§ 4-6. MH Manufactured Home District

A. Purpose. The purpose of the "MH" Manufactured Home District residential district is to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of HUD Code Manufactured Homes in the city within designated subdivisions. This does not include mobile homes as defined in this ordinance. The "MH" District is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy within the "MH" District. It is the intent of the "MH" District to provide the maximum amount of freedom possible in the design of such developments and the grouping and layout of homes within such developments in order to provide amenities normally associated with planned residential areas.

B. Generally. Land within the "MH" District will be developed as a manufactured home subdivision. Lots within the "MH" District will be sold to private individuals in strict conformance with the terms and conditions under which the subdivision was approved by the city council. All roadways within a manufactured home subdivision shall be dedicated to the public. Private interior drives must be approved by the city. Land zoned "MH" which is not developed as a manufactured home subdivision may be developed in accordance with "SF1.5" Zoning District regulations. In the "MH" District, no building or land shall be used and no building constructed, reconstructed, altered, or enlarged, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance.

C. Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the "MH" Manufactured Home District shall be in accordance with section 3-1, Permitted use table.

D. Area requirements. The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height, and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to the "MH" District, shall conform to the provisions provided in the area requirements table for the "MH" Zoning District (see below)

E. Development and installation regulations. Any property developed within the "MH" district manufactured housing subdivision shall meet the following requirements:

1. HUD Code Manufactured Homes shall have the axles, wheels, and tow bar or tongue removed and shall be secured to a permanent foundation, all in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and applicable state and federal standards.

2. HUD Code manufactured homes must have a minimum of an 18-inch crawl space under all homes.

MH-Zoning District Area Requirements

"MH" Zoning District Area Requirements
Minimum Lot Area	2½ Acre
Minimum Lot Width	100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth	200 ft.
Minimum Front Yard	100 ft.
Minimum Side Yard	25 ft.
Minimum Side Yard adjacent to street (corner lot)	100 ft. (same as Front Yard)
Minimum Rear Yard	25 ft.
Maximum Building Height	20 ft.
Minimum Dwelling Size	1,500 sq. ft.

 

3. A concrete surface with good drainage shall cover the area where a home is to be sited.

4. Each HUD Code Manufactured Home site shall have a slab or patio not less than 20 feet in length and six feet in width, comprised of concrete, flagstone, or similar substance installed adjacent to each site.

5. HUD Code Manufactured Homes shall have steps with a permanent foundation installed at all exits.

6. Each HUD Code Manufactured Home shall have two car attached or detached garage or carport.

7. Skirting shall be securely attached between the HUD Code Manufactured Home and the ground on all sides within 30 days of home installation. Skirting materials shall consist of materials which are compatible with the design of the home and enhance its appearance. Unpainted or untreated corrugated metal or wood, screen or wire, fiberglass, or lattice-type skirting is prohibited.

8. Construction, siting, and installation of the homes shall be in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, and each manufactured home shall have affixed a seal of the appropriate federal or state department.

9. Sanitation, fire protection, and underground utility services shall be provided to each lot in accordance with the city ordinances and regulations.

10. Driveways shall be all concrete construction of a minimum 16 feet width and shall extend from the right-of-way to the garage. All parking of vehicles shall be on a concrete surface. No parking will be permitted on any portion of the lot on any other surface than a concrete surface.

11. Drainage and garbage collection right-of-way, fire lanes, and utility easements shall be provided as required by the city. Such can be accomplished by designating all private interior drives within the project as easements for vehicular access and service.

12. Soil conditions, ground water level, drainage, flooding, and topography shall not create hazards to the developed portion of the property or the health and safety of the residents.

13. HUD Code Manufactured Home subdivisions shall be developed at densities comparable to adjacent residential uses or have adequate landscape buffering or open space to provide transition of uses. Adequate landscape buffering or open space for transition purposes shall be determined on an individual site basis and shall be subject to the approval of the city.

14. Any structural alteration or modification of a HUD Code Manufactured Home after it is placed on the site must be approved by the mayor or his/her designee of the City of McLendon-Chisholm. All structural additions shall comply with the city's building codes and ordinances.

F. Accessory building and structure regulations. Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 6-3, Accessory building regulations.

G. Parking requirements. Parking requirements for the HUD Code Manufactured Housing District shall be in compliance with section 6-7, Off-street parking and loading regulations.

H. Interior drives.

1. The use of private interior drives must be approved by the city council.

2. Such interior drives shall have a minimum easement width of 50 feet and shall have a minimum paved roadway width of 31 feet back-to-back.

3. Public interior streets shall be located within dedicated rights-of-way, and shall have a minimum paved roadway width provided in accordance with the applicable standards in the City of McLendon-Chisholm Subdivision Regulations.

4. All private interior drives, entrances, and service drives shall be constructed in accordance with city design standards and shall have a six-inch rolled curb and gutter of concrete meeting the street standards of the City of McLendon-Chisholm. The developer shall bear the total cost of construction and maintenance of all such improvements, including curb and drainage structures that may be needed.

5. All parking areas and public streets shall be of concrete.

I. Underground utilities. All utility lateral and service lines located within the "MH" District shall be installed underground.

J. Open space area. Open space designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents shall be provided within a HUD Code Manufactured Home subdivision at the ratio of 500 square feet for each of the first 20 units, and 200 square feet for each additional unit in excess of 20. Designated open space shall be developed and maintained for recreational and leisure activities and shall be located within the subdivision being developed.

K. Screening. A solid opaque screening wall or fence of not less than eight feet in height, measured at the highest finished grade, shall be provided along all perimeter property lines of a HUD Code Manufactured Home subdivision which do not abut a dedicated street. Said screening wall or fence shall be masonry and of a decorative construction. This requirement can be waived or modified if natural or man-made physical features create an adequate separation or buffer from adjacent uses, as determined by the city. However, any request to waive this requirement shall be presented as an element of the site plan and shall be subject to approval at that time only.

L. Preservation of site assets. When developing a HUD Code Manufactured Home subdivision, the following steps shall be taken to preserve on-site assets:

1. Suitable available topsoil and desirable existing trees;

2. Shrubs and ground cover shall be preserved and protected where practicable;

3. Topsoil which is suitable and needed for later use in finished grading shall be stripped from areas to be occupied by structures, parking areas, streets and driveways, and from areas to be re-graded or disturbed. This topsoil shall be collected and stored on the site in convenient places for future use and shall be free of debris during construction.

M. Drainage. Engineering plans for drainage shall be submitted for review by the city at the time of site plan approval. All applicable requirements of the city shall be met.

N. HUD Code Manufactured Home sales. HUD Code Manufactured Home subdivisions shall be for residential purposes only. Sales of these homes shall be limited to those which become available on the market on an individual basis. Commercial sales and promotion are not permitted.

O. Manufactured housing park. All manufactured housing parks shall conform to the regulations contained in section 6-13, Manufactured housing parks.