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Commission considers R3 or overlay to meet SB 785 requirement to allow HUD‑code manufactured homes
Summary
Staff told the commission Senate Bill 785 requires the city to allow HUD‑code manufactured homes by right in at least one zoning district; commissioners favored adding HUD‑code homes where manufactured homes already concentrate (R3 near Miller Park and Sunset Park) and adding objective standards (skirting, hitch removal, anchorage, setbacks).
Staff briefed the Planning Commission on Senate Bill 785 and options for compliance. The state law requires cities with zoning to permit HUD‑code manufactured homes by right in at least one zoning district; the effective timeline noted by staff prompted the commission to identify suitable areas.
Staff recommended permitting HUD‑code manufactured homes by right in an existing district with the highest existing concentration of such units—chiefly the R3 area near Miller Park and the Sunset Park manufactured‑home park. Commissioners favored that approach as the least disruptive path to compliance and discussed objective development standards to maintain appearance and safety: skirting and removal of towing hitches, proper anchorage/tie‑down, compliance with HUD code for unit construction, and adherence to dwelling setbacks and parking requirements. The board discussed but did not adopt limits on number of units per lot; staff said many small infill lots would not meet setbacks and therefore could not practically accommodate multiple HUD‑code units.
Staff will return with ordinance text amending R3 (or an overlay) to permit HUD‑code manufactured homes administratively and to add technical, objective requirements for installation and appearance.
