Erlanger council adopts zoning change to treat manufactured homes like site‑built homes

Erlanger — The Erlanger City Council voted unanimously Feb. 6 to amend the city’s zoning code to revise the definition and treatment of manufactured homes, city officials said. The ordinance, presented at second reading, updates definitions of “qualified manufactured homes” and “single‑family detached dwelling” and removes use‑specific standards that formerly treated manufactured housing differently from stick‑built homes to comply with Kentucky House Bill 160.

City Attorney Gatlin told the council the changes were largely administrative and required by state law. "This ordinance is basically a reaction to House Bill 160," he said, adding that staff compiled the omnibus text amendment after the planning commission held a public hearing Dec. 5 and recommended approval.

The ordinance preserves standard setback, building and architectural requirements while removing code language that allowed outright discrimination between stick‑built and manufactured homes, according to Gatlin’s explanation. After discussion, the mayor called for a roll‑call vote; the members recorded in the meeting packet voted yes and the motion carried.

Why it matters: House Bill 160 restricts local governments’ ability to treat manufactured housing differently from other single‑family housing. City staff said the change aligns Erlanger’s code with recent state statutory requirements while maintaining conventional building‑safety and setback controls.

What comes next: The ordinance passed on second reading; the transcript records the vote and the planning commission’s prior recommendation. Council did not specify additional implementation steps during the meeting.

Sources: Council proceedings Feb. 6, 2026; readback by City Attorney Gatlin.