§ 27-250. Mobile homes and trailer camps (mobile home parks).

(a)

In order for a nonconforming mobile home dwelling or trailer camp (mobile home park) to continue, the requirements of this Section shall be met (in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Division).

(b)

Mobile home dwellings.

(1)

A nonconforming mobile home used as a dwelling may continue, if the dwelling was legally in existence on November 24, 1975.

(2)

A building permit may be issued for a mobile home to be used as a dwelling provided that:

(A)

The application for the permit was on file with the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement on November 23, 1975; and

(B)

All requirements applicable to the erection of a mobile home as of that date have been met.

(3)

A mobile home dwelling erected pursuant to the above permit shall be deemed a certified nonconforming use provided that:

(A)

Construction begins within six (6) months after the permit is issued; and

(B)

Construction proceeds to completion in accordance with the permit.

(c)

Trailer camps (mobile home parks).

(1)

A trailer camp (mobile home park) legally in existence on November 24, 1975, shall be considered a nonconforming use.

(2)

A trailer camp shall be deemed a certified nonconforming use if a Special Exception for the camp was approved by the District Council prior to November 24, 1975.

(3)

In the case of a trailer camp identified in paragraph (2), above, building permits may be issued for all structures shown on the site plan. In addition, building permits for buildings to be used for storage of maintenance equipment and supplies not shown on the site plan may be issued without the approval of a Special Exception to alter, enlarge, or extend a nonconforming use. These storage buildings shall be subject to the requirements applicable to main buildings in the zone in which the camp is located.

(CB-29-2014)