GENERAL PROVISIONS

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 14, ch. 14-20, art. 1

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-1 Definitions.

Sec. 14-20-1. - Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: Service building means a building maintained by trailer court management to provide toilet facilities for male and female, laundry facilities and to provide shower facilities for use by occupants of trailers without such facilities. Trailer or trailer coach means any vehicle used or so constructed as to permit its being used, as a conveyance upon the public streets or highways and duly licensable as such and constructed in such a manner as will permit occupancy thereof as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons, provided that this definition shall not include transport trucks or vans equipped with sleeping space for a driver or drivers. Trailer court means any plot of ground within the city upon which two or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located. (Code 1967, § 39-1; Code 1985, § 37-1)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-2 Trailer owners and occupants subject to city ordinances and rules.

Sec. 14-20-2. - Trailer owners and occupants subject to city ordinances and rules. Immediately upon arrival within the city limits, the owner and occupants of any trailer shall be subject to all the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the city and any violation thereof shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Code 1967, § 39-2; Code 1985, § 37-2)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-3 Parking or storing trailers outside trailer court.

Sec. 14-20-3. - Parking or storing trailers outside trailer court. The parking or storage of trailer coaches shall not be permitted on any premises within the city not operating as a trailer court under a valid permit. This section shall not apply to the owner of such vehicle if he or she is a bona fide resident of the city and possesses sufficient space on his or her premises to park or store the unoccupied trailer coach and if such parking or storage is approved in writing by the health department and is not in violation of any city ordinance. (Code 1967, § 39-3; Code 1985, § 37-3)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-4 Rules and regulations of health department.

Sec. 14-20-4. - Rules and regulations of health department. The health department is empowered to formulate from time to time and to enforce any rules and regulations that such department may deem advisable governing the operation of trailers and trailer courts, bearing on any matters of sanitation or housing. (Code 1967, § 39-4; Code 1985, § 37-4)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-5 Conflicts between chapter and other ordinances and laws.

Sec. 14-20-5. - Conflicts between chapter and other ordinances and laws. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any private or public act or ordinance or code, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. (Code 1967, § 39-5; Code 1985, § 37-5)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 14-20-6 Violation of chapter, rules or regulations.

Sec. 14-20-6. - Violation of chapter, rules or regulations. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or fails to perform the reasonable requirements of the health department or health officer after receipt of 30 days' written notice of such requirements, shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1-24-1 for each offense and each day of continued violation after conviction shall constitute a separate offense. (Code 1967, § 39-6; Code 1985, § 37-6)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14BUCO_CH14-20TRTRCO_ART1GEPRFetched: 10/28/2026