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SECTION 1: A MEND MEN T “M-N” of the Rexburg D evelopment C ode is
hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
M-N
Manufactured Home: A single-family unit fabricated in one or more sections at a location
other than the home site by assembly line or similar production techniques or by other
construction methods typical of off-site manufacturing process. The home is transportable in
one (1) or more sections., which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a
dw elling with or without a permanent foundation w hen connected to the required utilities, and
includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein.
Every section shall bear a label certifying that it is built in compliance w ith the Federal
Manufactured Home C onstruction and Safety Standards (HU D), June 15,1976 (42 U .S.C. Sec.
5401). A manufactured home may be designed to be towed on its ow n chassis or be delivered
to the site by other means.
Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home Park or Community: A parcel of land under single
ow nership that has been planned and improved for the placement of manufactured homes. The
land has been divided into one or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. (See chapter
11.)
Mobile Home: A structure transportable in one (1) or more sections w hich is eight (8’) feet or
more in width and is thirty-tw o (32’) feet or more in length and w hich is built on a permanent
chassis and designed to be used as a year-round residential dwelling w ith or w ithout a
permanent foundation w hen connected to the required utilities and includes plumbing, heating,
air conditioning, and electrical systems.
A.Rehabilitated Mobile Home: A factory-assembled structure constructed prior to June
15, 1976, or brought into the state after July 1, 1998, which have been upgraded to
comply w ith Idaho C ode Title 44 Chapter 25 and received a “Certificate of
Compliance” from the Division of B uilding Safety of the State of Idaho.
Mobile Home Subdivision: A subdivision designed and intended for residential use w here
residence is in mobile homes exclusively.
Mobile Vending C ourt: A n area that consists of four (4) or more vendors in an open-air
location w ith designated stalls or areas.
Mobile Vending Pushcart: A moveable pushcart that is operated by a vendor standing on the
sidew alk or street. (See vendor.)
Mobile Vending Structure: A temporary, approved structure for mobile vending.
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Mobile Vending Trailer: A mobile trailer operated by a vendor standing on or within the
frame of the trailer.
Mobile Vending Vehicle: A self-contained, motorized vehicle operated by a vendor standing
on or w ithin the frame of the vehicle, w hich is capable of moving under its ow n pow er. (Ex:
Bus, Van)
Modular Building: Any building or building component other than a manufactured home that
is of closed construction that is prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the building
site (I.C . 39-4301).
Modular Home: A ny home other than a manufactured home that is of closed construction that
is prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the building site (I.C. 39-4301).
Motel: A building or group of detached or connected buildings designed or used primarily for
providing sleeping accommodations for travelers and having automobile parking conveniently
located on the premises.
Motor Hotel: Hotel with direct access from rooms to parking area.
N eighborhood Plan: A plan to guide the platting of remaining vacant parcels in a new or
partially-built-up neighborhood so as to make reasonable use of all land, correlate street
patterns, and achieve the best possible land use relationships.
N ew Construction: structures for which the "start of construction” commenced on or after the
effective date of this ordinance.
N onconforming B uilding: Any building which does not meet the limitations of building size
or location on a lot for the district in w hich the building is located and w as built prior to the
effective date of this ordinance. (See section 3.3.)
N onconforming L ot: A n existing lot, the area, w idth, size, or other characteristic of w hich,
fails to meet the requirements of the district in which it is located and which w as conforming
prior to the effective date of this ordinance. (See section 3.3.)
N onconforming U se: A use not conforming to the provisions of this ordinance but w hich was
lawfully existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance. (See section 3.3.)
N ursery Schools: A building or structure where care, protection, and supervision are provided
on a regular schedule, at least three times a w eek for six (6) or few er children. (See subsection
4.00.040.)
SECTION 2: A MEND MEN T “SIG N-T” of the Rexburg Development Code
is hereby am ended as follow s:
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A M E N D M E N T
SIG N-T
Stand: the area reserved for the placement of a manufactured/mobile home.
