Cross Reference: As to use of tents for residency prohibited, Section 210.2315.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021[1]]
The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall
mean:
A factory-built structure built on a permanent chassis, built
to the Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standards (HUD
Code) and which displays a red certification label on the exterior
of each transportable section. In the traveling mode, is eight (8)
feet or more in width, or forty (40) feet or more in length, or when
erected on site contains three hundred twenty-five (325) or more square
feet, equipped with necessary dwelling service connections for a household.
A dwelling intended for, constructed for, and used entirely
for residential purposes as a site-built home. A site-built home does
not have a permanent chassis.
A factory built structure, which, in the traveling mode,
has dimensions less than that of a manufactured home, is designed
for human occupation and is capable of movement by being pulled behind
a motor vehicle.
Any motor vehicle equipped with living space and amenities
found in a home.
Any parcel of land consisting of two (2) or more acres upon
which two (2) or more manufactured homes, occupied for dwelling or
sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge
is made for such accommodation.
Any parcel of land in which two (2) or more campsites are
designated primarily for temporary occupancy by recreational vehicles
for travel, recreational or vacation uses. Such parks shall be construed
to include those parks having sites for tent camping as well as for
RV campers. Also referred to as “campground.”
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A.
Manufactured
Home. A manufactured home must meet the following minimum standards:
1.
The structure must have siding material consisting of wood or wood
products, stucco, brick, rock, horizontal lap steel, aluminum or vinyl.
2.
Roofing material must consist of composition asphalt shingles, fiberglass
shingles, wood shakes, metal, baked tiles or crushed rock.
3.
Roof area must have a projecting eave with an overhand of at least
one (1) foot measured from the vertical side of the home. When attached
carports, garages, porches or similar structures are integral part
of the home, this overhang or projecting eave requirement may be waived
(when the necessary structure is attached to the home). All roof structures
must have an eave projection.
4.
The structure must have proper guttering attached.
5.
The structure must have skirting attached made of at least five-sixteenths
(5/16) inch thick cement fiber board or at least one and one-half
(1.5) inch thick foam backed vinyl.
6.
The structure may not be built onto, or be attached to, any other
structure.
7.
The manufactured home must not be more than ten (10) years old.
B.
Modular
Home. Must meet the following minimum standards:
1.
The structure must have a gable or hip roof pitch of no less than
three (3) inches of vertical rise to every twelve (12) inches of horizontal
run.
2.
The structure must have had all axles, running gears, lights and
towing apparatus permanently removed.
3.
The structure must have siding material consisting of wood or wood
products, stucco, brick, rock, horizontal lap steel, aluminum or vinyl.
4.
Roofing material must consist of composition asphalt shingles, fiberglass
shingles, wood shakes, baked tiles or crushed rock.
5.
Roof area must have a projecting eave with an overhand of at least
one (1) foot measured from the vertical side of the modular home.
When attached carports, garages, porches or similar structures are
integral part of the home, this overhang or projecting eave requirement
may be waived (when the necessary structure is attached to the home).
All roof structures must have an eave projection.
6.
The structure must have proper guttering attached.
7.
The structure may not be built onto.
8.
The modular home must not be more than ten (10) years old.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A.
Manufactured
homes which meet the requirements, are hereby prohibited from being
parked or installed on any parcel of real estate situated within the
City, except in a mobile home park.
B.
Modular
homes may be located or permanently placed on a residential lot as
long as the requirements set forth below are met:
1.
Occupied as a single-family dwelling.
2.
Be placed in accordance with any setback requirements existing in
the City.
3.
Only one (1) modular home may be located on any one (1) residential
lot.
4.
The modular home shall be attached to a permanent perimeter foundation,
which must be properly enclosed. The foundation must meet all manufacturer’s
specifications for support with a vapor barrier in place. The owner
of the modular home shall be responsible for notifying the Building
Inspector of the construction of the foundation and the Building Inspector
provided opportunity to inspect the foundation in advance of placement
of the modular home thereon. The foundation material shall consist
of continuous concrete, brick flagstone, poured concrete or masonry
suitable for the outer portion of a finished residence. The foundation
and façade shall have permanently installed venting; deletion
or omission of venting is not allowed. Minimum crawl space shall be
eighteen (18) inches under the entire modular home.
5.
The modular home shall have permanent steps set at all entrances
to the home.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A.
All
existing occupied manufactured homes located on an individual lot
shall be permitted to remain in place so long as occupied, but provided
that it may not be replaced unless made to conform to the requirements
set forth.
B.
Any
such existing manufactured home shall be removed when unoccupied for
a period in excess of one hundred twenty (120) days, including when
the structure is uninhabitable due to fire, wind, or other casualty.
The owner of such real estate parcel shall replace it with a structure
of at least equal square footage or the original home.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
A.
A camper
or RV shall not be occupied as a permanent or temporary residence
within the City unless permission is received from the Board of Aldermen
when the property owner is building a new home within the Tipton City
limits. Requirements for permit of temporary residence in a camper
or RV include the following:
B.
A camper
or RV may be stored on a personal residence provided the following
criteria are met:
1.
The camper or RV owner and property owner are the same person.
2.
There is no visible rust, stains, weather checked tires or partially
attached molding.
3.
Only one (1) camper or RV may be stored by an owner and only one
(1) may be stored on any lot, parcel or property.
4.
Campers and RVs shall be kept weed and grass free.
5.
No utilities shall be hard wired to the camper or RV.
C.
Transient
Employees. An employee who is performing job duties, while away from
his/her permanent residence may reside in a camper or RV for a period
not to exceed six (6) months; such camper and RV may be parked in
a mobile home park.
D.
RV
parks are not permitted within the Tipton City limits.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
The Board of Aldermen shall act as the Zoning Commission and
shall appoint a five (5) member Board of Adjustment as set forth in
Chapter 89, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 21-04, 5-3-2021]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the terms of
this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
