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Empty cells on the right side are to be considered as the same as the existing language on the left.
WAC numbers are incorrect at this time; they will be correct as soon as possible.
Other cites include RCW 35A.63.145 and 146; WAC 296-150 C through ?. Mostly I and M.
For BMC 16.40, differentiation is made between mobile and manufactured homes; for zoning, the terms are
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16.40.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all mobile
and manufactured homes are installed by a certified
manufactured home installer in accordance with the
State Installation Code, Chapter 296-150B WAC, in
order to provide greater protections to consumers and
make the warranty requirement of RCW 46.70.134
easier to achieve. (Ord. 17-97 § 3, 1997).
16.40.020 Definitions.
The following definitions shall be used for the purpose
of this chapter:
(1) “Authorized representative” means the building
inspector for the city of Buckley.
(2) “Building site” means a tract, parcel or subdivision
of land, including a mobile home park, on which a
structure is or will be installed.
(3) “Certified manufactured home installer” means a
person who is in the business of installing mobile or
manufactured homes and who has been issued a
certificate by the Department of Community, Trade
and Economic Development, in accordance with RCW
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Add exemption:
except existing mobile
home parks; they
don’t have to be pit
set.
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16.40.010 Purpose.
a. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all
mobile and manufactured homes are installed by a
certified manufactured home installer in accordance
with the State Installation Code, Chapters 296-150B
296-150I and 296-150M WAC in order to provide
greater protections to consumers and make the
warranty requirement of RCW 46.70.134 easier to
achieve.
b. The purpose also is to ensure all mobile and
manufactured homes meet the same installation
requirements as stick-built homes. Also see Chapter
19.34 BMC.
16.40.020 Definitions.
The following definitions shall be used for the purpose
of this chapter:
(1) “Authorized representative” means the building
inspector for the city of Buckley.
(2) “Building site” means a tract, parcel or subdivision
of land, including a mobile home park, on which a
structure is or will be installed.
(3) “Certified manufactured home installer” means a
person who is in the business of installing mobile or
manufactured homes and who has been issued a
certificate by the Department of Commerce
Community, Trade and Economic Development, in
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43.63B.020, 43.63B.030, 43.63B.040 and 43.63B.050.
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(4) “City” means the city of Buckley.
(5) “Dealer” means a person, company or corporation
authorized to engage in the business of leasing,
selling, offering for sale or lease, buying or trading
structures.
(6) “Department” means the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development.
Already in title 1.
(7) “Director” means the Director of Community,
Trade and Economic Development.
(8) “Foundation facia” means the materials that
enclose the entire perimeter of a mobile home or a
manufactured home and fill the space between the
exterior wall of a mobile or manufactured home and
the ground.
(9) “HUD” means the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
(10) “Labeled” means bearing the Department of
Labor and Industries’ insignia, HUD’s insignia, or a
label of approval from a testing or listing agency.
(11) “Manufactured home” means a single-family
dwelling built in accordance with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which
is a national, preemptive building code.
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(12) “Manufactured or mobile home installation”
means all on-site work necessary for the installation of
a manufactured home, including:
(a) Construction of the foundation system;
(b) Installation of the support piers;
(c) Required connection to the foundation system and
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accordance with RCW 43.22A.040, 43.22A.050,
43.22A.070, and 43.22A.08043.63B.020, 43.63B.030,
43.63B.040 and 43.63B.050.
(4) “City” means the city of Buckley.
(5) “Dealer” means a person, company or corporation
authorized to engage in the business of leasing, selling,
offering for sale or lease, buying or trading structures.
(65) “Department” means the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic
DevelopmentCommerce.
(76) “Director” means the Director of Community,
Trade and Economic DevelopmentCommerce.
(87) “Foundation facia” means the materials that
enclose the entire perimeter of a mobile home or a
manufactured home and fill the space between the
exterior wall of a mobile or manufactured home and
the ground.
(98) “HUD” means the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
(109) “Labeled” means bearing the Department of
Labor and Industries’ insignia, HUD’s insignia, or a
label of approval from a testing or listing agency.
