CHAPTER 3
MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
SECTION:
10-3-1: Manufactured Or Mobile Home Installation Permit Requirements
10-3-2: Size Of Manufactured Or Mobile Home Or Recreational Vehicle; Occupancy
10-3-3: Temporary Residence; Permit Requirements
10-3-4: Placement On Lot; Setback Requirements
10-3-5: Regulations For Manufactured Or Mobile Homes
10-3-1 MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Permit Required: The installation or relocation of a manufactured or mobile home in the city shall require a permit. The permit shall be approved prior to any construction or site preparation in conjunction with the introduction of the house unit onto a proposed site. The floodplain administrator shall review permit applications to determine whether title 13, "Flood Control," applies. No permit shall issue that is not in conformance with title 13, chapter 1, "Floodplain Development Management," as applicable. Whenever any provision of this chapter is inconsistent with or conflicts with a provision of title 13, "Flood Control," title 13 controls. Any dispute over inconsistent or conflicting provisions between this title and title 13 shall be resolved by the floodplain administrator in consultation with legal counsel.
B. Application For Permit; Fee:
1. Filing Of Application: Application for permit may be made by applying at the office of the city clerk-treasurer during normal office hours. The application shall be made upon a form prescribed by the city. The applicant shall furnish the required application fee as set forth in the city of Roy fee schedule.
2. Required Information: The applicant must furnish all pertinent information regarding the manufactured or mobile home and the location of its proposed installation or relocation, including:
a. The applicant’s name, address, and contact information;
b. The legal property description of the proposed installation or relocation site;
c. The exact placement of the manufactured or mobile home on the site, including the unit’s dimensions, and proposed placement of utilities and facilities, such as electrical wiring, telephone service lines, water and gas service pipes, plumbing and sanitation facilities; and
d. Such other and further information as the city may require, including, if appropriate, information required under title 13, "Flood Control."
3. Distribution Of Copies: Once submitted by the applicant, the city clerk-treasurer shall keep one (1) copy of the permit application on file, distribute copies to the city building official, police department and Pierce County health department, and return a copy to the applicant.
C. Permit Approval Or Disapproval; Right To Appeal:
1. The city building official and the floodplain administrator shall review the application to verify the applicant’s compliance with all provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, including title 13, "Flood Control." The officials may approve or disapprove any application made under this chapter. If approved, the permit shall be issued to the applicant, with copies distributed as RCW 35A.21.310 may require. If either or both of the official(s) disapprove the application, the official(s) shall indicate the reasons for disapproval on the application form in writing.
2. Any applicant whose permit application has been denied may appeal the official’s decision or request a variance. Appeals or variance requests shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the city, and directed to the city clerk-treasurer within twenty (20) days of the building official’s decision. Appeals and variance requests under this chapter and other applicable laws, including title 13, "Flood Control," shall be heard by the city hearing examiner. Appeals from the hearing examiner’s decision shall be made to the superior court within twenty (20) days of the date the decision is rendered unless otherwise required by law. (Ord. 857, 9-12-2011; Ord. 967, 8-13-2018)
10-3-2 SIZE OF MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE; OCCUPANCY:
A. Minimum Size Requirement: Each manufactured or mobile home shall have a minimum of six hundred (600) square feet of living space.
B. Occupancy Of Smaller Units; Permit Required: A manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or mobile home which does not have a minimum of six hundred (600) square feet of living space shall not be occupied as a full time and/or part time residence unless a permit is obtained as provided for in section 10-3-3 of this chapter; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to a manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle located in a trailer park for a period of one year. A permit to occupy the manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle beyond the one year period may be obtained from the city council. (Ord. 816, 1-14-2008)
10-3-3 TEMPORARY RESIDENCE; PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
A permit for the location of a manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle on a lot for temporary residence may be obtained from the city council under the following special provisions:
A. An existing home is demolished, and the use of the manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle is to supply temporary housing while new construction takes place.
B. An existing home is being extensively remodeled and the use of the manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle is to supply temporary housing while remodeling takes place.
C. Sufficient evidence is shown which would result in a hardship to the applicant if the manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle were not allowed as a temporary residence (requires an investigation and report by the building inspector and approval by the city council).
D. The location of the manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle and the setbacks shall be approved by the city council.
E. The sanitary and water facilities shall be approved by the Pierce County health department.
F. The manufactured or mobile home or recreational vehicle shall be removed within twelve (12) months, except as provided in subsections A and B of this section, wherein the unit shall be removed within three (3) months, or upon completion of the construction, whichever period is sooner, provided all construction or remodel permits are kept current. (Ord. 816, 1-14-2008)
10-3-4 PLACEMENT ON LOT; SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
The placement of a manufactured or mobile home on a lot or site in the city shall meet the following setback dimensions:
A. Property Line: A manufactured or mobile home shall be no closer than five feet (5') from any adjacent property line.
B. Street: A manufactured or mobile home shall be no closer than fifteen feet (15') from any street or publicly traveled thoroughfare, except when the street runs along the long side of the lot, under which conditions the ten foot (10') setback shall apply. (Ord. 816, 1-14-2008)
10-3-5 REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES:
A. Area Of Site: Each manufactured or mobile home shall be located on an area of not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
B. Compliance With County Water, Sanitary Requirements: The owner of a manufactured or mobile home shall comply with the Pierce County water and sanitation requirements or laws.
C. Compliance With Electrical Code: The owner of a manufactured or mobile home shall comply with the national electrical code1.
D. Skirting Required: Skirting around a manufactured or mobile home will be mandatory per the city building code. (Ord. 816, 1-14-2008)
10-3-6 PENALTY:
Anyone failing to comply with any provision of this chapter is subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 816, 1-14-2008)
See section 10-1-5 of this title.