Ord 071-2000 7/5/2000ORDINANCE NO. -11 - LC`�)
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5600 REGARDING MOBILE
HOMES, MANUFACTURED HOUSING, TRAVEL TRAILERS AND
RELATED SECTIONS THEREOF, AND SECTION 2030 REGARDING
DEFINITIONS OF APPENDIX C, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 30
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING TRAILERS AND
TRAILER PARKS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING
AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that
amendments to Sections 5600 and 2030 of Appendix C and Chapter 30 of the Code of
Ordinances involving mobile homes, manufactured housing, trailers and trailer parks
are necessary to advance public purposes related to quality of life, appearance and
function of the city, and reducing public cost; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the recommendations included herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Section 5600 of the Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance is amended in
its entirety and replaced with Attachment A included herein as a part of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Attachment A herein shall be codified with wording indicated as a
strikeout being deleted, and sections shown as underlined shall not be underlined
except where necessary for format or emphasis.
SECTION 3. Section 2030, Definitions, shall be amended as follows:
COMMISSION
"Commission" shall be the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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"Habitable" shall refer to housing units that have windows and doors installed, do not
have holes in the exterior sides, roof or flooring of the unit, are not boarded up, and
meet the City's minimum housing standards, as may be amended
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
"Manufactured housing" refers to a HUD -code manufactured home constructed on or
after June 15, 1976 according to rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Act), and which is further defined and referenced under
5221f V.T.C.S. This term does not include those situations where the housing unit has
been modified or provide openings or a pass- through not originally provided by the
factory where the housing unit is subject to construction and safety inspection for HUD -
Code compliance; nor has received inspection and approval of such modifications by
an inspector certified under the Act to perform such inspections. Housing units so
modified without such inspections shall thereafter be subject to applicable City building
codes which may thereafter apply to the entire unit.
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MANUFACTURED HOUSING
"Manufactured housing" refers to a HUD -code manufactured home constructed on or
after June 15, 1976 according to rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Act), and which is further defined and referenced under
5221f V.T.C.S. This term does not include those situations where the housing unit has
been modified or provide openings or a pass- through not originally provided by the
factory where the housing unit is subject to construction and safety inspection for HUD -
Code compliance; nor has received inspection and approval of such modifications by
an inspector certified under the Act to perform such inspections. Housing units so
modified without such inspections shall thereafter be subject to applicable City building
codes which may thereafter apply to the entire unit.
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MOBILE HOME
"Mobile home" means a structure other than a site -built house or manufactured home
constructed prior to June 15, 1976. This term shall not be interpreted to include
modular housing as defined and regulated by the State as industrialized housing, travel
trailers, motorized homes or other such units designed or intended as temporary and /or
recreational housing units.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK
A "'manufactured housing park" shall be a parcel of land, under single ownership, on
which two or more manufactured homes or mobile homes in the aggregate are located
and occupied as permanent dwelling units; and which may or may not allow for
temporary use vehicles.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING SUBDIVISION
A "manufactured housing subdivision" shall be an area of not less than four (4) acres so
designated for the purpose of subdividing land into residential lots to be sold for the use
of manufactured housing.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING SALES
"Manufactured housini
manufactured housing.
IN -FILL HOUSING
sales" shall be a building or area used for the sale of
"In -fill housing" shall be housing installed or built on a lot which may have been
previously occupied by another structure, and /or which may be located within an area
occupied by other housing units.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING, INDIVIDUAL ACCESSORY USE
"Manufactured housing, individual accessory use" shall be a housing unit located on the
site of a commercial or industrial land use intended for use by security personnel
subject to approval by the Department of Community Development.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
"Recreational vehicle parks" shall be parks used exclusively for temporary use vehicles.
The term RV park shall also include this definition.
SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING
"Single- family dwelling" as the term is used herein is not intended to discriminate
between the various types of dwellings that may be used by a single family. The term,
as used herein, shall be used to differentiate between site -built housing subject to City -
adopted building codes and other housing types that could function as a single - family
residence.
TEMPORARY USE VEHICLES
A "temporary use vehicle" shall be a travel trailer or recreational vehicle manufactured
by recognized manufacturers of such vehicles, but shall exclude tent trailers and similar
such units.
SECTION 4. Residential Mixed Use Zoning District, Section 3280 Conditional
Uses, shall be amended as follows:
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Manufactured Housing Parks, Subdivisions, subject to provisions of
Section 5600.
