Chapter 17.116 MANUFACTURED HOMES

17.116.010 Purpose.

17.116.020 General standards.

17.116.030 Process.


17.116.010 Purpose.

The following general standards are applicable to all manufactured homes sited on individual lots within the city of Carlton. (Ord. 619, 2003)

17.116.020 General standards.

A. The manufactured home shall be multi-sectional and shall enclose a space of no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet.

B. The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and back-filled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the manufactured home is located not more than eighteen (18) inches above grade. The foundation must be constructed of concrete or concrete block.

C. The manufactured home shall have a roof with a nominal pitch of no less than three feet in height for each twelve (12) feet in width.

D. Roofing material shall be composition asphalt, fiberglass, wood shake, or tile.

E. The exterior siding must be horizontal lapped wood siding or a siding of equivalent appearance.

F. The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting current performance standards specified by state law for single-family dwellings.

G. The manufactured home shall have an enclosed, attached garage or carport. The garage shall be constructed of materials that are similar in color, material, and appearance to the manufactured home. The garage or carport shall be constructed prior to occupancy.

H. Transportation mechanisms, including wheels, axles, and hitch must be removed prior to occupancy.

I. The manufactured home shall be provided with gutters and downspouts to direct storm water away from the placement site.

J. All utilities shall be connected to the manufactured home in compliance with city and state requirements prior to occupancy.

K. The manufactured home shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with the state and federal safety construction standards, applicable at the time of placing the manufactured home. The home shall bear the Oregon “Insignia of Compliance”.

L. A manufactured home shall not be placed within an acknowledged historical district or adjacent to a historic landmark. (Ord. 619, 2003)

17.116.030 Process.

The city shall review compliance with the standards of this chapter administratively during the review of applicable building permits and set-up permits. (Ord. 619, 2003)