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:

(a)   Camp means a trailer camp.

(b)   House trailer means a vehicular portable dwelling unit designed especially for short-term occupancy, such as travel trailers, campers, house boats, converted buses and other similar units whether self-propelled, pulled or hauled, which are designed primarily for highway travel without a special permit and do not exceed 32 feet in body length.

(c)   Inspector means the legally designated inspection authority of the city or his authorized representative.

(d)   Licensee means any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park or trailer camp under the provisions of this article.

(e)   Mobile home means a movable detached single-family dwelling unit with all of the following characteristics:

(1)   Designed for long-term occupancy, and containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower bath and kitchen facilities with plumbing and electrical connections provided for attachment to outside systems;

(2)   Designed and constructed on a chassis that is capable of being transported after fabrication on its own wheels or detachable wheels; and

(3)   Arrive at the site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, location on supports, connections to utilities, and the like.

(f)    Mobile home park means a parcel or tract of land used or intended to be used by two or more occupied mobile homes whether for or without compensation and shall include all buildings used or intended to be used as a part of the equipment.

(g)   Mobile home space means a plot of ground within a mobile home park which is designed for and designated as the location for only one mobile home and not used for any other purposes whatsoever other than the customary accessory uses and which complies with the requirements of this article.

(h)   Natural or artificial barrier means any street, river, pond, canal, railroad, levee, embankment or screening by appropriate fence or hedge.

(i)    Occupy, occupancy or occupied means the use of any mobile home or house trailer by any person for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes for any period of four or more consecutive days.

(j)    Park means a mobile home park.

(k)   Screening means decorative fencing or evergreen vegetation maintained for the purpose of separation of incompatible land uses, beautification, reduction of sound, sight obstruction and protection of privacy. When fencing is used for screening, it shall not be less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height and shall be uniform in height and material. When evergreen vegetation is used, it shall be required to be at least six feet in height within three years after the date the original license has been issued.

(l)    Trailer camp means a parcel or tract of land which provides space for transient occupancy and is used or intended to be used for the parking of one or more house trailers, tents or similar type temporary living facilities.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-81; Code 2016)

It is found that in order to protect and promote the public health, convenience, safety and welfare, it is necessary to provide for the licensing, regulations, permits and fees for the location and operation of house trailers, mobile homes, trailer camps and mobile home parks within the city.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-82; Code 2016)

This article shall not apply to the following:

(a)   The parking of one visiting mobile home or house trailer in an accessory private garage building, or in the rear yard of any premises for a period not to exceed 30 days within a given six-month period.

(b)   Unoccupied mobile homes or house trailers for demonstration and sales purposes only.

(c)   The storage of any unoccupied or uninhabited house trailer shall be permitted in the side or rear yard of any premises; provided that any required side yard shall be maintained and provided further that all such storage is not in conflict with any other provisions of this article or other pertinent ordinances of the city and that such house trailer is owned by the person residing at the residence where the house trailer is located.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-83; Code 2016)

It shall be unlawful for any person to locate one mobile home outside a mobile home park without first having secured a building permit, with such permit being issued only after approval of the city inspector and after payment of the required fee.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-84; Code 2016)

A mobile home, mobile home park or trailer camp may be located in any district as provided by the zoning ordinance of the city. All occupied house trailers shall be located in a trailer camp except as provided in Section 5-203(a).

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-85; Code 2016)

All existing mobile homes, house trailers, trailer camps or mobile home parks not meeting the requirements of this article and the zoning ordinance shall be declared nonconforming and shall not be permitted to add spaces or make any improvement inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this article and the zoning ordinance; and any such nonconforming trailer camp or mobile home park which is not operated for a period of six months shall not reopen until the conditions of this article and the zoning ordinance shall have been complied with. The replacement of a nonconforming mobile home with a mobile home of equal or greater value shall be permitted.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-86; Code 2016)

(a)   It shall be the duty of the person operating the park and camp to keep a register containing a record of all mobile home and house trailer owners and tenants located within each park and camp. The register shall contain the name and address of each occupant; the make, model, year and manufacturer of each mobile home or house trailer; the dates of arrival and departure of each mobile home or house trailer; and the name of the contractors responsible for connections to the utilities.

(b)   The person operating each park or camp shall keep the register available for inspection at all reasonable hours by law enforcement officers, county assessor, public health officials and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained in the register. The original records of the register shall not be destroyed for a period of three years following the date of departure.

