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Home My WebLink About3734L ORDINANCE NO. 373 " I AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adding a new Chapter 14.04, relating to manufactured, mobile, and park model homes to title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and amending definitions relating to manufactured, mobile, and park model homes and eliminating the pit set requirements in chapter 17.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. WHEREAS, in 2021 the City Council passed Ordinance 3688, which required pit -setting manufactured homes in the definition section of Port Angeles Municipal Code 17.08.070; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the cost of installing these alternative homes has increased dramatically and the pit set method —entailing substantial concrete foundation and excavation expenses —is no longer affordable; and WHEREAS, in 2021 the City Council adopted the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan and named Housing and Homelessness as the number one Issue of Critical Importance; and WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to supporting affordable housing opportunities of all types. Now, Therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A new Chapter 14.04, Manufactured, Mobile, and Park Model Homes is added to Title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 14.04 MANUFACTURED, MOBILE, AND PARK MODEL HOMES 14.04.010 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for the safe installation of Manufactured Mobile, and Park Model Homes. Page 1 of 4 14.04.020 Definitions. A. Manufactured home. A single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act which is a national preemptive building code. B. Mobile home. A factory -built dwelling built before June 15, 1976 to standards other than the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.0 5401 et seq.) and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the State of Washington. C. Park model. A recreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi -permanent installation which is used as an accessory residence, and is in compliance with ANSI A119.5. See WAC 296- 150P and RCW 59.30.020 for additional information. 14.04.030 Manufactured, Mobile, and Park Model Home Requirements. A. Manufactured, Mobile, and Park Model Homes in all locations. 1. The City adopts and incorporates herein by reference all installation standards, inspection and enforcement rules, and other applicable provisions as now or hereafter specified in WAC Title 296-150I and WAC 296-150M. 2. All Mobile Homes, Manufactured homes, and Park Model Homes located within the City of Port Angeles must bear an insignia of approval from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or the appropriate federal agency indicating compliance with state and federal requirements. 3. Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must be connected to required utilities, including water, sewer, and electrical. 4. Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must be served by underground electrical. 5. Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must meet the same stormwater requirements as any other site -built home. 6. Mobile Homes Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must adhere to the bulk and dimensional standards established for the zoning district in which the home is located. 7. Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must be placed on or attached to the ground following all manufacturer requirements, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries requirements, and/or any required American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Mobile and Manufactured Home Installations, the most current edition of ANSI 225.1 or and for Park Model Home Installations, the most current edition of ANSI119.5. 8. All transport appurtenances must be removed before the City of Port Angeles grants final occupancy. Section 2. Definitions for Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes in 17.08.070, Park Model Homes in 17.08.085, and Trailer, house in 17.08.100 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended as follows: 17.08.070 "M." A. Manufactured home. A single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a national preemptive building code. PTM �I OPIMMMUrp I N Ir7M- - - WAS ....... =F-431'11 NOW shake of shingle, ated metal, ,, ilaf « of of not loss than :1 2 pit h I. Mobile home. A factory -built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.0 5401 et seq.) and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the State of Washington.. See the definition fef "TFailzr,, house., 17.08.085 "P." B. Park model. A recreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi -permanent installation that is used as an accessory residence, ^ w,^'�. - home intendedfor- po e^* ^ ^ permanent inst llatio and is in compliance with ANSI Al 19.5. A! 19.5. See WAC 296- 150P and RCW 59.30.020 for additional information. 3 �I OPIMMMUrp I N Ir7M- - - WAS ....... =F-431'11 NOW shake of shingle, ated metal, ,, ilaf « of of not loss than :1 2 pit h I. Mobile home. A factory -built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.0 5401 et seq.) and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the State of Washington.. See the definition fef "TFailzr,, house., 17.08.085 "P." B. Park model. A recreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi -permanent installation that is used as an accessory residence, ^ w,^'�. - home intendedfor- po e^* ^ ^ permanent inst llatio and is in compliance with ANSI Al 19.5. A! 19.5. See WAC 296- 150P and RCW 59.30.020 for additional information. 3 17.08.100 "T." G. Trailer, house (automobile trailer, mebike heme, recreational vehicle, or vacation trailer). A vehicle without motor power designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation, a motor vehicle designed to be used for human habitation. a manufaetur-ed home whieh does • fneet City building a ef t ♦ a federal Section 3. - Corrections The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of the scrivener's/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules or regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. Section 4. - Severability If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 5. — Effective Date This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on September 30, 2024, after publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. PASSED ,by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the J ! *- day of&--P 2024. AS TO William-E. Moor, City Attorney ATTr"61 r Kari Martinez -Bailey, City er 4 MR Kate Dexter, Mayor Summary of Ordinance Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on September 17, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 3734 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adding a new Chapter 14.04, relating to manufactured, mobile, and park model homes to title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and amending definitions relating to manufactured, mobile, and park model homes and eliminating the pit set requirements in chapter 17.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on September 30, 2024, after publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. The full texts of Ordinances are available at City Hall in the Clerk's office, on the City's website at www.cityofpa.us or will be mailed upon request. Kari Martinez -Bailey City Clerk Published by summary: Friday, September 20, 2024