Chapter 15.36
MOBILE HOMES
Sections:
15.36.020 Adoption of standards.
15.36.025 Additional installation standards.
15.36.030 Enforcement and inspection authority.
15.36.040 Permit, inspection fees.
15.36.050 Inspection responsibility.
15.36.060 Violation – Penalty.
15.36.010 Purpose.
The city assumes full responsibility for the enforcement of installation standards for mobile homes within the city limits. The city, prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, has not specifically enforced standards relative to mobile home installations. The city further recognizes that the Department of Labor and Industries has set forth requirements and standards for mobile home installation which shall govern the enforcement provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 330 § 1, 1982)
15.36.020 Adoption of standards.
The city adopts by reference hereto the standards of Chapter 296-150L WAC. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 330 § 2, 1982)
15.36.025 Additional installation standards.
A. Foundation. When outside of an approved manufactured home park a permanent, perimeter masonry or concrete foundation shall be required.
B. Floor Level. When outside of an approved manufactured home park, the first finished floor level shall be 15 inches or less above the top of the perimeter foundation wall. Manufactured homes may be recessed (pit set) to achieve this. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026)
15.36.030 Enforcement and inspection authority.
The enforcement responsibility and inspection responsibility shall be handled by the city building official. All permits for installation and inspection shall be first obtained from the building official. Any disagreements or appeals from the decision of the building official shall be made in accordance with Chapter 19.07 EWMC. The city building official shall at all times be a person who meets the necessary qualification to administer and enforce installation standards set forth by WAC 296-150B-220(5). (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 330 § 3, 1982)
15.36.040 Permit, inspection fees.
Upon the applicant making request for mobile home installation and inspection permit, said applicant shall pay a fee per the building permit and plan review fee schedule, as amended, to cover the cost of said permit and its requisite inspection, as required by this chapter. Prior to the installation of any mobile home within the city limits of the city, the permit shall first be obtained from the building official. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 366, 1984; Ord. 330 § 4, 1982)
15.36.050 Inspection responsibility.
The city shall assume responsibility for installation inspections as of October 1, 1982. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 330 § 5, 1982)
15.36.060 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of any section of this chapter, or any portion of any code adopted by reference in this chapter, shall be and is declared to be a misdemeanor. Punishment for said offence shall be a fine not to exceed $250.00. Each separate day in which the mobile home owner, installer or contractor is in violation of this chapter shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be punished as such. (Ord. 26-02 § 5 (Exh. A), 2026; Ord. 330 § 6, 1982)