Chapter 13.34
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONE (MHP)
Sections:
13.34.020 Intent.
13.34.040 Permitted uses.
13.34.050 Conditional uses.
13.34.060 Accessory uses.
13.34.080 Property development standards.
13.34.100 Setback standards for manufactured home placement.
13.34.020 Intent.
The MHP zone comprises areas developed or suitable for development for placement and occupancy of manufactured homes for residential purposes on rented or leased sites in manufactured home parks. Regulations are designed to establish, stabilize, and protect the residential character of the zone and to prohibit all incompatible activities. Regulations are intended to encourage development providing open spaces comparable with those of low density multifamily residential areas. Certain essential and complementary uses are also permitted under conditions and standards which assure protection of the character of the zone. Site development plans shall be submitted to the planning commission for their review and approval. [Ord. 4175, 1998; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.]
13.34.040 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the MHP zone:
A. One independent trailer or manufactured home per vehicle space, self-contained with toilet and shower (see definition of “Travel trailer,” ECC 13.04.1020);
B. Dependent trailer not allowed to be sited in space as residence for more than 30 days in any six-month period (see definition of “Travel trailer,” ECC 13.04.1020). [Ord. 4175, 1998; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.]
13.34.050 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses for the MHP zone shall be as follows:
A. Home occupations. [Ord. 4058 § 1, 1996.]
13.34.060 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses permitted in an MHP zone shall be as follows:
A. One attached carport or covered patio and one detached storage room per manufactured home;
B. Community recreation, laundry, boat or travel trailer storage facilities serving residents;
C. Management offices and storage facilities;
D. Attached bedrooms, providing that setback standards are adhered to. [Ord. 4175, 1998; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.]
13.34.080 Property development standards.
Property development standards for manufactured home parks shall be as follows:
A. Minimum area shall be five acres;
B. Maximum building height shall be two stories or 25 feet, whichever is greater;
C. Minimum net site area shall be:
1. Per manufactured home: 3,000 square feet;
2. Per travel trailer: 1,200 square feet;
D. Landscaping shall be required as approved by the planning commission in the site development plan;
E. All utility distribution and service lines located within the boundaries of a manufactured home park, including electric power, water supply, sewage disposal, natural gas, telephone, and television antenna cable, shall be installed underground in accordance with applicable city codes;
F. Private access streets within the park shall have a minimum pavement width of 24 feet measured between curb faces;
G. Every manufactured home shall be permanently connected to electric power, water supply, sewage disposal, gas, and telephone service lines in compliance with applicable city codes. Television antenna service shall be made available to all mobile homes, and individual antennas shall be prohibited;
H. Manufactured homes are to be considered single-family units and shall provide adequate on- site parking for at least two vehicles;
I. Manufactured homes which do not meet the applicable HUD manufactured housing standards of June 15, 1976, and are moved into, or from one existing space to another existing space within a manufactured home park must pass a fire safety inspection performed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Mobile Home Division before an installation permit will be issued. [Ord. 4420 § 8, 2005; Ord. 4175, 1998; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.]
13.34.100 Setback standards for manufactured home placement.
Placement of manufactured homes and travel trailers on the individual site shall be as follows:
A. Minimum setback for manufactured homes, travel trailers and accessory buildings from private access streets shall be 10 feet;
B. Minimum setback of 10 feet completely surrounding all manufactured homes, travel trailers and accessory buildings, except for carports or covered patios, shall be maintained. No other manufactured homes, travel trailers, or accessory buildings shall be placed within this required 10-foot setback;
C. Minimum setback of any manufactured home, travel trailer or accessory building from the property line (or manufactured home park boundary line as shown on the site development plan if different from the property ownership line) shall be a minimum of 20 feet and a maximum of 40 feet, as required by the planning commission in accordance with the following factors:
1. Presence or absence of a public right-of-way or other publicly owned property contiguous to the property or boundary line;
2. Presence or absence of developed single-family dwellings contiguous to the property or boundary line;
3. Quality and quantity of proposed landscaping based upon: visual screening qualities; effectiveness as a barrier to debris; effectiveness in controlling foot traffic or other movements to or from the manufactured home park; specific types of plants, shrubs, trees and other materials used; initial sizes of plantings; average dimensions of plantings at maturity; design and location of landscaping; square footage of area proposed for landscaping; proposal for maintenance of landscaping approved and installed;
4. Existing physical features or boundaries as they relate to the location of the manufactured home park;
5. Presence or absence of a solid, sight- obscuring fence of wood, masonry, or other materials acceptable to the planning commission;
D. Travel trailer spaces shall be arranged in such a manner that there will be a minimum of 10 feet between travel trailers;
E. Accessory buildings shall meet all setback requirements as set forth for manufactured homes;
F. Expandable sections of manufactured homes shall be considered a part of the manufactured home proper. [Ord. 4175, 1998; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.]