§ 26-88-090. Manufactured homes placed on permanent foundations.

(a)

Purpose. To increase the supply of housing and variety of housing types available to the public by establishing a method for placement of manufactured homes on permanent foundations on individual lots, while architecturally integrating the mobile home into the surrounding neighborhood.

(b)

Application. One (1) manufactured home per lot is permitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, wherever the single-family dwelling is permitted, provided that no other residential structures exist on the property. Additional manufactured homes, or manufactured homes which constitute additional residential units, may be permitted pursuant to this section where additional single-family dwellings are permitted, subject to obtaining a use permit or use permit waiver.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the J (manufactured home exclusion) or HD (historic combining) districts, nor shall these provisions apply to manufactured homes used to house full-time agricultural employees where not placed on a permanent foundation. Manufactured homes in the SD combining district will require design review.

(c)

General Requirements.

(1)

Effect of Locating a Manufactured Home on a Permanent Foundation System. A manufactured home which has been placed on a single lot and on a permanent foundation system pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be a single-family dwelling, and subject to local property taxation pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 109.7 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(2)

Construction Standards. A manufactured home shall not be located on a permanent foundation system on a single lot unless:

(i)

(A)

It has been certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and less than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date of manufacture of the manufactured home and the date of application for the issuance of a permit to install the manufactured home; or

(B)

It is factory-built housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 19971; and

(ii)

It has not been altered in violation of applicable codes.

(Ord. No. 2985, § 2.)

(d)

Criteria. In the LIA, LEA, DA, RRD, RRDWA, TP, RR, AR, R1, R2, R3 and PC districts, manufactured homes placed on permanent foundations shall:

(1)

Be occupied only as a residential use type in compliance with all applicable regulations;

(2)

Be subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to residential structures;

(3)

Have a minimum width of twelve feet (12′), not including "expander";

(4)

Be covered with an exterior material (including wood, stucco, masonite and horizontal "lap" siding) customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the planning director. The exterior covering materials shall extend to the ground, except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering materials need not extend more than six inches (6″) above finished grade;

(5)

Have a roof with a pitch of not less than three inches (3″) vertical rise for each twelve inches (12″) of horizontal run and consisting of shingles or other material customarily used for conventional dwellings and approved by the planning director;

(6)

Have eaves of a conventional design.

(Ord. No. 2985, § 2.)

(e)

Installation of Manufactured Home.

(1)

Surrender of Registration. Subsequent to applying for the required building permits and prior to occupancy, the owner shall request a certification from the building department that a certificate of occupancy be issued pursuant to Section 18551(b)(2) of the California Health and Safety Code. Thereafter, any vehicle license plate, certificate of registration issued by a state agency is to be surrendered to the appropriate state agencies. Any manufactured mobile home which is permanently attached with underpinning or foundation to the ground must bear a California insignia or federal label pursuant to Section 18550(b) of the Health and Safety Code.

(2)

Compliance. The directors of building and planning shall determine that the project is in compliance with all requirements and conditions of the building permit prior to issuing final approval for occupancy.

(3)

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

(Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)