Ordinance 10-01(S) Standards for Mobile Home Structures

Summary

An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Homer, Alaska, Amending The Title Of Homer City Code Chapter 21.54 And The Title Of Subchapter 1 Of Homer City Code Chapter 21.54, Repealing Homer City Code 21.54.060 Standards For Mobile Home Structures, And Enacting Homer City Code 21.54.100 Standards For Mobile Home Structures.

Ordinance/Resolution ID: 
10-01(S)
Ordinance/Resolution Status: 
Adopted
Introduction Date: 
01/11/2010
Effective Date: 
01/26/2010
File Attachments: 
Public Hearing Date: 
01/25/2010
Second Reading Date: 
01/25/2010

Details

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Manager/Planning

ORDINANCE 10-01(S)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING THE TITLE OF HOMER CITY CODE CHAPTER 21.54 AND THE TITLE OF SUBCHAPTER 1 OF HOMER CITY CODE CHAPTER 21.54, REPEALING HOMER CITY CODE 21.54.060 STANDARDS FOR MOBILE HOME STRUCTURES, AND ENACTING HOMER CITY CODE 21.54.100 STANDARDS FOR MOBILE HOME STRUCTURES.

WHEREAS, The goal of the 1989 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9 Housing Plan is “Encourage safe, comfortable, and affordable housing for all residents while respecting neighborhood standards;” and

WHEREAS, Ordinance 08-29 reorganizing Title 21, created confusing language because requirements for mobile homes outside of mobile home parks are found in HCC 21.51.060, a section that specifically states it applies to mobile homes within parks, but the previous code applied to all mobile homes regardless of their location; and

WHEREAS, All mobile homes, either in a mobile home park or on an individual parcel should meet these minimum standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS:

Section 1. The title of Homer City Code Chapter 21.54 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 21.54

MOBILE HOME PARKS, MOBILE HOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

PARKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Section 2. The title of Subchapter 1 of Homer City Code Chapter 21.54 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Subchapter 1

Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Homes

Section 3. Homer City Code 21.54.060 Mobile Home Structures is hereby repealed:

Section 4. Homer City Code 21.54.100 Mobile Home Structures is hereby enacted to read as follows:

21.54.100 Standards for Mobile Home Structures. Each mobile home structure, whether located in a mobile home park or on an individual lot, shall meet the following standards:

a. The mobile home shall contain sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower and kitchen facilities, with plumbing and electrical connections provided for attachment to public utilities or approved private systems.

b. The mobile home shall be fully skirted and if a single-wide unit, shall be tied down with devices that meet State standards.

Section 5. This Ordinance is of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City Code.

ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this ________ day of ______________, 2010.

CITY OF HOMER

______________________________ JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

_______________________________

JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

YES:

NO:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

First Reading:

Public Hearing:

Second Reading:

Effective Date:

Reviewed and approved as to form:

__________________________ ____________________________

Walt Wrede, City Manager Thomas F. Klinkner, City Attorney

Date: _____________________ Date: _______________________