[R.O. 2003 § 605.010; Ord. No.
17.102 § 1, 8-20-1973]
When used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning
herein given.
Any structure erected and contained within the mobile home
lot either attached or unattached to the mobile home. Accessory structures
require building permits.
That section of the building permit provided for authorized
signature after all conditions of a one-time final inspection are
satisfied.
The City of Marceline, Missouri.
The territorial area over which the City may exercise planning
and zoning control.
A travel trailer permanently affixed to the land. A travel
trailer becomes a mobile home and shall be deemed to be permanently
affixed to the land when its wheels, or other transporting device
have been removed therefrom, or otherwise fixed so as to prevent ready
removal and ready mobility of such travel trailer.
An area of land upon which two (2) or more mobile homes are
harbored either free of charge or for revenue purposes, and shall
include any building structures, tent, vehicle, or enclosure used
or intended for use as a part of the equipment of such court.
Each lot contained within the limits of a mobile home court
for the purpose of accommodating one (1) only mobile home unit, and
its related accessory structures.
That when permit holder has completed the construction and
periodic inspection requirements, and desires to occupy the premises,
he/she will then submit the same to final inspection.
This Chapter and all other City ordinances regulating the
housing authority of the City.
Any vehicle or similar portable structure used or so constructed
as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon the public streets
and to permit the occupancy thereof as a dwelling place for one (1)
or more persons.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.020; Ord. No.
17.102 § 2, 8-20-1973]
Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful to occupy for sleeping or other residence purposes any travel trailer unless such travel trailer is located within designated areas established by City ordinances. Unoccupied travel trailers may be indefinitely parked, off street and in accordance with police regulations. Parked travel trailers for resale purposes must meet City ordinances. Not more than two (2) trailers held for sale shall be parked on any mobile home court and such trailers must be parked on a trailer lot as defined by Section 605.110 herein. No sales office shall be maintained on any mobile home court and no advertising of trailers for sale shall be displayed on a mobile home court.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.030; Ord. No.
17.102 § 3, 8-20-1973]
A.Â
No person shall locate, maintain, or permit to be located or maintained
upon real estate owned by them any mobile home unless and until a
permit for such mobile home shall have been issued by the City Manager,
except within the bounds of an approved mobile home court. Applications
for such mobile home permits shall be made to the City Manager with
a one dollar ($1.00) fee to the City Clerk. After all requirements
of the application have been met and all fees paid to the City Clerk
and the City Manager's decision indicated there is nothing detrimental
to the ordinances, a permit shall be issued. The City Manager may
cause inspection to be made as necessary, and may revoke the permit
due to non-compliance of any of the regulations contained in the application.
The permit holder shall file a notice of completion, and shall receive
a certificate of occupancy after all conditions of a one-time final
inspection are met. Permit holders aggrieved at the decision of the
Inspector may proceed according to ordinance regulations.
B.Â
Mobile Home Locations. Double-wide or larger, in Residential Zone
A shall meet all requirements of Residential Zone A single-family
dwellings. Applications for permit will be made to the City Manager
and after the decision of the City Manager indicates that all conditions
have been met as stated in the application and all fees required paid
to the City Clerk, then a permit will be issued. Inspections to be
made in accordance with ordinances regulating the codes. Permit holder
will file a notice of completion and shall receive a certificate of
occupancy after all conditions of a one-time final inspection have
been met. The City Manager may revoke the permit at any time due to
permit holder's non-compliance to City inspection codes. Permit
holders aggrieved at the decision of the Inspector may proceed according
to ordinance regulations.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.040; Ord. No.
17.102 § 4, 8-20-1973]
Mobile home courts zoning for residential purposes may be established
in such portions of the City as may be approved by the zoning ordinances.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.050; Ord. No.
17.102 § 5, 8-20-1973]
No persons, firm, or corporation shall establish, maintain,
conduct, or operate a mobile home court without first obtaining a
license therefor from the City Clerk. Such license shall expire at
Midnight on the last day of each year. So long as said court is operated
in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, said license
may be renewed from year to year upon payment of the annual license
fee herein provided.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.060; Ord. No.
17.102 § 6, 8-20-1973]
A.Â
In order to obtain a permit to construct or an original license to
operate a mobile home court, the applicant shall file with the City
Manager written application setting forth:
1.Â
The full name and address of the applicant or applicants, or
names and addresses of the officers if the application is a partnership,
or the names and addresses of the officers if the applicant is a corporation,
and the present or last occupation of the applicant at the time of
filing of the application.
