15438ORDINANCE NO. 15,438
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF
VARIOUS SECTIONS REGULATING
THE LOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND
MANUFACTURED HOUSING WITHIN THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That Chapter 43 of the Code of Ordinances be
amended as follows:
Subsection a. That Chapter 43, Article II, Section 2- 102.(b)
be amended to provide for the deletion of definition numbers
2. and 2.a. and the insection of three (3) new definitions to
read as follows:
2.a Mobile Horne - Pre - regulation
A factory assembled detached dwelling unit with the
following characteristics: (a) designed for full -time
occupancy and containing sleeping, bath, and kitchen
facilities; (b) connections for utility systems provided
on the intended site; (c) designed for highway transport
with wheels, chassis, tongue, and other features related
to transportability. This unit type is required to be
placed on foundation supports with anchorage complying
with the City of Little Rock Building Codes. This unit
type is also recognized as having been constructed prior
to the adoption of the the National Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards on June 15, 1976.
This structural type is expressly prohibited whether for
permanent or temporary occupancy in all zoning districts
except the "R -7" Mobile Home Park District.
2.b Manufactured Home
A .factory assembled detached dwelling unit with the
following characteristics: (a) designed for full -time
occupancy and containing sleeping, bath, and kitchen
facilities; (b) connections for utilities systems
provided on the intended site; (c) designed for highway
transport with wheels, chassis, tongue, and other
features related to transportability; (d) conformance
with the minimum construction standards of the Federal
Mobile Home Regulations of Title VI of Public Law
93 -383, USC 5401. This structural type is required to
be placed upon permanent foundation supports with
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anchorage complying with the City of Little Rock 65
Building Codes. This definition shall be deemed to
include modular homes that are factory assembled. This
structural type is expressly prohibited in all zoning
districts except "R -7" and "R -7A" where it is a use by
right subject to site plan review, and the "R -2," "R -3,"
and "R -4" Districts where it is allowed by conditional
use permit.
2.c. Manufactured Home - Multisectional
A factory assembled dwelling unit as
Section 2- 102(b)2.b. with the additi
of modular delivery to the permanent
structural type shall consist of two
designed for permanent attachment to
unit.
def fined in
oval characteristic
homesite. This
(2) or more modules
make one dwelling
Subsection b. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section
7- 101.9.1 be amended to provide for the deletion of the
language in Paragraphs a, b, c, and d entirely and the
insertion of new language to read as follows:
(a) PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The "R -7A" Manufactured Home District recognizes a need
for manufactured home placement within the City of
Little Rock. This district provides for ownership of
structure and lot for those homes approved by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development under Title
VI of Public Law 93 -383, USC 5401 et. seq. All mobile
homes must have the date plate attached to the unit
specifying, "This mobile home is designed to comply with
Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards
enforced at the time of manufacture."
This district expressly provides for placement of a
single manufactured home as defined in this ordinance on
a lot or tract zoned for such usage.
(b) USE REGULATIONS:
1. One manufactured home or one on -site constructed
dwelling per lot or parcel.
2. Accessory home occupation, special use, temporary
and conditional uses allowed within the "R -7A"
Manufactured Home District shall be the same as
those in the "R -1" District except that day -care
centers and accessory dwellings may be conditional
uses.
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(c) HEIGHT REGULATIONS: 6 6
No building hereafter erected or structurally altered
shall exceed a height of thirty -five (35) feet.
(d) BULK AND AREA REGULATIONS:
1. Site Area /Minimum Lot Size
a. The minimum site area for the development of a
subdivision for "R. -7A" Manufactured Home
Development shall be five (5) acres.
b. The minimum lot area for home placement shall
be 5,000 square feet whether located on one
lot or within a subdivision designed for
manufactured home lots. The minimum width in
either instance shall be 50 feet at the front
setback line.
2. Siting Criteria
The siting of a manufactured home on a separate lot
outside of a mobile home subdivision shall include
the following design considerations:
a. A pitched roof of 3 in 12 or 140 or greater.
b. Removal of all transport features.
C. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished in a manner compatible
with the neighborhood.
e. Underpinning with permanent materials.
f. Orientation compatible with placement of
adjacent structures.
g. Off- street parking per single family dwelling
standard.
3. Front Yard Setback
There shall be a front yard setback having a depth
of not less than twenty -five (25) feet.
4. Side Yard Setback
There shall be a side yard setback on each side of
the building having a width of not less than ten
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(10 ) percent of the average width of the lot not to
exceed five (5) feet.
5. Rear Yard
There shall be a rear yard setback having a depth
of not less than twenty -five (25) feet.
In the case of a corner lot, however, when
providing a 25' exterior yard, the rear yard may be
reduced to not less than eight (8) feet.
6. Other Area Regulations
Developers are required to submit a site plan for
review at the time of their rezoning request.
Additional site plan review requirements are those
specified in Section 4 -103 of this ordinance. For
a manufactured home subdivision, reasonable
setbacks from neighboring properties shall be
determined by the Planning Commission. Perimeter
treatment of the subdivision shall also be
considered by the Planning Commission.
7. Accessory Structures and Additions
Accessory structures or principal building
additions of conventional construction on -site are
permitted by right with bulk and area requirements
being those established by Section
5- 102(a)2.b.c.e.g.
Subsection c. That Chapter 43, Article V, Section 5 -102. be
amended to provide for modification of paragraph g. to insert
new language and to read as follows:
g Accessory dwellings within the "R -2," "R -3," "R -4,"
and "R -7A" Districts shall conform to the following
requirements:
Subsection d. That Chapter 43, Article V, Section 5 -102. be
amended to provide for modification of paragraph g.5 to
insert new language and to read as follows:
5. In "R -2," "R -3," "R -4" and "R -7A ", a single family
dwelling or manufactured home must be on -site prior to
approval of location of an accessory dwellinq on a lot.
Subsection e. That Chapter 43, Article V, Section 5 -101 (c)
be amended to provide for the addition of a new paragraph to
be numbered 4. and to read as follows:
4. Pre - Regulation Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes
A pre - regulation mobile home or a manufactured home
lawfully placed prior to annexation or the effective
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date of this ordinance shall be a nonconforming use. A
nonconforming pre- regulation mobile home or a
manufactured home when removed shall not be returned or
replaced by another pre- regulation mobile home, except
that a pre - regulation mobile home may be replaced by a
pre - regulation mobile home or a manufactured home within
a nonconforming mobile home park. In order to replace a
nonconforming manufactured home with another
manufactured home, the property must be rezoned to the
"R -7A" District and site plan review approval obtained
or a conditional use permit obtained as required by this
ordinance.
Subsection f. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section 7 -101.
2.(b)2. be amended to provide for restructuring of the
language to include manufactured home as a conditional use
and to read as follows:
2. Accessory home occupation, special use, conditional uses
or temporary uses allowed within the "R -2" Single Family
District shall be the same as those in the "R -1"
District except that day-care center, accessory
dwellings, and manufactured homes may be allowed as
conditional uses.
Subsection g. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section 7- 101.2.
be amended to provide for the inclusion of two new paragraphs
to be numbered 5. and 6. and to read as follows:
5. Other Area Regulations /Siting Standards
The following minimum siting standards shall apply to
all instances of placement of a manufactured home in an
"R -2" Single Family District by conditional use permit:
a. A pitched roof of 3 in 12 or 14 degrees or
greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
C. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with
the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent
structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multisectional.
h. Off- street parking per single family dwelling
standard.
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6. Accessory Structures and Additions
Accessory structures or principal building
additions of conventional on -site construction are
permitted by right with bulk and area requirements
being those established by Section 5- 102(a)2., b.,
c . , and e.
