§ 143.0340 — Supplemental Neighborhood Development Permit and Site Development Permit Regulations for Mobilehome Parks

§143.0340 Supplemental Neighborhood Development Permit and Site Development Permit Regulations for Mobilehome Parks

The following supplemental regulations apply to Neighborhood Development Permits and Site Development Permits for mobilehome parks. (a) Maximum Density (1) Within the RM zones, the maximum density is one dwelling unit per 3,000 square feet of lot area. (2) Within the RS and RX zones, the maximum number of dwelling units is that permitted by the applicable zone. The dwelling units are not required to be located on individual lots within the mobilehome park. (3) The maximum permitted density may be exceeded in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7 (Affordable Housing Regulations). (b) Minimum Size of Mobilehome Park The minimum size of a mobilehome park is 3 acres. (c) Minimum Space Area for each Mobilehome (1) For each single-section unit, the minimum space area is 1,600 square feet. (2) For each multi-section unit, the minimum space area is 2,000 square feet. (d) Minimum Dimensions of a Mobilehome Park (1) The minimum lot width of the mobilehome park is 100 feet. (2) The minimum lot depth of the mobilehome park is 100 feet. (e) Minimum Width of Individual Mobilehome Space The minimum width dimension for individual mobilehome spaces is 26 feet. (f) Perimeter Buffer Requirement A 20-foot-wide buffer shall be provided on the perimeter of the mobilehome park, except for vehicular and pedestrian access points, and shall consist of a combination of landscaping, berms, and low decorative walls, sufficient to screen the mobilehome park from adjacent properties. (g) Pedestrian Access Where applicable, pedestrian access shall be provided between the mobilehome park and adjacent land uses, consistent with the Transit Oriented Development Guidelines of the Land Development Manual. (h) Minimum Setback Requirements for Individual Mobilehome Spaces Individual mobilehome spaces shall observe the setbacks as set forth in Table 143-03B. Table 143-03B Mobilehome Space Setback Requirements Description | Setback Front Mobilehome Space Setback | 8 feet, measured from a private drive within the mobilehome park Side Mobilehome Space Setback | 4 feet 0-foot is permitted provided the opposite side mobilehome space setback is at least 8 feet Private Street Side Mobilehome Space Setback | 8 feet, measured from a private drive within the mobilehome park Rear Mobilehome Space Setback | 3 feet 8 feet if abutting a private drive (i) Maximum Coverage The maximum permitted coverage for individual mobilehome spaces is 75 percent, including the mobilehome and any other enclosed structures. (j) Common Area Open Space and Recreational Amenities (1) At least 250 square feet of usable common open space is required for each mobilehome, not including driveways, walks, streets, parking and service areas. The common usable open space shall have no dimension less than 25 feet or at least 10 percent of the gross project area shall be devoted to usable common open space and active-use recreational facilities. (2) Common area open space requirements shall be separate from the perimeter buffer requirement. (k) Required Resident Parking Two parking spaces are required per mobilehome space, subject to the following: (1) At least one required parking space must be located on the mobilehome space; (2) Required parking located off of a mobilehome space must be sited within 200 feet from the home it is intended to serve; and (3) If both parking spaces are provided on the mobilehome space, the parking may be provided in tandem. (l) Required Guest Parking There shall be 0.20 guest parking spaces provided for each mobilehome space in addition to the required resident parking spaces. The required guest spaces shall be evenly distributed throughout the mobilehome park. (m) Carport Requirement Each mobilehome space shall contain at least one single-car carport or fully enclosed garage. All carports shall include at least 50 square feet of built-in storage area. (n) Landscaping Requirement Landscaping is required as part of the perimeter buffer requirement and common open space requirements. Additionally, at least 25 percent of the total area of the required front, side, and rear yards on individual mobilehome spaces shall be landscaped with a combination of grass, shrubs, and trees. (o) Required Refuse Collection Area A refuse storage space that is screened from public view shall be provided for each individual mobilehome space and each common open space area that contains recreation facilities. (p) Minimum Street-Width and Sidewalk Requirement (1) Private drives internal to the mobilehome park shall be at least 32 feet wide if car parking is permitted on only one side of the street. (2) Private drives internal to the mobilehome park shall be at least 40 feet wide if car parking is permitted on both sides of the street. (3) Private drives internal to the mobilehome park shall be at least 20 feet wide if car parking is not permitted on either side of the street. (4) Paved sidewalks that are at least 4 feet wide shall be provided on at least one side of every street in the mobilehome park. (q) Mobilehome Separation Requirements Mobilehomes shall be separated from other mobilehomes by at least the following dimensions, measured from structure to structure: (1) 8 feet from side to side; (2) 8 feet from side to front or rear; and (3) 6 feet from rear to rear, or front to front, or front to rear. (r) Projections and Overhangs (1) Projections, including roof overhangs, may encroach into the required mobilehome space setback areas that are not adjacent to private drives, provided they are no closer than 3 feet to the boundary line of the mobilehome space. (2) Projections, including roof overhangs, may encroach into the required mobilehome space setback area or mobilehome separation area, provided that a minimum 6-foot separation is maintained between the edge of the projection and an adjacent mobilehome, building, accessory structure, or its projection. A minimum distance of 3 feet must be maintained from the mobilehome projection and the adjacent mobilehome space boundary. (s) Additional Regulations (1) Siding shall be of nonreflective material. (2) Roofing shall be of nonreflective material consisting of concrete tiles; fiberglass shingles; or composition shingles, shakes, or tiles. (3) Eaves shall be between 12 and 16 inches in length, measured from the vertical side of the exterior wall. (4) All site-added structures including steps, stoops, porches, and parking structures shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code. (5) The exterior of the perimeter of all foundations shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code and shall consist of poured concrete, masonry, or approved all-weather material. If the perimeter material is not masonry or concrete, it shall match the siding material of the mobilehome. (t) Discontinuance Policy Discontinuance of a mobilehome park requires compliance with all regulations of Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 6 (Mobilehome Park Discontinuance and Tenant Relocation Regulations).

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20916 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.)