§ 5-90. MHS Manufactured Housing Subdivision District.

This zoning district is intended primarily for the placement of manufactured homes on residential lots for one-family residences and related uses.

5-90.1  Within the MHS Manufactured Subdivision District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

One family dwellings including mobile homes provided the following conditions are met:

1.

Subdivision. The subdivision shall be designed to only allow lot frontage on minor interior streets and shall meet the requirements of a single family subdivision as specified in the Unified Development Ordinance. All other County regulations regarding the construction of a subdivision shall be followed.

2.

Size. The subdivision development shall have a minimum area of at least 20 contiguous acres.

3.

Minimum area, yard and height requirements. Each lot shall meet the minimum requirements of the R-100 Single Family Residence District.

4.

Enclosure of space beneath the home. The space underneath each manufactured home shall be fully enclosed to protect this space from the elements and to create an aesthetic appearance for each unit. Materials used for this purpose shall be rigidly mounted and shall be acceptable for exterior use.

5.

Tiedowns. Acceptable provisions for tiedowns for each home shall be made in accordance with State Guidelines.

6.

Foundations. All piers shall be placed on footings of solid concrete not less than the following:

a.

Single-wide - 20 inches by 20 inches by 8 inches.

b.

Double-wide - 24 inches by 24 inches by 8 inches.

c.

(Industrialized homes or site-built homes shall meet foundation requirements of the Standard Building Code adopted by Gwinnett County.

d.

All other placement or construction criteria shall meet the building codes adopted by Gwinnett County.

7.

Protective Covenants. All manufactured home subdivisions shall have protective covenants as provided for and approved within the Unified Development Ordinance and the requirements of this section.

8.

Completion of site preparation. The developer shall be responsible for final site preparation with the exception of those items included in the approved covenants of the subdivision as the homeowners' responsibility.

a.

Items which shall be required of the developer include, but are not limited to, the following:

i.

Paving of driveways and parking from the curb line of streets to the actual home location site behind the setback line.

ii.

Lawns shall be landscaped and seeded by the developer within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 60 days) after the installation of the manufactured home taking into consideration weather changes and conditions.

iii.

All trees shall remain on lots except as their removal is required for installation of driveways and the location of the home on each lot with a reasonable yard area.

iv.

Only multi-sectional (double-wide) manufactured homes, industrialized homes or on site-built homes shall be allowed on any exterior lot of the subdivision, except where adjoining the MHS or MH zoning district.

b.

Items which shall be required of the developer or lot owner include, but are not limited to, the following:

i.

A home location plan shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning and Development for each lot showing the exact location of the home, driveways, etc. in relation to the lot lines prior to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a home.

ii.

Installation of the manufactured home, including tiedowns, skirting or similar enclosure, connection of utilities and other requirements concerning the installation of a home set-forth in this section and specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions.

iii.

Entrances and service walkways.

iv.

Exterior steps and porches.

c.

The above listed items shall be set-forth within the Protective Covenants approved and recorded with the Final Plat of the subdivision which has been developed.

9.

Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued prior to the occupancy of any home allowed within this section. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any home until the required improvements of Section 5-90.1.A.8 above, have been completed.

10.

Eligibility. Only the following types of housing may be placed within an approved manufactured home subdivision:

a.

New manufactured homes (mobile homes) certified to comply with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.

b.

Industrialized homes and new site-built homes provided the home meets the minimum floor area requirements of the R-100 District.

11.

Buffers. A minimum of a 25 foot buffer shall be required adjacent to exterior property lines of the development to protect the subdivision from adverse visual, noise or other impact caused by surrounding land usages and to provide a buffer to any residential property immediately adjoining the site.

B.

Customary accessory buildings and uses.

C.

Customary home occupations.

D.

Existing cemeteries.

E.

Public buildings and land uses.

F.

Electric substations or gas regulator stations, if essential for service to this zoning district, provided:

1.

The structures are placed not less than 50 feet from any property line.

2.

The structures are enclosed by a woven wire fence at least 8 feet high.

3.

The lot is suitably landscaped, including a buffer strip at least 10 feet wide along the side and rear property lines, but not extending into the required front yard, planted with evergreen trees and shrubs that grow at least 8 feet tall and provide an effective visual screen.

4.

No vehicles or equipment are stored on the premises.

5-90.2  Within the MHS Manufactured Home Subdivision District, the following uses may be permitted as a Special Use provided the applicant for such use is granted a Special Use Permit by the Board of Commissioners after receiving recommendations from the Director of Planning and Development and Planning Commission and after a public hearing.

A.

A beauty parlor or barber shop in a one-family residence.

B.

Group day care homes.

Duplex and multi-family residence districts.

The following districts (Sections 5-95, 5-100, 5-110, 5-120 and 5-130) are intended for duplex and multi-family dwellings. These zoning districts are to be located where public water supply and sewerage facilities are available or can be obtained and where there is convenient access to collector streets, major thoroughfares or state or interstate highways. The purpose of the following zoning districts is to promote better utilization of land and freedom of architectural and engineering design without maximizing density. On any tract of land zoned for RMD, RM-6, RM-8, RM-10, or RM the entire tract must be developed as the same type of use. No combinations of allowed uses are permitted on any one tract of land. Townhomes are not permitted in these districts.