- Manufactured Housing, outside of mobile home /manufactured housing
parks or Manufactured Housing subdivisions.
SECTION 5. Heavy Commercial Zoning District, Section 3530 Permitted Uses,
shall be amended as follows:
Manufactured Housing, Individual Accessory Use
Manufactured Housinq Sales
SECTION 6. Light Industrial Zoning District, Section 3600 Permitted Uses, shall
be amended as follows:
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Manufactured Housing, Individual Accessory Use
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SECTION 7. Section 3010, Zoning Districts Established, shall amend the
reference to Mobile Home under Zoning District Name to Manufactured Housing.
SECTION 8. Section 3320, MHR Mobile Home Residential District, shall be
amended to MHR, Manufactured Housing Residential District.
SECTION 9. Section 3330, Purpose, shall be amended to delete the term
Mobile Home and replace with the term Manufactured Housing.
SECTION 10. Section 3340, Permitted Uses, shall be amended as follows:
Manufactured Housing Parks and Manufactured Housing Subdivisions
subject to provisions on Section 5600.
SECTION 11. Section 3350, Development Regulations, shall be amended as
follows:
The development regulations for the MHR district shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 5600 and other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 12. Chapters 30 -1 through 30 -10.2 and 30 -11 through 30 -15 of the
Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 13. Provisions contained herein shall apply to existing and future
conditions.
SECTION 14. Prior to the further installation of any housing unit or temporary
use vehicle within a park from the date of passage of this Ordinance, a park owner shall
demonstrate responsible ownership by providing an up -to -date park register. This
register shall be complete in its detail according to the Ordinance existing at the time of
passage of this Ordinance amendment. Unless a site plan is on file with the City that
accurately reflects current park conditions, a site plan shall be required prior to the
installation of any housing unit within a park.
SECTION 15 Temporary use vehicles, as that term is defined herein, currently
in parks shall be required to move out of such park within 180 days and shall thereafter
be subject to provisions under Section 5625 of Attachment A.
SECTION 16 The Director of Community Development is hereby directed to
review existing procedures and processes and to modify such as needed to enforce
provisions herein.
SECTION 17 It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of my 2000.
AYOR
ATTEST.
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ATTACHMENT A
5600 MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND TEMPORARY USE VEHICLE
REGULATIONS
5605 Purpose
The purpose of Manufactured Housing and Temporary Use Vehicle Regulations is to
determine the applicability of a proposal for siting of mobile homes, manufactured
housing and temporary use vehicles; to establish regulations related to their placement;
to provide increased opportunities for home ownership; to recognize that manufactured
housing and mobile homes have limitations on portability; that a mobile home or
manufactured housing unit may experience consequences to the integrity of the
structure by the displacement of the structure following initial placement; to provide
standards relevant to appearance and compatibility; to associate the housing units with
traditional site -built housing through aesthetic detailing, performance and permanence;
to recognize effects upon adjacent properties in value and /or appearance; and to
address public health, safety, morals and general welfare in the short and long term.
5610 General Regulations
A. No mobile home, as defined herein, shall be placed, replaced or relocated within
the City Limits.
B. An existing mobile home as defined herein may remain on an existing site if it is
habitable and meets minimum housing standards of the City, but may not be
expanded or replaced with another mobile home or a manufactured home not
permitted herein. Any proposed attendant structure shall require a Conditional
Use Permit using procedures under section 7200. The home shall be allowed to
receive repairs to comply with building or health codes.
C. Remodeling or reconstruction, following a natural disaster or a calamity that
makes a mobile home uninhabitable, may occur if the cost for remodeling or
reconstruction does not exceed 50 percent of the value of the structure
immediately prior to the remodel or reconstruction according to the latest tax
rolls. Permiited remodeling or reconstruction of a mobile home shall be in
accordance with City codes. Permitted remodeling or reconstruction of a
manufactured housing unit shall require inspection and approval by a HUD -
certified inspector. No replacement mobile home as defined herein or
manufactured housing unit prohibited herein shall be used to fulfill the intent of
this provision.
D. With the exception of manufactured housing proposed for-locating within mobile
home /manufactured housing parks, no mobile home or manufactured housing
unit may be relocated from one site to another site within the City Limits. This
provision does not include the location or placement of new manufactured
housing. For the purpose of this definition, new manufactured housing is
housing that has never been occupied for any reason including as a sales office
unless approved by the Department of Community Development, used as a
temporary residence or for commercial use, has never been involved in an
accident, nor has received weather - related damage that at any time has affected
its structural integrity nor has visible signs of damage.
