§ 8175-5.14.1. Temporary dwellings during reconstruction.

A mobilehome, manufactured building or self contained travel trailer may be used as a temporary dwelling unit by the former resident(s) of dwellings involuntarily damaged or destroyed by natural disaster, as determined by the Planning Director, subject to the following provisions:

(a)

The temporary dwelling is on the same lot on which the reconstruction is occurring and the lot is legal.

(b)

The dwellings(s) to be reconstructed were legally established and inhabited at the time they were damaged or destroyed.

(c)

The temporary dwelling is deemed habitable by the Building Official following the issuance of a Zoning Clearance by the Planning Division and the issuance of a Building Permit for the temporary dwelling by the Building and Safety Division.

(d)

The temporary dwelling may remain on the site for six (6) months, and the Planning Director may grant one (1) additional six (6) month extension if substantial progress toward reconstruction has occurred and a "temporary building during construction" cannot be authorized.

(e)

The granting of a temporary dwelling does not serve to legalize an illegal lot, authorize subsequent permanent dwellings or supersede the permit process for permanent structures.

(f)

The temporary dwelling shall be replaced as soon as practical by a "temporary building during construction", but no later than forty-five (45) days after the authorization of such a building during construction.

(g)

Unless otherwise authorized by the Zoning Ordinance, the temporary building during reconstruction shall be removed within forty-five (45) days of the occupancy of the permanent dwelling undergoing reconstruction.

(Add. Int. Urg. Ord. 4044—11/2/93; Amend and Extended Int. Urg. Ord. 4050—12/14/93; Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)