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--- (1) --- REFEDITOR ENDPAGE Editor's note— An ordinance adopted March 14, 1968, amended the building code by providing that no permit shall be issued for the installation of any house trailer or mobile home, so-called, or for the construction of any foundation for a house trailer or mobile home and to prohibit the location of house trailers or mobile homes in the town with the exception of so-called camping trailers and with the exception of house trailers or mobile homes already located in the town.
refcharter or refcross or refstatelaw Cross reference— Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 4; fire prevention and protection, Ch. 5; planning, Ch. 10; subdivisions, Ch. 14; utilities, Ch. 17; zoning, App. A.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Secs. 16-1—16-20. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - TRAILERS#
Sec. 16-21. - Definitions.#
For the purposes of this article, the following definition shall apply:
Trailer means any portable structure, mobile home, so-called, or vehicle designated to be drawn by vehicles or self-propelled and occupied as a dwelling or used for sleeping purposes.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 12)
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 16-22. - License required.#
No person shall maintain or use any trailer as a dwelling within the town without a license for the same except as provided herein.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 1)
Sec. 16-23. - Application for license; contents; fee.#
Application for the initial issuance of a trailer license shall be made in writing to the town council and shall be accompanied by the following: (1)
The name and address of the applicant.
(2)
A metes and bounds description of the proposed location of such trailer and a plat of such location prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the names and addresses of all adjoining property owners and of all persons owning property within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed location.
(3)
The name and address of the owner of the proposed location.
(4)
Application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to defray the expenses of recording the application, inspecting the proposed location, sending notices and inspecting installation of the trailer and sanitary facilities.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 2)
Sec. 16-24. - Filing application for license.#
An application for the initial issuance of a trailer license shall be filed at least three (3) weeks prior to the regularly scheduled town council meeting at which hearing on such application is sought.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 3)
Sec. 16-25. - Notice to adjoining property owners.#
Upon receipt of such application the town clerk shall send, by regular mail, notice of such application and the date, time and place of hearing thereon to each property owner set forth in section 16-23(2). Such notices shall be sent at least two (2) weeks prior to the council meeting at which such application is to be considered.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 4)
Sec. 16-26. - Issuance of license.#
After hearing upon an application for initial issuance of a license the town council may grant such license conditionally upon receipt of a certificate from the health officer that the water and sanitary facilities have been installed and are adequate and the recording of a deed to the applicant or lease to the applicant for the term of at least one (1) year of the lot approved by the council. Or, after hearing, the town council may deny the application on the ground that the application does not comply with the requirements of this article or if in its judgment the granting of such license would not be compatible with the land use of the adjacent area.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 5)
Sec. 16-27. - Setback line specifications.#
Each trailer lot shall front on an established public road or street, provide for a building setback line of not less than thirty-five (35) feet therefrom and of not less than thirty-five (35) feet from any adjoining property or lot line; have a minimum width of one hundred fifty (150) feet at the required building setback line and contain an area of not less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet. Where strict adherence to the above specifications is not feasible due to special conditions of the land or other features the town council may modify the same, provided that such modification is not contrary to the general intent of this article and to any zoning ordinance which may then be in effect.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 6)
Sec. 16-28. - Water supply and septic tank requirements.#
Each trailer shall have its own individual or a municipal water supply and its own septic tank. Exception to the requirement of an individual water supply may be made by the town council where special conditions warrant.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 7)
Sec. 16-29. - Exemptions.#
(a)
The provisions of this article shall not apply to so-called camping trailers stored or parked on property in the town, provided that such camping trailers are not used as dwellings while stored or parked.
(b)
The provisions of this article shall not apply to trailers located in trailer parks which are duly licensed under the ordinance of the town regulating trailer parks.
(c)
The provisions of this article pertaining to application for issuance of an initial trailer license, minimum lot size, location and setback shall not apply to trailers located in the town on May 2, 1966.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, §§ 8—10)
Sec. 16-30. - Penalty for violations.#
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be punished in accordance with section 1-4.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 5-2-66, § 11)
Secs. 16-31—16-40. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE III. - TRAILER PARKS#
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY#
Sec. 16-41. - Definitions.#
For the purpose of this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
Trailer coach means any portable structure or vehicle designed to be drawn by vehicles or self-propelled and occupied as a dwelling or used for sleeping purposes. The fact that the wheels are removed from the structure or that it is mounted on a permanent foundation shall not remove it from the category of "trailer coach."
Trailer coach space means a parcel of land within a trailer park occupied or designated to be occupied by one (1) trailer coach.
Trailer park means any parcel of land upon which two (2) or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, whether or not a charge is made therefor.
Unit means a trailer coach space in a trailer park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § I)
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 16-42. - Permits to construct or alter.#
(a)
No person shall construct or alter a trailer park without first obtaining a permit.
