Village of New Haven, MI Article IX MH Manufactured Housing Residential District

§ 515-35 Intent.

The Manufactured Housing Residential District is intended to provide areas where manufactured housing communities (mobile home parks) and subdivisions may be developed.

§ 515-36 Principal permitted uses.

In the Manufactured Housing Residential District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following uses:

A. Manufactured housing parks subject to the requirements established by Act 419 of the Public Acts of 1976,[1] as amended, and the provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the Village of New Haven, and as approved by the Manufactured Housing Division.

[1] Editor's Note: See now Act 96, Public Acts of 1987, State of Michigan, as amended.

B. Manufactured housing subdivisions subject to the requirements established by Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967,[2] as amended, the provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the Village of New Haven.

[2] Editor's Note: See MCLA § 560.101 et seq.

C. Single-family manufactured housing and site-built housing units.

§ 515-37 Special land uses.

The following special land uses may be permitted only after review and approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the requirements and standards of Article XX and the submission of a site plan conforming with the requirements of § 515-100:

A. Manufactured housing condominiums as regulated by Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978.

B. Public parks.

C. Utility structures (§ 515-159).

§ 515-38 Accessory structures and uses.

Accessory structures and uses of land such as private recreation areas and management buildings designed primarily for the convenience and use of the dwellers of the park or subdivision, in accordance with § 515-78.

§ 515-39 District regulations.

A. Specific standards for manufactured housing parks and subdivisions.

(1) Greenbelt. When a manufactured housing park or subdivision adjoins any residential zoning district, a buffer strip shall be provided as follows:

(a) The buffer strip shall be graded with a continuous berm at least three feet above the grade elevation at the common property line, and the width of the buffer strip shall be at least 12 feet.

(b) All portions of the buffer strip shall be planted with grass, ground cover, shrubbery or other suitable plant material.

(c) A minimum of one deciduous tree plus one additional deciduous tree shall be planted for each 30 lineal feet of required buffer strip length. Required trees shall be planted at approximately thirty-foot intervals.

(2) Open space. All open space shall be in accordance with the Manufactured Housing Code Rule 946. Where common open space is created within a development, provisions for maintenance must be established in a manner acceptable to the Village Council. Where such space is not maintained in accordance with the agreement provided therefor, the Village shall order such work done and assess the cost for it to the benefiting property owners.

(3) Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks not less than three feet wide and four inches thick shall be provided from all mobile home sites to all service facilities. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with Village specifications and drain to the road.

(4) Garbage and trash disposal. To be in accordance with Michigan Department of Public Health Standards, Rules R-325.3351 through R-325.3354.

(5) Streetlighting and identification signs. All streets within the development shall be adequately lighted and signs identifying each street shall be erected. All outside service areas shall be clearly illuminated at night and in accordance with Rule 929 of the Manufactured Housing Code.

(6) Fire hydrants. Approved, functioning fire hydrants shall be so placed within the park so that no manufactured housing unit is further than 400 feet measure along a roadway or parking area.

(7) Concrete pads. Each lot shall be provided with a foundation as required by the Manufactured Housing Code, Rules R-124.1604.

(8) Skirting. All units shall be skirted in accordance with the Manufactured Housing Code.

(9) Off-street parking. To be constructed in accordance with the Manufactured Housing Code. All off-street parking shall be arranged so as to minimize any impact on adjacent residential properties.

(10) Road standards. Each manufactured housing park shall have access to a major thoroughfare, and the entrance shall be approved for design by the Village Engineer and Police Chief. Each manufactured housing site shall abut an access road or a service drive. All roads and service drives shall be constructed with either portland cement concrete with concrete curb and gutter, or bituminous asphalt with concrete curb and gutter, two-way roads. Internal roads shall be constructed in accordance with Rule R-124.1922. Road and service drive widths shall be as provided by the Manufactured Housing Division Rules. Dead-end roads shall terminate in a turnaround. Intersections shall be designed and maintained free of visual obstruction.

(11) Single-family residence. No more than one single-family residence for an owner, operator or resident manager will be permitted for each manufactured housing park.

(12) Density. Maximum density shall be seven manufactured housing units per acre.

(13) Finish grades for all development shall bear a reasonable relationship to adjoining properties, street curbs, and road crowns and shall be subject to review and final approval by the Manufactured Housing Division and Public Health Department.

(14) No more than one manufactured housing unit shall be placed on any lot or approved site.

(15) One sales office may be permitted in each park.

B. General standards for the MH District.

(1) Site plans as required in § 515-100 of this chapter shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for all special land uses and for other uses or structures which require site plan review (see § 515-100).

(2) See Article XVIII, General Provisions, regarding general requirements which may relate to uses permitted in the district.

(3) Except where otherwise regulated in this article, refer to Article XVII, Schedule of District Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, the maximum density permitted, providing minimum yard setback requirements and development options.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The Schedule of District Regulations is included at the end of this chapter.

(4) No required front yard space in any MH District shall be used for the storage or parking of vehicles or any other materials or equipment.

(5) Prohibited use of open areas: No machinery, equipment, vehicles, or other materials shall be stored or parked unless in full accordance with the Village of New Haven Nuisance Ordinance.