in which insects may breed.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-309 Space required for each trailer.

(a)Trailer coach parks, hereafter approved shall have a maximum density of seven (7) trailers per gross acre and space shall be provided for each trailer consisting of a minimum of 6,000 square feet.

(b)Each trailer coach space shall be at least 44 feet wide and clearly defined; provided, however, that trailer coach parks in existence on the effective date of this resolution which provide spaces having a width or area less than that hereinabove prescribed may continue to operate with spaces of the existing width and area and provided, however that each motor vehicle and trailer coach shall be allotted a space of not less than 3,000 square feet.

(c)Trailer coaches shall be so harbored on each space that there shall be at least a 30 foot clearance between trailer coaches; that there shall be a minimum set back of 15 feet from the front lot line; and at least six (6) feet to the boundary lot line; provided, however, that with respect to trailer coaches parked end-to-end, the end-to-end clearance may be less than 30 feet but shall not be less than 20 feet. No trailer coach shall be located closer than 20 feet from any building within the park or from any property line bounding the park.

(d)All trailer coach spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 360 square feet of area, which shall have unobstructed access to a public street, alley or highway. Thirty-two feet of roadway shall be required where parking is allowed within the roadway.

(e)Walkways not less than 3 feet wide shall be provided from the trailer coach spaces to the service buildings.

(f)All driveways and walkways within the park shall be hard surfaced and adequately lighted at night.

(g)Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of two (2) spaces for each trailer coach space.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-310 Water Supply.

An adequate supply of safe water under pressure shall be provided in all parts of every trailer coach park or camp. At least one water supply outlet shall be provided for every four trailer coach units, and in no case shall a trailer coach site be more than 50 feet from a water supply outlet. The dipping of water from open springs, wells, streams or lakes for water supply purposes is prohibited.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-311 Service buildings.

Each trailer coach park or camp shall be provided with at least one service building if there are dependent trailer coaches located or to be located within said park. Such service buildings shall be adequately equipped with flush-type toilet fixtures. No service buildings shall contain less than 2 toilets for females, 2 toilets for males, 2 lavatories and showers or bath for each sex, and laundry facilities sufficient for the entire development project. Dependent trailer coaches shall be parked not more than 100 feet from the service building.

Service Buildings shall:

(a)Be located 20 feet or more from any trailer coach space.

(b)Be of permanent construction and be adequately lighted.

(c)Be of moisture-resistant material, to permit frequent washing and cleaning.

(d)Have sufficient toilet and laundry facilities, according to requirements promulgated by the Governing Body to serve adequately both males and females.

(e)Have all rooms well ventilated, with all openings effectively screened.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-312 Disposal of sewage and other water-carried wastes.

All sewage and other water-carried wastes shall be disposed of into a municipal sewer system. A sewer connection may be made available at each trailer coach camping site for connection to the combined liquid waste outlet of the trailer coach. The type of connection used shall conform to all state plumbing provisions and requirements of the appropriate City Ordinance. No water flush toilets or bathing facilities may be used in trailers unless connected to the sewage system in accordance with state and municipal code requirements.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-313 Cleanliness of trailer coach areas.

All court areas shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and inflammable material at all times.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-314 Electrical outlets.

Electrical outlets for each trailer camping site shall be provided and installed in compliance with electric wiring provisions of the appropriate state and Municipal laws.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-315 Patio.

Each trailer coach space shall provide a 200 square foot patio area.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-316 Penalties.

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding $100.00. Each day in which any such violation shall continue or occur shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. 366; Code 2019)

5-317 License to operate; location.

(a)No person shall occupy any trailer coach or house trailer on any premises situated outside an approved trailer coach park or camp; provided, however, that the parking of one visiting trailer coach or house trailer in an accessory private garage building or in the yard of any premises shall be permitted for a period of two weeks.

(b)This section does not pertain to existing trailer coaches or house trailers located within the city limits.

(c)Any person violating, the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding twenty-five dollars for each violation. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. 367; Code 2019)