CITY OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
CHAPTER 11-1100
(MH) MOBILE HOME DISTRICT

11-1101 Intent. The intent of this Chapter is to establish a Mobile Home District for the planned regulation of mobile homes. Such homes are grouped together due to their particular space requirements, construction, and style. The mobile home park shall be within a reasonable proximity of schools, shopping, and public facilities. Properly located parks will not be adversely affected by surrounding land uses and will not depreciate adjoining properties.

11-1102 Application. In order to obtain approval for a mobile home park, the property owner shall first apply in writing to the Director of Community Development on such form as he may from time to time designate. Such application shall include a development plan and a plat plan prepared by and bearing the seal of a Minnesota Registered Surveyor or Engineer, showing the following:

(1) The location and legal description of the site.
(2) A drawing of the proposed foundation, support system, and tiedowns for individual mobile homes.
(3) All streets, streetlights, driveways, parking areas, and sidewalks.
(4) The size and arrangement of mobile home lots and foundations and the location of all accessory buildings.
(5) The size, location, and species of existing and proposed vegetation.
(6) The topography by two (2) foot contour intervals and a grading plan.
(7) Areas to be set aside for recreation and open space.
(8) Fencing and screen-planting along the exterior boundaries of the mobile home park site and an overall landscape plan.
(9) The provisions for the removal of trash and garbage.
(10) All gas, electric, phone, water, and sewer lines.
(11) A typical lot plan.

11-1103 Permitted Uses.

(1) One (1) mobile home per lot for single-family occupancy.
(2) Accessory buildings and uses incidental to a mobile home.
(3) Accessory uses permitted in the (R-1) Single-Family Residential District.
(4) Public parks and their incidental structures.
(5) Public uses or utilities, except buildings, substations, towers, or high voltage transmission lines.
(6) State licensed Community Residential Facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons, State Licensed Day Care Facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons or group family day care facilities serving fourteen (14) or fewer children. [Revised 9/5/95, Ordinance 1537]

11-1104 Conditional Uses.

(1) Any conditional use listed under Section 11-604, except Residential Facilities.
(2) State licensed community residential facilities serving seven (7) or more persons or day care facilities serving thirteen (13) or more persons, provided that such day care facilities are accessory uses to a hospital, church, private school, nursing home, State licensed community residential facility or community building. [Revised 9/5/95, Ordinance 1537]

11-1105 District Standards. The District Standards which follow shall supersede any conflicting requirements of Chapter 11-2200 (Subdivision Regulations).

(1) Additional Structures. No building or structure not required by this chapter shall be added to a mobile home lot, except an unheated porch, storage shed, car port, or garage. The total square footage of all such additional structures shall not exceed 570 square feet.
(2) Community Building Setback.
(a) Minimum front yard: 50 feet.
(b) Minimum side yard: 25 feet.
(c) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet or 35 feet if the rear yard abuts a public right-of-way.
(3) Exterior Antennas. There shall be no exterior television or radio antennas except for a community-type antenna for the use of all park residents or a ham radio antenna.
(4) Foundations and Tiedowns. Each mobile home shall have a foundation support system and tiedowns meeting the requirements of the State of Minnesota.
(5) Parking and Garages.

(a) Two and one-half (2-1/2) spaces shall be provided per mobile home, at least one (1) of which shall be in an enclosed garage. Up to one-half (1/2) space per mobile home may be in a common parking area.
(b) Garages shall not contain less than 300 square feet and not more than 75 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit to which the garage is an accessory use. No garage shall exceed 900 square feet of floor area. The style and material of a garage shall be compatible with the dwelling unit.
(c) To the extent not in conflict with this section, common parking areas shall be constructed to the standards of Section 11-1802 through 11-1811.

(6) Frame and Grade Level. The frame of each mobile home shall be at grade level on the side opposite the entry way and no more than 15 inches above grade on the ends and entry side.
(7) Site Conditions. The soil, ground water level, drainage, rock formations, or other topographical features shall be such as not to create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants.
(8) Interior Circulation.

