HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1115 ORDINANCE NO. . 1115
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND REGULATING TRAILER COURTS ; ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM• STANDARDS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
TRAILER COURTS ; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE PROVIDED
UTILITIES AND FACTILITIES , AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS TO
MAKE TRAILER COURTS SAFE , SANITARY , AND FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION;
FIXING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF
TRAILER COUR TS ; . AUTHOR IZING THE INSPECTION OF TRAILER • COURTS ; AND FIXING
PENALTIES FOR V.IOLATIONS . .
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
F AYETTEV ILLE , . ARKANSAS :
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Ordinance , the following words
and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
Permit shall mean a written permit issued by the City Building Inspector permitting '
the court to operate under this Ordinance and regulations promulgated-thereunder .
Trailer Court shall mean any plotof ground upon which two or more trailer coaches , -
occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes , are located.
Trailer Coach shall mean any vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being
used as a conveyance upon the public streets or highways and duly licensable as such ,
and constructed in .,such a manner as will permit occupancy tkiereof as a dwelling or
sleeping place for one or more persons .
Trailer Coach Space shall mean a plot of ground within a trailer court designated
for the accommodation of one trailer coach .
Service Building shall mean . a building housing toilet facilities for men and women,
with slop-water closet and laundry facilities and with separate bath' 'or shower
accommodations .
SECTION 2 - PERMITSc .. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm , corporation, or
association to construct , maintain , operate, or alter any trailer court within the limits of
the City of Fayetteville , Arkansas , unless . he .holds a valid permit issued by the City
Building Inspector in the name of such person, . firm , corporation or association for ,the
specific trailer court.
SECTION 3 - INSPECTION : The City Building Inspector is hereby authorized and
directed to make inspections to determine . the condition of trailer courts located within
the City of Fayetteville , Arkansas , in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding
the health and safety of occupants of trailer courts and of the general public . The City
Building Inspector shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any *private
or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to
the enforcement of this Ordinance or of regulations promulgated thereunder .
MICROFILMED
DATE O=T 9 1970
REEL J—'1_')
Ordinance No . 1115 - 2 - September 24 ; 1956
SECTION 4 - ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS : The. City Building Inspector is hereby
author ized' to. promulgate and submit such written-regulations : for . City Council approval as
may be necessary for : the proper enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance ; provided
that such regulations shall Live the, same foPce, and 'effect a§ the penalty fok, violation
thereof shall be the • same as {lie penalty for violation of the provisions of this Ordinance ,
as hereinafter provided:
SECTION 5 - LOCATION, SPACE AND GENERAL LAYOUT : The trailer court shall
be located on a well - drained site , shall be so located that its drainage will not endanger
any water supply , and shall be in conformity with a plan approved by the City Building
Inspector . The Zity Building Inspector shall promulgate regulations for trailer court
location and plan approval for the City Council approval which shall provide for adequate
drainage , space , lighting , safety, service buildings and other sanitary facilities necessary
to protect the public health and prevent nuisances . All such trailer courts shall be in areas
free from marshes , swamps or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents .
Each trailer coach space shall contain a minimum of 1 , 000 square feet , shall be at least
23 feet wide , and shall abut on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access to
a public street . Such spaces shall be clearly defined, and trailer coaches shall be parked
in such spaces so that there will be a minimum of 15 feet between trailer coaches and so that
no trailer coach will be less than 5 feet from the exterior boundary of the trailer court .
It shall be illegal to allow any trailer coach to remain in a trailer court unless a trailer
coach space is available . One way or two way access drives shall be provided to each
trailer coach space . Each access drive shall be continuous , shall connect with a street or
highway , and shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one way access drives and 20 feet
for two way access drives . Entrances to access drives shall be plainly marked with signs
designating the direction of movement of vehicular traffic . Areas shall be provided for the
parking of motor vehicles . Such areas shall accommodate at least the number of vehicles
equal to the number of trailer coach spaces provided . Outside drying space adjacent to the
service building , or other clothes - drying facilities , shall be provided, A minimum of 50
square feet per coach shall be provided in the area used for clothes drying .
SECTION 6 - SERVICE BUILDINGS : Except in the case of trailer plumbed for sewage
disposal as provided in Section 9 , each trailer court shall be provided with one or more
service building adequately equipped with flush - type fixtures . No service building shall
contain less than two toilets for females , one toilet for males , two lavatories and one
shower for each sex , a urinal for males , a laundry tray and a slop - water closet , To
serve more than 20 dependent trailer coaches , additional fixtures shall be provided in the
ratios mentioned below ,
Toilet facilities for females shall consist of at least one flush- type water closet
for every ten dependent trailer coaches ; toilet facilities for males shall consist of one
flush - type water closet or urinal for every ten dependent trailer coaches . Urinals shall
be substituted for not more than 1 / 3 of the toilet fixtures required for men . Each water
closet shall be in a private compartment ,
Toilet facilities for males and females shall be separated, if located in the same
building , by a sound resistant wall . A lavatory for each sex shall be provided for every
ten or fraction thereof dependent trailer coaches . A bathtub or shower for each sex shall
be provided for every 20 dependent trailer coaches . Each bathtub or shower shall be in
a separate compartment .