2.Â
The location and legal description of the tract of land upon
which it is supposed to operate and maintain a mobile home court.
3.Â
The proposed and existing facilities in a mobile home court
for water supply, sewage, garbage and waste disposal, fire protection
and for a sanitary community building which will include a description
of toilets, urinals, sinks, wash basins, slop sinks, showers, drains
and laundry facilities as may be required by City or State regulations,
the proposed alterations therein and the maintenance thereof.
4.Â
The proposed method of lighting and the structures and land
upon which the mobile home court is to be located.
5.Â
The calendar months of the year which applicant will operate
said mobile home court.
6.Â
Layout plans should show:
a.Â
The area and dimensions of the site;
b.Â
The number, location, and dimensions of all mobile home lots;
c.Â
The location and width of roadways, automobile parking facilities,
and walkways;
d.Â
The location of service buildings and any other proposed structures;
e.Â
Plans and specifications of the water supply, sewage and refuse
disposal facilities, including the location of water and sewer lines
and riser pipes;
f.Â
Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed within
the parks; and
g.Â
The location and details of lighting and electrical systems.
7.Â
An affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the matters
contained in the application shall be attached thereto. Where a permit
to construct as well as an original license to operate is sought by
the applicant, request therefor shall be made in the same application.
Each application shall be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of
fifty dollars ($50.00), to the City Clerk. If application is refused
by the City Manager deposit will be refunded by the City Clerk.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.070; Ord. No.
17.102 § 7, 8-20-1973]
A.Â
Upon receipt by the City Manager, an application for a permit to
construct a mobile home court, the application will be reviewed by
the City Manager, the City Clerk, and Building Inspector. When it
has been determined that there is nothing detrimental to the ordinances,
codes, Department of Public Health of the State of Missouri relative
to mobile home courts, and conditions set forth, then a permit to
construct will be issued by the City Manager. If the application for
a permit is declined, the City Manager shall give the reason in writing
to the applicant and if the objection can be corrected, the applicant
may amend his/her application and resubmit it for approval.
B.Â
If a permit to construct a mobile home court is approved, the City
Manager will request periodic inspections of all construction operations.
The permit holder will file a notice of completion for any part of
the mobile home court ready for occupancy. After final inspection
for any part of the mobile home court, the Inspector may sign the
certificate of occupancy for the completed mobile home court. At such
time, the City Clerk will issue an initial operating license. The
City Manager may demand inspection of the mobile home court as often
as necessary. Consistent non-compliance may result in revoking the
license at the next renewal period.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.080; Ord. No.
17.102 § 8, 8-20-1973]
The rules and regulations of the Department of Public Health
of the State of Missouri relative to the conduct, operation and maintenance
of mobile home courts are hereby adopted by reference as the rules
and regulations of the City of Marceline for conduct, operation and
maintenance of mobile home courts.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.090; Ord. No.
17.102 § 9, 8-20-1973]
The licensee shall pay to the City Clerk on or before January
first of each year an annual license fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for
each mobile home lot location provided for in such mobile home court
but not to exceed an annual license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
When a license fee is applied for during the license year, the fee
shall be prorated on the basis of the number of months remaining in
a license year. Upon approval of the application by the City Council,
the deposit herein provided shall apply to the cost of the initial
license.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.100; Ord. No.
17.102 § 10, 8-20-1973]
The Licensee shall be responsible at all times for the conduct
and maintenance of the entire mobile home court and at all times be
available for contact by the City Manager. The licensee shall be responsible
for the control of each tenant and their compliance to the Building
Codes set forth in the ordinances. A list of rules containing the
Code requirements of the ordinances shall be conspicuously displayed
for the benefit of all tenants. The licensee shall abide by the civil
rights regulations established by Federal, State and local authorities.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.110; Ord. No.
17.102 § 11, 8-20-1973]
Each lot shall contain no less than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet, and be no less than thirty (30) feet in width.
A line established from any overhang of the mobile home and perpendicular
to the ground shall be no closer than five (5) feet to any interior
lot lines of the mobile home court or closer than fifteen (15) feet
to any street or alley. There shall be a clearance of at least fifteen
(15) feet between adjacent mobile homes, and ten (10) feet from any
vehicular travel area. The mobile home shall be at least twenty-five
(25) feet from any municipal park property line abutting upon a public
street or highway and separated from such park by a six-foot high
masonry wall constructed by the mobile home licensee. The mobile homes
shall be fifteen (15) feet from any other municipal park property.
