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Text read by the vision model; check the PDF for anything that matters.2. Issuance. A permit, upon written request therefore, shall be issued by the City Clerk of every mobile home park in existence upon the effective date of this Ordinance.
3. Duration Of Permit. The term of the permit shall be extended, upon written request, for not to exceed one additional period of one year, if (1) the permittee shall have filed application for a license in conformity with Section VI of the Ordinance within 90 days after July 11, 1980 (2) the permittee is of good moral character, and the park plans and specifications accompanying the application for license comply with all provisions of this ordinance and all other applicable ordinances and statutes, (3) the permittee shall have diligently endeavored to make the existing park conform fully to the plans and specifications submitted with the application, (4) failure to make the existing park conform fully to such plans and specifications shall have been due to causes beyond the control of the permittee.
SECTION V. License Fees And Temporary Permit Fees.
1. Annual Fee. The annual license fee or permit fee for each mobile home park shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00).
2. Transfer Fee. The fee for transfer of a license or permit shall be five dollars ($5.00).
SECTION VI. Application For License.
1. Application For Initial License. Application for initial mobile home park license shall be filed with the City Council. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall include the following:
a. The name and address of the applicant.
b. The location and legal description of the mobile home park.
c. A complete plan of the park in conformity with the requirements of Section I of this Ordinance where applicable.
d. Plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements and facilities constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home park.
e. Such further information as may be requested by the City Council to enable it to determine if the proposed Park will comply with legal requirements.
f. As a further condition for issuance of a license the applicant must give consent for the City Council to enter upon the premises of the park without a warrant to inspect for conformance to the applicable provisions.
g. Ten copies of the application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed. The Clerk shall file one copy and transmit the other copies of the plans and specifications to the Planning and Zoning Commission for study and recommendation, one copy to the City Attorney and one copy to the City Engineer.
h. The Commission shall examine the plans and specifications as to its compliance with this Ordinance, and the laws of the State of Iowa, and the comprehensive plan of the City and shall have thirty (30) days within which to submit a recommendation to the Council. The owner or developer may agree to an extension of time not to exceed sixty (60) days.
Sources
- laserfiche: Ordinances-1980-93 (Ordinances-1980-93.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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