(1110) “Manufactured home” means a single-family
dwelling built in accordance with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a
national, preemptive building code. (Also see “Mobile
home.”)
(1211) “Manufactured or mobile home installation”
means all on-site work necessary for the installation of
a manufactured home, including:
(a) Construction of the foundation system;
(b) Installation of the support piers;
(c) Required connection to the foundation system and
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support piers;
(d) Skirting;
(e) Connections to the on-site water and sewer
systems that are necessary for the normal operation of
the home; and
(f) Extension of the pressure relief valve for the water
heater.
Comment
Dean: dryer, etc.
(13) “Manufactured home standards” mean the
manufactured home construction and safety standards
as promulgated by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
(14) “Mobile home” means a factory-built dwelling
built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the
HUD code, and acceptable under applicable state
codes in effect at the time of construction or
introduction of the home into the state. Mobile homes
have not been built since introduction of the HUD
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Act. (Ord. 17-97 § 4, 1997; Ord. 20-87 § 2,
1987).
Definition derived
from 19.34.030(10)
16.40.030 General installation requirements.
(1) All manufactured and mobile homes installed on a
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support piers;
(d) Skirting;
(e) Connections to the on-site water and sewer systems
that are necessary for the normal operation of the
home; and
(f) Extension of the pressure relief valves and drain
valve outlets for the water heaters, exhausts for dryer
vents and so forth that are required by building codes
for single family residences.
(1312) “Manufactured home standards” mean the
manufactured home construction and safety standards
as promulgated by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
(1413) “Mobile home” means a factory-built dwelling
built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the
HUD code, and acceptable under applicable state codes
in effect at the time of construction or introduction of
the home into the state. Mobile homes have not been
built since introduction of the HUD Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards Act. (Also
see “Manufactured home.”)
(14) “Pit set” means placing a manufactured home on
a site as if it were a stick-built home. It requires using
a minimum of 18 inches of permeable backfill material
around the skirting. The skirting shall have a minimum
of six-inch by 12-inch footing, with pressure-treated
wood, concrete or concrete masonry unit block
foundation walls or other approved material for
underground use. The pit shall be of sufficient depth to
accommodate 18 inches’ clearance below the frame of
the unit with crawlspace access located near the utility
connections.
16.40.030 General installation requirements.
(1) All manufactured and mobile homes installed on a
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building site within the city shall be installed in
compliance with the national manufactured housing
procedural and enforcement regulation in subparts F
and I of 24 C.F.R. Part 3282, adopted as of April 1,
1982, together with amendments thereof or additions
thereto, all of which are adopted by reference, and
RCW 43.62B.090, together with amendments thereof
or additions thereto, all of which are adopted by
reference.
(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of
this section, a HUD labeled mobile home or a HUD
labeled manufactured home shall be installed in
compliance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions, which instructions must be approved by
HUD. The instructions shall be available at the time of
inspection provided for in BMC 16.40.050.
(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of
this section, a mobile home not labeled by HUD shall
be installed in accordance with instructions provided
by a professional engineer licensed in the state of
Washington.
(4) To the extent that the installation of a
manufactured or mobile home is not covered by a
manufacturer’s or engineer’s instructions, every
mobile home shall comply with the installation
requirements set forth in WAC 296-150B-225 through
296-150B-255, together with amendments thereof or
additions thereto, all of which are adopted by
reference.
(5) No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other
entity may install a mobile home or a manufactured
home in the city unless the person owns the mobile or
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building site within the city shall be installed in
compliance with the national manufactured housing
procedural and enforcement regulation in subparts F
and I of 24 C.F.R. Part 3282, adopted as of April 1,
1982, together with amendments thereof or additions
thereto, all of which are adopted by reference, and
RCW 43.22A.12043.62B.090, together with
amendments thereof or additions thereto, all of which
are adopted by reference.