Standard Draw ings and Specifications: Standard draw ings and specifications are defined as
the R exburg Engineering Department Standards Specifications and Drawings as adopted by
the C ity of R exburg. (See City Engineering Standards.)
Start of C onstruction: Includes substantial improvement, and means the date the building
permit was issued provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or
other improvement was w ithin one-hundred-eighty (180) days of the permit date. The actual
start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site or the
placement of a manufactured home on a permanent foundation.
Stick B uilt: A building constructed at the location w here it is to be used, not intended or
designed to be moved easily.
Story: That portion of a building included betw een the surface of any floor and the surface of
the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, the space betw een such floor and the
ceiling above it. A basement shall be counted as a story if its ceiling is over six (6’) feet above
the average level of the finished ground surface adjoining the exterior w alls of such story, or if
it is used for business or dwelling purposes.
Street: A public or private thoroughfare used, or intended to be used for passage or travel by
motor vehicles. Drivew ays are not included. Streets are further classified by the functions they
perform.
A.Alley Street: A public service w ay used to provide secondary vehicular access to
properties otherw ise abutting upon a street.
B.Arterial Street: R oads conveying traffic from betw een major activity centers w ithin
the community and traffic through the C ity. Efficient movement is the primary function
of arterial roads. Private and front access should be controlled and limited to high
volume generators of vehicle trips.
C.Collector Street: Streets that conduct and distribute traffic between other residential
streets of lower-order and higher-order streets or major activity centers. This is the
highest-order of a street appropriate to a residential neighborhood and residential
frontage along it should be prohibited or severely restricted.
D.Cul-de-sac Street: A short local street having one end permanently terminated in a
vehicular turnaround with a length of no greater than six-hundred (600’) feet.
E.Frontage Street: A minor street parallel and adjacent to an arterial route and intercepts
local streets and controls access to an arterial route.
F.Minor Residential Street: A minor street w ith both terminal points on the same street
or origin that serves no more than fifty (50) single-family lots on one (1) street.
G.Residential Access Streets or Local Streets: A street w ith the sole purpose of
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providing frontage for service and access to private lots. These streets carry only traffic
having either destination or origin on the street itself. The elimination of through traffic
and the geometric design of the street are means to promote safety and to create a
desirable residential neighborhood.
H.Rural R esidential Street: A minor street that serves a rural residential subdivision that
does not require curb and gutter, but may require a concrete edging strip.
Structure: A w alled and roofed building including a gas or liquid storage tank that is
principally above ground.
Subdivider: An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, syndication, trust, or
other legal entity having sufficient proprietary rights in the property to represent the ow ner, that
submits the required subdivision application and initiates proceeding for the subdivision of land
in accordance with applicable regulations.
Subdivision: The division of any lot, tract, or parcel of land into three (3) or more parts, for the
purposes of transfer of ow nership or development and the dedication of a public street and the
addition to, or creation of a cemetery.
Substantial D amage: D amage of any origin sustained by a structure w hereby the cost of
restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition w ould equal or exceed fifty (50%)
percent of its market value before the damage occurred.
Substantial Improvement: O ccurs w hen the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other
structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the structure. A ny repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost
of w hich equals or exceeds fifty (50%) percent of the market value of the structure either:
A.Before the improvement or repair is started, or
B.If the structure has been damaged and is being restored before the damage occurred.
The term does not, however, include either:
A.Any project for improvement of a structure to comply w ith existing state or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications w hich are solely necessary to assure
saving living conditions, or
B.Any alteration of a structure listed on the N ational Register of Historic Places or a
State Inventory of H istoric Places.
Surveyor: A ny person w ho is registered and certified in the State of Idaho to engage in the
practice of land surveying.