(a) The mobile home park shall be arranged so that all mobile home lots and accessory buildings have access to the park interior streets. All park streets shall be public. Any lots abutting a collector or arterial street shall be screened as required in Section 11-1835.
(b) Interior streets shall connect to an external public street at a minimum of two (2) different points. Pavements shall be at least 32 feet wide at entrances and exits and 30 feet on all other roadways, the width being measured from back of curb to back of curb. All walkways within the park shall be maintained in a safe condition by the park developer and kept free of snow and other obstructions.
(c) A five (5) foot concrete sidewalk shall be installed along two (2) sides of arterials and collectors and along one (1) side of other streets.

(9) Maximum Density. Six (6) units per acre.
(10) Maximum Height of an Accessory Building. 16 feet.
(11) Maximum Height of a Mobile Home. 16 feet.
(12) Minimum Development Area. 25 acres.
(13) Minimum Floor Area. 600 square feet.
(14) Minimum Lot Area. 4,500 square feet.
(15) Minimum Lot Depth. 100 feet.
(16) Minimum Lot Width. 45 feet. A corner lot shall be 60 feet in width.
(17) Mobile Home Park Community Building. Each mobile home park shall contain one (1) or more enclosed community buildings which provide space for an office, basement storm shelter, and laundry, toilet, and recreation facilities. The building shall provide at least 12 square feet of space per mobile home lot. In no case shall the building be less than 2,500 square feet. The storm shelter shall provide at least nine (9) square feet of unencumbered space per mobile home lot.
(18) Mobile Home Setbacks.

(a) Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet.
(b) Minimum rear yard setback: ten (10) feet.
(c) Minimum side yard setback on the entry side of the mobile home: 20 feet.
(d) Minimum side yard setback on the opposite entry side of a mobile home: Five (5) feet or 20 feet if on a corner lot.
(e) Mobile homes shall not be closer together than 25 feet at side yards.

(19) Driveways and Sidewalks. Each mobile home lot shall provide a hard surfaced driveway at least ten (10) feet in width meeting the standards on file with the Chief Building Official. A 30-inch sidewalk from the driveway or street to the entrance of each unit shall be constructed.
(20) Retail Sales. There shall be no retail sales of mobile homes or mobile home accessories within the limits of the mobile home park, except that no more than six (6) skirted model units, erected upon permanent foundations, may be sold and remain in place once the sales program is completed.
(21) Reserved for future use. [Revised 1/3/95, Ordinance 1519]
(22) Skirting. The mobile home shall be skirted with a material of the same color and style as the mobile home. The skirting shall extend from the frame of the chassis of the mobile home to the ground.
(23) Storage Buildings. There shall be a storage building for each two (2) mobile home lots, located within 50 feet of the mobile homes which they serve, containing not less than 600 cubic feet of space per lot. The storage buildings shall be uniform in appearance, weather-tight, constructed of break-off block or brick, and be so designed as to be in keeping with the overall design of the park. The buildings shall be completely enclosed, including a door. The buildings shall be placed on the mobile home lots so that the entry to the storage area faces the side lot lines of the mobile home lot and only a finished side faces the street. The storage building may be incorporated into the required garage.
(24) Storage of Major Recreational Equipment. An area shall be provided within the park that is fenced and screen planted for the storage of major recreational equipment. At least 100 square feet shall be provided for each mobile home lot.
(25) Utility Installation. All utility installations, including, but not limited to, electric power lines, gas lines, telephone lines, television lines, and service connections shall be underground and approved by the City Engineer.

11-1106 Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval shall be required in accordance with Sections 11-320 through 11-328. In addition, plans shall be submitted for tiedowns, foundations, support systems, and storage sheds.

11-1107 Security Agreement. In addition to the security agreement required in Section 11-327, the owner shall give the City a security agreement in the amount of the estimated cost of the storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, street paving, corner markers, storage sheds, and incidentals necessary to complete the construction of the project. The security agreement shall be executed by the owner with a surety satisfactory to the City Attorney, guaranteeing the completion of improvements within the time proposed by the owner and approved by the City Council.

11-1108 Permit. A permit shall be required from the Zoning Administrator before a mobile home may be occupied. Such permit shall certify that the requirements of this Chapter and the site plan review have been met for the lot for which the permit is requested.