225 Building site
preparation
230 Foundation
system footings
235 Foundation
system piers
240 foundation system
plates and shims
245 foundation fascia
250 anchoring systems
255 assembly
The definition of
“person” in
1.01.060(11) is more
(4) To the extent that the installation of a manufactured
or mobile home is not covered by a manufacturer’s or
engineer’s instructions, every mobile home shall
comply with the installation requirements set forth in
WAC 296-150I-0310 WAC 296-150B-225 through
296-150B-255, together with amendments thereof or
additions thereto, all of which are adopted by reference.
(5) No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other
entity may install a mobile home or a manufactured
home in the city unless the person owns the mobile or
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manufactured home, is a certified manufactured home
installer, or is a certified manufacturer’s mobile home
installation crew. A manufactured home installer
certification shall not be required for site preparation;
sewer and water connections outside of the building
site; specialty trades responsible for constructing
accessory structures such as garages, carports and
decks, provided they are self supporting; pouring
concrete into forms; painting and drywall finishing;
carpet installation or other specialty work performed
within the scope of their license by licensed plumbers
or electricians. Work which does not require a
certified manufactured home installer, which is
performed by someone other than the mobile or
manufactured home owner, shall be performed by a
contractor licensed by the state of Washington for the
particular work he or she is performing. (Ord. 17-97
§ 5, 1997; Ord. 20-87 § 3, 1987).
16.40.040 Installation application and permit
requirement.
The owner or installer of a mobile or manufactured
home within the city shall obtain an installation permit
from the city building official before the owner or
installer installs a mobile or a manufactured home.
The application shall state the name and certification
identification number of the certified manufactured
home installer supervising such installation, if any. No
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manufactured home, is a certified manufactured home
installer, or is a certified manufacturer’s mobile home
Added a and b to
installation crew.
separate existing
(a) A manufactured home installer certification shall
paragraph into specific not be required for site preparation; sewer and water
citable articles.
connections outside of the building site; specialty
trades responsible for constructing accessory structures
such as garages, carports and decks, provided they are
self supporting; pouring concrete into forms; painting
and drywall finishing; carpet installation or other
specialty work performed within the scope of their
license by licensed plumbers or electricians.
(b) Work which does not require a certified
manufactured home installer, which is performed by
someone other than the mobile or manufactured home
owner, shall be performed by a contractor licensed by
the state of Washington for the particular work he or
she is performing.
(6) Except for manufactured or mobile homes in mobile
home parks existing prior to passage of this section, all
mobile homes shall be installed as if each were a stickbuilt single family residence; no additional
requirements may be added that would not be added to
a stick-built home, and no requirements may be
overlooked. These requirements include a roof pitch of
4:12. (Also see BMC 19.20.010.)
Must have 4/12 pitch
16.40.040 Installation application and permit
and be pit set.
requirement.
(1) The owner or installer of a mobile or manufactured
Reference 19.20.010A home within the city shall obtain an installation permit
from the city building official before the owner or
installer installs a mobile or a manufactured home.
(2) The application shall state the name and
certification identification number of the certified
manufactured home installer supervising such
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permit to install a manufactured home shall be issued
unless the installer submits a copy of the certificate of
manufactured home installation to the city of Buckley;
or work is being performed that does not require a
certified installer. When work must be performed by a
certified manufactured home installer, no work may
commence until the installer’s agent has posted or
otherwise made available, with the inspection record
card at the building site, a copy of the certified
manufactured installer’s certificate of manufactured
home installation. In addition to the above, the
applications may be required by the city to include:
Comment
(1) A site plan, including a statement from a
manufactured home installer or a Washington State
professional engineer that the site has adequate
compaction and load-bearing ability to meet the
support requirements of Chapter 4 and Tables
R401.4.1 and R402.2 of the International Residential
Code as adopted by the State Building Code Council
or Chapter 296-1501 WAC;
(2) Proposed sewer and water connections outside of
the building site;
(3) Any accessory structures such as garages, carports
and decks, provided they are self-supporting; and
(4) The location of any forms into which concrete will
be placed.
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installation, if any.
(3) No permit to install a manufactured home shall be
issued unless the installer submits a copy of the
certificate of manufactured home installation to the city
of Buckley; or work is being performed that does not
require a certified installer.
