HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD-CC-1981-14ORDINANCE NO.I*81
Whereas, The City of Moab recognizes that manufactured homes on permanent
foundations in the City would provide many Moab residents, who are priced out
of the conventional housing market, with decent, safe and affordable housing,
and
Whereas, the National Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974,
42 U.S.C. et. seq. establishes federal mobile homes produced after June 15,
1976 to have federal certification. Said Act preempts any stated regulations
regarding the manufacture of mobile homes unless the State regulations are
identical to federal regulations; and
Whereas, improved construction techniques and materials have made manufac-
tured houses on permanent foundations virtually indistinguishable from conven-
tionally constructed homes and up to 50 percent (50%) less in cost than conven-
tionally constructed houses; now therefore,
The City Council of the City of Moab does ordain as follows:
The City of Moab hereby allows the placement of manufactured housing on
permanent foundations in all zones allowing residential development compatible
in appearance to homes in the area; and that Chapter 27 of the revised ordinance
of the City of Moab is ammended as follows:
ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS
(39) A. A manufactured house is a structure transportable in two
(2) or more modules which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be
used as a dwelling with a permanent foundation and footing when connected to
the required utilities, and includes the plumbling, heating, air-conditioning
and electrical systems contained therein. For the purposes of this ordinance,
the definition of a manufactured home shall be construed to include mobile
homes that are at least twenty-four feet (24') in body width and thirty-five
feet (35') in body length and consists of two or more modules and is attached
permanently to an approved foundation and footing, provided the units are manu-
factured after June 16, 1976 in accordance with the Standards adopted persuant
to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act
of 1974 and stamped approved by HUD (S 5402-6) and contains the State Insignia
of Approval.
b. A module is a unit of a manufactured house not less than twelve (12)
body feet in width and not less than thirty-five (35) body feet in length.
27-3-27 Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes shall be allowed in all zones allowing residential
development provided the unit was manufactured after June 16, 1976 and is
appropriately stamped and complies with the following:
A. CODE COMPLIANCE
1. All manufactured houses shall possess necessary building permits
as required by the Moab Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical
Codes and this Ordinance including those required for site preparation,
provision of utilities and the construction of accessory structures;
2. Foundations: A11 manufactured houses to be developed on City
lots shall be placed on permanent firm foundations, footings and proper
blocking support as approved by the city;
3. Roof Load: This requirement for manufactured homes is 30 PSF
roof load; Wind Load is 15 PSF;
4. Site Preparation: Properly graded and sloped compacted to ninety
percent (907) maximum relative density;
5. Firm Foundation: May be set on concrete pier and footing, or
other method approved by the City of Moab;
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARD
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for placement of a manufactured
house on a permanent foundation, all such houses must meet the following de—
velopment standards:
1. Have exterior siding extending to within six inches (6") of
dirt or two inches (2") of concrete and consisting of a conventional dwell—
ing type exterior material, finished before occupancy.
2. Have a shingled, pitched roof with eaves.
3. Meet all setback and area requirements of this ordinance;
4. Improved permanent access entrance or exits must be installed
according to City Standard, (steps, porch and deck, patios, etc.);
5. They do not violate deed restrictions in the area where the
unit is to be located.
C. PROCEDURE
Any person desiring to place a manufactured house on a permanent foundation
within City Limits shall make application for a building permit for that purpose
with the Moab City Building Inspector and then shall deliver to the Building
Inspector an affidavit to have the manufactured house appurtenance to the real
property. Upon completion of the installation of the manufactured house on
a permanent foundation, the Building Inspector shall cause the affidavit to
be filed with the County Assessor.
PASSED BY THE VOTE OF ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF MOAB, UTAH, THIS 201(DAY OF A4cosor, A.D. 19
APPROVED:
HAROLD JAC9B ;,MAYOR
ATTEST:
RALP Y cCLURE, CITY RECORDER