[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Arcadia 11-20-1961 by Ord. No. 122; amended by Ord. No. 122A. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 425.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning appears from the context, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME
A mobile home which does not have complete bathroom facilities.
LICENSEE
Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under this chapter.
MOBILE HOME
That which is, or was as originally constructed, designed to be transported by any motor vehicle upon a public highway and designed, equipped and used primarily for sleeping, eating and living quarters, or is intended to be so used, and includes any additions, attachments, annexes, foundations and appurtenances, except that a house trailer is not deemed a mobile home if the assessable value of such additions, attachments, annexes, foundations and appurtenances equals or exceeds 50% of the assessable value of the house trailer.
MOBILE HOME PARK
Any plot or plots of ground upon which two or more units, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation.
NONDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME
A mobile home equipped with complete bath and toilet facilities, all furniture, cooking, heating, appliances and complete year-round facilities.
PARK
Mobile home park.
PERSON
Includes an individual, partnership, firm, company, or corporation, whether tenant, owner, lessee, or licensee, or his or its agent, heir or assign.
SPACE
A plot of ground within a mobile home park of not less than 1,000 square feet, designed for the accommodation of one auto and/or one mobile home unit.
UNIT
A mobile home unit.
A. 
It shall be unlawful, except as provided in this chapter, for any person to park any mobile home on any street, alley, or highway, or other public place, or on any tract of land owned by any person, within the City of Arcadia.
B. 
Emergency or temporary stopping or parking is permitted on any street, alley or highway for not longer than one hour subject to any other and further prohibitions, regulations, or limitations imposed by the traffic and parking regulations or ordinances for that street, alley or highway.
C. 
No person shall park or occupy any mobile home on any premises which is situated outside an approved mobile home park, except under special permit as provided in § 265-3 of this chapter. The parking of only one unoccupied mobile home in an accessory private garage building, or in a rear yard, is permitted provided no living quarters shall be maintained or any business practiced in said mobile home while such mobile home is so parked or stored.
A. 
The Common Council may issue special written permits allowing the location of a mobile home outside of a mobile home park. The person to whom such permit is granted shall be subject to the parking permit fee as provided in § 265-15 of this chapter. The permit shall be granted only upon the written consent of the owner, legal agent of the owner or the lessee of the location for which the permit is issued. Not more than two mobile homes shall be granted permits to locate on any one premises outside a mobile home park.
B. 
Application for the permit shall be made to the City Clerk-Treasurer and shall be accompanied by an inspection fee established by the Common Council by resolution per mobile home and shall state the names and permanent addresses of the occupants of the mobile home, the license number of their mobile home and towing vehicle, place of last stay, intended purpose of stay at requested location, whether the occupants are nonresident tourists, whether any occupant is employed in this state, the exact location of the premises, the name of the owner and the occupant of any dwelling on the premises, and the owner's and/or occupant's permission to locate; a statement of the nature and location of sanitary facilities and the permission of the occupant of the dwelling house for their use; and a statement that all wastes from mobile home occupancy will be disposed of in a sanitary manner. Application for location on a vacant lot or parcel of land shall be accompanied by a statement of the nature and location of sanitary facilities, which must include a safe water supply and toilet within 200 feet of the proposed location of the mobile home, and a statement of permission from the owner for their use.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
C. 
All occupants of any mobile home located outside of a mobile home park shall register with the City Clerk-Treasurer as provided in § 265-13 of this chapter. All provisions of this chapter governing the location, use and sanitation of mobile homes located in a licensed mobile home park shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to any mobile home located outside of such mobile home park.
A. 
Mobile homes shall not be used as a permanent place of abode or as a permanent dwelling or for indefinite periods of time except as provided in § 265-12, provided that any nondependent mobile home properly connected with the public water supply and sanitary sewer systems may be permitted on any premises if such mobile home shall be constructed and located in compliance with all requirements of the building, plumbing, health, sanitary, electrical and zoning ordinances.
B. 
Any action toward the removal of wheels except for temporary purposes of repair, or other action to attach the mobile home to the ground by means of posts, piers or foundation, shall subject the mobile home to the requirements of the Building Code as well as this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 162, Building Construction.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, operate or maintain, or permit to be established, operated or maintained upon any property owned, leased or controlled by him, a mobile home park within the limits of the City of Arcadia without having first secured a license for each such park from the Common Council pursuant to this chapter. Such license shall expire one year from the date of issuance but may be renewed under the provisions of this chapter for additional periods of one year.
B. 