E. A person may not perform any installation functions unless the person
possesses a valid certificate of registration for installation of manufactured
homes as required by Section 5221f, V.T.C.S.
F. No existing mobile home, existing or proposed manufactured housing unit,
existing or proposed temporary use vehicle, within or outside of a park, shall be
used for any purpose other than for permanent or temporary residential
habitation as may be determined by the nature of the unit or vehicle. This
provision does not include those situations where such units are used for
temporary use as approved by the Department of Community Development.
G. Any existing or proposed mobile home or manufactured housing unit must at all
times be habitable.
5615 Manufactured Housing as In -fill Development
Manufactured housing as new or in -fill development shall be subject to a Conditional
Use Permit process by the Commission. The Commission shall evaluate the
compatibility of the proposal based upon the following criteria:
A. Compatibility With Neighborhood
1. The square footage contained in the housing are comparable to those of
existing housing units in the immediate residential neighborhood or
subdivision.
2. The unit shall not be less than twenty -two (22) feet wide.
3. The pitch of the main roof of the housing shall not be less than a 3:12
pitch, with eaves projecting not less than six (6) inches.
4. The housing unit shall have a covered entry or dormer on any entry visible
from a public street or right -of -way.
5. The unit shall be permanently attached or affixed to a permanent
foundation system. All portions of the transportation system including
wheels, axles, towing apparatus, lighting or other such conditions which
are not an integral part of the structure shall be removed before the
housing is permanently attached or affixed. The permanent foundation
system shall be as follows:
a. A continuous concrete slab with a minimum thickness of four
inches.
b. A below -grade continuous concrete beam shall be an integral part
of the slab placed under the perimeter of the unit, and under those
portions of the chassis that bear the structural load of the unit. The
minimum beam dimension shall be 10 "W x 12 "H or as designed
and sealed by a registered professional engineer. Concrete
support piers from the slab foundation to the chassis shall be
installed according to the installation manual for the unit or as
required by the State of Texas.
C. State - approved tie -down anchors shall be installed in the slab.
6. The distance between finished grade and the bottom of the exterior walls
shall not exceed 30 inches.
7. The foundation facia shall form a complete brick or stone enclosure under
exterior walls except where needed for normal ventilation or
ingress /egress as approved by the City.
8. The driveway, sidewalks, and other such site elements shall conform to
adjacent housing units in similar or approximate location and construction
materials.
9. The facing of the unit shall be in relationship to a public street, or private
street where allowed, and shall be located where the apparent entrance or
front of the home faces or parallels the street frontage, except where the
lot size exceeds one acre, is setback a minimum of 100 feet, or is in the
same facing as adjacent or neighboring structures, except as provided
herein or as approved by the Commission.
10. The unit shall conform to the minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks,
and height of the district where permitted or 'as required by the
Commission.
B. Application and Site Plan
1. The request for a Conditional Use Permit for the siting of manufactured
housing shall be accompanied by a site plan to address the following:
a. The location of the housing on the lot with dimensioning of housing
unit, accessory buildings or additions, and setbacks;
b. The location of driveways, front entrance sidewalks; vehicle
entrance points, how the unit will face and the front entrance point;
C. The location of adjacent or neighboring housing with their setbacks,
driveway locations, sidewalks, facing of the structure(s) in relation
to a public street and other site elements;
d. A description of the housing's exterior materials including siding,
roofing, awnings or canopies, door and window details, chimney(s),
and other elements;
e. A description as to how 5615 A. is to be addressed;
f. Other elements or features determined by the City needed to
ensure compatibility; and
g. Description of the installation maneuvering area describing how the
installation and maneuvering will not encroach on adjacent
properties.
2. A request for a Conditional Use Permit for the siting of manufactured
housing shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the proposed
manufactured housing. At a minimum, the description shall include the
following:
a. A picture of exterior elevations and floor plans of the proposed
manufactured housing unit with necessary descriptions or
comments intended to provide further information addressing
compatibility; and
b. A statement from the dealer attesting that the structure has not
been used for commercial purposes or installed, placed or
inhabited as prohibited herein, nor has it been modified in any way
that has not been approved by a HUD - certified inspector.
