MISCELLANEOUS

Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 29, art. III, div. 6

in effect

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-118 Location of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.

Sec. 29-118. - Location of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles. (a) No manufactured home shall be located in any recreational vehicle park. This restriction does not apply to a recreational vehicle. (b) No manufactured home shall be located on any lot in a manufactured home park except on a lot which was designated for use of manufactured homes on the plans of the manufactured home park which were submitted to and approved by the building official. This restriction does not apply to a recreational vehicle. (c) No recreational vehicle, dependent recreational vehicle or self-contained recreational vehicle not connected to utilities shall be located on any lot in a manufactured home park or recreational vehicle park except on a lot designated for such a vehicle as shown on the plans submitted to and approved by the building official. (d) No recreational vehicle may be located in any manufactured home park, for any period of time exceeding the periods of time such recreational vehicle may be used for sleeping or living purposes as set out in division 4 of article II. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85; Ord. No. 90-635, § 57, 5-23-90; Ord. No. 94-1268, § 17, 11-22-94)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-119 Community maintenance standards; responsibilities of the licensee or his agent.

Sec. 29-119. - Community maintenance standards; responsibilities of the licensee or his agent. (a) The person to whom a license for a manufactured home park is issued shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park in compliance with this chapter and to keep its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. (b) The licensee shall notify or have an agent notify the community residents of all applicable provisions of this chapter and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this chapter. (c) The licensee shall supervise or have an agent supervise the placement of each manufactured home on its manufactured home stand which includes securing its stability and installing all utility connections. Where permits for such connections are required, he shall refuse to allow connections that are in violation or require permits. (d) The licensee shall maintain or ensure that an agent maintains a register showing: (1) The names of all persons staying in or residing in the park showing the manufactured home lot on which they are staying or residing. (2) The serial number of each manufactured home which is located in the park; whether the vehicle is a manufactured home as defined in Article 5221f of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, a HUD-Code manufactured home, a recreational vehicle connected to the park's utilities, a self-contained recreational vehicle not connected to the park's utilities, or a dependent recreational vehicle; the make, manufacturer, length and width of the vehicle, the license number of the vehicle if it is a recreational vehicle, and the lot on which each such vehicle is located. (3) The date each manufactured home is placed in the park and the date it is moved from the park. (4) The date each recreational vehicle is placed in the park and the date it is moved from the park. The register shall be available for inspection by the building official, any person designated by the director of administration and regulatory affairs, and any person designated by the director of public health to inspect such records in the course of their official duties. (e) A new register shall be initiated on January first of each year, and the old register shall be retired but shall be retained on the premises for at least three years following the retirement. Registers shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by any official of the city listed in subsection (c) above whose duties may necessitate access to the information contained therein. (f) The licensee shall notify the health officer immediately of any suspected communicable or contagious disease within the manufactured home park. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85; Ord. No. 90-635, § 57, 5-23-90; Ord. No. 08-52, § 53, 1-16-08, eff. 1-26-08)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-120 Responsibilities of the resident.

Sec. 29-120. - Responsibilities of the resident. (a) The resident shall comply with all applicable requirements of this Code and shall maintain his manufactured home site, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition. (b) The resident shall be responsible for proper placement of his manufactured home on its manufactured home stand and proper installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instructions of the management. The resident shall obtain all city licenses and permits where required. (c) Pets, if permitted in the park, shall not be allowed to run at large or to commit any nuisance within the limits of any manufactured home park. (d) Skirtings, porches, awnings, and other additions shall be installed only if permitted and approved by the management. When installed, they shall be maintained in good repair. The space immediately underneath a manufactured home shall be used for storage only if permitted by the management. If permitted, the following conditions shall be satisfied: (1) The storage area shall be provided with a base of impervious material. (2) Stored items shall be located so as not to interfere with the underneath inspection of the manufactured home. (3) The storage area shall be enclosed by skirting. (e) The resident shall store and dispose of all his rubbish and garbage in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. The garbage container shall be rodent-proof, insect-proof and watertight. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-121 Solid waste handling.

