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81.1 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

81.1.1The use of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles shall be subject to the following regulations: (Former Section INL#316-10; Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.1Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles shall be used as residences only in manufactured home parks and special occupancy parks, or in any public camping area, subject to the applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. (Former Section INL#316-10(a); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.2However, manufactured homes may be located and used outside of manufactured home parks in certain zoning districts where such use is specifically authorized. (Former Section INL#316-10(a); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3Manufactured homes used for residential purposes outside of manufactured home parks shall be subject to the same building regulations and zoning regulations applicable to buildings similarly used and shall be required to meet all of the following at the time of installation: (Former Section INL#316-10(b); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3.1The manufactured home shall be completely enclosed (except for venting) at the ground level with manufactured home skirting. (Former Section INL#316-10(b)(1); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3.2A manufactured home manufactured before September 15, 1971, may be placed on a permanent foundation provided an engineer licensed by the State of California certifies that the unit is structurally sound and complies with the Uniform Building Code. If necessary, a unit may be modified to comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards for safety, ceiling height and structure. Such modifications require a building permit. (Former Section INL#316-10(b)(2); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3.3A manufactured home sold new before July 1, 1980, shall be attached to a permanent foundation approved by the Chief Building Inspector. (Former Section INL#316-10(b)(3); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3.4The State Department of Housing and Community Development manufactured home insignia and the license plate of a manufactured home sold new before July 1, 1980, shall be removed and returned to said Department together with the Department of Motor Vehicles’ certificate of ownership, the certificate of registration and a copy of the building permit for manufactured home installation. (Former Section INL#316-10(b)(4); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.3.5A manufactured home sold new on or after July 1, 1980, shall be attached either to a permanent foundation or to a standard setup with tie down anchors approved by the Chief Building Inspector. (Former Section INL#316-10(b)(5); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.4One (1) manufactured home may be used as an office appurtenant to, accessory to, and in conjunction with the operation of a manufactured home sales area without a Use Permit. (Former Section INL#316-10(c); Amended by Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5 Temporary Use - Special Permits. Notwithstanding subsection 81.1.1.1, Special Permits may be issued for the temporary use of a manufactured home or recreational vehicle as follows: (Former Section INL#316-10(d); Amended by Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.5.1The Director may permit a person who has a permanent residence elsewhere to use a recreational vehicle as a temporary residence for up to six (6) months. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(1); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.5.2The Director may permit a construction contractor to use a manufactured home, commercial coach or recreational vehicle as an office for the duration of the job. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(3); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.5.3The Zoning Administrator may in a case of hardship, grant a property owner a Special Permit to set up temporarily any manufactured home which is not defined as a “nuisance” by Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.5.3.1The Zoning Administrator may find a case of hardship if: (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.1The property lies in a zone in which a manufactured home is a principal permitted use; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a)(i);Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.2Placement of the manufactured home is consistent with the general character of the neighborhood and will not adversely affect the public health and safety of the neighborhood; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a)(ii); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.3The manufactured home is occupied by a specified person or persons who are related to the property owner; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4) (a)(iii); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.4The Chief Building Inspector approves the proposed setup; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a)(iv); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.5Neither the property owner nor the proposed occupant can afford to install, then remove, a permanent foundation; and/or (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a)(v); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.6Neither the property owner nor the proposed occupant can afford to purchase a newer, conforming unit; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a)(vi); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.1.7The health and well-being of either the property owner or the proposed occupant requires that the manufactured home be on the property. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(a) (vii); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88)

81.1.1.5.3.2The Special Permit is valid for one (1) year. The Zoning Administrator may be renew it for additional one year periods for as long as the hardship continues. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(4)(b); Ord. 1848, Sec. 18, 9/13/88; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 21, 4/7/98)

81.1.1.5.4 Temporary Occupancy.

81.1.1.5.4.1The Chief Building Inspector may issue a temporary occupancy permit for one manufactured home or recreational vehicle situated on a lot for which the applicant has obtained a building permit. The use of the manufactured home or recreational vehicle shall be the same as the use of the building for which the permit was granted. Services shall not be connected to the permanent structure until the manufactured home or recreational vehicle for which the temporary occupancy permit was issued has been removed from the property. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(5)(a); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.4.2The temporary occupancy permit shall be valid for six months from the date the building permit was issued. The manufactured home or recreational vehicle for which the temporary occupancy permit was issued shall be removed when the temporary occupancy permit expires. The Chief Building inspector may renew a temporary occupancy permit for one (1) additional six (6) month period if: (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(5)(b); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.4.2.1There is substantial progress on the permanent building; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(5)(b)(i); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.4.2.2It is reasonable and probable that the permanent building will be completed within the extra six (6) months. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(5)(b)(ii); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.4.3The applicant shall sign a document stating he has read and understands the conditions of the permit. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(5)(c); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5 Owner-Builder.

81.1.1.5.5.1The Chief Building Inspector may grant a property owner who signs the building permit as an owner-builder a temporary occupancy permit for one (1) manufactured home or recreational vehicle which is not defined as a nuisance by Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(a); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2The Chief building Inspector may issue the permit if: (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2.1The property lies in a zone in which a manufactured home is a permitted use; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b)(i); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2.2The applicant is the landowner and is building a house on the same piece of property; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b)(ii); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2.3The applicant has a building permit for the permanent residence: and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b)(iii); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2.4Any septic system used with the temporary quarters is sized for the permanent residence; and (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b)(iv); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.2.5Any water supply developed on the property is sized for the permanent residence. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(b)(v); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.3The temporary occupancy permit shall be valid for six (6) months from the date the building permit was issued The Chief building Inspector may renew the temporary occupancy permit for additional six (6) month periods if he determines that substantial progress is being made on construction of the permanent residence. The temporary occupancy permit shall expire when the building permit expires. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(c);Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.4Services shall not be transferred to the permanent residence until the temporary quarters are removed from the property. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(d); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.5.5.5The applicant shall sign a document stating that he has read and understands the conditions of the permit. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(e); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.6When any permit issued under subsection 81.1.1.5, Temporary Use - Special Permits expires, the owner of the land on which the manufactured home or recreational vehicle is placed shall remove it. Any manufactured home or recreational vehicle not so removed is a public nuisance. It may be abated in accordance with this Code. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(e); Amended by Ord. 1540; Sec. 1, 6/29/82)

81.1.1.7When a permit for temporary use of a recreational vehicle issued under subsection 81.1.1.5 expires, the owner of the land on which it is located shall disconnect it from utilities and cease to occupy it. Any recreational vehicle not so disconnected is a public nuisance. It may be abated in accordance with this Code. (Former Section INL#316-10(d)(6)(f); Ord. 1403a, Sec. 1, 6/3/80; Amended by Ord. 1540, Sec. 1, 6/29/82; Ord. 1876, 9/26/89)

* Note: For Nonconforming Manufactured Homes, see Section B, Part 5, of this Chapter: Nonconforming Uses and Nonconforming Structures.