Chapter 5 · Business Regulations

Article 2. Manufactured Homes, Park, and Licensing

Sections 5-201 to 5-207 · 8 sections

5-201 License required.

All persons operating existing parks shall submit an application and obtain a park license, upon the expiration of their existing license, with such new license being issued only after approval by the inspector, approval of zoning and only after payment of the required fee. All persons developing new parks shall submit an application and obtain a park license before occupancy of such park, with such license being issued only after meeting zoning approval, approval of required application by the inspector and only after payment of the required fee. The park license for both existing and new parks shall be renewed annually, with the license expiring December 31st of each year regardless of when the license was issued only after approval by Zoning and the inspector and after the payment of any required fees. No person shall operate a park without a current park license.

(Ord. 632; Code 2003; Code 2010)

5-201A Installation.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity to engage in the business of contracting to perform, provide, broker or sub-contract for manufactured/mobile home installation, or to perform any work as a manufactured/mobile home installation contractor, without first having secured a manufactured home installation contractor’s license. A violation of this section is a class I offense.

Manufactured/mobile homes installed in a Zone “C” must be a licensed Mobile Home Installer, licensed in accordance with this chapter or other city code contractor requirements.

A current, valid Class A, B or State of Kansas Manufactured Housing Program Licensed Installer is required to obtain a Manufactured/Mobile Home permit for the installation of a manufactured/mobile home within a mobile home park.

In areas other than a Zone “C”, a homeowner that owns and occupies the manufactured/mobile home and the property on which the home is placed on, may qualify to obtain the required building permit listing the current trade contractors for the installation of said manufactured/mobile home.

5-202 License and permit fees.

(a)License and permit fees for manufactured home parks shall be as set out in Chapter 17.

(b)An individual manufactured home or mobile home shall pay inspection fees as established by Chapter 17, prior to the installation of the home in a park and shall be paid to the city from persons requesting inspections, prior to the city conducting such inspections.

(c)Temporary permits may be issued for a manufactured home, or mobile home, to be occupied other than within a park or camp, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, upon payment of any temporary permit fee established by Chapter 17. Occupancy shall be considered the use of any manufactured or mobile home by any person for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes for any period of four (4) or more consecutive days. There shall not be more than two (2) such permits issued for the placement of a manufactured home or mobile home on the same property in any twelve (12) month period EXCEPT a church may be issued up to six (6) permits for no more than a 20 day period in any twelve (12) month period not to be consecutive. Prior to occupying a manufactured home, or mobile home, located other than within a park, a permit shall be obtained, with such permit being issued only after approval of the required application by the inspector and after payment of the required fee as set out in the approved schedule of fees.

(Ord. 632; Ord. 914; Code 2003; Code 2008; Code 2010)

5-203 Park location.

All parks shall be located on a well-drained site properly graded to insure adequate drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. Plans and specifications for the drainage and grading system, including roadways, storm sewers and appurtenances, and general drainage and grading shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer.

(Ord. 635; Code 2003)

5-204 Manufactured homes, mobile homes location.

Unless provided otherwise by this article it shall be unlawful for any person to occupy a manufactured home/mobile home in the city unless such manufactured home/mobile home is located in a park.

(a)A manufactured home/mobile home may be occupied at a construction site by a watchman when approved by the inspector when deemed necessary for security purposes. Such permission may be canceled by the inspector upon three (3) days written notice, when in his or her opinion the intent of this section is being violated;

(b)A manufactured home/mobile home may be occupied other than within a park for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days when a permit is secured in accordance with sections (license/permit fees C.) of this article. A temporary permit fee shall be charged in accordance with Chapter 17 of this code.

(c)A manufactured home/mobile home shall not be permanently attached to the ground or placed on a concrete or masonry foundation unless it is otherwise converted to a building complying in all respects to the provisions of the code of the city for a permanent structure.

5-205 General requirements and inspections.

Every manufactured home/mobile home regulated by this article shall conform with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards and any additions or updates (effective October 20, 2008).

(a)Alterations and Additions. No additions of any kind shall be built onto or become part of any manufactured home/mobile home, except for required skirting.

(b)Identification of Roadways and Spaces. All park roadways or private streets, and manufactured home/mobile home spaces shall be clearly identified with letters or numerals of a light reflecting material. Such letters or numerals are to be a minimum of two (2) inches in height. Identification of manufactured home/mobile home spaces shall be in addition to and not in place of any identification found on the manufactured home/mobile home.

(c)Patios and Storage Lockers. Each occupied manufactured home/mobile home space located in a park shall be provided with a paved patio of at least two-hundred (200) square feet. A storage locker of at least two-hundred fifty (250) cubic feet shall be provided for each manufactured home/mobile home lot. Storage lockers may be grouped in locker compounds at a distance not to exceed one-hundred (100) feet from manufactured homes/mobile homes they serve. The lockers shall be designed in a manner that will enhance the park and shall be constructed of suitable weather resistant materials.