C. Inspection
The City shall verify adjacent or neighboring site conditions as shown on the site
plan to ensure compatibility with the proposed use, and shall issue a report of
findings to the Commission as may be required.
The Commission shall include the findings into its consideration of a Conditional
Use Permit, and may require conditions on the placement of the manufactured
housing to ensure compatibility with the neighborhood or subdivision.
5620 Mobile Home /Manufactured Housing Parks
A. Intent
Mobile home /manufactured housing parks are recognized as alternatives to
traditional neighborhood environments due to the transient nature of the dwelling
without association to the land by the property user. The intent of regulations
involving mobile home /manufactured housing parks is to ensure that mobile
home /manufactured housing parks are created and maintained so as to provide
a healthy, safe and clean environment conducive to the enjoyment of families,
provides a positive image of the City through appearance and function, requires
responsibility in operation and use and which provides a method for ensuring
that such parks maintain the intent of the purpose and intent of the regulations.
B. Park License
For the purpose of section 5620, "park" shall be a mobile home /manufactured
housing park.
1. No person, firm or corporation shall operate or maintain a park within the
City Limits without first having secured a park license from the City.
2. The application for license shall be made on forms provided by the City.
Licenses shall be granted only after inspection and approval of the park
by the City.
3. The application for license shall be accompanied by a fee of $500 for
each park or portion thereof.
4. No license may be issued or reissued for a park unless the plans for such
park have been approved according to the requirements under this
provision.
5. No license may be issued or reissued for a park if the park owner is
delinquent in payment of City taxes or has a recorded lien by the City on
the property.
6. A license shall be valid for the period of park operation, unless such is
revoked or otherwise suspended as provided or required herein.
7. Every park shall have an office in which a copy of the park permit (license)
shall be posted and the park register shall be in such office. It shall be the
duty of the licensee to keep a register of park occupancy, which shall
contain the following information:
a. Name and address of the occupants;
b. The make, model, serial number, year and dimensions of all
housing units or description of temporary use vehicles;
C. The date of arrival and departure of each home or temporary use
vehicle; and
d. Other information as may be required under these regulations.
8. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that all requirements
of this section are met and maintained. Any park that is found to be in
violation of any provision of this section shall be notified in writing to cease
such violation within ten (10) days of notification. If after ten (10) days the
violation has not ceased, the City shall forward a notice of license
revocation to the owner of the park.
9. Revocation of the license shall mean that no future licenses or permits
may be issued to the park, no additional housing units or temporary use
vehicles shall be installed until said violation(s) have ceased, all fines
issued as a result of violation(s) or liens have been paid, and that any
taxes owed have been paid. The revocation of a license shall be for a
period up to 90 days. Should said violation persist without any reasonable
action taken by park owner to correct deficiencies within the 90 day
period, the City may thereafter impound, confiscate or take other such
action to preserve or protect the health, safety and general welfare and
integrity of the park, its users and the City to ensure compliance with the
intent and purpose of the regulations at the expense of park owners.
Reissuance of a park license may be subject to the same terms and
conditions as a new license.
10. Where the Commission was required at any time to provide the necessary
authority for an action required under this regulation, the Commission may
revoke such authorization. The Commission may order the removal of
housing unit(s) and /or temporary use vehicles following processes
established or deemed appropriate by the City. The Commission may
order discontinuance of a park found not in compliance with the terms of
these regulations, following procedures established herein.
11. No park shall be subdivided for the sale of individual lots, pads or spaces.
The subdivision of any park shall require the submission and approval of a
revised site plan and a plat or replat.
C. Site Plan
A site plan addressing all requirements herein shall be submitted prior to park
approval, or submission to the Commission where required.
No license may be issued to a park unless a site plan as been submitted and
approved by the City, and the Planning and Zoning Commission where required.
The site plan shall be scaled and dimensioned at 1" = 100' with the following
information:
1. Name, address, fee owner and record owner of the park.
2. Name of subdivision where the park is located.
3. Names and widths of existing or planned adjacent public streets and
roads.
4. Contour lines at two -foot intervals as may be required.
5. Locations and dimensions of all pads or spaces, utility easements, drives,
recreation areas, streets and sidewalks in conformance with requirements
herein.