(c)   It shall be the responsibility of the person operating each park and camp to notify the city clerk of damage exceeding $100.00 by fire or storm to any mobile home or house trailer in his park or camp. The city clerk shall compile all such information into categories of losses and their causes, as nearly as can be determined for future reference.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-87; Code 2016)

It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, operate or permit to be established, maintained or operated any mobile home park or trailer camp within the corporate limits of the city without first having secured a license.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-111; Code 2016)

Application for a mobile home park or trailer camp license shall be filed with the city clerk.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-112; Code 2016)

The application for an initial mobile home park or trailer camp license shall be in writing, signed by the owner, and shall include the following:

(a)   The name and address of the applicant;

(b)   The location and legal description of the mobile home park or trailer camp;

(c)   A complete plan of the mobile home park or trailer camp in conformity with all of the requirements for such as contained in this article, including a plot plan drawn to scale, at not less than one inch equal to 100 feet, showing:

(1)   The park or camp dimensions;

(2)   Number and location of mobile home or house trailer spaces;

(3)   Location and width or roadways, sidewalks, off-street parking and easements;

(4)   Location, size and specifications of buildings, sewers, water lines and gas lines;

(5)   The location and specifications of any sewage disposal system and water supply system;

(6)   The existing topography; and

(7)   A drainage grading plan.

(d)   Such further information as may be requested by the inspector to enable him to determine if the proposed mobile home park or trailer camp will comply with all the requirements of this article, and any other ordinances of the city.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-113; Code 2016)

Before any application as required by this article may be approved for a mobile home park or trailer camp, there must be approval from the planning commission approving the site, location, design and layout of the mobile home park or trailer camp and conformity with zoning regulations. Upon approval of the plans, the city inspector shall be authorized to approve the plan for construction. If such application is disapproved, the city planning commission shall advise the applicant in writing, the reasons for such disapproval. Approval and issuance of a park license for new parks and of a camp license for new camps shall not be made until construction in accordance with the approved plans has been completed and the required fees have been paid.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-114; Code 2016)

An application for a license to operate an existing mobile home park or trailer camp shall be filed with the city clerk. The city inspector shall provide for the examination of the park or camp and identify the conditions or facilities which do not meet the standards provided for in this article. Following a review by the planning commission, the city inspector may be directed to prepare an agreement setting forth those deficiencies which the planning commission determines must be corrected. A license shall not be issued until the owner of the mobile home park or trailer camp has signed such agreement with the city, agreeing to install the required improvements within a reasonable period of time, to be identified in the agreement. An application for any addition to an existing park shall be processed as an application for a new park, and this article shall apply in total to the new addition.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-115; Code 2016)

Upon application in writing by a licensee for renewal of a license and after reinspection by the city inspector or the mobile home park or trailer camp for conformance with this article and upon payment of the annual license fee, the city clerk shall issue a certificate renewing such license for another year.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-116; Code 2016)

If upon inspection of any mobile home park or trailer camp the city inspector finds that conditions or practices exist which were created after April 15, 1977, and which are in violation of any provision of this article or of any regulation adopted pursuant to this article, the city inspector shall give notice in writing to the person to whom the license was issued; and, unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time to be determined by the city inspector, he shall give notice in writing to the person to whom the license was issued that the license has been revoked. Upon receipt of the notice of revocation, such person shall cease operation of such mobile home park or trailer camp.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-117; Code 2016)

Any person whose application for a license has been denied or any person whose license has been revoked may request and shall be granted a hearing of the matter before the city planning commission within three days following the day on which such notice was received or license denied, and the city planning commission shall hold such hearing within 21 days after the filing of such application. The filing of such application shall not suspend any order of the city inspector in denying an application for a license but shall suspend any order of revocation of the license until the matter has been determined by the city planning commission. The findings of the planning commission shall be made in writing, and a copy shall be provided to the person appealing, and a copy shall be kept for permanent record. The decision of the planning c9mmission may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals following procedures set out in the zoning ordinance.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-118; Code 2016)

Mobile home park and trailer camps shall conform to the following requirements:

(a)   Location shall be the same as contained in Section 5-205.

(b)   Mobile home spaces shall be provided at a density not to exceed seven spaces per gross acre of land within the mobile home park. Trailer camps shall contain a minimum of 1,500 square feet for each trailer or camping space.

(c)   Each mobile home space and house trailer space within a park or camp shall be provided with a paved patio of at least 180 square feet. A storage locker of at least 150 cubic feet shall be provided for each mobile home space, and there shall be no open storage. Storage lockers may be grouped in locker compounds at a distance not to exceed 100 feet from the mobile homes they serve. The lockers shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the park and shall be constructed of suitable weather resistant materials.

