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--- (1) --- Cross reference— Buildings and building regulations, ch. 14; environment, ch. 22; solid waste, ch. 34; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 38; traffic and vehicles, ch. 46; zoning, app. A.
State Law reference— Mobile homes and trailers, G.L. 1956, § 31-44-1 et seq.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Secs. 26-1—26-30. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS#
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--- (2) --- Cross reference— Nonissuance and nonrenewal of licenses or permits to applicants or licensees in arrears in taxes, liens and assessments, § 42-1.
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY#
Sec. 26-31. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Trailer means any portable structure, mobile home or other similar vehicle designed to be drawn by vehicles, or self-propelled and designed to be occupied as a dwelling or to be used for sleeping purposes, and includes such portable structures, mobile homes and vehicles when attached to the real estate.
Trailer park means any privately owned parcel of land upon which two or more trailers are located and used for dwellings or sleeping purposes.
Trailer space means the area within a trailer park occupied or designed to be occupied by a single trailer.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 1)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 26-32. - Camping trailers.#
The provisions of this article shall not apply to camping trailers stored in the town.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 12)
Sec. 26-33. - Installation permit and certificate of occupancy required; fees.#
(a)
For each trailer brought into a duly licensed trailer park intended for human habitation, or relocation of existing trailers within such park, the owner of such trailer park must first apply for an installation permit from the building inspector of the town. Thereafter, and prior to the occupancy of any such trailer, the building inspector, the zoning inspector, the ordinance inspector and the electrical inspector shall verify that all state and town regulations concerning such mobile home have been complied with. Upon written approval of all such inspectors, the building inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy for such trailer.
(b)
It shall be a violation of this article for any trailer under this section to be occupied without the required certificate of occupancy.
(c)
The fee for the installation permit shall be $35.00 and shall be nonrefundable.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 15)
Sec. 26-34. - Application of article provisions to existing trailer parks.#
This article shall apply to all trailer parks existing on July 7, 1986, in the town; provided, however, that the dimensional requirements for trailer spaces in use prior to July 7, 1986, and the construction requirements for roads in use prior to July 7, 1986, and water supply for fire protection per section 26-35(15) may have been waived if application to the town council was made within two months of July 7, 1986.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 11)
Sec. 26-35. - Standards governing operation of trailer parks.#
Trailer parks shall conform to the following standards: (1)
The site shall be graded to ensure proper drainage of surface and subsurface waters and freedom from stagnant pools.
(2)
Each trailer space shall contain at least 20,000 square feet and shall have a width of at least 25 feet.
(3)
Each trailer shall be located at least 40 feet from the roadway in the trailer park and at least 20 feet from the side lines of the trailer space.
(4)
Roads within the trailer park shall be at least 30 feet in width where off-road parking is provided and at least 40 feet in width where no off-road parking is provided.
(5)
Roads within the trailer park shall be well-defined and well-drained and shall be constructed of not less than six inches of compacted gravel or better and shall be maintained in good condition.
(6)
No trailer within the trailer park shall be located closer than 50 feet to adjoining property or closer than 100 feet to any public highway.
(7)
Each trailer space shall be provided with an electrical connection approved by the town building inspector.
(8)
All roads and walkways within the trailer park shall be provided with lighting or a minimum of 100 watt bulbs suspended at least 14 feet above the ground at a minimum interval of 100 feet, unless the equivalent or better lighting system is approved by the town building inspector.
(9)
Each trailer space shall be provided with an adequate and potable water supply, with a minimum pressure of 25 pounds per square inch at all times, capable of a minimum 300 gallons per day.
(10)
Each trailer space shall be provided with a sewer connection approved by the state department of health.
(11)
The sewage disposal systems of the trailer park shall be approved by the state department of health and shall be designed and located so as not to create a nuisance or health hazard to occupants of the trailer park or adjoining property owners.
(12)
Each trailer space shall be furnished with at least one refuse can with a tightfitting lid. Refuse shall be collected and removed regularly so as not to create a nuisance or health hazard.