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SECTION 3: A MEND MEN T “CHA PTER 11
MA NU FAC TUR ED/MOB ILE H OMES” of the Rexburg D evelopment C ode is hereby
am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
CHA PTER 11 MA NU FACTU RED /MOBILE H OMES
SECTION 4: A MEND MEN T “11.01.010 Purpose And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.01.010 Purpose And Objectives
This Chapter establishes minimum standards and requirements for the occupation of
manufactured homes and for the construction and operation of manufactured home
communities. It is concerned with the relationship of the manufactured home to adjacent land
uses in order to protect and secure the public health, safety and general w elfare of the City of
Rexburg.
A.Objective. The regulations in this Chapter are intended to provide a stable, healthy
environment, together with the full range of services, for those residents in
Manufactured/Mobile H omes on a permanent or temporary basis.
B.Safety Inspections. Must meet all safety inspection requirements.
SECTION 5: A MEND MEN T “11.01.020 Definitions” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.01.020 Definitions
A.Mobile home (defined under Idaho Code 39-4105(9)):
1.A factory-assembled structure or structures constructed PRIO R to June 15,
1976, and equipped w ith the necessary service connections, so as to be readily
movable as a unit or units on their ow n running gear and designed to be used
as a dwelling unit or units w ith or w ithout a permanent foundation.
2.Size. The term "mobile home" means forms of housing know n as "trailers",
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"house trailers", or "trailer coaches" exceeding (8’) feet in w idth or forty-five
(45’) feet in length, designed to be moved from one place to another by an
independent pow er connected to them or any trailer, house trailer or trailer
coach up to eight (8’) feet in w idth or forty-five (45’) feet in length used as a
principal residence.
B.Manufactured home:
1.A manufactured home is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used
as a dwelling w ith or w ithout a permanent foundation w hen connected to the
required utilities.
a.Not constructed or equipped with a permanent hitch or other device
allowing it to be moved other than for the purpose of moving it to a
permanent site,
b.Does not have permanently attached to its body or frame any w heels
or axles,
c.Includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems
contained therein.
2.Size. A manufactured home is transportable in one (1) or more sections,
w hich, in the traveling mode, is eight (8’) body feet or more in width or is
forty (40’) body feet or more in length or w hen erected on site, is three-
hundred-tw enty (320) or more square feet.
3.Exception. Any structure w hich meets all the requirements of this subsection
except the size requirements and the manufacturer voluntarily files a
certification required by the Secretary of H ousing and U rban Development
and complies w ith the standards established under 42 U.S.C . section 5401 et
seq.
The follow ing terms are defined in Chapter 2:
Access Way
Aw ning
Building
Building, D etached
Building, N onconforming
Carport
Flood A rea, Gross
Mobile Home, R ehabilitated
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Ramada
Stand
SECTION 6: A MEND MEN T “11.2 MA N U FA CTUR ED/MO BILE H O ME
REQ U IREMEN TS” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.2 MA N U FA CTUR ED/MO BILE H O ME REQ UIREMEN TS
SECTION 7: A MEND MEN T “11.02.010 New Manufactured Housing
U nits” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.02.010 New Manufactured Housing Units
N ew manufactured housing units are permitted (w ith a Conditional U se Permit (CUP) in some
zones) in the HD R, MD R and LD R2-3, RR1-2, and TA G zones on individual lots under
specific conditions.
A.New Manufactured/Mobile Home Conditions.
1.Width. The home shall be at least tw enty-four feet (24') in width.
2.R oof. It shall have a non-glare, w ood shake, or asphalt roof with a minimum
slope of 3/12 and a minimum six (6") inch eaves.
3.Exterior Siding. The home shall have exterior siding that is residential in
character, including but not limited to clapboards or simulated clapboards such
as conventional vinyl or metal siding or similar material. The siding shall not
be composed of smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels.
4.Foundation. The home shall be placed on a permanent foundation that
complies with the Building C ode for residential structures.
a.The foundation, and foundation fascia must be similar in appearance
and durability to the masonry foundation of site built buildings.