6. Building setback lines from public streets and adjacent property.
7. Distinct number or address for each pad or space.
8. Area of site.
9. Areas defined for solid waste containers as required by the City.
10. Boundary description of park property.
11. Location of storm water detention facility(ies) as required by the City.
12. A fire hydrant within five hundred feet (500') hose lay distance of each pad
or space.
13. The following plans approved by the City:
a. Water and wastewater plan as required by the City.
b. Drainage plans showing the directions and calculated quantities of
runoff. Drainage improvements shall comply with applicable City
regulations.
14. Other information as required by the City, Commission, or City Council as
applicable, to ensure compliance with requirements herein, and to review
the function of the proposal, with the intent of requiring modifications to
the plan to address City policies and regulations intended to protect the
public's health, safety, morals and general welfare.
15. After approval by the Commission, two (2) copies of the approved site
plan with changes or modifications required prior to such approval, and
one (1) copy of all approved construction and utility plans showing all
required changes shall be submitted to the City. Both copies of the site
plan shall be signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The site plan shall contain the following statement:
This site plan has been submitted to and considered by the Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and is hereby
approved by such Commission.
Dated this day of , 20_
Chairman
Secretary
16. A final plat must be recorded by the county clerk before final approval of
the site.
17. The City may issue a license after approval of a final plat and site plan;
however, no home may be placed on an individual home space which
does not comply with requirements herein.
D. Park Development Standards
1. Setbacks
a. Front: 10 feet from back of curb measured to outside wall or from
any attachment which may exist, whichever is greater.
b. Exterior side setback: 15 feet.
C. Interior side setback: 15 feet between units.
d. Rear setback: 10 feet minimum measured from outside wall to the
rear lot line.
e. From service building: 15 feet minimum.
f. Exterior from public right -of -way: 25 feet minimum for units and
fence or wall.
g. Storage buildings up to and including 150 sq. ft.: 3 feet from any
other structure; 5 feet from an adjacent pad or property line.
h. Storage buildings more than 150 sq. ft.: 10 feet from any other
structure; 5 feet from an adjacent pad or property line.
i. Uncovered porches, patio decks, steps, landings, or ramps: 5 feet
from adjacent pad or property line.
j. Covered, unenclosed porches, patio decks, steps, landings, or
ramps (other than awnings): 10 feet from any other structure (other
than awnings); 5 feet from adjacent pad or property line.
k. Awnings: 3 feet from any other structure, adjacent pad or property
line.
For the purpose of separation or setback requirements, any structure that is
enclosed or covered by construction on any side, other than primary building
side, shall be considered as part of the home or building.
2. Interior Streets
a. Street Width: 30 feet minimum.
b. Street Paving: Hard surface paved.
C. Street Name: Not accepted by City, but approved by the City.
3. Solid Waste Disposal: As required by the City.
4. Off - Street Parking:
a. Two paved off - street parking spaces shall be provided for each
designated, pad or space, and shall meet the following
requirements:
Curb Length Minimum Bay
Parking Angle Per Car Depth
90° 9' 18'
600 10.4' 20.1'
450 12.7' 19.1' .
b. Off - street parking or fences shall not obstruct sidewalks.
C. No parking on unpaved or grassy surfaces.
5. Utilities and drainage:
a. An approved public water supply for domestic use and fire
protection purposes shall be supplied to meet the requirements of
the park as may be required by the City.
b. All exterior plumbing shall comply with City codes.
C. The electrical distribution system shall comply with applicable
electrical codes. Individual electric meters may be used. A fire
clearance inspection must be made by the City before power
connections are resumed after power has been disconnected.
d. All electrical installations in the park must be done by City - licensed
electrical contractors. Inspections for electrical and plumbing
installations must be called for by the person or licensee installing
such service.
e. No electrical clearance will be given to a home until the unit has
been installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of
this section.
f. Installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and service
equipment in the park shall be in accordance with City code.
g. The installation of electrical service from the service disconnect to
the manufactured home shall not require a separate electrical
permit other than the installation permit.
h. A service disconnect of the proper amperage for each home must
be furnished.
Installation and maintenance of plumbing service in the park shall
be in accordance with City code. The installation of plumbing
service from the park - supplied connections to the home shall not
require a separate plumbing permit other than the home installation
permit.
Storm water detention facility(ies) shall be provided as required by
the City.
6. A privacy fence or wall not less than eight feet in height shall be erected
and maintained in good condition along the property line.