(4) When work must be performed by a certified
manufactured home installer, no work may commence
until the installer’s agent has posted or otherwise made
available, with the inspection record card at the
building site, a copy of the certified manufactured
installer’s certificate of manufactured home
installation.
(5) In addition to the above, the applications may be
required by the city to include the following:
(1A) A site plan, including a statement from a
manufactured home installer or a Washington State
professional engineer that the site has adequate
compaction and load-bearing ability to meet the
support requirements of Chapter 4 and Tables R401.4.1
and R402.2 of the International Residential Code as
adopted by the State Building Code Council or Chapter
296-150I WAC;
(2B) Proposed sewer and water connections outside of
the building site;
(3C) Any accessory structures such as garages, carports
and decks, provided they are self-supporting; and
(4D) The location of any forms into which concrete
will be placed.
(6) Mobile or manufactured homes outside of mobile
home parks existing at the time of this section’s
adoption shall be pit set to no more than 12 inches
above finished grade with approved skirting; because
of land contours this distance may vary and any
difference shall be approved by the building official
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The applicant for an installation permit shall include
with the application a permit fee of $500.00 for homes
to be installed in the location of a previously occupied
mobile or manufactured home site in a designated
mobile or manufactured home park. For all other
installations, the applicant shall include with the
application a fee calculated by the building official in
accordance with the IBC and/or IRC fee structure
based on the valuation of the structure with reference
to the building standards periodical most current at the
time of application, except that the IBC and/or IRC
plan check fee shall be excluded from the permit fee.
The building official shall issue a building permit after
reviewing and approving the documents required by
this section and the site plan to ensure conformity to
the Buckley Municipal Code. (Ord. 23-08 § 1, 2008;
Ord. 17-97 § 6, 1997; Ord. 15-95 § 13, 1995).
Move amount to
resolution.
16.40.050 Inspections.
No occupancy permit shall be granted or occupancy
permitted until after the following conditions are met:
(1) After all aspects of the installation, other than
installation of the foundation facia, have been
completed, the installer of a mobile home or a
manufactured home within the city shall submit a
written request for an inspection of the installation by
the city building inspector. Within five business days
after receipt of the written request, the city building
inspector shall inspect the installation.
(2) The city building official shall approve the
installation of a mobile home or a manufactured home
and allow the home to be occupied only if the
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before installation to meet the definition of pit set. The
foundation shall meet Section R4.03 of the IRC.
(7) The applicant for an installation permit shall
include with the application a permit fee of $500.00 in
accordance with BMC 16.06.020(23) for homes to be
installed in the location of a previously occupied
mobile or manufactured home site in a designated
mobile or manufactured home park.
(8) For all other installations attached or detatched
structures, the applicant shall include with the
application a be charged a permit fee calculated by the
building official in accordance with BMC 16.06.020(7).
the IBC and/or IRC fee structure based on the valuation
of the structure with reference to the building standards
periodical most current at the time of application,
except that the IBC and/or IRC plan check fee shall be
excluded from the permit fee.
(9) The building official shall may issue a building
permit after reviewing and approving the documents
required by this section and the site plan to ensure
conformity to the Buckley Municipal Code.
16.40.050 Inspections.
No occupancy permit shall be granted or occupancy
permitted until after the following conditions are met:
(1) After all aspects of the installation, other than
installation of the foundation facia, have been
completed, the installer of a mobile home or a
manufactured home within the city shall submit a
written request call for an inspection of the installation
by the city building inspector. Within five business
days after receipt of the written request, the city
building inspector shall inspect the installation.
(2) The city building official shall approve the
installation of a mobile home or a manufactured home
and allow the home to be occupied only if the
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installation complies with the installation requirements
of the manufacturer, WAC 296-150B-225 through
296-150B-255, and the requirements of the Buckley
Municipal Code.