(b)
Application for a permit to construct or alter shall be made in writing to the town council and shall be accompanied by a plan of the proposed complete trailer park.
(1)
The plan of the proposed complete trailer park shall show the location, boundaries, trailer coach spaces, streets, walks, utility buildings, recreational areas and any other buildings or areas.
(2)
The plan shall in all respects conform to the specifications set forth in Division 2 hereof.
(c)
The town council shall examine the application for a permit to construct or alter a trailer park. If the specifications submitted conform to those set forth in Division 2 hereof, the town council may grant such permit. Provided, however, that no permit to construct a trailer park and no permit which would allow enlargement of the physical area of an already existing trailer park shall be granted if the owner of a majority of the land within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed or existing trailer park file their written objection to the construction or enlargement with the town council.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § III)
Sec. 16-43. - Licenses.#
(a)
Required. No person shall operate a trailer park without first obtaining a license. No trailer park shall operate without a licensed operator.
(b)
Fee. The annual license fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for each trailer park plus two dollars ($2.00) for each trailer coach space in the trailer park.
(c)
Duration. Such licenses shall be good for one (1) year from January 1 through December 31.
(d)
Application. Application for a license shall be made in writing to the town council. Applications shall state the applicant's name and address, and they shall state the location of the trailer park and the number of trailer coach spaces.
(e)
Issuance; conformance to specifications. The town council may grant such license only upon determination that the trailer park designated on the application conforms in all respects to the specifications set forth in Division 2 hereof.
(f)
Revocation or suspension. After hearing, the town council may revoke or suspend the license of any trailer park operator upon determination of any of the following:
(1)
That the trailer park does not conform to the specifications set forth in Division 2 hereof.
(2)
That the trailer park is not operated according to rules set forth in Division 3 hereof.
(3)
That the trailer park operator has sold or permitted to be sold any intoxicating liquor, wine or beer.
(4)
That the trailer park operator has permitted prostitution, gambling, the sale of narcotics or any other offense against morals on the premises.
(5)
That the trailer park operator has maintained or permitted a nuisance on the premises.
(6)
That the trailer park does not conform to the health regulations for trailer parks of the state.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, §§ IV, VI(B))
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Licenses and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 6.
Sec. 16-44. - Inspection.#
The town council may, from time to time, designate persons to inspect trailer parks to see that they conform to the specifications set forth in Division 2 and the rules set forth in this division.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § VI(A))
Secs. 16-45—16-50. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS#
Sec. 16-51. - Conformance required.#
All trailer parks shall conform to the specifications of this article.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II)
Sec. 16-52. - Site.#
(a)
The site of the trailer park shall be well drained and properly graded to ensure freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(b)
The trailer park may not be situated closer than two hundred (200) feet from any public street or highway.
(c)
The trailer park may not be situated closer than two hundred (200) feet from any residential structure not owned by the owner or owners of the site of the trailer park.
(d)
The trailer park shall conform to all zoning and development ordinances.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(1))
Sec. 16-53. - Recreational areas.#
An area or areas for recreational purposes shall be set aside within the trailer park. The recreational area shall be at least ten (10) percent of the total land area of the trailer park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(2))
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Parks and recreation, Ch. 9.
Sec. 16-54. - Trailer coach spaces.#
(a)
Individual trailer coach spaces shall consist of a minimum of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet each and be at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in frontage and at least one hundred (100) feet deep.
(b)
No trailer park shall contain more than twenty (20) trailer coach spaces.
(c)
Each trailer coach space shall be clearly defined and permanently numbered.
(d)
Trailer coaches shall be located on each lot so that there will be at least a twenty-foot clearance between trailer coaches.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(3); Ord. of 4-15-65(5), §§ 1, 2)
Sec. 16-55. - Streets and walks.#
(a)
All trailer coach spaces shall abut upon a street which street shall comply with the requirements for streets and roads of the rules and regulations governing and restricting the platting or other subdivision of land in the town enacted pursuant to the ordinance concerning the subdivision of land in the town.
(b)
All streets shall be constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations governing and restricting the platting or other subdivision of land in the town enacted pursuant to the ordinance concerning the subdivision of land in the town.
(c)
Streets shall be well marked and adequate lighting shall be provided.
(d)
Each trailer coach space shall have an all-weather, hard-surfaced or wooden walk extending from the street a distance sufficient to permit access to all doors on one (1) side of any trailer coach parked on that trailer coach space. Such walks shall have a minimum width of three (3) feet.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(4); Ord. of 4-15-65(5), § 3)
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Streets and sidewalks, Ch. 13.
Sec. 16-56. - Electrical service.#
(a)
An electrical outlet supplying at least one hundred ten (110) volts AC and individually fused shall be provided for each trailer coach space. The outlet shall be located at least six (6) feet above the ground.