5.The hitch, axles and wheels must be removed.
6.Mobile homes that do not meet the conditions immediately above are also
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permitted in established or approved mobile home courts and mobile home
subdivisions.
SECTION 8: A MEND MEN T “11.02.020 Skirting” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.02.020 Skirting
Skirting of Manufactured/Mobile Homes is required, but such skirting shall not attach the
Manufactured/Mobile H ome permanently to the ground or create a fire hazard.
SECTION 9: A MEND MEN T “11.02.030 Wheels” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.02.030 Wheels
Removing the w heels of a Manufactured/Mobile H ome or setting the Manufactured/Mobile
H ome on posts or footings shall not make the Manufactured/Mobile H ome exempt from the
requirements of this Chapter.
A.Mobilize. The wheels of the Manufactured/Mobile H ome may be removed, but no
axles, springs and other equipment needed to mobilize must remain.
B.Jacks or Stabilizers. Jacks or stabilizers may be placed under the frame of the
Manufactured/Mobile H ome to prevent movement on the springs w hile the
Manufactured/Mobile H ome is parked and occupied.
SECTION 10: A MEND MEN T “11.02.040 Location” of the R exburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.02.040 Location
A.IManufactured housing units are only permitted in Manufactured H ousing
Communities with a C onditional U se Permit (CU P) in LD R3.
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B.Industrial Zones. Manufactured/Mobile H omes used for residential quarters for
watchmen or caretakers and located on the premises of an industrial establishment in
any industrial zone shall be permitted.
C.Outside a Manufactured/Mobile Housing C ommunity. It shall be unlaw ful to
maintain a Manufactured/Mobile H ome for residential purposes outside a
Manufactured/Mobile H ousing Community. Such prohibition shall apply regardless of
whether the parking site shall be on private or public premises, streets, alleys, or
highw ay.
1.Exception: R esidential. Manufactured/Mobile H omes w ith a w idth greater
than twenty-four (24’) feet which meet the definition on masonry foundations
shall be permitted for residential purposes as per the Rexburg Development
Code.
SECTION 11: A MEND MEN T “11.3 MAN UFA CTU RED/MO BILE
H OME CO MMU NITY ” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.3 MA N U FA CTUR ED/MO BILE H O ME COMMUN ITY
SECTION 12: A MEND MEN T “11.03.010 Building Permit After Location
A pproval” of the R exburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.010 Building Permit After Location Approval
N o building permit shall be issued for construction of a new Manufactured/Mobile Home
H ousing Community or expansion of an existing Manufactured/Mobile Home
H ousingC ommunity in any district until the proposed location is approved w ith the stipulations
of the approval stated therein.
SECTION 13: A MEND MEN T “11.03.020 Accessory Buildings” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
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11.03.020 Accessory Buildings
Structures located in any Manufactured/Mobile Home space shall be limited to a storage
building, ramada or carport. The storage structure, ramada or carport may be combined as one
structure.
A.“Structure A dditions” includes the construction of aw nings, patio covers, or cabanas
adjacent to a Manufactured/Mobile Home.
B.Unattached. No structural additions shall be built onto or become a part of any
Manufactured/Mobile H ome, and no Manufactured/Mobile Home shall support any
building in any manner.
C.No Building Permit Required. Lightw eight awnings, ramadas, and other lightw eight
structures and additions are allowed w ithout a building permit.
1.Less than 200 sq. ft. Accessory buildings that are less than tw o hundred (200)
square feet do not require a building permit.
D.Building Permit Required. All other structures w ill require a building permit. (e.g.,
those attached to the home, those occupied on a daily basis, porches with covers, and
any structure or addition w hich requires a railing.)
SECTION 14: A MEND MEN T “11.03.030 Density Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.030 Density Requirements
In no event shall the density exceed eight ten (810) mobile manufactured homes per gross acre.
w ithout the acquisition of a C onditional U se Permit allow ing said density to be increased.
