Chapter 14.09.082 Residential Districts – MHP, Manufactured Housing Park District

Chapter 14.09.082
Residential Districts – MHP, Manufactured Housing Park District

Sections:

14.09.082.020 Uses Grouped Under Subheadings.

14.09.082.050 Special District Provisions.

14.09.082.010 Purpose.

The MHP-Manufactured Housing Park district allows for manufactured housing, as defined in Division 14.02 of this Title, and manufactured housing parks, subject to the approval of a planned development, with a density of 6.0 to 10.0 units per gross developable acre. The MHP district is established to achieve the following purposes:

A. To provide opportunities for manufactured housing parks, including projects where sites are rented or leased or where sites are individually owned, which provide an alternative form of housing to the site-built single family dwelling;

B. To provide a mix of housing types to meet the needs of the citizens of Vacaville;

C. To allow for the establishment of other appropriate uses which are determined to be compatible with the intent of the district.

This chapter establishes the permitted and conditional uses for the district, consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and the Development Code. Chapter 14.09.074, Residential Districts Development Standards, should be reviewed for a thorough understanding of the development standards which apply to this district.

14.09.082.020 Uses Grouped Under Subheadings.

A use may be listed individually or may be grouped under a general subheading such as “Manufactured Housing Park.” The subheadings are defined in the Definitions Division of this Title. Each subheading lists the uses which are included within that particular category of use. Uses which are specifically excluded from a particular category are also identified. The Definitions Division should be consulted in order to determine accurately whether a particular use is allowed within the zoning district. (Ord. 1564, §17, 1996)

14.09.082.030 Permitted Uses.

A. The following are permitted uses in the MHP district and include:

1. Accessory uses and structures to a permitted use;

2. Manufactured housing parks, consistent with the density of the district, and accessory uses, in accordance with Section 14.09.075.030.B of this division;

3. Growing of fruit and nut trees, vegetables, grains, field crops, and horticultural specialties;

4. Membership organization facilities if property has primary frontage on an arterial street, as designated in the General Plan, and structure or outdoor activity is 100 feet or more from a property line of a lot zoned or developed residential;

a. Accessory uses in accordance with the requirements in the Definitions Section of this Title, Section 14.02.016.020;

5. Temporary, on-site subdivision sales offices;

6. Relocated structures, subject to the provisions of Chapter 14.09.123, Relocation Permits, of this division;

7. Telecommunication facility, minor, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14.09.125, Telecommunication Facilities, of this division. (Ord. 1599, §13, 1998; Ord. 1564, §17, 1996)

(Ord. 1726, Amended, 09/02/2005)

14.09.082.040 Conditional Uses.

A. The following conditional uses are allowed in the MHP district upon the granting of a conditional use permit, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14.09.110 of this division, and includes:

1. Membership organization facilities when property has primary frontage on a collector or local street or structure/outdoor activity is less than 100 feet from the property line of lot zoned for or developed with residential uses;

a. Accessory uses in accordance with the requirements in the Definitions Section of this Title, Section 14.02.016.020;

2. Public playgrounds, parks, and neighborhood centers on a site less than two acres in size;

3. Public utility and public service buildings and structures on a site less than two acres in size

4. Telecommunication facility, major, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14.09.125, Telecommunication Facilities, of this division. (Ord. 1599, §13, 1998; Ord. 1564, §17, 1996)

(Ord. 1726, Amended, 09/02/2005)

14.09.082.050 Special District Provisions.

A. Common open space recreational area shall be provided for residents of the manufactured housing park. Such open space recreational area shall include active recreation facilities such as picnic areas, tot lots, sports courts, swimming pools, club rooms, and other similar facilities, of a size commensurate with the size of the project, subject to planned development approval. The intent of these private facilities is to provide on-site recreation activities for the residents of the project. The facilities are not intended to replace the large scale recreation facilities that are provided in public parks.

B. An enclosed area shall be provided within the manufactured housing park for the parking and storage of recreational vehicles. The storage facilities shall be of a size commensurate with the size of the project, subject to planned development approval.

Ordinance History Division 14.09, Zoning

Chapter 14.09.082, MHP-Manufactured Housing Park District

Ord. 1599, §13, 1998

Ord. 1568, §3, 1997

Ord. 1564, §17, 1996

Ord. 1560, §6, 1996, adopted

Ord. 1560, §1, 1996, repealed Ch. 17.42, Mobile Home Parks

Ch. 17.42, Mobile Home Parks

Ord. 1155, §6, 1982

Ord. 835, §8, 1974

Ord. 458, 1964