(3) If the installation does not comply with the
installation requirements of this chapter and the
conditions of the installation permit, the city building
inspector shall provide the installer with a list of
corrections that the installer must make. The list of
corrections shall state a date by which the corrections
must be completed. The building inspector shall
reinspect the installation after the corrections are
completed. In addition to the permit fee provided for
in BMC 16.40.040, there shall be charged to the
installer a reinspection fee of $50.00 per hour. If the
items that require correction do not endanger the
health or safety of the occupants, or substantially
affect the habitability of the mobile or manufactured
home, the city building inspector may permit the
owner of the mobile or manufactured home to occupy
it. (Ord. 17-97 § 7, 1997; Ord. 20-87 § 5, 1987).
Comment
19.12.335 Manufactured home.
“Manufactured home” means a structure designed and
constructed to be transportable in one or more
sections, built on a permanent chassis, designed to be
used as a dwelling with or without a permanent
foundation and which is built in accordance with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Act. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord.
22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 40-97 § 2, 1997. Formerly
19.12.405).
No change, well added
“mobile home”
because it’s used in
the title here and there.
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resolution and make
the same for building
permits.
Not allowed for SFRs
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installation complies with the installation requirements
of the manufacturer, WAC296-150I-0310 296-150B225 through 296-150B-255, and the requirements of
the Buckley Municipal Code.
(3) If the installation does not comply with the
installation requirements of this chapter and/or the
code the conditions of the installation permit, the city
building inspector shall provide the installer with a list
of corrections that the installer must make. The list of
corrections shall state a date by which the corrections
must be completed. The building inspector shall
reinspect the installation after the corrections are
completed. Reinspection fees may be charged on an
hourly basis in accordance with the city’s fee
resolution, with a minimum of one hour charged. In
addition to the permit fee provided for in BMC
16.40.040, there shall be charged to the installer a
reinspection fee of $50.00 an hour. If the items that
require correction do not endanger the health or safety
of the occupants, or substantially affect the habitability
of the mobile or manufactured home, the city building
inspector may permit the owner of the mobile or
manufactured home to occupy it.
19.12.335 Manufactured home (also mobile home).
“Manufactured home” or “mobile home” means a
structure designed and constructed to be transportable
in one or more sections, built on a permanent chassis,
designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a
permanent foundation and which is built in accordance
with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standards Act.
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19.12.340 Manufactured home park.
“Manufactured home park” means a site that is
occupied or designed for occupancy by two or more
mobile homes and/or manufactured homes in
accordance with Chapter 19.34 BMC. (Ord. 22-08 § 1
(Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 40-97 § 3,
1997; Ord. 1020 § 2, 1981. Formerly 19.12.410).
Comment
Currently only
allowed in HDR zone.
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19.34.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards
for the development of mobile home parks. Such
standards are necessary to ensure the development of
well-planned mobile and manufactured home
facilities. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05
§ 1, 2005; Ord. 40-97 § 7, 1997; Ord. 1020 § 8, 1981).
19.34.020 Mobile home parks – Establishment.
Where permitted, mobile home parks shall meet the
following minimum requirements:
(1) When two or more manufactured and/or mobile
homes are to be located on a lot or parcel, the
applicant shall submit a site plan for staff review and
approval. The site plan shall identify locations of
required items including streets, roads, improvements,
utilities, open space and mobile or manufactured home
pads.
Comment
(2) When three or more manufactured and/or mobile
homes are to be located on a lot or parcel, such mobile
home parks shall be permitted only upon the issuance
of a site plan review permit processed pursuant to
Chapter 19.33 BMC. Plans and documents submitted
as part of the site plan review application shall show
compliance with the minimum performance
regulations established by this chapter and Chapter
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19.12.340 Manufactured home park or MHP.
“Manufactured home park” or “MHP” means a site
that is occupied or designed for occupancy by two or
more mobile homes and/or manufactured homes in
accordance with Chapter 19.34 BMC.
19.34.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for
the development of manufactured mobile home parks
(MHPs). Such standards are necessary to ensure the
development of well-planned mobile and manufactured
home MHP facilities.
Currently only
permitted in HDR—
change?