A.Density requirements shall be established as the minimum square footage of gross site
area for each Manufactured H ome.
1.Consolidation of density may only be achieved through an approved Planned
U nit D evelopment or designated open-space areas.
B.Streets. If it is determined by the C ity of R exburg staff that a street widening or
terminating dedication is necessary, the amount of land dedicated shall be subtracted
from the gross site area w hen calculating the proposed density.
SECTION 15: A MEND MEN T “11.03.040 Parking” of the R exburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
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11.03.040 Parking
A.Unoccupied Manufactured/Mobile Home. Parking of unoccupied
Manufactured/Mobile H omes is prohibited on public premises, streets, alleys, or
highw ays, at all times, except for emergency purposes.
B.Parking Space Requirements
1.Size. There shall be two (2) vehicle parking spaces at least nine feet by tw enty
feet (9' x 20') in size for each Manufactured/Mobile H ome space.
2.A ccess. Such space shall have a clear and unobstructed access to an access
w ay. Any parking in the access w ay shall not fulfill this requirement.
3.Visitor Parking. Ten (10%) percent visitor parking shall be required.
4.Tandem Parking. Tandem parking is allowed w ith Zoning Administrator or
designee approval.
SECTION 16: A MEND MEN T “11.03.050 Conditional U se Permit” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.050 Conditional U se Permit
A.Application Submittal.
1.A pplication. A pplicant shall fill out an application for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a new Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing Community or
to expand an existing Manufactured/MobileHomeHousing Community.
2.Infrastructure Plan. One (1) digital copy of the Infrastructure Plan of the
proposed community in .pdf A utoC A D format shall be submitted w ith the
application containing the following information:
a.General L ayout. The Infrastructure Plan should show the general
layout of the entire Manufactured/MobileH omeH ousing Community.
b.Compass or N orth A rrow . North orientation of the Infrastructure
Plan.
c.Community Boundary & Dimensions. Boundaries and dimensions
of the Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing Community.
d.Drafter or E ngineer. Name of the person who prepared the
Infrastructure Plan.
e.Electrical. Electrical Systems for the development and connection
details for each pad.
f.Fire Hydrants. Location of fire hydrants.
g.Garbage. Location and screening of all garbage dumpsters.
h.Lighting. Location and detail of all lighting fixtures for streets and
spaces.
i.Patio Construction D etails.
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j.Proposed N ame. N ame of the Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing
Community and address.
k.Existing & Proposed Structures. Location and dimensions of all
existing or proposed structures.
l.Recreation. Location and size of all proposed recreation areas and
buildings. Show details.
m.Roads & Sidew alks. Location and w idth of roads or access ways.
Road and sidew alk construction details.
n.Scale. The Infrastructure Plan should be draw n to a scale not smaller
than one (1”) inch representing forty (40’) feet.
o.Screening. Location and type of landscaping, planting, fence, w all, or
combination of any of these or other screening materials.
p.Spaces. Location and dimensions of each Manufactured/Mobile
Home space.
q.Storm drainage system details.
r.Sw imming pools. Swimming pools require a building permit w ith
detailed plans and D istrict Health D epartment approval.
s.Typical Space. Enlarged site plan of a typical Manufactured/Mobile
Home space, show ing location of the pad, parking area, patio, storage
space, sidew alk, utility connections and landscaping.
t.Vicinity Map. Vicinity map show ing relationship of
Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing Community to adjacent
properties including the names of the contiguous ow ners.
u.Walkw ays. Location and w idth of walkw ays.
v.Water & Wastewater. Location and details of the proposed water
and w astewater systems for the manufactured/Mobile H ome
Community.
w.Water & WastewaterSewer. Location and details of the proposed
water and w astewater systems for the Manufactured H ousing
Community. Water and Sew erWastew ater systems designed and
signed by an Idaho registered engineer. The detailed plans shall show
how connections are to be provided to each pad and how the w ater
and sewer connections w ill be protected from freezing.