Sec. 29-121. - Solid waste handling. (a) The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the manufactured home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution. (b) All refuse and garbage shall be collected at least twice weekly. Where suitable collection service is not available from municipal or private agencies, the management shall provide this service. All refuse shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers. (c) Where municipal or private disposal service is not available, the management shall dispose of the refuse by incineration or transporting to a disposal site approved by the health officer. (d) Refuse incinerators, if provided, shall be constructed in accordance with engineering plans and specifications which shall be reviewed and approved by the building official, the health officer, and other authority having jurisdiction and all city permits and licenses required therefor shall be obtained and maintained. (e) Incinerators shall be operated only when attended by some person specifically authorized by the licensee or his agent. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85; Ord. No. 90-635, § 57, 5-23-90)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-122 Insect and rodent control.

Sec. 29-122. - Insect and rodent control. (a) Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insects and rodents shall conform with the requirements of the health officer. (b) The community shall be maintained free of accumulations of debris which may provide rodent harborage or breeding places for flies, mosquitoes and other pests. (c) Storage areas shall be so maintained as to prevent rodent harborage; lumber, pipe and other building material shall be stored at least one foot above the ground. (d) Where the potential for insect and rodent infestation exists all exterior openings in or beneath any structure shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. (e) The growth of brush, weeds and grass shall be controlled to prevent harborage of ticks, chiggers and other noxious insects. The park shall be so maintained as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other weeds that are detrimental to health. Open areas shall be maintained free of heavy undergrowth of any description. (f) No person shall keep, store or allow any motor vehicle to remain on the premises of a manufactured home park if such motor vehicle is incapable of being operated under its own power; provided, however, this subsection shall not be applicable to a recreational vehicle. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-123 Fuel supply and storage.

Sec. 29-123. - Fuel supply and storage. (a) Liquefied petroleum gas containers installed on a manufactured home site shall be securely, but not permanently, fastened to prevent accidental overturning. Such containers shall not be less than five water gallon or more than 25 water gallon capacity. (b) No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet, carport, manufactured home, or any other structure. All installations must conform to state and city regulations. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-124 Fire protection.

Sec. 29-124. - Fire protection. (a) Manufactured home park communities shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials. (b) Portable fire extinguishers rated for Classes A, B and C shall be kept in service buildings and at other locations conveniently and readily accessible for use by all occupants and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Their capacity shall not be less than the underwriters laboratory (U.L.) rating of 2A 10BC. However, standpipes may be provided as an alternative to these fire extinguishers when approved by the fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of the Fire Code. (c) Fires shall be made only in incinerators and other equipment intended for such purposes. (d) Fire hydrants and their locations shall comply with the requirements of the fire department and this chapter. (e) Storage and handling of flammable liquids. In parks in which gasoline, oil, paints, or other flammable liquids are stored and/or dispensed, their handling and storage shall comply with the city Fire Code. (f) Approaches to all manufactured homes shall be kept clear for fire fighting. (g) The manufactured home park licensee or his designated local agent shall be responsible for the instruction of his staff in the use of the park fire protection equipment and in their specific duties in the event of fire. The park owner shall provide standard city fire hydrants located within 500 feet of all manufactured home spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. The specific location of fire hydrants must be approved by the chief of the fire department. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the city fire department. It shall be the responsibility of the park licensee to ensure that the fire hydrants are maintained in a good state of repair at all times. Notice shall be given to the fire department when fire hydrants are inoperative. Such notice shall specify anticipated repair time. All repairs to fire hydrants will be made within 24 hours unless specific permission is requested and granted in writing by the fire department. (Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85; Ord. No. 2021-1037, § 20(Exh. I.35), 12-1-2021, eff. 4-1-2022)

Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH29MAHOREVE_ARTIIIMAHOPA_DIV6MIFetched: 10/26/2026