Section 16.24.190 Manufactured homes.

It is unlawful to place a manufactured home on any lot or parcel in Vernal City, and to use the same for human habitation except in compliance with one (1) of the following conditions:

A. When placed in a manufactured home zone (MH) in a licensed manufactured home park, as defined in Chapter 16.56 of this title, and after obtaining approval from the Building Official; or

B. When placed on a lot in a recorded manufactured home subdivision where the lot complies with all the regulations of the manufactured home subdivision as defined in Chapter 16.46 of this title and after receiving approval of the Building Official; or

C. When placed on any lot where single-family dwellings are permitted and where the lot complies with all the regulations of the zone in which the manufactured home is so placed, provided:

1. The manufactured home was fabricated under the revised U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards of June 15, 1976, and

2. The manufactured home must have been fabricated in two (2) or more sections, each section measuring a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width, and

3. The manufactured home is placed on a permanently engineered foundation that meets or exceeds the standard adopted and published by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS), for the installation of manufactured homes titled "The Standard for Manufactured Home Installations," ANSI 225, the accompanying manufacturer's instructions for the installation of manufactured home, or such equivalent standard as adopted by rule, and

4. The manufactured home is installed by a factory-built housing set-up contractor who is licensed by the state in accordance with the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act, April 23, 1990, and

5. The manufactured home shall have the appearance when installed of a conventionally-built single-family dwelling and shall have:

a. A roof, residential in appearance, which meets all standards of the Uniform Building Code , and

b. A facade with dwelling-type siding that includes, but is not limited to, wood, or simulated wood (Masonite), or aluminum siding, and

c. Permanent skirting is to be limited to decorative masonry, stone and brick. Skirting material must be permanently fastened to an approved foundation, and

D. When placed as an addition to an existing home in a residential zone. The addition must be attached to the home, meeting all zoning and building codes. The addition must in design and appearance be similar to the existing home with roof pitch, siding, and other building materials. The manufactured homes must meet all installation requirements and have the appropriate federal tags. (PZSC § 03-11-019)(Ord. No. 98-16, Amended, 10/21/98; Ord. No. 98-16, Amended, 10/21/98)