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Independence, Virginia · General provision

§ 153.047 (C)-(H)

Mobile Home ParkAll Independence districts0

Dimensional standards

Lot

Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built.
217,800 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. (5 acacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)

Density

Lot area per dwelling unitLot area per dwelling unitLand required for each home — the same limit as du/acre, expressed per unit instead of per acre.
4,500 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

SetbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

FrontSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
15 ft
RearSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
15 ft
SideSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
15 ft
Street sideSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
15 ft
Side, combinedSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
30 ft

Housing

Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.
prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Two-family
prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Three-family
prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Four-plus family
prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

Uses

Permitted by right2

Prohibited1

Extracted standards

12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Lighting

  • Driveway lighting

    Driveways lighted at night with 25-watt lamps at intervals of 100 feet located approximately 15 feet from the ground.

Other

  • Clear space between mobile homesManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site.30 ft

    At least 30 feet of clear space between mobile homes or any attachment.

  • Clear space between mobile homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. and other buildings15 ft

    15 feet between mobile homes and any buildings or structure.

  • Driveway width30 ft

    All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 30 feet in width.

  • Electric outlet voltage

    An electric outlet supplying 100 and 220 volts shall be provided for each mobile home space.

  • Fire regulations

    The mobile home park shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the fire prevention authorities having jurisdiction.

  • Maintenance requirement

    All service buildings, mobile homes, mobile home spaces and the grounds of the park shall be maintained in a clean, sightly condition.

  • SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line15 ft

    At least 15 feet between any mobile home park property line.

  • Sewer connection

    Mobile home parks shall connect to the municipal sewer with approved and sized lines.

  • Underpinning required

    All mobile homes shall be underpinned, and axles and wheels shall be covered. The trailer hitch shall be removed if removable or shielded. All mobile homes shall be set on firm blocks at a minimum depth of 14 inches. Each mobile home shall be anchored with approved anchors.

  • Walkway width3 ft

    Paved walkways not less than three feet wide shall be provided from the mobile home spaces to the service buildings.

  • Water supply

    Town water shall be used. Water shall be piped and metered to each mobile home lot.

From the ordinance

Minimum required lot area for mobile home park shall be five acres. Minimum plot size 4,500 sq ft. Yards: front 15, side 15 each, rear 15. No traditional housing units permitted.
§ 153.047 (C)-(H)