§ 10-5. Service buildings and other facilities.  


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  • (a)

    Generally. The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings and other community facilities, such as management offices, repair shops and storage areas, sanitary facilities and laundry facilities.

    (b)

    Permanent buildings. All permanent buildings and their appurtenant constructions in a manufactured home community shall be built to meet the Uniform Statewide Building Code of the State of Virginia.

    (c)

    Utility poles. Utility poles must be located not less than one hundred (100) feet from the nearest trailer or they may be located within five (5) feet of the edge of the property line, whichever is less. The property line is defined as the point closest to the existing power line where service is needed.

    (d)

    Existing utilities. Existing utilities are acceptable, provided they have been in place (permanently) two (2) years or more, and do not present an overhead hazard. Overhead wires above a manufactured home are strictly forbidden under any conditions.

    (e)

    Utilities for new manufactured homes. All new manufactured homes added to existing manufactured home parks must have underground electric and telephone utility service.

    (Res. No. 20-10-94, 10-18-94)

(Res. No. 20-10-94, 10-18-94)