Sidewalks shall be no less than three and one-half (3Â 1/2) feet
wide. All walkway steps and mobile home steps shall be concrete or
other approved material.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.120; Ord. No.
17.102 § 12, 8-20-1973]
An adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes
from the City water supply system shall be supplied to meet the requirements
of a mobile home court. Said water shall be obtained from faucets
conveniently located in said park, or from separate connections made
directly to each mobile home. No common drinking cups shall be permitted.
A water meter shall be installed in each court.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.130; Ord. No.
17.102 § 13, 8-20-1973]
Each mobile home court shall contain a service building containing
at least one (1) flush type water closet, one (1) lavatory with hot
and cold water for each sex up to one hundred (100) mobile home lots
and one (1) urinal for the male sex up to one hundred (100) lots.
The building shall provide private accommodations for each sex, adequately
lighted, adequately heated, properly ventilated and maintained in
a sanitary condition at all times. The building shall meet all other
codes and ordinances. Baths and/or showers may be required by the
City and by the rules and regulations herein adopted. Building location
shall be not more than two hundred (200) feet from the farthest dwelling
units, in all directions.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.140; Ord. No.
17.102 § 14, 8-20-1973]
It shall be the duty of the owner, his/her agent or caretaker
to maintain the court in a clean and sanitary condition and to provide
for the collection and removal of garbage, refuse, and other waste
material. Service charges for City pickup will be in accordance with
City schedules at all times. All collection areas shall be enclosed
and fireproof.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.150; Ord. No.
17.102 § 15, 8-20-1973]
Mobile home courts shall be kept adequately lighted at all times
so that the court grounds shall be safe for occupants and visitors.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.160; Ord. No.
17.102 § 16, 8-20-1973]
Internal roadways in mobile home courts shall be no less than
thirty-five (35) feet wide plus drainage gutters where parking is
allowed. All street grades shall not exceed ten percent (10%) grade.
All roadways shall provide adequate access to all mobile home lots.
Road surfaces shall be smooth and hard and constructed in such a manner
as required by standards adopted by the City Street Department, including
curbs and gutters. Streets where no parking is permitted, and one-way
streets will be considered for approval at time of permit application
where adequate parking is provided.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.170; Ord. No.
17.102 § 17, 8-20-1973]
Each lot within a mobile home court shall be provided with separate
and individual water, sewer, and electrical connections. All electrical
connections shall be individually metered. All water, sewer and electrical
installations shall conform to the requirements of the most current
plumbing and electrical codes adopted by the City. All sewer connections
to any lot within a mobile home court shall be so constructed as to
be closed and sealed when a mobile home is not connected therewith.
Where the municipal sanitary sewer system is available, all mobile
trailer courts shall connect all sewage outlets to such system. If
sewer system is not available, a sewer system approved by the Missouri
Clean Water Commission may be utilized, provided that if the municipal
sanitary sewer system becomes available thereafter, connection with
such system shall be effected within one (1) year after availability.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.180; Ord. No.
17.102 § 18, 8-20-1973]
Utility gas systems and installations shall be regulated by
City ordinances. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel oil storage
and usage will meet the most current fire prevention code adopted
by the City.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.190; Ord. No.
17.102 § 19, 8-20-1973]
Fire protection and safety within mobile home courts shall meet
the City regulations and Codes.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.200; Ord. No.
17.102 § 20, 8-20-1973]
Storage outside the mobile home unit shall be in approved type
buildings only. Storage is not permitted beneath the mobile home unit
at any time.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.210; Ord. No.
17.102 § 21, 8-20-1973]
The stand must support the mobile home and its accessories.
The stand shall not heave, shift, or settle unevenly. Each mobile
home unit within a mobile home court will have a ventilated skirt
from the bottom of the mobile home unit to the ground extending around
the entire perimeter of the mobile home and its accessory buildings
where required. The skirting must be tight, neatly installed, and
rodent and insect free.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.220; Ord. No.
17.102 § 22, 8-20-1973]
All trailers permanently affixed to the land, situated within
a mobile home court and all mobile home courts, except as herein specifically
modified, shall conform and comply with all existing requirements,
ordinances, and codes of the City.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.230; Ord. No.
17.102 § 23, 8-20-1973]
Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit the storage
of any travel trailers for any length of time when said trailer is
not used for living or sleeping purposes.
[R.O. 2003 § 605.240; Ord. No.
17.102 § 24, 8-20-1973]
All travel trailers permanently affixed to the land shall be
considered and taxed as real estate rather than as personal property.