The application for such license or the renewal thereof shall be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer and shall be accompanied by a fee established by the Common Council by resolution for each space in the existing or proposed park and a surety bond in the sum of $500. This bond shall guarantee the collection by the licensee of the monthly parking permit fee provided for in § 265-15 and the payment of such fees to the City Clerk-Treasurer, the payment by the licensee of any fine or forfeiture including legal costs imposed upon or levied against said licensee for a violation of the ordinances of said City pursuant to which said license is granted, and shall also be for the use and benefit and may be prosecuted and recovery had thereon by any person, firm, or corporation who or which may be injured or damaged by reason of the licensee violating the provisions of this chapter. A fee established by the Common Council by resolution shall be paid for each transfer of a license.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
C. 
The application for a license or a renewal thereof shall be made on forms furnished by the City Clerk-Treasurer and shall include the name and address of the owner in fee of the tract (if the fee is vested in some person other than the applicant, a duly verified statement by that person that the applicant is authorized by him to construct or maintain the mobile home park and make the application) and such a legal description of the premises upon which the mobile home park is or will be located as will readily identify and definitely locate the premises. The application shall be accompanied by two copies of the park plan showing the following, either existing or as proposed:
(1) 
The extent and area used for park purposes.
(2) 
Roadways and driveways.
(3) 
Location of units for mobile homes.
(4) 
Location and number of sanitary conveniences, including toilets, washrooms, laundries and utility rooms, to be used by occupants of units.
(5) 
Method and plan of sewage disposal.
(6) 
Method and plan of garbage removal.
(7) 
Plan for water supply.
(8) 
Plan for electrical lighting of units.
D. 
If the existing or proposed park is designed to serve nondependent mobile home units, such plans shall clearly set forth the location of all sewer and water pipes and connections.
No mobile home park license or permit for location outside of a licensed mobile home park shall be issued until the City Clerk-Treasurer shall notify the Chief of Police, Health Officer, Chief of the Fire Department, and Building Inspector or their authorized agents of such application, and these officials shall inspect or cause to be inspected each application and the premises to determine whether the applicant and the premises on which mobile homes will be located comply with the regulations, ordinances and laws applicable thereto. These officials shall furnish to the Common Council in writing the information derived from such investigation and a statement as to whether the applicant and the premises meet the requirements of the department for which the officer is certifying. No license shall be renewed without a reinspection of the premises. For the purpose of making inspections and securing enforcement, such officials or their authorized agents shall have the right and are hereby empowered to enter on any premises on which a mobile home is located, or about to be located, and to inspect the same and all accommodations connected therewith at any reasonable time.
A. 
No mobile home or mobile home park shall be located in any fire district.
B. 
No occupied mobile home within the limits of the City of Arcadia shall be located between the recognized setback line for the zoning district in which such mobile home is located and the street or highway nor less than 10 feet from any building or other mobile home or from the boundary line of the premises on which located.
A. 
Every mobile home or mobile home park shall be located on a well-drained area, and the premises shall be properly graded so as to prevent the accumulation of storm or other waters. No mobile home or mobile home park shall be located in any area that is situated so that drainage from any barnyard, outdoor toilet or other source of filth can be deposited in its location.
B. 
Mobile home spaces shall be clearly defined and shall consist of a minimum of 1,000 square feet and a width of not less than 20 feet. The park shall be so arranged that all spaces shall face or abut on a driveway of not less than 20 feet in width, giving easy access from all units to a public street. Such driveway shall be graveled or paved and maintained in good condition, having natural drainage, be well lighted at night, and shall not be obstructed.
C. 
The park shall be so laid out that no dependent unit shall be located farther than 200 feet from the toilets and service buildings provided for herein, and walkways to such buildings shall be graveled or paved and well lighted at night.
D. 
Every mobile home space shall be furnished with an electric service outlet. Such outlet shall be equipped with an externally operated switch or fuse of not less than 30 amperes' capacity and a heavy-duty outlet receptacle. Electrical outlets shall be weatherproof, and no power lines shall be less than 15 feet above ground.
E. 
No mobile home unit shall be parked in a mobile home park outside of a designated space.
A. 
An adequate supply of pure water, furnished through a pipe distribution system connected directly with the public water main, with supply faucets located not more than 200 feet from any dependent mobile home, shall be furnished for drinking and domestic purposes in all mobile home parks.
B. 
Individual water service connections provided for direct use of an independent unit shall be so constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of such units. Such system shall be adequate to provide 20 pounds of pressure per square inch and capable of furnishing a minimum of 125 gallons per day per space.
C. 
No common drinking vessels shall be permitted, nor shall any drinking water faucets be placed in any toilet room.
D. 
Every mobile home park serving dependent units shall provide an abundant supply of hot water at all reasonable hours for bathing, washing, and laundry facilities.
A. 
Every mobile home park designed to serve dependent units shall have erected thereon suitable buildings for housing toilets, lavatories, showers, slop sinks, and laundry facilities as required by this chapter, such buildings to be known as "service buildings." Service buildings shall be located not more than 200 feet from any dependent unit space, nor closer than 15 feet to any mobile home space. Such buildings shall be of permanent construction and adequately lighted, screened and ventilated.