(d)   Alterations and additions to mobile homes and house trailers within parks or camps and to park or camp facilities shall be made only after application to the city inspector and in conformity with all sections of this article.

(e)   No additions of any kind shall be built onto or become a part of any mobile home or house trailer; except accessory structures not exceeding an area of 150 square feet, carports and residential patio structures may be attached to or become a part of a mobile home.

(f)    Mobile homes and house trailers shall be harbored on each space so that there shall be at least a 20-foot clearance between mobile homes and house trailers; provided, that with respect to mobile homes and house trailers parked end-to-end, the end-to-end clearance shall not be less than 15 feet. No mobile home or house trailer shall be located closer than 20 feet from any building within the mobile home park or trailer camp.

(g)   A stand or pad shall be provided on every mobile home space, to accommodate the mobile home and its attached accessory structures. The stand or pad shall be constructed of appropriate material, properly graded, placed and compacted, so as to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipated loads during all seasons.

(h)   All mobile homes and house trailers shall be so located as to maintain a setback of no less than 25 feet from any public street or highway right-of-way; as to maintain a setback of no less than 15 feet from the edge of a park or camp roadway or sidewalk; and as to maintain a setback of no less than ten feet from any side or rear boundary line when such boundary line is not common to any public street or highway right-of-way.

(i)    Within a mobile home park or trailer camp, no mobile home or house trailer shall have direct access to a public street or highway; and all mobile home and house trailer spaces shall abut a roadway of not less than 30 feet in width where vehicles are permitted to park on the roadway adjacent to mobile home or house trailers, otherwise off-street or off-roadway parking lots shall be maintained at a minimum ratio of two car spaces for each mobile home or house trailer space; and the roadway may then have a minimum width of 20 feet. All such roadways shall have unobstructed access to a public street or highway; provided, that all dead-end roadways shall include an adequate vehicular turning space or cul-de-sac.

(j)    All roadways and walks within the mobile home park or trailer camp shall be all-weather surfaced, maintained and adequately lighted.

(k)   At least ten percent of the gross acreage of the mobile home park or trailer camp shall be devoted to recreation activities. Within a mobile home park or trailer camp, such recreation area shall be of a size to accommodate several mobile homes or house trailers; and in no case shall it be less than 5,000 square feet in size.

(l)    All electrical distribution systems, plumbing systems arid telephone service systems to each mobile home or house trailer space, except outlets and risers, shall be under­ ground. Each mobile home or house trailer space shall be provided with 115-voit and 230-volt service with a minimum 100 amperes per individual service outlet.

(m)  Outdoor laundry drying space of adequate area and suitable location shall be provided and equipped with necessary clotheslines and other essentials.

(n)   Whenever master television antenna systems are to be installed, the complete plans and specifications for the system must be approved by the city inspector. Distribution to individual mobile home or house trailer spaces shall be underground and shall terminate adjacent to the electrical outlet.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-141; Code 2016)

If mobile home spaces only are provided, no service building shall be required. Any mobile home park intended to serve one or more house trailers and all trailer camps shall have one or more service buildings constructed in accordance with the codes of the city. Such service building shall:

(a)   Be located at least 20 feet from any mobile home or house trailer space;

(b)   Be adequately lighted and of permanent type construction;

(c)   Be so located that any house trailer which it serves shall not be parked more than 200 feet from it;

(d)   Have the interior finished with moisture-resistant material to permit frequent washing arid cleaning;

(e)   For up to nine house trailers, provide at least one lavatory, water closet and shower for each sex, one laundry tray, one slop water drain and hot and cold water; one additional lavatory1 water closet, and shower shall be provided for each ten additional house trailers served or major fraction;

(f)    Have adequate heating facilities to maintain a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the building and provide hot water (140 degrees Fahrenheit) at a minimum rate of eight gallons per hour for the required fixture units;

(g)   Have all rooms well ventilated, with all openings effectively screened; have an accessible, adequate and safe supply of cold water; and

(h)   Be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and kept free of any condition that will menace the health of any occupants or the public or constitute a nuisance.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-142; Code 2016)

(a)   Standards. An accessible, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided for all mobile home parks and trailer camps. If a public water supply is available, it shall be used. All plumbing shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the codes of the city.

