§ 23.08.163. Individual Mobilehomes.

When used as permanent dwellings, individual mobilehomes (described as manufactured homes by Section 65852.3 et seq. of the California Government Code) are subject to the standards of this section, in addition to Chapter 19.60 of the Building and Construction Ordinance. Mobilehomes used as caretaker housing are subject to Section 23.08.161 (Caretaker Residences) in addition to subsection b. of this section. Mobilehomes for temporary office or dwellings are subject to Sections 23.08.240 et seq. (Temporary Uses). Mobilehomes in sales lots are subject to Section 23.08.144 (Sales Lots).

a.

Permit requirement: Plot Plan approval, except that no county permit is required for individual mobilehomes in approved mobilehome parks under the jurisdiction of the California State Department of Housing and Community Development. The Plot Plan application is to include either photos or a manufacturer's brochure depicting the actual type, exterior finishes, roof overhang, and roofing materials of the proposed mobilehome.

b.

Location: An individual mobilehome may be installed where allowed by Table O, Part I of the Land Use Element, pursuant to the other provisions of this section, provided that the mobilehome meets all applicable standards for single family dwellings contained in this title and:

(1)

Is certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974; and

(2)

Is to be installed on a permanent foundation or a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code; and

c.

Minimum site area: As provided by Section 23.04.044e for single-family dwellings, except where a planning area standard of the Land Use Element requires a larger area for single-family dwellings.

(1)

Mobilehome parks: The minimum site area for mobilehomes located within mobilehome parks shall be as specified in Section 23.08.164.

d.

Setbacks: As set forth in Sections 23.04.100 et seq. of this title. When located in an approved mobilehome park, setbacks shall be as set forth in Section 23.08.164e(1).

e.

Mobilehome design standards. The following standards apply to all new mobilehomes proposed within urban or village areas or in rural areas, except in mobilehome parks. These requirements apply in addition to all applicable standards of this title for single-family dwellings, as well as all applicable provisions of Chapter 19.60 of this code.

(1)

Exterior design standards:

(i)

Siding materials. Exterior siding (excluding windows) is to consist of non-reflective materials designed to resemble wood, stucco, rock, masonry or concrete block or other non-reflective, textured surface.

(ii)

Roofing materials. Roofs (excluding skylights) are to consist of non-reflective materials designed to resemble wood shakes, wood or composition shingles, tile, rock, sod, or metal with a baked-on color or other non-reflective, textured surface.

(iii)

Roof overhang. Roofs shall have eave and gable overhangs of not less than one foot as measured from the vertical side of the structure.

f.

Special permit requirement. If, in the opinion of the Planning Director, a proposed mobilehome does not satisfy the criteria of subsections b. or e. of this section, Minor Use Permit approval is required. The provisions of this section are not otherwise subject to waiver or modification pursuant to Section 23.08.012d.

g.

Storage: Unoccupied mobilehomes that are not fixed to a foundation system or otherwise installed on an approved permanent site shall be stored only in a mobilehome sales lot (Section 23.08.144), an approved storage yard (Section 23.08.146), or in a mobilehome park.

[Amended 1992, Ord. 2591; 1995, Ord. 2715]