Chapter 18.95
REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS

Sections:

18.95.010    Location – Permit required.

18.95.010 Location – Permit required.

A. Mobile homes to be used for dwelling purposes shall be placed only in mobile home parks except as may be herewith set forth. A mobile home park may be established in only designated districts provided a permit is secured as set forth herein.

B. 1. Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a mobile home park within the unincorporated areas of Black Hawk County unless such person shall have first obtained a special permit therefor as set forth in this chapter.

2. Application for Permit. Any person desiring to operate a mobile home park shall first file application for approval of site location with the County Zoning Commission. Applications shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the location and legal description of the site, and a site plan, and shall have attached thereto the written consent of 75 percent of the property owners within 200 feet of any part of the premises to be occupied for such use, exclusive of any public street or highway right-of-way.

3. After consideration of the application, the County Zoning Commission shall submit its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and said Board shall then grant or deny the application.

4. After approval of the site has been obtained and before issuance of a permit for construction, the applicant must file with the Administrative Officer of the County Zoning Commission proof of compliance with all requirements of the Department of Health of the state of Iowa.

Required as proof of such compliances shall include the following:

a. An approved set of plans showing lot and street layout.

b. Sewage and disposal systems.

c. Water supply and distribution system.

d. Electrical distribution and lighting.

When such approved plans have been submitted to the Administrative Officer, he shall then issue a permit for the construction of such facilities on the approved site.

C. Mobile Homes Located Other Than in Mobile Home Parks.

1. A mobile home may be placed on a farm as the principal dwelling unit. Also, one mobile home may be placed on a farm in addition to an existing permanent dwelling, provided the occupant of said mobile home is a member of the immediate family of the property owner, is actively engaged in the conduct of agricultural operation of said farm and a “Request for Mobile Home” form is filed with the Zoning Administrator. For the purpose of this section, the immediate family shall be interpreted as father, mother, son, daughter, wife, husband, brother, sister, grandparent or grandchild. The preceding provision is not to be construed to permit two mobile homes on one farm.

2. A special use permit for mobile homes used as temporary living quarters during construction of a principal dwelling may be issued by the Administrative Officer after approval of the County Zoning Commission. The Commission shall determine the expiration date of the permit.

3. A mobile home may be used as a temporary office upon obtaining a permit from the Zoning Administrator. Said permit shall be authorized for a period not exceeding 180 days.

4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting a mobile home to be used for commercial, storage, or other uses except for human habitation.

5. A mobile home may be used by public authorities in emergencies.

6. In emergency situations, a mobile or manufactured home may be used as on-lot temporary housing for an owner whose residence has been damaged due to a natural disaster subject to the following requirements:

a. Prior written approval is required by the Zoning Administrator or designee.

b. The on-lot temporary location of the mobile home or manufactured home is necessary because the owner’s residence is being reconstructed for occupancy. A building permit for the reconstruction of the owner’s primary residence must be obtained within 30 days of the approval of the placement of the temporary home on the private lot.

c. The owner shall provide a site plan showing the location of the proposed temporary home in relation to the property lines and the existing primary residence.

d. The provisions for all utility services, such as water, sewer and electric service, shall be to the satisfaction of Black Hawk County. The temporary home shall be fully licensed and ready for highway use. “Ready for highway use” shall mean that the temporary home is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions.

e. The temporary home shall be removed by the owner within two weeks of issuance of the occupancy approval for the reconstructed primary residence. In no case shall the temporary home remain on the property in excess of 18 months.

Such a temporary home placed under the authority of this provision shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.60 BHCC, Use Regulations for “E-S” Environmentally Sensitive Overlay District, including the restrictions prohibiting mobile homes, or the restrictions requiring conditional use approval, elevation above the 100-year flood level, or a permanent foundation. [Ord. 103, 2008; Ord. 74, 2002; Ord. 36 § 21, 1995. Code 2009 App. A, § 21.]