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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCE NO. 422 TRAILER COURTS - SIGNED '--" .I. ~...1. I ",""",& .a.........,..,... ......, ~ ""'" .. -, ......-.--." - . - - - - -- - CJl LJ/ 81E0. D. ."RHARD alA. CO., 8T ,LOU" ------ ------------- ~l i -.... interest in and to the above described real property for the purpose of maintaining and operating a public airport without any consideration accruing to said City of Rexburg, Idaho, for the transfer of said undivided one half interest in and tOffiid property to Madison County, Idaho. I II ji Ii Ii II \1 II \1 \1\ ATT~ST: \1 1\ Ii 'I I: Ii II 11 'I I, I' II This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of SePteml)e~., 9G)O. ... . .... // "'/ ~ . ' <" -~~ . '0(-(/ / 11 yore ~ ~tr~ 7(1. City Cleric. R~tr OHDINANCE NO. 422 AN ORDINANCE HEGULATING THE CONSTHUCTION, MAINTENANCE, OffiHATION AND ALTEHATION OF TllAILEH COURTS AND THAILlm HOUSING \HTHIN T.HE CITY OF IlliXBU1.G, PHOVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF THATLEH corHTS 1\.~"D TRAILER HOrSING, ESTABLISHING srANDAHDS Fon SUCH LICENSING AND TIlE A~lOUNT OF' PErtHIT FEES; PROVIDING Fon INSPECT IONS OF TIlAILEH COURTS AND THAILEH H01.:SING; PHOIIIBITING TH AILEH HOl.iSING IN llliSIDENTIAL "A" ZONES; DEFINING TIlE TEHHS HEREOF; PHOVIDING P1.!.:NALTIES Fon THE VIOLATION OF TIlE ORDINANCE; IlliPEALING OHDINANCES AND PAHTS OF OIIDINANCES IN CONFLICT llERE\HTII; AND PROVIDING TIlE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ill lHNANCE. ,l ;i I, i' :l 11 II II Ii Ii Ii II I Section 1 - Definitions: I :1 I- II I: .1 'I 11 I BE IT OHDAINED BY TILE BAYOU AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IlliXBUlG, STATE OF IDAlIO: Trailer Coach: Anv vehicle used or so constructed as to permit its being used a s a conveyance u]Dl th~ public higliways and constructed in such manner as \vill permit occupancy thereof as a dlvelling or sleeping place for one or more persons. Trailer Court: Any plot of land upon which two or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located. Trailer Coach Space: A plot of land within a trailer court designated for the accommodation of one trailer coach. Dependent Trailer Coach: A trailer coachltlich does not have a toilet and a bathtub or shower. Independent Trailer Coach; A trailer coach which ~s a toilet and a bathtub or shO\ver. Service Building: A building designated with facilities to accommodate patrons of a trailer court. :~ Trailer Housing: A lot or plot of land upon which onA trailer coach only, occupied for dwelljng or sleeping purposes, is located. Section 2 - Permit required: It shall be '!lnlawful to construct, maintain, operate, or alter any trailer court or trailer housing within the City of Rexburg, Idaho, unless a permit thereftr shall have first been issued by the Building Inspector. Application for permits shall be made to the Building Inspector on forms furnished by him and shall contain the following information: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Name of applicant Address. of applicant and location of The area and dimensions of the tract The location of the service building proposed structures. The location and width of roadways and walkways The location of sewer, water, and other utility lines. Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed upon any trailer court. Such other information as the building inspector shall deem necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance. trailer court or trailer housing. of land. or buildings and 0 ther existing or ""~~L"~ih~'~ :.'..-;~' -h: .Section 3 - Duration of Permit: , Each permit issued hereunder for trailer courts shallbe valid for the calendar year for which it is issued and shall expire December 31st. Section 4 - Inspection: No permit shall be issued until the plans and/or the existing condition of the traile~ court or trailer housing for which the application for permit is made shall be inspected md approved by the fdlowing city officers, tQ-wit: Building Inspector, Plumbing In- spector, Fire Inspector, and Electrical Inspector. ~ '~4'^~~.,~,." - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - ~ - -, -"-.I '_............,_ab' .. '_Ll..'-"~J~, l"-'lU,lIV -t;- The officers designated in this section are hereby authorized and directed to make periodic inspections to determine the condition of all trailer courts and trailer housing. Wherever any inspection reveals that conditions or practices exist which are in violation with any provision of t~s ordinance, or any ordinance of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, or law or la~vs of the State of Idaho, the inspecting officer shall give notice in writing to the person in charge of such trailer court or trailer housing, andunless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time, such period of time to be determined by the inspecting officer, the trailer court or trailer housing shall cease operation. J SECTION 5 - PEHHIT FEES: Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Building Inspector shall collect the following fees therefor: (a) For each tr,~ler court, $1.00 for each trailer coach space annually. (b) For each tp~~ler housing, the same fees required for permanent home structures, including bunding permit fee. (c) In the case' of trailer courts, if the permit be issued with less than six