B. 
There shall be provided separate toilet rooms for each sex. Water flush toilets shall be required. Toilets shall be provided for each sex in the ratio of one toilet for each eight dependent units or fraction thereof and shall have separate compartments. Every male toilet room shall also contain one urinal for each 16 dependent units, but in no case shall any male toilet be without one urinal. Toilet rooms shall contain lavatories with hot and cold water in the ratio of one lavatory to every two or fewer water closets.
C. 
Separate bathing facilities for each sex shall be provided with one shower enclosed in a compartment at least four feet square for each eight dependent units or fraction thereof. Each shower compartment shall be supplemented by an individual dressing compartment of at least 12 square feet.
D. 
Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one double-tray unit and one conventional-type washing machine, or one automatic washing machine, with electric outlet, for each eight units. Sufficient drying facilities shall be available.
E. 
Slop sinks for disposal of liquid wastes originating at the units shall be provided in a separate room of the service building in the ratio of one slop sink for each 16 dependent units.
F. 
The above accommodations shall be based on the total mobile home park capacity according to accepted plans.
G. 
Floors of toilets, showers, and the laundry shall be of concrete, tile, or similar material impervious to water and easily cleaned and pitched to a floor drain.
A. 
All liquid waste from showers, toilets, laundries, faucets, lavatories, etc., shall be discharged into a sewer system extended from and connected with the public sewer system.
B. 
Every space designed to serve a nondependent unit shall be provided with sewer connections which shall comply with the State Plumbing Code. The sewer connection shall be provided with suitable fittings so that watertight connections can be made. Such connections shall be so constructed so that they can be closed when not connected and trapped in such a manner as to be maintained in an odor-free condition.
C. 
All sanitary facilities in any unit which are not connected with a public sewer system by approved pipe connections shall be sealed and their use is hereby declared unlawful.
D. 
Each faucet shall be equipped with facilities for drainage of waste and excess water.
E. 
Every mobile home unit shall be provided with a substantial flytight, watertight metal garbage depository from which the contents shall be removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner by the park custodian at least twice weekly between May 1 and October 15, and otherwise weekly.
It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy any mobile home within the City of Arcadia for more than 90 days in each twelve-month period, except as provided in § 265-4 of this chapter, and except that upon a showing and proof that there exists in the community a shortage of adequate housing facilities additional stays of 60 days may be granted as an emergency provision, provided that this time limitation shall not apply to the licensee of a mobile home park or his bona fide employees so as to prevent their remaining on the park premises at all times.
A. 
In every mobile home park there shall be located the office of the attendant or person in charge of said park. A copy of the park license and of this chapter shall be posted therein and the park register shall at all times be kept in said office.
B. 
It is hereby made the duty of the attendant or person in charge, together with the licensee, to:
(1) 
Keep a register of all guests, to be open at all times to inspection by state and federal officers and the Mobile Home Committee, which shall show for all guests:
(a) 
Names and addresses.
(b) 
Number of children of school age.
(c) 
State of legal residence.
(d) 
Dates of entrance and departure.
(e) 
License numbers of all mobile homes and towing or other vehicles.
(f) 
States issuing such licenses.
(g) 
Purpose of stay in park.
(h) 
Place of last location and length of stay.
(i) 
Place of employment of each occupant.
(2) 
Maintain the park in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition at all times.
(3) 
Ensure that the provisions of this chapter are complied with and enforced and report promptly to the proper authorities any violations of this chapter or any other violations of law which may come to his attention.
(4) 
Report to the Health Officer all cases of persons or animals affected or suspected of being affected with any communicable disease.
(5) 
Maintain in convenient places approved by the Fire Chief hand fire extinguishers in the ratio of one to each eight units.
(6) 
Collect the monthly parking permit fee provided for in § 265-15 of this chapter. A book shall be kept showing the names of the persons paying said service charges and the amount paid.
(7) 
Prohibit the lighting of open fires on the premises.
All plumbing, electrical, building and other work on or at any mobile home park licensed under this chapter shall be in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Arcadia and the requirements of the State Plumbing, Electrical and Building Codes and the regulations of the State Department of Safety and Professional Services. Licenses and permits granted under this chapter grant no right to erect or repair any structure, to do any plumbing work, or to do any electrical work.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Amended 10-8-1998 by Ord. No. 122B]
A. 
