§ 17-47. Standards for manufactured homes.

(a)

All new and replacement manufactured homes and additions to manufactured homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement by one of the following methods:

(1)

By providing an anchoring system designed to withstand horizontal forces of twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot and uplift forces of fifteen (15) pounds per square foot;

(2)

By providing over the top and frame ties to ground anchors, specifically:

a.

Over-the top ties be provided at each of the four (4) comers of the manufactured home, with two (2) additional ties per side at intermediate locations, except that manufactured homes less than fifty (50) feet long require only one (1) additional tie per side;

b.

Frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with five (5) additional ties per side at intermediate points, except that manufactured homes less than fifty (50) feet long require only four (4) additional ties per side; and,

c.

All components of the anchoring system be capable of carrying a force of four thousand eight hundred (4,800) pounds.

(b)

The following standards are required for all new and replacement manufactured homes and additions to manufactured homes:

(1)

Adequate surface drainage and access for a hauler shall be provided.

(2)

All manufactured homes shall be placed on pads or lots elevated on compacted fill or piling so that the bottom of the structural frame or the lowest point of any attached appliances, whichever is lower, is at or above the regulatory flood elevation. If elevated on pilings:

a.

The lots shall be large enough to permit steps;

b.

The pilings shall be placed in stable soil no more than ten (10) feet apart; and

c.

Reinforcement shall be provided for pilings more than six (6) feet above the ground level.

(Res. No. 4742, § 3(Exh. A), 11-13-13)