months remaining within the calendar year, the fee shall be one-half the annual fee for the remainder of that year. ~. ~. SECTION 6-SITE PROVISIONS - EXISTING THAILEH COlmTS: ~ Each trailer coach space shall he at least 20 feet in,vidth 'and shall have its boundarie s well defined. The space shall--aout on -a--cirive'I~ay'not ]a ss than 20 fee t in Ivid th, Ivhich shall have unobstructed acce ss to a puhlic stree t or hip.;hway. Trailej coache s shall be parked on each space so that there Ivill be at least 8 feet of clearance between coaches, and shall be so parked that no part of the coach or its trailer hitch shall extend into the roadway, or obstruct any walk way or sidewalk. Coaches shall not be parked closer than 4 feet to any building or fence or other structure. No greater number of coache s shall be allowed than the number of trailer' coach spaces available therefor. In all trailer courts the coaches and trailer coach spaces shall be set back from tl1e property Itne to a fford front yards, side yards, and rear yards ",hich will fully conply with the regulations in the particular zone in which thev are situated, as established in Zonin~ Ordinance No. 390 of the City of Rexburg, Idaho. Park spaces for ~ vehicles must be so laid out that parking of vehicles Ivill not obstruct any driveway, roadway, walkway, or sidewalk, and will leave at least six (6) feet of space not occupied by any vehicle, between the coaches. SECTION 7 - SERVICE BUILDINGS: ~) Each trailer murt shall be provided with one or more service buildings adequately equipped with at least one flush-type toilet for females and one for males. Each trailer court which permits any dependent trailer coaches to part therein shall provide in the service buildings the following additional facilities, to-wit: at least two toilets for fe~'ales, one toilet for males, two lavatories and one shower for each sex, a. uripal for ~~S, and a slop water closet. r To set've more than 20- detendent'trailer coaches, additional fixtures shall be provided in the ratios set forth below: Toilet facilities for females shall consist of at least one flush-type water closet for every ten depend,ent trailer coaches; toilet facilities for males shall consis t of one flush-type water closet or urinal for ~very ten dependent trailer coaches. Urinals shall be substituted for not more than one-third of the toilet fixtures required for men. Each water closet shall be in a private compartment. A lavatory for each sex shall be provided for every ten dependent trailer coaches; a bathtub or shower for each sex shall be provided for every twenty dependent trailer coaches. Each bathtub or shower shall be in a spearate compartment. A slop-water closet s~all be provided in a separate room in the service building. Toilet facilities for,males and females shall be separated. If located in the same building, said facilities shall be separated by sound resistant walls. Each service building whether' for dependent or independent coaches shall: (a) Be located not more than 200 feet from any dependent trailer coach and at least 15 feet from any trailer coach. -'" ,/ (b) Be of permanent construction, and shall be provided with adequate light, heat, and ventilation. (c) Have its interior of moisture-resistant material to permit frequent 'vashing and cleaninL';. (d) Have all rooms well venti~ated with all openings effectively screened. (e) Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one unit for every 20 trailer coaches. Drying space in the ratio of 50 sq. ft. to each coach space or other adequate clothes drying facilitie&, including mechanical clothes dryers, shall be provided to accommodate the laundry of the trailer court occupants. ') ~~,..'~'_.:.i," - - - - -J - - -.; & '-.......---...0' ... '-.Llt..aJ'--llE" IUUIIV GI:Q.D.."RN"'RD 5lA. C:O.~ IT.LOUI& "" rSEC1'IO~ 8 - WATER SuPPLY: I' An adequate and safe supply of water under pressure shall be applied to each trailer ~ court or traile housing. The source and distribution system shall be approved by the II applicable inspecting officer. Each trailer coach space shall have a 'vater supply i outlet. An adequate suppl;r of water shall be provided at all time s in each service II b .ld. : .. Ul lng. II!,I SECTION n - HEFUSE DISPOSAL: I! I. II I I I I II Ii II Ii Ii I i i I SECTION 11 - ELECTRICITY: ! Ii II Ii I i I SECTION 12 - PLUMBING: r II I:, SECTION 13 - FIRE PROTECTION: II j: ,,- The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse and garbage shall be in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Hexburg. For each trailer coach actually occupying a space in any trailer court, there shall be adequate garbage cans furnished for garbage disposal. SIBCTI(}N 10 - INSECT AND HODENT CONTROL: The trailer court or trailer housing shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. insects shall be eliminated. All breeding places eliminated or effectively treated. kept free of rubbish, and shall be All harborage places for rodents and for flies and mosquitoes shall be All electrical wiring in the trailer court or trailer housing shall comply with the ordinances of the City of Hexburg, Idaho. Electrical outlets shall be provided at each trailer coach space supplying voltages of 220 volts and 110 volts. All driveways and \V'alkways ,vi thin the trailer court shall be lighted at night (from one hour after sundown to one hour before sun up) 'vi th electrical lamps of not less than 25 watts each spaced at intervals of not more than 100 feet. All plumbing and sewer facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance with 'the plumbing ordinances of the City of Hexburg and Idaho State Lmv. 