(13)
Fire extinguishers of a design and type approved by the town council shall be placed throughout the trailer park so that no trailer is more than 125 feet from a fire extinguisher.
(14)
No open fires shall be permitted within the trailer park unless attended at all times and located so as not to endanger persons or property.
(15)
A water supply of at least 3,000 gallons, suitable for fire department pumper drafting, shall be located so that no trailer is more than 1,000 feet from such water supply.
(16)
No animals except dogs and cats shall be kept within the trailer park. Dogs and cats shall not be permitted to run at large or commit any nuisance within the trailer park.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 6)
Sec. 26-36. - Expansion of trailer parks.#
Expansion of trailer parks beyond the area licensed for such use shall be permitted only upon application to the town council. Applications for expansion of trailer parks shall be governed by the provisions of this article in the same manner as applications for initial trailer park licenses.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 10)
Secs. 26-37—26-60. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 2. - LICENSE#
Sec. 26-61. - Required.#
No person shall locate or maintain a trailer park within the town without a license for such trailer park.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 2)
Sec. 26-62. - Application; contents.#
Application for the initial issuance of a trailer park license shall be made in writing to the town council and shall be accompanied by the following: (1)
Name and address of the applicant.
(2)
Plat of the proposed location of such trailer park prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the names and addresses of all adjoining property owners and all property owners within 200 feet of such location, and the location of the roads, trailer spaces, water, sewerage and sanitary facilities.
(3)
Name and address of the owner of the proposed location.
(4)
Written opinion of the planning board of the town, concerning the effect of the proposed trailer park on the orderly development of the town and making its recommendations.
(5)
Written opinion of the state department of health that the proposed location and proposed water, sanitary and sewerage facilities meet with its approval.
(6)
Application fee of $100.00 to defray the expense of recording the application, inspecting the proposed location, giving notice of the application and inspecting the installations of the trailer park.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 3)
Sec. 26-63. - Notice of hearing.#
Upon receipt of a proper application, the town council shall schedule a public hearing on the application and shall cause notice of such hearing to be advertised in a newspaper published or of general circulation in the county once a week for three successive weeks, and shall cause notices to be sent by regular mail to each of the property owners shown on the survey required under section 26-62(2) at least two weeks prior to the date of such hearing.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 4)
Sec. 26-64. - Hearing on issuance; issuance or denial; bonds.#
Hearings on the issuance of trailer park licenses shall be held at such time and place as the town council shall set. After hearing, the license shall be issued forthwith if the proposed location of the trailer park is found to be compatible with the character of the land and the land use of the surrounding neighborhood, and the town council is satisfied that the applicant will conform to the standards of operation set forth in section 26-35; otherwise, the application shall be denied. The town council may require that the applicant post bond, in an amount and with such surety or other security satisfactory to the town council to ensure that the permanent improvements to the real estate required under section 26-35 will be properly made, installed and maintained.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 5)
Sec. 26-65. - Registration of trailers within trailer parks.#
The trailer park licensee shall keep a register in which the following information shall be recorded upon the letting of each trailer space: (1)
Name of trailer owner;
(2)
Make, model, size, serial number and year of manufacture of trailer; and
(3)
Registration of trailer.
The information contained in such register shall be compiled and submitted between January 1 and January 31 of each year. One copy shall be kept by the town clerk, and one copy shall be kept with the board of assessors.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 7)
Sec. 26-66. - Expiration and renewal; annual fees.#
Trailer park licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year. Such licenses shall be renewed by payment of an annual license fee of $100.00 to the town treasurer on or before December 31 of each year.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 8)
Sec. 26-67. - Revocation or suspension.#
The town council may revoke or suspend any trailer park license for failure to comply with any of the provisions in this article. At least two weeks' written notice by registered or certified mail, or personal service, of the violation and the proposed revocation or suspension shall be given the licensee, and the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity for a public hearing if a written request is made therefor.
(Ord. of 7-7-86, § 9)