(b)   Service connections. Individual water service connections shall be provided at each mobile home space. Such connections shall be located at least four inches above ground surface, be at least three-quarters inch in diameter, and be equipped with a three-quarters-inch valve outlet. The outlet shall be protected from surface water flooding, and all pipes shall be protected against freezing. Each service connection shall contain an exterior freezeproof water hydrant. Belowground shutoff valves may be used, but stop and waste valves shall not be used. When service connections are provided for house trailer spaces, they shall comply with these requirements.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-143; Code 2016)

(a)   All plumbing and sewer lines in a mobile home park and for individual mobile homes shall comply with state and local laws and regulations. Each mobile home space shall be provided with at least a four-inch sewer connection. The sewer connection shall be provided with suitable fittings so that a watertight connection can be made between the mobile home drain and the sewer connection. Such individual mobile home connections shall be constructed so that they can be closed when not connected to a mobile home and shall be trapped in such a manner as to maintain them in odor free condition. If individual connections are provided for house trailers, they shall comply with these requirements.

(b)   When the sewer lines of a park or camp are not connected to a public sewer or sewage treatment plant, a sewage disposal system approved by the city and the state department of health and environment shall be provided. The design of such facilities for new parks and camps shall be based on their ultimate maximum capacity. The approval of the city shall be obtained on the type of treatment proposed and on the design of the facility prior to the construction.

(c)   Camps shall provide sanitary stations for the sole purpose of removing and disposing of wastes from holding tanks in a clean, efficient and convenient manner. Sanitary stations shall be approved by the city, connected to the sewage system, located not less than 50 feet from any mobile home or house trailer space or other residential area, and be screened from other activities.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-144; Code 2016)

Provisions for garbage and refuse storage, collection and disposal in mobile home parks and trailer camps shall be in compliance with the refuse disposal requirements of the city and shall be maintained so as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident hazards or air pollution.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-145; Code 2016)

All electrical installations shall comply with the applicable codes of the city. Such electrical outlets shall be weatherproof. No power line, including service lines to the mobile home or house trailer, shall be permitted to lie on the surface of the ground. All power lines providing service to the parks or camps shall be suspended at a height required by the power companies serving such park or camp. All interior service lines in a park or camp shall be installed underground, with a pedestal mount service connection and meter at each site.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-146; Code 2016)

Liquefied petroleum gas may be used at an individual mobile home but not within a park or camp. Containers may be the liquefied petroleum gas containers approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission for its intended purpose and shall be integrally attached to the mobile home in a manner approved by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, Inc. Otherwise, aboveground or underground containers shall be connected to the mobile home by copper or other metallic tubing equipped with an excess flow valve at the discharge valve of the container. Gas lines shall be buried at a minimum of 18 inches below grade from the container at a point but not below the mobile home.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-147; Code 2016)

Natural gas may be connected to mobile homes or house trailers under the following conditions:

(a)   Where a gas utility company supplies gas to individual mobile homes or house trailers, the service line to the mobile home or house trailer shall be sized as required by the utility serving the location; and a meter loop shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the utility company.

(b)   All gas lines, including gas service lines serving the mobile home or house trailer, shall be buried not less than 18 inches below grade to a point at but not below the mobile home or house trailer and otherwise be installed in accordance with the codes of the city. Gas service lines shall clear the ground before entering the skirting installed around a mobile home or house trailer.

(c)   For each individual mobile home or house trailer, there shall be a gas stop cock and an American Gas Association approved flexible connector.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-148; Code 2016)

(a)   Fire extinguishers, Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the city shall be kept in service buildings and in. all other locations named by the city; and shall be maintained at all times in a good operating condition.

(b)   Fire hydrants. Standard fire hydrants shall be located according to city requirements.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-149; Code 2016)

In order that residents of any mobile home park may be provided with protection from hazards, such as high winds, safety shelters shall be provided within the park for the maximum number of inhabitants of the mobile home park. Such shelters shall be constructed in accordance with standards recommended by civil defense authorities for protection against winds of tornadic intensity, shall have adequate ventilation, and shall be restricted to use by humans only. All mobile homes shall be provided with tiedowns, foundations and piers as required by K.S.A. 75-1226--75-1231.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-150; Code 2016)

The mobile home park or trailer camp management shall keep all areas outside the confines of the individual mobile homes or house trailers reasonably free of breeding, harboring and feeding places for rodents and insects. Such areas shall be kept free of litter, trash, salvage material, junk and weeds or other obnoxious vegetation growths in excess of eight inches in height. Individual mobile home or house trailer occupants shall be responsible for the extermination of any insect or rodent infestations occurring within the individual mobile home or house trailer.

(Ord. 321, Code 1999, 34-151; Code 2016)