§ 86-221. Requirements generally; intent; restrictions.

(a)

R-MH mobile home park districts may be established in accordance with the procedures, requirements and limitations set forth in this division and article II of this chapter. Within R-MH districts, mobile homes, with such additional supporting uses and occupancies as are permitted in this division, may be established subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in this division and other regulations.

(b)

It is the intent of this division to recognize mobile homes constructed prior to June 15, 1976, as distinct and different from units designated as mobile homes within the definitions of this chapter and to prohibit units not meeting the requirements for mobile homes as defined in this chapter. Units constructed prior to 1976 are prohibited. Mobile homes meeting the requirements of the One- and Two-Family Building Dwelling Code shall not be permitted in a residential mobile home district except as a conditional use. Permits may be obtained only after approval by the plan commission.

(c)

No person shall park, locate or place any mobile home outside of an approved mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or on an industrial lot where permitted and zoned R-MH mobile home park district in the city, except unoccupied mobile homes may be parked on the lawfully situated premises of a licensed mobile home dealer for the purposes of sale display; the lawfully situated premises of a vehicle service business for purposes of servicing or making necessary repairs; the premises leased or owned by the owner of such mobile home for purposes of sales display for a period not exceeding 120 days, provided that no business is carried on therein, or in an accessory private garage, building or rear yard of the owner of such mobile home, provided no business is carried on therein. The procedures for zoning a parcel to the R-MH district shall be as prescribed in article II of this chapter.

(d)

Prior to locating a mobile home in a city mobile home park, the homeowner shall file an application to place such home. The applicant shall provide a copy of the mobile home title, a copy of the bill of sale and photographs. Said home shall comply with subsection (b) of this section. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements will result in a forfeiture of $25.00 by the park owner. Each failure to report is a separate offense, in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 66.0435(3)(h).

(e)

No mobile home shall be moved into a city mobile home park that is over ten years old or has a value of less than $10,000.00 (value to be determined by city assessor).

(Code 1994, § 13-1-220; Ord. of 11-4-2003(3), § 13-1-220(d), (e))