R-6 Mobile Home Subdivision Residential District

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 602.10
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The purpose of this district is to provide for needed and properly planned subdivisions for mobile/manufactured homes in which lots are offered for sale, and in which the purchaser receives fee simple title to the lot. It is the intent of this Ordinance that these districts may be located in such areas as to not adversely affect the established residential subdivisions and residential densities of the City. Such location, however, should have necessary public services, a healthful living environment and normal amenities associated with residential districts of the City. 602.10.01Uses Permitted 1. Single-family mobile/manufactured homes and accessory structures. 2. Common storage area intended to serve only residents of the mobile home subdivision. 3. Mobile/manufactured home subdivisions may include laundromats and similar commercial and service establishments intended to serve only residents of the mobile/manufactured home subdivision. Such establishments shall be designed and located to protect the character of the mobile/manufactured home subdivision and the surrounding neighborhood and shall occupy, including related parking area, not more than five percent (5%) of the area of the subdivision. 602.10.2 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Special Exceptions: Special Exceptions, such as the following non-retail uses, provided they are established in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Special exceptions as listed in the R-5 Residential District. 602.10.2 Regulations 1. Minimum size of subdivision - five (5) acres. 2. Minimum lot size - 4,000 square feet. 3. Minimum lot width - forty (40) feet. 4. Minimum front yard - fifteen (15) feet. 5. Minimum side yard - ten (10) feet, except on a corner lot, the minimum side yard on the street side shall be fifteen (15) feet. 6. Minimum rear yard - ten (10) feet. 7. Maximum lot coverage - fifty percent (50%) including accessory structures. 8. Accessory structures - accessory structures of a type compatible with the surroundings shall be permitted, and when detached from the main building shall not be located in any required setback. No accessory structure may be used as living quarters. 9. Maximum development density - eight (8) lots per gross acre in subdivision. 10. Common storage area - common storage areas may be provided with an enclosed fenced area for the residents of the mobile home subdivision for the storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, boats, and other licensed vehicles. 11. Minimum setbacks - where adjacent to any zone other than R-6 and R-7, all mobile homes shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any public street and/or any property line adjoining the mobile home subdivision. No other building of any kind and no parking will be permitted in this setback area but access across this area with walks, bikeways, trails, and drives will be permitted. 12. The developer (owner) shall utilize one of the following general plans for providing for the ownership, use, maintenance, and protection of any common areas: A. Establish an association or non-profit corporation of all individuals and entities owning property within the tract development. B. Applicant (owner) to retain ownership control of such area and be responsible for the maintenance thereof. C. Any other method proposed by the applicant (owner) which is acceptable to the City. Said proposed alternative method shall serve the purpose of providing for the ownership, use, maintenance, and protection of the common areas.
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