(d)Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided for public safety. A lighting plan shall be submitted in accordance with the Developer’s Letter of Intent.

(e)Skirting. All manufactured homes/mobile homes located in a park is required to have skirting, of a material designed to be used as manufactured home/mobile home skirting that does not have a flame spread rating in excess of twenty-five. Vinyl skirting shall be a minimum of 30 gauge thickness. Skirting shall not permanently attach the manufactured home/mobile home to the ground, nor shall it provide a harborage for rodents or create a fire hazard. Violations shall be subject to the nuisance procedure found in Chapter 7 – Health and Welfare.

(f)Water Supply. A water supply system for each lot in the proposed park or subdivision shall be required in conformity with the requirements of the City Engineer. In addition thereto and where feasible, such water supply system shall be connected to the size of the city water main at such point and expected demand of the proposed park or subdivision.

(g)Sewage Disposal. A sanitary sewer system for each lot meeting all specifications of the City Engineer. Such sanitary sewer system shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system of the city at such point or points as the City Engineer shall determine, based upon the location and size of the sanitary system of the proposed park or subdivision. Sewer connections shall be provided for each manufactured home/mobile home in accordance with all regulations and ordinances of the city and with the approval of the city engineer and the inspector.

(h)Electricity. A weatherproof outlet supplying at least 110 volts, 30-amp service shall be provided for each manufactured home/mobile home space. All electrical wiring shall comply with applicable provisions of the electrical code of the city. No power line shall be permitted to lie on the ground or to be suspended less than fifteen (15) feet above the ground or any roadway, parking or service area.

(i)Fuel Gas. Liquefied petroleum gas service, connections and usage shall be as provided by the fire code adopted by this city. Natural gas service, connections and usage in parks and camps shall be as provided by the plumbing and gasfitting and fire prevention codes as adopted by this code.

(j)Inspection. The manufactured/mobile home shall not be occupied prior to obtaining temporary/final inspection approval by the Public Works Director or designee of the following:

1) Footings and setbacks, if required, before concrete is placed.

2) Stem wall, if required, before concrete is placed.

3) Blocking, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-1231.

4) Tie down, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-1227 through 75-1230 inclusive.

5) Electrical service connection.

6) Fuel gas connection (if applicable).

7) Handrails and outside stairs, at each exit.

8) Electric or gas meters shall not be release to the utility company until the home is blocked and tied down pursuant to K.S.A. 75-1227 through 75-1230.

9) When the inspections set forth have been approved, a temporary occupancy will be allowed. The manufactured/mobile home shall not be skirted before the temporary final inspection. It shall be a violation of this article to occupy a manufactured/mobile home until a temporary occupancy certificate has been issued. Occupying a manufactured home without a temporary occupancy certificate shall be a violation of city code.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity to engage in the business of contracting to perform, provide, broker or sub-contract for manufactured/mobile home installation, or to perform any work as a manufactured/mobile home installation contractor, without first having secured a manufactured home installation contractor’s license. A violation of this section is a class I offense. Manufactured/mobile homes installed in a Zone “C” must be a licensed Mobile Home Installer, licensed in accordance with this chapter or other city code contractor requirements. A current, valid Class A, B or State of Kansas Manufactured Housing Program Licensed Installer is required to obtain a Manufactured/Mobile Home permit for the installation of a manufactured/mobile home within a mobile home park. In areas other than a Zone “C”, a homeowner that owns and occupies the manufactured/mobile home and the property on which the home is placed on, may qualify to obtain the required building permit listing the current trade contractors for the installation of said manufactured/mobile home.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business, trade or otherwise perform the act of installing electric wiring or the installation of electrical equipment, devices or apparatus for light, heat, or power purposes in or on any mobile or manufactured home, or accessory structures serving, without first having secured an manufactured home installer's contractor's license from the State of Kansas pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Act, K.S.A. 28-4202, et seq. And amendments thereto, as well as an electrical contractor's license from the City of Haysville. With fees in accordance to Chapter 17 of this city code. Exception. Any person possessing a valid electrical contractor's license as provided for under other provisions of this code shall be permitted to perform any act set forth as allowed.

(Code 2024)

5-206 Compliance with other regulations required.

No license shall be granted unless the licensee fully complies with all health regulations, building codes, zoning ordinances, fire prevention, and safety regulations adopted by the city.

5-207 Penalty.

Any person who shall violate any provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this code and upon conviction be subject to the penalties set out in Chapter 1. Each day the violation is committed or continued shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. 374, Sec. 18; Code 2003; Code 2010; Code 2012)