3.Management policies, covenants and restrictions. A draft of the proposed
management policies, covenants, and restrictions shall be submitted with the
application.
4.Maintenance procedures. A draft of the proposed maintenance procedures
shall be submitted w ith the application.
B.Commission Hearing. At the time of the public hearing, the planning Commission
may give tentative approval of the use of the proposed location for
Manufactured/Mobile H ome Community purposes.
C.Final Approval. Final approval of said use shall be contingent upon the submission of
acceptable detailed Infrastructure Plans of the proposed Manufactured/Mobile
HomeHousing Community development as required by the City Development Code.
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SECTION 17: A MEND MEN T “11.03.060 Access” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.060 Access
A ll public streets shall be constructed per current C ity Engineering Standards. Accesses shall
have the follow ing minimum pavement widths if the streets are privately owned and
maintained:
A.Pavement Widths.
1.Public Street Access. A Manufactured/Mobile HomeHousing Community
shall not be established on any site that does not have access to a public street
on which the potential paving w idth is less than forthforty (40’) feet.
2.Entrance Street and collectors w ith guest/community parking on both sides
shall be no less than forty-four (44’) feet w ith curb and gutter.
3.C ollector Streets.
a.Parking on 1 Side. Collector streets w ith parking on one side shall be
no less than thirty-six (36’) feet wide.
b.No Parking. Collector streets with no parking shall be no less than
tw enty-four (24’) feet.
4.Minor Street. Minor Streets w ith no parking shall be no less than tw enty-four
(24’) feet
5.C ul-de-Sacs.
a.Radius Minimums. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum radius of no
less than thirty-five (35’) feet w ith no parking and forty-five (45’) feet
with allowed parking and shall be no less than tw enty-four (24’) feet
wide.
6.R oadw ay Surfacing. R oadw ays w ithin access w ays and sidew alks shall be
paved with a gravel base and asphaltic or concrete surfacing according to
structural specifications established by the City Engineer.
SECTION 18: A MEND MEN T “11.03.070 Buffering” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.070 Buffering
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A sight-obscuring fence or wall of not less than six (6’) feet nor more than eight (8’) feet in
height, and and/or evergreen planting of not less than six (6’) feet in height, shall surround the
Manufactured Home C ommunity.
A.Other considerations such as berms, deciduous bushes, or other landscaping options
may be allow ed as approved by the C ity of R exburg Design Review Committee. A s
approved by D esign Review Board.
SECTION 19: A MEND MEN T “11.03.080 Electricity” of the R exburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.080 Electricity
A.Compliance
1.A ll electrical must meet the Electrical C ode as adopted by the C ity of
R exburg. Idaho Electrical Code. A ll electrical conductors, w iring, and
equipment as it applies to Manufactured/Mobile H ome Communities shall
comply with the current State of Idaho (Division of B uilding Safety) adopted
version of the National Electrical Code and the remaining portions of the
currently adopted National Electrical Code as it applies.
2.C ity Ordinances. A ll electrical conductors, w iring, and equipment within the
Manufactured/Mobile H ome Community shall comply with the ordinances of
the C ity of R exburg, Idaho.
B.Electrical Outlets. A n electrical outlet supplying at least tw o-hundred (200) amps
shall be provided for each Manufactured/Mobile H ome space. Such electrical outlets
shall be w eatherproof.
1.Volts. Electrical outlets shall be provided at each Manufactured/Mobile Home
space supplying voltages of 240 volts and 120 volts nominal.
C.Conductors and C abling. No energized conductors or cabling shall be permitted to
lie on the ground, or be suspended less than fifteen (15’) feet above the ground.