Modified to match
short plat/long plat
processes – idea is to
keep the same
requirements, just
allow 4 to be
administrative
(1) When two to four or more manufactured and/or
mobile homes are to be located on a lot or parcel, the
applicant shall submit a site plan for staff review and
approval. The site plan shall identify locations of
required items including streets, roads, improvements,
utilities, open space and mobile or manufactured home
pads. show compliance with all performance
regulations established by this chapter.
(2) When three five or more manufactured and/or
mobile homes are to be located on a lot or parcel, such
mobile manufactured home parks shall be permitted
only upon the issuance of a site plan review permit
processed pursuant to Chapter 19.33 BMC. Plans and
documents submitted as part of the site plan review
application shall show compliance with the minimum
all performance regulations established by this chapter
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19.33 BMC.
(3) Mobile home park density shall be that of the zone
in which it is proposed.
Comment
Moved from 030(9)
Single: 16x76=1216
Dblwd: 24x80=1920
Trplwd: 36x60=2160
(4) Compliance with the standards established herein
and issuance of a site plan review permit precludes the
necessity to plat within any mobile home park;
provided, that the park remains completely under
single ownership.
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and Chapter 19.33 BMC.
(3) Manufacture home park density shall be that
required for single family residences in of the zone in
which it is proposed. The minimum area required for
siting a single or double wide home is 4,000 square
feet (sf); the area required for siting a triple wide is
5,000 sf.
(4) Compliance with the standards established herein
and issuance of a site plan review permit precludes the
necessity to plat within any mobile home park;
provided, that the park remains completely under single
ownership.
Subdividing MHP property is unnecessary if the MHP
property remains the property of one person.
(5) Any applicant shall submit, along with the
application, plans, drawings and other information
sufficient to determine whether the mobile home park
complies with the performance standards contained in
BMC 19.34.030. Each application shall include the
following:
(a) Overall site development plan showing location of
all mobile or manufactured home pads, buildings and
uses, areas devoted to open space and buffering,
ingress and egress points, and internal pedestrian and
vehicular circulations. Such plans shall include at least
the following:
(i) Location, width and typical cross-sections of
internal circulation streets;
(ii) Location and size of all mobile or manufactured
home pads, with patio and/or deck areas and percent
of impervious surface coverage of the site;
(iii) Location and size of all parking and bulk storage
areas;
(iv) Location and size of open space areas required by
BMC 19.34.030(5);
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(v) Existing and proposed topography at contour
intervals of no more than two feet;
(b) Storm drainage report complying with Chapter
14.30 BMC;
(c) General landscape plans showing location of
buffers and open spaces. Detailed landscape plans
must be submitted to, and approved by, the decision
maker prior to initial site work.
(6) Improvements required by the approved site plan
shall be completed or bonded as required by this code.
Failure to comply with the requirements of the
decision maker and/or the official site plan shall be
sufficient grounds to revoke the site plan review
permit. (Ord. 01-12 § 23, 2012; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh.
A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 40-97 § 8, 1997;
Ord. 1020 § 8, 1981).
19.34.030 Mobile home parks – Performance
regulations.
The performance criteria set forth in this section shall
be minimum criteria. The decision maker may impose
more restrictive conditions if those restrictions are
necessary in order to further the intent and purpose of
the zoning code; provided, however, if more
restrictive standards are imposed, the decision maker,
shall set forth in writing its reasons for adopting more
stringent standards and said decision may be appealed,
within 10 calendar days of issuance of the permit, to
the city council for its review. The council may
approve, deny or modify the additional standards.
Comment
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Should these items be
joined with items in
the previous section?
19.34.030 Mobile home parks – Performance
regulations.
The performance criteria set forth in this section shall
be minimum criteria. The decision maker may impose
more restrictive conditions if those restrictions are
necessary in order to further the intent and purpose of
the zoning code or comprehensive plan; provided,
however, if more restrictive standards are imposed, the
decision maker, shall set forth in writing its reasons for
adopting more stringent standards and said decision
may be appealed, within 10 calendar days of issuance
of the permit, to the city council for its review. The
council may approve, deny or modify the additional
standards.