A park expansion shall require that this privacy fence or wall be installed
according to these provisions for the expansion area.
7. Hard - surfaced paved access roadways shall be provided to each pad or
space.
8. Streets and roadways shall provide a minimum clear access width of thirty
feet. The City shall approve all streets and roads to ensure acceptable
maneuvering area and surface materials for emergency vehicles.
9. Streets and lots shall be marked by clearly visible signs and numbers. Lot
numbers shall be a minimum of two (2) inches in width and three (3)
inches in height. Lot numbers may be placed upon the manufactured
home if located so as to be visible from each direction of street approach.
10. Pads, spaces and dwelling units contained therein shall be subject to City
codes and ordinances.
11. Unit installation, foundation, blocking and tie -down requirements shall be
in conformance with City and State requirements as applicable.
12. Installations and use of liquefied petroleum gas shall be consistent with
the rules and regulations of the State of Texas and City codes.
13. Construction of buildings or other structures in the park shall conform to
City codes and shall be separately permitted by the City.
14. The proposal to site a housing unit shall require that the owner of the unit
provide a statement of condition for the unit. Such statement shall be
retained with park records. A sample of such is attached herein for
informational purposes only. Park owners /operators shall be responsible
for verifying conditions therein and maintaining such record as part of the
park records.
15. Where an area has been designated for storage of travel trailers,
recreational vehicles, boats, trailers or similar such vehicles, where
habitation or use is not intended or allowed, such an area shall be totally
paved according to standards included under 6200, and not visible from a
public street. A paved access road from a public or private street may be
provided. Such an area shall be used solely for the storage of vehicles
and shall not be used for storing any vehicle in an inoperable condition.
An inoperable condition exists if the vehicle does not carry current
registration or license or is not complete in its assembly to operate upon
public streets or roads.
E. Building Permits, Installation and inspection
1. Placement and tie -down of the home must be done by State - licensed
installers in accordance with rules and regulations of the State of Texas.
Plumbing installation from the park - supplied connections to the home
shall be done by a licensed plumber. The names of each person or
licensee making the installations must be provided to the City upon
application for the installation permit.
2. No building permits will be issued to increase the floor area of a home
within a park; except however, an additional room may be added if the
finish and appearance are the same as the home and the construction is
equal to or better than that in the home. Any modification to an existing
manufactured home which was not subject to the original inspection will
thereafter require a permit from the City for any change, modification or
alteration which is under the purview of the City for similar such work.
3. The installation of a manufactured home shall require a permit from the
City.
4. An inspection fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be charged for each home
installation permit. An inspection fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be
charged for any re- inspection.
5. Housing units shall be subject to inspection by the City to ensure safe,
sanitary conditions. The City may order the repair of a unit in accordance
with City codes or as required for approval by a HUD - certified inspector,
or order the demolition or removal of any unit not found habitable or in
compliance with minimum housing standards regardless of permitting
statute or federal approval status where such was initially applied.
The City may, following established procedures, perform such demolition
or removal as may be required to maintain safe, healthful conditions within
the park where, in the determination of the City, such structure possesses
conditions that pose a hazard to the health, safety, morals and general
welfare to the occupants, park residents or to the community.
F. Conditions of Park
Park owners shall at all times be held liable for compliance with regulations
herein, and shall insure that:
1. Parks remain free of inoperable vehicles; outside appliances; broken,
discarded, salvaged or other such conditions of materials, goods or parts
where it may be viewed by adjacent housing units or along private drives
or public right -of -ways, or where such may be otherwise accessed by
other than the park owner, operator or tenant.
2. Parks remain free of the accumulation of trash, garbage or other such
conditions not permitted within the City.
3. All housing units shall be fully skirted with a material intended for or
customarily used for skirting material.
4. Only manufactured housing units and temporary use vehicles as
permitted herein, and approved ancillary structures or facilities may be
placed in parks. No structural modifications to manufactured housing
units shall have occurred that has not been approved by a HUD - certified
inspector. Only structural modifications to manufactured housing units
that have received approval from a HUD - certified inspector shall be
allowed. The City shall be required to approve modifications to other
housing units according to procedures established by the City.
5. No objects shall be placed on the roof of a home to include, but not limited
to tires, rims and other such items unless intended for such placement
and use. There shall be allowed concrete weights not to exceed 1 Y2
inches in height.
6. Streets and roadways shall be maintained free of obstruction and
potholes.
