§ 22-67. General requirements.

The following requirements shall apply to all manufactured homes placed in the unincorporated limits of the county under these regulations:

(1)

All manufactured homes shall be constructed in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Home Standards (HUD Code) under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (the HUD Code effective June 15, 1976).

(2)

All manufactured homes, which have been manufactured after June 15, 1976, shall bear a label certifying that they are constructed in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Home Standards (HUD Code) under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (the HUD Code effective June 15, 1976).

(3)

All manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with state law (O.C.G.A. § 120-3-7).

(4)

Manufactured homes located wholly or partially within a special flood hazard area should be installed so the finished floor is a minimum of 18 inches above the base flood elevation.

(5)

The manufactured home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the manufacturer's installation standards. In addition, a curtain, un-pierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the manufactured home to ground level.

(6)

The axles and transporting lights shall be removed from the manufactured home and the building lot after placement of the manufactured home on the lot before occupancy. The tongue and towing apparatus shall be covered in a manner so that it is out of sight from the street, road or adjacent property.

(7)

Utility meters for the manufactured homes are to be mounted to the structure or on a utility pole.

(8)

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature and placed on a fixed foundation.

(Code 1992, § 22-58; Ord. of 12-4-2006(2), § 8)