(1) Evidence of Water and Sewer Facilities. The
developer shall present evidence to indicate the
following:
(a) The proposed development will meet the water and
sewage disposal requirements of all state, county and
Ce: up to date .
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city codes and regulations.
(b) The proposed mobile home park will be served by
a fire protection system meeting the requirements of
all state, county, and city codes and regulations. Such
system may be combined with the domestic water
supply system required in subsection (1)(a) of this
section.
(2) Circulation System.
(a) All interior mobile home park streets or drives
shall be private.
(b) The proposed mobile home park streets shall be
constructed within a right-of-way which shall extend
at least two feet beyond the paved surface but which
shall, in no case, be less than 30 feet in width.
Comment
(c) Park streets shall have a minimum paved width and
surfacing as follows:
(i) Park streets shall have a minimum paved width of
20 feet with additional eight-foot parking lane(s) if onstreet parking is proposed;
(ii) Park streets shall have surfacing depths as
proposed by a licensed engineer and approved by the
city engineer.
(d) Cul-de-sac turn-arounds shall have a minimum
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pavement width of 20 feet and a minimum diameter of CDS meet PW stndrds
70 feet, exclusive of any parking lanes or areas.
(e) Points of ingress and egress with city rights-of-way
shall be in accordance with the public works
department’s standards.
(3) Bulk Requirements.
(a) Setbacks. All mobile or manufactured homes,
together with their additions and appurtenant
structures, accessory structures and other structures on
the site (excluding fences), shall observe the following
setbacks (excluding any hitch or towing fixture) which
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(b) The proposed mobile home park streets shall be
constructed within a right-of-way which an easement
that extends shall extend at least two feet beyond the
paved surface but which shall, in no case, be less than
and shall be at least 30 feet in width.
(d) Cul-de-sacs shall meet requirements of the
Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards.
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supersede the standards of the underlying district:
(i) Park streets, 15 feet from centerline of right-ofway, but in no case less than five feet from the paved
surfaced edge, whether street or parking lane
pavement;
(ii) Exterior site boundary, 20 feet; unless on an
arterial, in which case exterior site boundary shall be
50 feet.
(b) Structure Separations. A minimum 10-foot
separation shall be maintained between all mobile or
manufactured homes, together with their habitable
additions and accessory structures. A covered carport
and bulk storage area shall be considered an accessory
structure. When a side entrance door is adjacent to the
parking areas, then the minimum width of the parking
areas shall be 12 feet.
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CE comment
(i) Park streets, 15 feet from centerline of the MHPs
access easement, but in no case less than five feet from
the paved surfaced edge, whether street or parking lane
pavement;
Too much for an
arterial?
Don’t understand b.ii.
(4) Parking Requirements.
(a) Two off-street paved parking spaces, located
Doesn’t this expand
adjacent to each respective mobile or manufactured
impervious surfaces?
home pad, shall be provided for each unit. The parking
areas and bulk storage areas shall be a minimum of 46
feet in length, when parking is provided alongside the
manufactured home.
(b) Off-street guest parking shall be provided at the
ratio of one parking space for each four mobile or
manufactured home pads and shall be provided by
separate paved parking areas. Clubhouse and
community building parking facilities may account for
up to 50 percent of this requirement.
(c) All off-street parking spaces shall be a minimum of Different from regular
10 feet by 20 feet.
parking spaces, 9x19
& compacts at 8x16
(5) Open Space. All mobile home parks shall include a Would this mean that
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(b) Structure Separations. A minimum 10-foot
separation shall be maintained between all mobile or
manufactured homes, together with their habitable
additions and accessory structures.
(i) A covered carport and bulk storage area shall be
considered an accessory structure.
(ii) When a side entrance door is adjacent to the
parking areas, then the minimum width of the parking
areas shall be 12 feet.
(b) Off-street guest parking shall be provided at the
ratio of one parking space for each four mobile or
manufactured home pads and shall be provided by
separate paved parking areas.
(i) Clubhouse and community building parking
facilities may account for up to 50 percent of this
requirement.
(5) Open Space. All mobile home parks shall include a
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minimum of 10 percent of the site areas for open
space when the development exceeds one unit per acre
overall density. The open space shall be owned and
maintained by the owners of the mobile home park.