5625 Manufactured Housing Subdivisions
A. Generally.
1. Manufactured housing subdivisions may be created for the purpose of
subdividing land into residential lots to be sold for the use of manufactured
homes. Such subdivision shall be of a size of not less than four (4) acres.
If a preliminary plat containing more than four (4) acres is approved by the
City, the subdivision may be platted in sections. The first section shall
contain not less than four (4) acres. Subsequent platted areas shall be a
minimum of four acres.
2. Manufactured housing shall be placed on individually platted lots in
manufactured housing subdivisions under the conditions set forth herein
and in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas.
3. A legible note shall appear on the plat below the subdivision name that
indicates that the subdivision was platted as a manufactured housing
subdivision. Property owners shall be given notice that the subdivision is
platted as a manufactured housing subdivision.
Housing subject to the City's building codes may be included in the
subdivision if the subdivision is at least 50 percent occupied or intended
for occupation by manufactured housing within the development or within
that phase of development as may exist. The intent of such provision will
be the creation of mixed use residential development. Such proposal
shall be approved by the Commission with a Conditional Use permit, and
shall require the participation of the Commission in each such action to
fulfill the intent of this provision.
B. Development standards
1. All utilities shall be located underground.
2. Under - spaces shall be completely enclosed with brick or stone, except
where needed for normal ventilation and ingress /egress as approved by
the City.
3. Modification of a housing unit shall be subject to City building codes
unless inspected and approved by persons authorized under applicable
state and federal statutes certify the unit remains in compliance with
applicable regulations.
4. When lots have double frontage, a 25 -foot building setback line shall be
established for each street.
5. A solid masonry wall not less than eight (8) feet in height shall be erected
and maintained along the property line dividing a manufactured housing
subdivision from adjacent non - manufactured housing subdivisions,
manufactured or mobile housing parks, and other residential or
commercial uses.
6. A masonry wall may be subject to approval by the City which may
evaluate appearance and appropriateness of the construction proposed.
No fence, wall or landscaping shall be erected or planted so as to obstruct
the vision of motorists at alley, street or drive intersections.
7. The unit shall not be less than twenty -two (22) feet wide.
8. The pitch of the main roof of the housing shall not be less than a 3:12
pitch with eaves projecting not less than six inches.
9. The housing unit shall have a covered entry or dormer on any entry visible
from a public street or right -of -way.
10. The unit shall be permanently attached or affixed to a permanent
foundation system. All portions of the chassis or transportation system
including wheels, axles, towing apparatus, lighting or other such
conditions which are not an integral part of the structure shall be removed
before the housing is permanently attached or affixed. The permanent
foundation system shall be as follows:
a. A continuous concrete slab with a minimum thickness of four
inches.
b. A below -grade continuous concrete beam shall be an integral part
of the slab placed under the perimeter of the unit, and under those
portions of the chassis that bear the structural load of the unit. The
minimum beam dimension shall be 10 "W x 12 "D x 12 "H or as
designed and sealed by a registered profession engineer.
Concrete support piers from the slab foundation to the chassis shall
be installed according to the installation manual for the unit or as
required by the State of Texas.
C. State - approved tie -down anchors installed in the slab.
11. The distance between finished grade and the bottom of the exterior walls
shall not exceed 30 inches.
12. The foundation fascia shall form a complete brick or stone enclosure
under exterior walls except where needed for normal ventilation or
ingress /egress as approved by the City.
13. The facing of the unit shall be in relationship to a public street, or private
street where allowed; located where the apparent entrance or front of the
home faces or parallels the street frontage, except where the lot size
exceeds one acre; is setback a minimum of 100 feet; or is in the same
facing as adjacent or neighboring structures, except as provided herein.
14. The unit shall conform to the minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks
and heights.
15. Two (2) paved off - street parking spaces shall be provided for each lot.
16. Only one (1) home shall be placed on an individual lot within a
manufactured housing subdivision.
17. Minimum lot standards
a. Lot area: 5,000 sq. ft.
b. Lot width: 50 ft., minimum for single family dwelling.
C. Height: 35 ft., maximum
d. Front Setback: 25 ft. minimum, except for rear access subdivision
where reduced setback as per Section 4240 shall apply.
e. Side setback, interior: 5 ft., minimum
f. Side setback, exterior: 15 ft., minimum except 25 ft. minimum for
permitted non - residential uses, and where involving double
frontages, or where abutting a street at -the entrance to the
subdivision.
g. Rear setback:
1) Single- family dwelling:
Five (5) ft. minimum from common lot line or one (1) ft.
minimum from alley. (See Section 6500 for Accessory
Structure setbacks and Section .6210H for setback
requirements for rear vehicular access.)