(b)
Service wires from individual outlets to each trailer shall be elevated at least eight (8) feet above the ground, along their entire distance, except where service wires leave the outlet at the meter box and where they enter the trailer coaches, unless the service is by conduit or underground cable.
(c)
All electrical wiring, apparatus or appliances shall be in strict conformity with approved methods and practices for safety. Compliance with the National Electrical Code as published by the National Board of Fire Underwriters shall be prima facie evidence of such approved methods.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(5))
Sec. 16-57. - Water.#
(a)
Each trailer coach space shall have an individual underground water supply controlled by an underground, nonfreezing shutoff.
(b)
The quality of the water supply shall be subject to state inspection and approval.
(c)
An adequate supply of hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times in the utility buildings for bathing, washing and laundry purposes.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(6))
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Utilities, Ch. 17.
Sec. 16-58. - Sewers and cesspools.#
(a)
Each trailer coach lot shall have a cesspool with a minimum capacity of four hundred (400) cubic feet or a septic tank of approved size.
(b)
Cesspools or septic tanks for all buildings connected with the operation of the park shall be of sufficient size and construction so that no seepage from the same shall ever appear above the ground or on the ground around the same.
(c)
Each individual trailer coach lot cesspool, septic tank or sewer shall be provided with an entrance to the same.
(d)
All connections between the trailer coach and the cesspool shall be properly vented and shall be made by, or under the direction of the operator of the trailer park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(7))
Sec. 16-59. - Garbage and rubbish.#
(a)
Tightly covered metal garbage and rubbish containers shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit depositing of all garbage and rubbish. Such receptacles shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times.
(b)
Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and removed from the premises as frequently as may be necessary to ensure that they do not overflow, give off offensive odors or become a menace to the health of the community or park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § III(8))
Sec. 16-60. - Service buildings.#
(a)
Every trailer park shall provide suitably equipped service buildings. They shall be permanent structures. They shall be permanent structures. They shall be well lighted at all times and well ventilated. They shall be constructed of such moistureproof material, including painted woodwork, as shall permit repeated cleaning and washing. They shall be properly heated at all times. The floor of all service buildings shall be of impervious material and shall slope to a floor drain connected with sewer system or cesspool. Toilet, shower, and lavatory facilities for men and women shall be either in separate buildings or shall be separated if in the same building, by a soundproof wall. All toilets and showers shall be in separate compartments.
(b)
Toilet facilities for men shall consist of not less than one (1) flush toilet and one (1) flush urinal, one (1) hot and cold water shower and one (1) hot and cold water lavatory for each ten (10) trailer coach spaces or fraction thereof.
(c)
Toilet facilities for women shall consist of not less than one (1) flush toilet, one (1) hot and cold water shower, and one (1) hot and cold water lavatory for each ten (10) trailer coach spaces or fraction thereof.
(d)
Laundry facilities shall consist of not less than one (1) double laundry tub with hot and cold water connections and a wringer attachment or automatic laundry facilities sufficient to meet the needs of the park. Drying spaces shall be provided sufficient to accommodate the laundry of the trailer park occupants.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(9))
Sec. 16-61. - Landscaping.#
The trailer park shall be attractively landscaped.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(10))
Sec. 16-62. - Telephones.#
A public telephone shall be provided for the use of the inhabitants of the trailer park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § II(11))
Secs. 16-63—16-70. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 3. - OPERATION#
Sec. 16-71. - Registry.#
All trailer park operators shall keep a permanently bound registry book with consecutively numbered pages. The registry shall contain the following: (1)
The name of the legal owners or lessees of each trailer coach;
(2)
The names of all occupants of each trailer coach;
(3)
The number of school age children in each trailer coach;
(4)
The license number, make, size, year and model of each motor vehicle in the possession of trailer coach occupants;
(5)
The number of the trailer coach space where each trailer coach is located;
(6)
The date of arrival and departure of each trailer coach;
(7)
The signature of the owner or lessee of each trailer coach;
(8)
Entries shall be made on the date of arrival of each trailer coach;
(9)
The registry shall be open at all times to inspection by all proper authorities.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § V(A))
Sec. 16-72. - Fire protection.#
Every trailer park shall be equipped with fire extinguishers in good working order. Fire extinguishers shall be arranged so that there is at least one (1) fire extinguisher within at least one hundred (100) feet of each trailer coach space.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § V(B))
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 5.
Sec. 16-73. - Animals and pets.#
(a)
No fowl and no animals other than dogs and cats shall be kept within the limits of any trailer park.
(b)
Dogs and cats shall not be permitted to run at large or to commit any nuisance within any trailer park.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § V(C))
Cross reference— Comment Text (parent not a footnote)Animals, Ch. 3.
Sec. 16-74. - General care.#
The premises and buildings of all trailer parks shall be kept in a neat, clean, orderly, safe and healthy condition.
Comment Text (parent not a footnote)(Ord. of 6-11-59, § V(D))