(6) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to
illuminate streets, driveways and walkways for the
safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles. Light
standards shall comply with the city’s adopted
architectural light fixture standard.
Comment
two mobiles on two
acres isn’t a MHP?
Should be in the
definition.
(7) Utilities. All water, sewer, electrical and
communication service lines shall be underground and
shall be approved by the agency or jurisdiction
providing the service.
(8) Storm Drainage. Sites shall be constructed in
compliance with the storm drainage provisions of this
title and Chapter 14.30 BMC.
(9) Minimum Lot Sizes.
Don’t need here?
(a) Single and double wide: 4,000 square feet;
(b) Triple wide: 5,000 square feet.
(10) Pit Set Required. Mobile or manufactured homes Already stated?
shall be pit set no more than 12 inches above finished
grade with approved skirting. “Pit set” is hereby
defined to mean a minimum of 18 inches of permeable
backfill material around the skirting. The skirting shall
have a minimum of six-inch by 12-inch footing, with
pressure-treated wood, concrete or concrete masonry
unit block foundation walls. The pit shall be of
sufficient depth to accommodate 18 inches’ clearance
below the frame of the unit with crawlspace access
located near the utility connections.
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minimum of 10 percent of the site areas for open space
when the development exceeds one unit per acre
overall density. The open space shall be owned and
maintained by the owners of the mobile home park.
(6) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to
illuminate streets, driveways and walkways for the safe
movement of pedestrians and vehicles. Lighting shall
be as required in the Development Guidelines and
Public Works Standards. standards shall comply with
the city’s adopted architectural light fixture standard.
(7) Utilities. All water, sewer, electrical and
communication service utility lines shall be
underground and shall be approved by the agency or
jurisdiction providing the service.
(8) Storm Drainage. Sites shall be constructed in
compliance with the storm drainage provisions of this
title and Chapter 14.30 BMC.
(109) Pit Set Required. Mobile or manufactured homes
shall be pit set no more than 12 inches above finished
grade with approved skirting. “Pit set” is hereby
defined to mean a minimum of 18 inches of permeable
backfill material around the skirting. The skirting shall
have a minimum of six-inch by 12-inch footing, with
pressure-treated wood, concrete or concrete masonry
unit block foundation walls. The pit shall be of
sufficient depth to accommodate 18 inches’ clearance
below the frame of the unit with crawlspace access
located near the utility connections. Except for homes
placed in MHPs existing at the time of this chapter’s
adoption, all mobile homes shall be pit set (see BMC
16.40.020(14) for definition of pit set).
(11) Parking Carport. Mobile or manufactured homes
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shall have at minimum a carport for parking, that is a
minimum 12 feet by 46 feet when alongside the home,
to accommodate two parking spaces and the bulk
storage unit, and made from aluminum or an approved
alternative.
(12) Storage. Individual storage units shall be
provided for each mobile home lot and shall be a
minimum of six feet by nine feet. The storage units
shall be incorporated into the parking carport design.
(13) Landing. Each mobile home entrance shall be
provided with a concrete landing and steps. The
landing shall be a minimum of three feet by three feet
or larger.
(14) Roof Slope. Each mobile or manufactured home
shall have a roof slope of 4:12, no less than a four-foot
rise to every 12 feet of horizontal run.
(15) The tongue and axle shall be removed from each
mobile or manufactured home. (Ord. 01-12 § 24,
2012; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1,
2005; Ord. 40-97 § 9, 1997; Ord. 22-89 § 1, 1989;
Ord. 1020 § 8, 1981).
19.34.040 Additional regulations.
Mobile home parks shall be subject to all additional
regulations of the zoning code except where this
chapter is expressly to the contrary of any other
section of the zoning code. In that case, this chapter
shall apply. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 2205 § 1, 2005; Ord. 40-97 § 10, 1997; Ord. 1020 § 8,
1981).
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Comment
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If pit set, is this
required?
duplicated?
Should be earlier in
the chapter, section
015?
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