O-1987-1533-A - actual date passed 10/28/1996

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Ordinance 1533-A continul Page 22 e (c) For manufactured home to be placed or substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivisions within Zones A1-30, AH, and AE on the City of La Porte's FIRM that are not subject to the provisions of paragraph (4) of this section be elevated so that either: (i) the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above the base flood elevation, or (ii) the manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. 5. Recreational Vehicles For recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A1-30- AH, and AE on the City of La Porte's FIRM either: (a) be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, (b) be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or (c) meet the permit requirements of Article 4, Section C(1), and the elevation and anchoring requirements for "manufactured homes" in paragraph (4) of this section. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions. Section C. Standards for Development Proposals (1) All development proposals including manufactured home park and development shall be consistent with Article 1, Sections 8, C, and D of this Ordinance. (2) All proposals for developments including manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall meet Development Permit requirements of Article 3, Section C; Article 4, Section C; and the provisions or Article 5 of this Ordinance.