§ 17.44.100. Manufactured homes

The following regulations shall apply to manufactured homes and mobile homes situated outside of manufactured dwelling parks.

A. Mobile homes shall not be located outside of manufactured dwelling parks except as specified in subsection G of Section 17.44.020 or subsection B of this section.

B. Manufactured Homes Outside of Manufactured Dwelling Parks. Manufactured homes are permitted outright in the R-1, R-2, CC, and CH zones, subject to the following conditions:

1. The manufactured home shall comply with the lot size and width, height, design standards and yard requirements which apply to single-family dwellings for the zone in which it is located.

2. Floor Plan. The manufactured home shall be multi-sectional and have an enclosed floor area of not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet.

3. Roof. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof with a slope not less than three feet in height for each twelve (12) feet in width (fourteen (14) degrees).

4. Residential Building Materials. The manufactured home shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color, material and appearance are similar or superior to the exterior siding and roof material used on nearby residences (e.g., horizontal wood or wood-appearance siding is considered superior to metal siding and roofing).

5. Garages. The garage or carport shall be constructed of materials similar to those used on the manufactured home and shall be constructed prior to occupancy. The siding on the garage or carport shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding on the manufactured home, unless otherwise approved by the planning commission.

6. Thermal Envelope. The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer to meet the thermal envelope requirements equivalent to those for a single-family dwelling constructed under the State Building Code.

7. Placement. The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and back-filled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the manufactured home is located not more than sixteen (16) inches above grade, and complies with the minimum set-up standards of the adopted state Administrative Rules for Manufactured Dwellings, OAR Chapter 918. Where the building site has a sloped grade, no more than sixteen (16) inches of the enclosing material shall be exposed on the uphill side of the home.

8. Foundation Skirt. The foundation area of the manufactured home shall be fully skirted.

9. Gutters and Downspouts. The manufactured home shall be provided with gutters and down spouts to direct storm water away from the placement site.

10. Decks. A front and rear landing or deck composed of wood, wood substitute or equivalent, or concrete shall be placed at the front and rear entries to the manufactured home. Each landing or deck shall have dimensions of at least four feet by eight feet.

11. The maximum height and special setbacks for any carport, garage or accessory building shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.44.010.

12. Prior to the issuance of a placement permit for a manufactured home on a lot, the owner shall certify that the manufactured home and its location conform to this title and to all other applicable state and local laws or administrative rules. An application for a building permit shall be accompanied by:

a. A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the proposed location of the manufactured home and accessory structures on the lot and including the exterior dimensions of the manufactured home and setbacks from all property lines;

b. Information indicating the exterior length and width dimensions of the manufactured home; the materials, design and necessary dimensions of the roof, foundation support system, and perimeter crawl space enclosure; and the type of materials and appearance of the siding;

c. An agreement signed by the owner of the manufactured home, or the owner's authorized agent, pledging full compliance with this title;

d. An application for a building permit for a garage or carport.

13. The manufactured home shall not be occupied until: (1) the zoning official certifies that all provisions of this title and other city ordinances have been met; and (2) the building official certifies that the State of Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Code and all other state manufactured housing rules, building and related code requirements have been met.

14. If the city finds the structure has been occupied without full compliance with the city's zoning and building regulations, the city may proceed with enforcement actions authorized in this code and/or as an alternative remedy terminate utility service to the home until such time as the owner fully complies with the city's code requirements. Utility service shall not be terminated unless the city has provided the owner with seven days' written notice by regular mail and by posting the property seventy-two (72) hours prior to the shut-off of water service.

15. Building Orientation.

a. In an R-1 zone, the architectural front of the manufactured home must face the street.

b. In an R-2 zone, the architectural front of the house may have the side of the manufactured home face the street.

c. The manufactured home must comply with the design standards in Section 17.12.080(C) or Section 17.16.080(C).

(Ord. 320 § 6, 2004: Ord. 273 § 5.100, 1998)

(Ord. No. 358, § 1, 7-13-2010)