The owner of each mobile home occupying a space or lot in a park in the City, except mobile homes that constitute improvement to real property under § 70.043(1), Wis. Stats., and recreational mobile homes and camping trailers as defined in § 70.111(19), Wis. Stats., shall pay to the mobile home park operator, as the City's collection agent, a monthly parking permit fee computed as follows: on January 1, the Assessor shall determine the total fair market value of each mobile home in the City subject to the monthly parking permit fee. The fair market value, minus the tax-exempt household furnishings thus established, shall be equated to the general level of assessment for the prior year on the other real and personal property in the district. The value of each mobile home thus determined shall be multiplied by the general property gross tax rate, less any credit for the property tax relief credit, established on the preceding year's assessment of general property. The total annual parking permit fee thus computed shall be divided by 12 and shall represent the monthly mobile home parking permit fee. The fee shall be applicable to a mobile home moving into the City any time during the year. The park operator shall furnish information to the City Clerk-Treasurer and Assessor on mobile homes added to the park within five days after the arrival, on forms prescribed by the Department of Revenue. As soon as the Assessor receives the notice of an addition of a mobile home to a park, the Assessor shall determine its fair market value and notify the Clerk-Treasurer of that determination. The Clerk-Treasurer shall equate the fair market value established by the Assessor and shall apply the appropriate tax rate, divide the annual parking permit fee thus determined by 12 and notify the mobile home owner of the monthly fee to be collected from the mobile home owner.
(1) 
Liability for payment of the fee shall begin on the first day of the next succeeding month and shall remain on the mobile home only for such months as the mobile home remains in the City. A new fee and new valuation shall be established each January and shall continue for that calendar year. The valuation established shall be subject to review as other values established under Ch. 70, Wis. Stats. If the Board of Review reduces a valuation on which previous monthly payments have been made the tax district shall refund past excess fee payments. No such fee shall be imposed for any space occupied by a mobile home accompanied by an automobile for an accumulation period not to exceed 60 days in any 12 months if the occupants of the mobile home are tourists or vacationists. Exemption certificates in duplicate shall be accepted by the Clerk-Treasurer from qualified tourists or vacationists in lieu of monthly mobile home parking permit fees.
(2) 
The credit under § 79.10(9)(bm), Wis. Stats., as it applies to the principal dwelling on a parcel of taxable property of an owner, shall apply to the estimated fair market value of a mobile home that is the principal dwelling of the owner. The owner of the mobile home shall file a claim for the credit with the Clerk-Treasurer no later than January 31. To obtain the credit under § 79.10(9)(bm), Wis. Stats., the owner shall attest on the claim that the mobile home is the owner's principal dwelling, as defined in § 79.10(1)(dm), Wis. Stats. The Clerk-Treasurer shall reduce the owner's parking permit fee by the amount of any allowable credit. The Clerk-Treasurer shall furnish notice of all claims for credits under this subsection to the Department of Revenue as provided under § 79.10(1m), Wis. Stats.
B. 
The mobile home park operator shall collect the monthly parking permit fee from the mobile home owner. The monthly parking permit fee shall be paid by the mobile home park operator to the City on or before the 10th day of the month following the month for which such parking permit fee is due. The operator shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any mobile home occupying space in the park as well as the owner and occupant thereof.
C. 
If a mobile home is permitted by local ordinance to be located outside of a licensed park, the monthly parking permit fee shall be paid by the owner of the land on which it stands, and the owner of such land shall be required to comply with the reporting requirements of Subsection A. The owner of the land may collect the fee from the owner of mobile home and, on or before January 10 and on or before July 10, shall transmit to the City Clerk-Treasurer all fees owed for the six months ending on the last day of the month preceding the month when the transmission is required.
D. 
Failure to pay timely the monthly mobile home parking permit fees hereunder shall be treated in all respects like default in payment of personal property tax and shall be subject to all procedures and penalties applicable thereto under Chs. 70 and 74, Wis. Stats.
E. 
Each operator shall pay to the City a forfeiture of up to $25 for failing to comply the reporting requirements of Subsection A or C. Each failure shall be regarded as a separate offense.
F. 
A park operator may deduct and retain 2% of the monthly mobile home parking permit fees collected from the monthly mobile home parking permit fees collected to defray the park operator's administrative expenses for collecting the fees.
G. 
Distribution of fees. The City may retain 10% of the monthly parking permit fees collected in each month, without reduction for any amounts deducted and retained by the mobile home park operator, to cover the cost of administration. The City shall pay to the Arcadia School District, within 20 days after the end of each month, such proportion of the remainder of fees collected in the preceding month as the ratio of the most recent property tax levy for school purposes bears to the total tax levy for all purposes in the City.
The Common Council is hereby authorized to revoke any license or permit issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter in accordance with § 66.0435, Wis. Stats.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $100 and the costs of prosecution and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs shall be imprisoned in the county jail until payment of such forfeiture and the costs of prosecution, but not exceeding 30 days for each violation, provided that the forfeiture for violation of § 265-15A and C shall not exceed $25. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or contrary hereto are hereby repealed, except that nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted so as to conflict with state laws or orders regulating mobile homes or mobile home parks or any of the requirements of any ordinances of the City of Arcadia not mentioned or made inapplicable by the express terms of this chapter.