'r 1 Every trailer court, trailer housing and/or additions thereto shall comply with the D'ir'e Prevention Code of the City of Hexburg. Every trailer <<urt shall he equipped at all times \v:i. tl ffl'e extinguishin,'r, equipment or type, size and location approved by the Chief' of the Fire Department. No open fires shall be permitted in any trailer court in any place where the same shall endanger life or property. SECTION 14 - u\TEHATIONS AND ADDITIONS: Skirting of coaches is permissible; however, such skirting shall not permanently attach the coach to the ground, provide a harborage for rodents, or create a fire hazard. SECTION 15 - ANIMALS AND PETS: It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any dog, cat, or other pet animal owned or harbored by him to run at large in any trailer court. SECTION 16 - ATTENDANT REQUIRED: A duly authorized attendant or caretaker shall at all times be in charge of any trailer court for which he is employed. SECTION 17 - FtJTURE INSTALLATIONS: '. The fOlloW\nf.." pr01is~s, snaIl apply to all trailer courts laid out and/or constructed after this ordfb.hce becolnes effective: '" (a) Each trailer coach space shall be at least 30 feet in width and shall have its boundaries well defined. (b) Coaches shall not be parked closer than 10 feet from any building, fence or other structure. (c) The spacing of trailer coaches when parked end to end shall not be closer than 15 feet. (d) Walkway$ shall be at least 2 feet wide. (e) Each tr$iler court hereafter laid out and/or constructed shall provide within it a playground Or recreational area so situated that vehicular traffic does not present an immediate haz$rd for children using the area. SUC~ area shall aff'~ at least 100 square feet of play room for each trailer coach spaC&.in the trailer court. (f) All trailer courts hereafter laid out and constructed shall privide within the court adequate and sufficient off-street parking for at least one automobile for each trailer coaeh space. ~ (g) Two water outlets shall provide the needs of each trailer space _ one for internal supply and one for external supply. ;.~' SECTION 18 - TRAILER HOUSING AND/OR COURTS RESTRICTED: No permit shall be hereafter issued for any new traile housing and/or trailer courts in any "A" residence zone within the City of' Itexburg, Idaho. Existing trailer housing and/or trailer courts may be maintained, provided the permit heretofore set f'orth has been obtained therefor. " '1 j . . - ~ - --7 ---., -- - .~--~ ~.O' .. '-~"'--.&b' &_~&.'-' , I I II II 'I !I I ,I !I ii II 1\ il SECTION 19 - TRAILEH HOUSING COHPLY \HTII BUILDING CODE: All existing trailer housing and all future trailer housing shall be considered as a permanent home structure and shall be required to comply with the Building Code of the Ci ty of Hexburg, Idaho, beln,g Ordinance No. 358, and all amendments thereto, as to location on lot or plat of land, and other provisions applicable thereto. SECTION 20 - FUEl;: -") All liquified petroleum gas for cooking purposes 'shall not be used at individual trailer coach spaces unless the containers are prop0rly connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and adequately protected from the weather. No cylinder containing liquified petroleum gas shall be located in a trailer coach nor within 5 feet of the door thereof. SECTION 21 - PENA1A!ES FOR VIOlu\TION: 1 ~ . ....L Any person, fi~m, or corporation that violates, disobeys, omits, or neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than $10 and not mQretl}an $100 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist, after no~i'fica.t.iort, thereof, shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 22 - HEPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES: ) All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 23 - EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall bem me effective upon its passage and due publication as pro- vided by law. PASSED BY TIIE CAlUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE HAYOR this.21st dayd6f 'Seji:te'mb'er:"'T9t30~ ,. ~gd)~~/ Jl'Iayor. ATTEST: City Clerk. ) (SS County of Madison.) STATE OF IDAHO, -, t .~~ I, Loretta M. Rigby, City Clerk of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the ordinance entitled: ,f. "AN ORDINANCE REGULARING THE CONSTRUCTION, NAINTENANCE, OP1.!:HATION AND ALTERATION OF TRAILER, m URTS AND TRAILER HOUSING WITHIN T~ CITY OF REXBURG; PROVIDING FOi THE LICENSING OF TRAILER COURTS AND Tl1AIllil HOUSING: ESTABLISHING STANDARD ,:,FOR, SUCH LICENSING AND THE AHOUNT OF PERMIT FEES: PROVIDING FOR INSPECT ONS OF TRAILER COURST AND TRAILER HOUSING: PRO- HIBIT ING TRAILER HOUSI, G IN RESIDENTIAL "A" ZONES: DEFINING THE TERMS THEHEOF: PHOVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF TIm ORDINANCE: REPEALING ORDINANC1~S AND PAnTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE\VITH: AND PROVIDING TIill EFFECTIVli; DAT1~ OF THIS OHDINANCE.~' passed by the City Council and approved by the (Seal) Mayor the 21st day of. S"tember, (\;~~ ,'6-' ,I .. .. ...&,. . \ 4.r.. ., . Ci ty Cler . . .... . . ... 1960. 1 \