D.Lights. A ll drivew ays, access ways, and w alkw ays within the Manufactured/Mobile
HomeHousing Community shall be lighted at night (from one hour after sundown to
one hour before sun up) w ith electrical lamps of not less than three-hundred (300)
lumen output, each spaced at intervals of not more than one-hundred (100’) feet.
E.Underground Wiring. Wires for service to light poles and Manufactured/Mobile
Home spaces shall be underground.
SECTION 20: A MEND MEN T “11.03.090 Improvement Requirements” of
the R exburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
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A M E N D M E N T
11.03.090 Improvement Requirements
A.Drainage R equirements. The Manufactured/Mobile H ome Community shall be w ell
drained. Provisions for drainage shall be made in accordance w ith plans approved by
the City Engineer.
B.Mail D elivery Facilities. Each Manufactured/Mobile Home site shall be equipped w ith
a receptacle for mail deliveries in accordance with standards recommended by the
local postmaster.
C.Manufactured/Mobile Home Stand Surfacing. Manufactured/Mobile Home Stands
shall be paved with asphalt or concrete surfacing or with crushed rock contained
within concrete curbing or pressure-treated w ooded screens.
D.Patios and D ecks. Patios may be paved w ith asphalt, concrete, or suitable hard
surfaced material or if decks are used, they shall be of durable, safe construction.
SECTION 21: A MEND MEN T “11.03.100 Land A rea” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.100 Land A rea
The minimum area of any Manufactured Housing community is parcel of land to be used for
Manufactured/Mobile H ome Community purposes shall contain not less than four (4) acres.
SECTION 22: A MEND MEN T “11.03.110 Recreation Area” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.110 Recreation Area
A minimum of eight (8%) percent of gross Manufactured/Mobile Home H ousing Community
area shall be reserved for recreation.
A.Location. The recreation area may be in one (1) or more locations in the community.
B.Area. A t least one (1) recreation area shall have a minimum size of five thousand
(5,000) square feet
C.Shape. The shape of the recreation areas should be such to make it usable for its
intended purpose.
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SECTION 23: A MEND MEN T “11.03.120 Setbacks” of the R exburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.120 Setbacks
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in a Manufactured Housing
Community: Home Parks shall observe the follow ing setbacks betw een Manufactured/Mobile
H ome Stands and development boundary lines:
A.Residential or A griculture. When abutting any residentially or agriculturally zoned
property fifteen (15’) feet. Public Street Frontage. The Manufactured H ousing
Community shall have a minimum front yard of at least tw enty (20’) feet from right-of-
way
B.Commercial. When abutting commercially zoned property setbacks shall be ten (10’)
feet. Side and Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a side and rear yard shall be fifteen
(15’) feet.
C.Street. The setback from any abutting street shall be at least twenty-five (25’) feet.
SECTION 24: A MEND MEN T “11.03.130 Sign Regulations” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.130 Sign Regulations
(See section 3.5.)
In addition, aAdequate signs and marks indicating direction, community areas, recreation
areas, and street names shall be established and maintained in the Manufactured
H ousing/Mobile Home C ommunity.
SECTION 25: A MEND MEN T “11.03.140 Space Required Betw een
Manufactured/Mobile H omes” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is hereby amended as
follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.140 Space Required Betw een Manufactured/Mobile Homes
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Minimum space requirements betw een Manufactured/Mobile Homes stands:
A.End to end, fourteen (14’) feet;
B.Side to side, tw enty (20’) feet;
C.Temporary or permanent structures situated in one (1) space shall be separated by at
least ten (10’) feet from temporary or permanent structure or Manufactured /Mobile
Homes in an adjoining space;
D.Distance from the sidew alk to a homestand, five (5’) feet.
SECTION 26: A MEND MEN T “11.03.150 Walkways” of the R exburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.03.150 Walkways
Walkw ays shall be provided from each Manufactured/Mobile H ome space to the service
building and recreational area or areas, and from the patio to the access w ay.
A.Common. Common walkw ays shall have a minimum width of fourfive (54’) feet.
