Extracted standards
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- Compliance with districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. requirements
The manufactured home complies with all applicable lot size, setbacks, and other requirements of the zoning district in which it is to be located.
- Foundation per Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
The manufactured home has a foundation of concrete or other material allowed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code for site-built homes which is aesthetically compatible with the manufactured home having the appearance of site-built construction.
- Installation time limit90 days
The owner of the manufactured home shall be granted 90 days to complete the installation upon the lot where the manufactured home is to be permanently located. At the discretion of the zoning administrator, an additional 90-day extension shall be granted providing the manufactured home owner can show justifiable cause for the extension.
- Land ownership requirement
Manufactured home owners or purchasers must own or be purchasing the land upon which their manufactured home is to be placed. The owner or purchaser shall record with the proper county authority a non-revocable option declaring the manufactured home as real property.
- No manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. on lot with existing residence
A manufactured home shall not be permanently located on any lot that already has an existing residence located on it.
- Permit fee set by town
The fee for the permit shall be regulated and set by the Town of Bluefield.
- Permit valid until moved
Each permit issued by the Town of Bluefield for a manufactured home shall be valid until the manufactured home is moved to another location whether on the same or different property.
- Right-of-way improvements
The manufactured home provides right-of-way improvements in the same manner as site-built construction, in accordance with town policy.
- Siding materials acceptable for site-built housing
The manufactured home has siding materials which are generally acceptable for site-built housing. Any siding materials may be used provided it has a tile appearance of wood, masonry, horizontal metal, or vinyl siding.
- Site plan required
A site plan shall be submitted to the town for approval showing: lot lines and lot size; proposed location of manufactured home on lot; location of existing structures on lot; proposed location of water and sewer lines and connections; and scale used and north arrow.
- Siting permit required
Prior to the location, relocation, establishment or occupancy of any manufactured home, the manufactured home owner or authorized representative shall obtain a siting permit from the town.
- Temporary permit duration1 year
A temporary use permit may be issued by the town for a period not to exceed one year. A temporary permit may be renewed for an additional six-month period by the town council upon a showing of good cause.
- Temporary use permit for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. during construction
Applicants who are in the process of building a conventional dwelling may apply for a temporary permit, which shall be subject to renewal, to locate a nonconforming manufactured home temporarily on the building lot during the course of construction of the dwelling.
From the ordinance
The manufactured home has siding materials which are generally acceptable for site-built housing... Prior to the location, relocation, establishment or occupancy of any manufactured home, the manufactured home owner or authorized representative shall obtain a siting permit from the town.