2.3.6. RESIDENTIAL -- MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT (R-MH).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the R-MH district is to accommodate residential communities designed for (a) Manufactured Home dwelling units, and (b) Pre-1976 Mobile Homes installed in this zone district or its predecessor district before the Effective Date, (c) co-housing dwelling developments, (d) cottage housing dwelling developments, and (e) Tiny House dwellings, and to require those areas to incorporate high quality planning and design. Uses permitted in the R-MH district are shown in Table 3.2-1 (Permitted Use Table).
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable UDO Sections. All development and redevelopment must comply with all applicable sections of this UDO. A short summary of some of the key sections is shown below.
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Table 2.3-6 Cross-References to Other Applicable UDO Sections |
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Use Regulations |
Article 146-3 |
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Dimensional Standards |
Section 146-4.2 |
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Lot Access and Connectivity |
Section 146-4.5 |
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Parking, Loading, and Stacking |
Section 146-4.6 |
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Landscaping, Screening and Stormwater Management (including fence and wall regulations) |
Section 146-4.7 |
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Building Design Standards |
Section 146-4.8 |
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Signs |
Section 146-4.10 |
C. Dimensional Standards.
Basic dimensional standards for the R-MH zone district are in Table 4.2-1 and Table 4.2-2, and more detailed standards are located throughout Section 146-4.2 (Dimensional Standards).
D. Other District Specific Standards. All Manufactured Homes, Pre-1976 Mobile Homes installed before the Effective Date, and Tiny House Dwellings shall comply with all standards in Articles I, II, III, and IV of Chapter 90 of the Aurora City Code, and in addition shall comply with the following standards. If there is a conflict between the provisions of Articles I or II of Chapter 90 of the Aurora City Code and this Section 146-2.3.6, the stricter provision shall apply.
1. Installation. All Tiny House Dwellings shall have wheels removed, shall be installed on a permanent foundation, and shall be connected to City water, sewer, and electric utilities before occupancy for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
2. Minimum Area Per Dwelling Unit.
a. The use must contain a defined area for the use of each dwelling unit.
b. No Manufactured Home, Pre-1976 Mobile Home installed before the Effective Date of this UDO, or Tiny House Dwelling shall occupy a defined area smaller than 1,000 square feet or one and one-half times the gross floor area of the dwelling unit, whichever is larger.
3. Landscaping.
a. The minimum amount of outdoor common area incorporated into any project shall be 25 percent of the gross acreage.
b. Landscaped setbacks for Manufactured Home Parks shall comply with 146-4.7 (Landscape, Water Conservation, Storm water Management), 4.7-2 including but not limited to Table 4.7-2 (Buffer Widths and Allowed Reduction Table) as applicable to multifamily development.
4. Detention Ponds. Any required detention and retention ponds shall be integrated into the site design and shall meet the requirements of the Aurora Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criteria and the Aurora Roadway Design and Construction Specifications Manual (which addresses retaining walls for detention ponds).
5. Street Standards.
a. All streets, both public and private, shall be designed and constructed to standards and specifications established by the City Engineer.
b. All streets shall provide safe and convenient access to all units and park facilities and for access by emergency vehicles, as indicated by standard City criteria and practices.
c. Roadway identification signs shall be provided on private streets, indicating the street name and address ranges for that section of the roadway if it has no outlet.
6. Pedestrian Linkages. Convenient, safe pedestrian path networks at least five feet wide shall be provided from dwelling units to recreation areas, bus stops, parking areas, commercial uses, nearby schools, and any public facility. All access shall conform to City standards.
7. Refuse Disposal. Trash dumpsters and recycling bins in each R-MH district shall be located at convenient locations throughout the site and screened by a minimum six-foot-high enclosure, accessible by gate.
8. Recreational Vehicle Parking Requirements.
a. Any outdoor storage area for boats, trailers, campers, or other vehicles provided shall be screened from view from surrounding streets pursuant to Section 146-4.7.8.B.2 (Service, Loading, Storage, and Trash Area Screening Standards).
b. No boat, trailer, or detached camper shall be kept, stored, or parked on any public right-of-way or private road within the park for more than 24 hours.
9. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided and located to emphasize entrances, exits, and any barriers, and shall comply with Section 146-4.9 (Exterior Lighting). (Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)