Subsection h. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section 7 -101.3
(b)2. be amended to provide for restructuring of the language
to-'include manufactured home as a conditional use and to read
as follows:
2. Accessory, home occupation, special use, temporary and
conditional uses allowed within the "R -3" Single Family
District shall be the same as those in the "R -1" and
"R -2" Single Family District except that two family
residences, accessory dwellings, day camps, day nursery
or day -care centers, and manufactured homes may be
allowed as conditional uses.
Subsection i. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section 7 -101.3
be amended to provide for the inclusion of two new paragraphs
to be numbered 5. and 6. and to read as follows:
5. Other Area Regulations /Siting Standards
The following minimum siting standards shall apply to
all instances of placement of a manufactured home in an
"R -3" Single Family District by conditional use permit.
a. A pitched roof of 3 in 12 or 14 degrees or
greater.
b. Removal of all transport elements.
C. Permanent foundation.
d. Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible with
the neighborhood.
e. Orientation compatible with placement of adjacent
structures.
f. Underpinning with permanent materials.
g. All homes shall be multisectional.
h. Off - street parking per single family dwelling
standard.
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6. Accessory Structures and Additions
Accessory structures or principal building
additions of conventional on -site construction are
permitted by right with bulk and area requirements
being those established by Section 5- 102(a)2..b.,
c., and e.
Subsection j. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section
7-101.4.(b)2. be amended to provide for restructuring of the
language to include manufactured home as a conditional use
and to read as follows:
2. Accessory, home occupation, special use, conditional
use, or temporary uses allowed within the "R -4" Two
Family district shall be the same as those in the "R -1"
district except that day camp, day nursery and day-care
centers, accessory dwelling, and manufactured homes may
be allowed as conditional uses.
Subsection k. That Chapter 43, Article VII, Section 7 -101.
4.(d) be amended to provide for the inclusion of two new
paragraphs to be numbered 5. and 6. and to read as follows:
5. Other Area Regulations /Siting Standards
The
following minimum siting standards shall
apply to
all
instances of placement of a manufactured
home in an
"R -4" Two Family District by conditional use
permit:
a.
A pitched roof of 3 in 12 or 14 degrees
or
greater.
b.
Removal of all transport elements.
C.
Permanent foundation.
d.
Exterior wall finished so as to be compatible
with
the neighborhood.
e.
Orientation compatible with placement of
adjacent
structures.
f.
Underpinning with permanent materials.
g.
All homes shall be multisectiona.l.
h.
Off- street parking per single family dwelling
standard.
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Manufact—ed Homes -
6. Accessory Structures and Additions
Accessory structures or principal building
additions of conventional on -site construction are
permitted by right with bulk and area requirements
being those established by Section
5- 102(a)2.b.c.e.
Subsection 1. That Chapter 43, Article III, Section 3 -101.
(c)(1)c. be amended to provide for the deletion of the
language in paragraph c. and the insertion of new language to
read as follows:
C. Temporary Buildings
The Planning Director is empowered to allow a temporary
building, pre - regulation mobile home or manufactured
homes for commerce, or industry in any district where
such building_ is used: (1) incidental to construction
on a site or development of a residential subdivision;
or (2) as a temporary office, store, or other facility
while the primary structure on the same site is being
remodeled or constructed. Such temporary building,
mobile home, or manufactured home may be allowed for any
period of time up to one (1) year, after which the Board
of Adjustment must rule on an extension of time.
Appeals from the decision of the Planning Director shall
be to the Board of Adjustment. In making decisions, the
Planning Director and the Board of Adjustment shall
evaluate the need for such temporary uses, compatibility
with neighboring properties, parking, traffic, safety,
and other factors related to the public health, safety,
and general welfare.
Subsection m. That Chapter 43, Article IX, Section
9 -101, subsection (b) (1) b. (1) be amended to provide
as follows:
(1) All residential uses permitted by the Municipal
Plan and compatible with the density of the area,
except manufactured homes and pre - regulation mobile
homes which are expressly prohibited in the Planned
Residential District.
SECTION 2. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith shall be repealed as of the effective date of
this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in
full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED: February 16, 1988
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CitY Clerk Jan Czech a or Lo ie Shac elford
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