B.Private. Private w alkways shall have a minimum w idth of two (2’) feet.
SECTION 27: A MEND MEN T “11.04.010 Wastew ater Management” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.04.010 Wastew ater Management
Manufactured/Mobile H ome H ousing Community w astew ater management systems shall be
connected to the city collection system and comply with State and Local plumbing law s and
regulations.
A.Connection. Each Manufactured/MobileH omeH ousing space shall be provided w ith
at least a four (4") inch sew er connection.
1.Fittings. The sew er connection shall be provided with suitable fittings so that
a watertight connection can be made betw een the Manufactured/Mobile H ome
drain and sewer connection.
2.C losure. SuchEach individual Manufactured/Mobile H ome connections shall
be so constructed that they can be closed when not connected to a
Manufactured/Mobile H ome, and shall be trapped in such a manner as to
maintain them in an odor free condition.
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B.Wastew ater Metering System. Determination of the amount of wastew ater
discharged to the city shall be determined by the average winter w ater usage as
determined by the facility w ater metering system.
SECTION 28: A MEND MEN T “11.04.020 Water Supply System” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.04.020 Water Supply System
A n accessible, adequate, safe and potable central supply of w ater shall be provided in each
Manufactured/Mobile H ome H ousing Community.
A.Backflow . The w ater supply system shall be protected from back flow as required by
the city’s back flow protection ordinance.
1.The use of ordinary stop and w aste valves w here back flow can occur into the
potable water system are prohibited.
B.City Water. The proposed facility shall be connected to the city water system unless
special conditions granted by the city allow for a local community system.
C.Connections. Individual water service connections which are provided for direct use
by the Manufactured/Mobile Homes shall be so constructed that they w ill not be
damaged by the moving of the homes.
1.Isolated. Connections are to be constructed and isolated so that they w ill not
freeze if they are connected to a home or not.
D.Fire Protection. The w ater supply system shall be able to provide fire protection as
required by local codes and ordinances. Fire hydrants shall be located as required by
the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the city.
E.Maintenance. The w ater system w ithin the facility is to be maintained by the ow ner
of the facility and shall be operated in accordance w ith existing law s.
F.Meter. The water system for the Manufactured/Mobile HomefacilityHousing
Community shall be metered at the connection to the city system or as determined by
the City Engineering Department.
G.Piping. A ll w ater piping shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with State
and Local law.
H.Water Mains. The design and extension of water mains shall conform to existing city
requirements.
SECTION 29: A MEND MEN T “11.04.040 Refuse Containers” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
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A M E N D M E N T
11.04.040 Refuse Containers
A ll refuse shall be stored in fly tight, w atertight, rodent proof containers w hich shall be located
not more than one hundred fifty (150') feet from Manufactured/Mobile H ome space.
A.They shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to prevent any refuse from
overflow ing.
B.Dumpsters are to be enclosed as per the requirements of the C ity D evelopment C ode.
SECTION 30: A MEND MEN T “11.04.050 Fire Protection Requirements” of
the R exburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
11.04.050 Fire Protection Requirements
A.The community area shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Rexburg C ity
Fire D epartment.
B.Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing Community areas shall be kept free of litter,
rubbish, and other flammable materials.
C.Fires shall be made only in stoves, incinerators and other equipment intended for such
purposes.
D.No open fires shall be permitted in any Manufactured/Mobile H omeH ousing
community in any place w here the same shall endanger life or property.
SECTION 31: A MEND MEN T “11.04.060 Liquefied Petroleum G as
Restrictions” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
11.04.060 Liquefied Petroleum G as Restrictions
Liquefied petroleum gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual home spaces
unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing.
A.Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be so fastened in place, and shall be
adequately protected from the weather.
B.No cylinder containing liquefied petroleum gas shall be located in a
Manufactured/Mobile H ome nor w ithin five (5’) feet of a door thereof.
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