Ordinance No . 1115 - 3 - September 24 , 1961
Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one unit for every 20 trailer
coach spaces . Drying space in the ratio of 50 feet for each coach space , or other
adequate clothes - drying facilities , shall be provided to accommodate the laundry of the
trailer court occupants .
A slop -water closet shall be provided in a separate room in the service building .
Each service building shall : ( a) Be located not more than 200 feet from any dependent
trailer coach , and at least 15 feet from any trailer coach; ( b) Be of permanent construction,
and shall be provided with adequate light , heat and ventilation; ( c ) have its interior of
moisture - resistant material , to permit frequent washing and cleaning ; (d) have all rooms
well ventilated, with all openings effectively screened .
SECTION 7 - WATER SUPPLY : An accessible , adequate , safe and potable supply of
water shall be provided in each trailer court , capable of furnishing a minimum of 125
fallons per day per trailer - coach space . Where a public supply of water of such quality
is available , connection shall be made thereto and its supply shall be used exclusively .
The development of an independent water supply to serve the trailer court shall be made
only after express approval has been granted by the City Plumbing Inspector .
SECTION 8 - PLUMBING : All plumbing in the trailer court shall comply with State
and local plumbing laws and regulations .
SECTION 9 - SEWAGE DISPOSAL: Trailer courts shall be served by a public sewer
system or by a private disposal system which has the approval of the City Plumbing
Inspector . Each .trailer coach space shall be provided with a satisfactory sewer connection .
All sewer disposal apparatus , including appurtenances thereto , shall be provided, main-
tained, and operated so as not to create a nuisance or health hazard .
SECTION 10 - REFUSE DISPOSAL : The storage , collection, and disposal of refuse
in the court shall be so managed as to create no health hazards , rodent haborage , insect -
breeding areas , accident hazards , or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in fly-tight ,
watertight , rodentproof containers , which shall be provided in sufficient number and
capacity to prevent any container from overflowing . Satisfactory container racks or
holders shall be provided , and shall be located not more than 150 feet from any trailer
coach space .
SECTION 11 - ELECTRICITY : An electrical outlet supplying at least 110 volts shall
be provided for each trailer coach space . The installation , shall comply with all State
and local electrical codes , ordinances ; and rules and regulations of the local electrical
utility company .
SECTION 12 - FUEL: Liquefied petroleum gas for cooking purposes shall not be
used at individual trailer coach spaces unless the containers are properly connected by
coppor or other suitable metallic tubing . Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be
securely fastened in place , and adequately protected from the weather . No cylinder con -
taining liquefied petroleum gas shall be located in a trailer coach , nor within 5 feet of a
door thereof.
Ordinance 1115 - 4 - September 24, 1956
SECTION 13 - FIRE PROTECTION: The court area shall be subject to the rules and
regulations of the City of Fayetteville , Arkansas , fire prevention authority .
SECTION 14 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS : No permanent additions of any
kind shall be built onto , nor become a part of any trailer coach . Skirting of coaches is
permissible , but such skirting shall not permanently attach the coach to the ground , provide
a harborage for rodents , or create a fire hazard . The wheels of the coach shall not be
removed, except temporarily when necessary for repairs . Jacks or stabilizers may be
placed under the frame of the coach to prevent movement on the springs while the coach
is parked and occupied .
SECTION 15 - PENALTIES : Any person , firm , corporation or associations , vio-
lating any provisions of this Ordinance , or any provision of any regulation duly promul-
gated under the authority of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor , and
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum not less than $ 1 . 00 nor more than $25 . 00
and each day such violation continues , shall constitute a separate offense , and shall be
punishable in an amount not exceeding $ 15 . 00 per day .
SECTION 16 - CON.FLICT OF ORDINANCES - EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY :
In any case where a provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with a provision
of any zoning , building , fire , safety or health ordinance or code of this City of Fayetteville ,
Arkansas , existing on the effective date of this Ordinance , the provision which establishes
the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people
shall prevail . In any case where a provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict
with a provision of any other ordinance or code of the City of Fayetteville , Arkansas ,
existing on the effective date of this Ordinance , which establishes a lower standardfor
the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people , the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed to prevail , and such other ordinances or codes are hereby
declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this Ordinance .
If any section , subsection , paragraph , sentence , clause , or phrase of this Ordinance
should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever , such decision shall not affect the
remaining portions of this Ordinance , which shall remain in full force and effect ; and to
this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable .
SECTION 17 : All matters not covered by this Ordinance shall conform with generally
accepted good practice .
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24th day of September , 1956 .
APPROVED : / s / ROY A. SCOTT
ROY A . SCOTT, MAYOR
ATTEST : / s / ALBERT J. JONES
ALBERT J. JONES , CITY CLERK