Township of East Manchester, PA Chapter 219 Trailers

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of East Manchester 5-21-1958 by Ord. No. 1-58 (Ch. 95 of the 1988 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 75.

Floodplain management — See Ch. 108.

Occupation registration — See Ch. 144.

Sewers and sewage disposal — See Ch. 179.

Solid waste and recycling — See Ch. 187.

Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 208.

Removal of mobile homes or trailers — See Ch. 212, Art. III.

Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 231.

Water supply — See Ch. 238.

Zoning — See Ch. 255.

§ 219-1 Definitions.

[Added 12-12-1977 by Ord. No. 12-13-77B]

The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section as follows:

PERMANENT

A fixed mobile home or trailer which shall be fixed, continuing, lasting, stable and shall be securely attached to the real estate so that the same may not be moved without incurring substantial damage. The criteria to determine if a mobile home shall be permanent shall be predicated upon the occurrence of three or more of the following requirements:

A. Fixing or securing the trailer to the real estate or mobile home pad by permanent means.

B. Removal of axles, wheels or tongs.

C. Connecting a mobile home to underground electric, water and sewage disposal systems.

D. Installation of permanent skirting, appurtenant structures or outbuildings which shall be affixed to the trailer.

E. Fixing to the trailer any construction which would require the obtaining of a building permit pursuant to the prevailing East Manchester Township building permit ordinances.[1]

TEMPORARY

That which shall be used for a limited time only and shall not be considered permanent as set forth herein.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 75, Construction Code, Uniform.

§ 219-2 Permit required; exception.

[Amended 12-12-1977 by Ord. No. 12-13-77B]

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association or corporation to use, rent, maintain, occupy or own any house trailer as a permanent residence or dwelling or place of business within the confines of the Township of East Manchester for a period longer than 14 days in any 12 consecutive months without a trailer permit from the Zoning Officer of East Manchester Township.

B. Any house trailer or mobile home used as a temporary residence, dwelling or place of business shall be exempt from the provisions contained herein.

§ 219-3 Application for permit; fee; issuance or denial.

[Amended 1-17-1970 by Ord. No. 1-58; 12-12-1977 by Ord. No. 12-13-77B; 4-12-1988 by Ord. No. 4-12-88]

Any person desiring a trailer permit shall secure an application for a trailer permit from the Zoning Officer of East Manchester Township and submit said application fully completed, setting forth the name and address of the applicant, area to be used for trailer purposes, the plan for water supply and the method of disposal of sewage, garbage and refuse. A fee as set forth from time to time by the Board of Supervisors shall be paid with the application,[1] and, upon receipt of said sum and the application, the Zoning Officer, upon the authority granted by the Board of Supervisors, shall cause an investigation to be made and, if satisfied that the proposed trailer area does not interfere with the health, comfort and safety of its citizens, shall issue a permit for one year. Should the Zoning Officer, upon investigation, find that the health, comfort and safety of the citizens of East Manchester Township will be interfered with, no permit shall be issued.

[1] Editor's Note: The fee schedule is available in the Township offices.

§ 219-4 Renewal fee.

[Amended 1-17-1970 by Ord. No. 1-58; 4-12-1988 by Ord. No. 4-12-88]

All permits may be renewed yearly for a fee as set forth from time to time by the Board of Supervisors.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The fee schedule is available in the Township offices.

§ 219-5 Transferal of permit.

No permit shall be assigned or transferred without an application for a new permit by the proposed assignee or transferee.

§ 219-6 Declaration of nuisance; notice of violation.

The violation of this chapter shall be deemed to be and constitute a nuisance. Whenever it is found that any person, partnership, association or corporation maintains such nuisance within the Township of East Manchester, said Supervisors of said Township shall serve notice to that effect upon the person, partnership, association or corporation maintaining such nuisance. Such notice shall sufficiently describe the locations of the house trailer and require the same to be removed.

§ 219-7 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 4-12-1988 by Ord. No. 4-12-88; 11-7-1988 by Ord. No. 12-13-88B; 5-14-1996 by Ord. No. 5-14-96; 2-19-1997 by Ord. No. 2-19-97A[1]]

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall commit a criminal offense, and shall, upon being found guilty by a Magisterial District Judge, after hearing, pay a fine not to exceed $1,000, together with all court costs as permitted by law. In default of payment thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense, which shall be subject to prosecution as such. For purposes of this section, the Board of Supervisors of East Manchester Township hereby appoints the Township Manager, Secretary, Zoning Officer, Permit Officer or Codes Enforcement Officer as authorized representatives, any one of whom may commence and pursue enforcement proceedings pursuant to this section.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).