Sec. 5.3.1-5.3.8
Extracted standards
22 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum density per districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
A manufactured home park shall conform to the maximum gross density requirements of the district in which it is located.
Lighting
- Lighting direction
Lighting shall be directed away from manufactured homes, adjacent properties and roadways in a manner approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Other
- Cul-de-sac radius45 ft
Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum radius of 45 feet measured to the edge of pavement.
- Individual sewer and water connections
Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with an individual connection to an approved sanitary sewage disposal system and an individual connection to an approved central water supply or other potable water supply.
- Internal street right-of-way width40 ft
A minimum right-of-way width of 40 feet shall be established on internal private streets for the purpose of measuring setbacks.
- Landscaping and screening
The requirements of section 32.7.9 shall be met. In addition, screening may be required in accordance with section 32.7.9.7 around the entire perimeter of the park, or part thereof, except where adequate vegetation already exists and a conservation plan has been submitted in accordance with section 32.7.9.4(b).
- Maximum roof area lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. for additions40 pct
Total roof area lot coverage shall not exceed 40 percent of the manufactured home lot.
- Maximum storage building size150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Storage buildings not to exceed 150 square feet shall be permitted in a designated area on each lot.
- Maximum longitudinal street grade10 pct
Maximum longitudinal street grade is ten percent.
- Minimum horizontal centerline curve radius250 ft
Minimum horizontal centerline curve radius is 250 feet.
- Minimum distance between manufactured homesManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site.30 ft
The minimum distance between manufactured homes shall be 30 feet.
- Minimum lot sizes
Each manufactured home lot shall comply with the following area and width requirements: [table omitted]
- Minimum outdoor living area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
An outdoor living area shall be provided on each manufactured home lot. At least 100 square feet shall be hard surfaced.
- Minimum park area5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
A manufactured home park shall consist of five or more contiguous acres.
- Minimum vertical stopping sight distance100 ft
Minimum vertical stopping sight distance is 100 feet.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from internal private streets15 ft
Manufactured homes and other structures shall be set back at least 15 feet from the right-of-way of internal private streets, common walkways and common recreational or service areas.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. space lot line6 ft
Manufactured homes and other structures shall be set back at least six feet from any manufactured home space lot line.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from park property line adjacent to residential/rural50 ft
Manufactured homes and other structures shall be set back at least 50 feet from the manufactured home park property line when it is adjacent to a residential or rural areas district.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public street right-of-way50 ft
Manufactured homes and other structures shall be set back at least 50 feet from the right-of-way of an existing public street.
- Skirting requirement
Skirting shall be provided around the manufactured home from ground level to the base of the manufactured home within 60 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
- Street width standards
Streets with no on-street parking serving up to 50 manufactured home sites shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. Streets with no on-street parking serving more than 50 manufactured home sites shall have a minimum width of 24 feet. Streets with on-street parking shall have a minimum clear width of at least 22 feet, excluding parking space requirements.
Parking
- Recreational vehicle parking
Additional parking area for recreational vehicles shall be provided in a common area at a rate of one space per ten units.
From the ordinance
A manufactured home park shall consist of five or more contiguous acres.