2) All other uses: 5 ft., minimum.
h. Building coverage: 50% of lot area, maximum.
5630 Temporary use vehicles within mobile home /manufactured housing parks.
1. Temporary use vehicles shall at all times be ready for immediate highway
use. These vehicles shall be deemed to be ready for highway use if
wheels are mounted; they are attached to the site only by quick
disconnect type utilities and security devices; they are currently licensed
to operate on streets, roads and highways; have a current inspection
sticker if required; and have no attached additions. No temporary use
vehicle shall be placed on a designated space or pad for a period
exceeding one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. Following the
removal of the unit, the unit shall thereafter not locate within the same
park for a period of not less than 14 days.
The City may authorize an extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances that include, but are not limited to employment for
temporary local construction and other such situations.
2. Uses in violation of requirements herein shall be subject to immediate
impoundment at the expense of the owner.
5650 Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter and /or any person continuing
to operate a mobile home or manufactured housing park under an expired or revoked
license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine
not to exceed two- thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense shall be deemed to be
a separate violation and punishable as a separate offense. Each day for which the
violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SAMPLE
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
The following shall be completed prior to the installation of manufactured housing or a
temporary use vehicle. No housing unit manufactured before June 15, 1976 shall be
allowed. Separate sheets may be used to provide further details.
• Name of owner and number of people that will reside in the housing unit?
• What is the make, age and dimensions of the housing unit?
• Where is the unit moving from and anticipated length of stay?
To the best of your knowledge, how many times has the unit been moved?
• Are all windows and doors installed?
Is the siding and roofing material in good shape in function and appearance?
• Does the electrical system remain properly grounded, and is the plumbing system in
good repair and working order?
• In your opinion, what is the overall condition of the unit?
• Has the unit received any modifications that has not been reviewed and approved
by an inspector certified for the inspection of such units by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development?
• Have you received a copy of the park regulations, and have you agreed to
conditions therein?
Upon arrival at the park, an inspection of the unit will be performed by the park operator
to ascertain that the unit is in compliance with park standards and City regulations.
ORDINANCE NO. j 0 -o-06
ORDINANCE REZONING 2603 & 2605 NINTH STREET, LOTS 2 & 3,
BLOCK 26, FLORAL HEIGHTS ADDITION, FROM SINGLE FAMILY -2 TO
LIMITED COMMERCIAL; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended rezoning 2603
& 2605 Ninth Street, Lots 2 & 3, Block 26, Floral Heights Addition, from Single Family -2
to Limited Commercial zoning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, deems that the
proposed rezoning of the area hereafter described is in accordance with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The property described as 2603 & 2605 Ninth Street, Lots 2 & 3,
Block 26, Floral Heights Addition, Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby rezoned from Single
Family -2 to Limited Commercial zoning. Said property is shown as the shaded area on
the attached map, incorporated in this ordinance as Attachment "A."
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of July 2000.
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Affidavit of Publication
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA 1169057
(Here)
ORDINANCE NO.
71-2000
ORDINANCEAMEND-
ING
SECTION 5600 RE-
On this 17TH day of July 2000 personally
GARDING MOBILE
HOMES,
T U R E D HOUSING MANUFAC-
appeared before me, the undersigned authority, Saundra Barnett,
TRAVEL TRAILERS AND RELATED SEC-
bookkeeper for the Times Publishing Company of Wichita F
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SECTION alls, publishers of the Wichita Falls Times/Record News, a
GARDING DEFINI-
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C, ZONING ORDI-
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OFORDINANCES; RE- and upon being duly sworn by me, on oath states that the attached
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TER 30 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES RE- one (1) issues hereof on the following dates : July 16th, 2000.
GARDING TRAILERS
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FINDING AND DETER-
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THE PUBLIC AS RE-
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ORDINANCE NO.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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ORDINANCE AMEND- ••
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TICLE I OF THE CODE •�
OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION ,,••
18-2,ADMINISTRATIVE
FEES FOR HEALTH
CLINIC SERVICES,
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THE PUBLIC AS RE-
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