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CITY OF MELVILLE
BYLAW NO. 17/2021
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF MELVILLE TO REGULATE THE PLACING AND THE
LOCATING OF MOBILE HOMES IN THE CITY OF MELVILLE ANDTHE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH MOBILE HOME PARKS
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Melville, in the Province of Saskatchewan, hereby
enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the Mobile Home Bylaw.
2. DEFINITIONS
Whenever in this Bylaw the following works or terms are used they shall, unless
the context otherwise provides, be held to have the following meaning:
(a)
"Building Inspector" - shall mean the person/persons appointed by
Council of the City of Melville or his duly authorized representative.
(b)
"City" - shall mean the City of Melville.
(c)
"Council" - shall mean the Council of the City of Melville.
(d)
"Mobile Home" - shall mean a trailer coach that is used as a dwelling
for a permanent or year round living; has water faucets, wash basin, a
shower or bathtub, and a toilet that may be connected to a water
distribution and sewage collection system; and which is certified by the
manufacturer to comply with the Canadian Standards association
Code CSA-Z240.
(e)
"Mobile Home Site" - shall mean a parcel of land zoned by Council to
allow the locating and occupancy of a single Mobile Home Unit
thereon.
(f)
"Modular Home" - shall mean a single detached or multi-unit, single
level or multi-storey dwelling unit comprised of one or more factory
built sections. It must be designed and manufactured in full
compliance with the National Building Code and CAN/SCA-277-08
Procedure for Factory Certification for Buildings. Compliance can be
confirmed by an inspection agency accredited by the Standards
Council of Canada for Purposes of inspecting CSA A277 Procedure for
Factory Certification of Buildings.
3. PERMITS
(a)
No person shall move a Mobile Home onto a Mobile Home Site or
commence any works on the site until a Building/Moving permit has
been obtained.
(b)
Every applicant for a Building/Moving permit shall comply with the
following conditions:
i.
The owner shall provide satisfactory proof that the home has
been constructed in conformity with this bylaw and that its
physical condition is acceptable to the Building Inspector.
ii.
That the Mobile Home is to be placed on the approved site,
supported by foundations and connected to services as
hereinafter defined within six (6) months from the date of
issuing of the permit and if such work is not completed within
the said six (6) months the said permit shall be void and a new
permit required.
iii.
That the permit fee be paid to the City under the Building Bylaw.
iv.
The owner shall provide satisfactory proof that the electrical and
plumbing works in the mobile home comply with relevant
Province of Saskatchewan Electrical and Plumbing Regulations.
v.
The owner shall provide satisfactory proof that he has entered
into an agreement for the purchase or rental of a lot in an area
zoned by the City of Melville as a Mobile Home Site.
vi.
And such other conditions as the Building Inspector may deem
advisable.
(c)
In the event that the home is not located in the City of Melville and was
build one or more years prior the Building Inspector must perform an
inspection on the mobile home. The owner shall pay an inspection rate
per hour and the current Provincial Mileage Rate (as stated in the City
of Melville's Rate's Bylaw) both ways to the Building Inspector in order
that he, or his agent, may inspect said home (said inspections do not
include electrical or plumbing works and it is the owner's responsibility
to have said works inspected and approved by the property authorities.)
The owner also has the option to hire a private Building Inspector who is
licensed to practice building inspections in the province of
Saskatchewan to do the inspection of the mobile home; however, the
discretion is with the City of Melville's Building Inspector as to whether
the report provided by the private building inspector is acceptable.
(d)
The Application for a Building/Moving permit shall:
i.
Be made in the form prescribed by the Building Inspector;
ii.
Be signed by the owner of the Mobile Home;
iii.
Include copies in duplicate of the specifications and scale
drawings of the mobile home, and of the foundations to support
same showing;
a. the dimensions of the mobile home and foundations,
including the height of the foundation above street level.
b. the proposed use of each room or floor area.
c. the dimensions of the land on which the mobile home is to
be situated and the position of the mobile home on said
land (site plan), which positioning shall comply with the
Zoning Bylaw of the City of Melville.
iv.
Contain any other information required by this bylaw, zoning
bylaw, or by the Building Inspector.
(e)
The Building/Moving Permit provides only for the locating and placing of
the mobile home upon foundations on the site and for any approved
additions requested at the time of application. Subsequent additions,
alterations or accessory buildings shall be dealt with by application
under the City of Melville Building Bylaw.
(f)
No person shall remove a Mobile Home from a Mobile Home Site until a
Demolition/Removal Permit has been obtained. Every such permit is
issued upon the following conditions:
i.
That all current taxes on the land and improvements has been
paid to the City; and
ii.
That arrangements have been completed for the shutting off of
all services; and
iii.
That the property would be left in a clean and tidy condition; and
iv.
That the permit fee had been paid as per the Building Bylaw;
and
v.
Such other conditions as the Building Inspector may deem
advisable.
(g)
Any person who commences any work for which a permit is required
under this bylaw, without first having obtained a permit therefore, or who
carry on such work after a permit for same has been revoked, or who
carried on such work after same has been directed stopped, is guilty of
an offence under this bylaw.
4. FEES
(a)
Every person who makes an application for a permit under this bylaw
shall tender with his application a fee as stated in the Building Bylaw
5. GENERAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Every owner of a Mobile Home Site shall:
i.
Permit the Building Inspector to enter any mobile home building
or premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of
administering or enforcing this bylaw and shall not bother,
obstruct or interfere with the Building Inspector in the discharge
of his duties under this bylaw;
ii.
Obtain, where applicable, from the appropriate authorities but
not limited to, permits relating to building, zoning, grades,
sewers, water mains, plumbing, signs, blasting, street
occupancy, electricity, highways and all other permits required
in connection with the proposed work;
iii.
Give at least 48 hours notice to the Building Inspector before
commencing work on the building site under the permit;
iv.
Give notice to the Building Inspector;
v.
When a foundation wall below land surface has been placed
and before any backfilling of the excavation has been carried
out.
vi.
Within thirty days of completion of the work described in the
permit.
vii.
As may otherwise be required by this bylaw.
viii.
Obtain an Occupancy permit from the Building Inspector prior to
an Occupancy of a mobile home on the site.
ix.
Obtain the written approval of the Building Inspector before
doing any work at variance with the approved document filed,
after the permit has been issued.
(b)
Neither the granting of a permit nor the approval of the drawings and
specifications, nor inspections made by the Building Inspector during
the placing of the mobile home shall in any way relieve the owner of
such building from full responsibility for carrying out the work in
accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
(c)
The person to whom a permit is issued shall, during construction, keep
posted in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the
permit was issued, a placard as supplied by the Building Inspector.
6. FOUNDATIONS
(a)
The mobile home supported and secured by piers, posts or other
acceptable means carried to a depth sufficient to prevent movement by
frost, and to support the anticipated load at such points on its chassis
frame as indicated by the City of Melville Building Bylaw. Where mobile
home is not installed on a permanent foundation it will be installed as
per manufacture specifications (A CSA Z240 Standard). Addition and
extension foundation systems must be designed equal to and to
complement that of the principle structure. The entire area beneath the
mobile home, including extensions and expanded portions, shall have a
ground cover of at least four inches of well compacted gravel and
graded as per CSA Z240 standards.
i.
Every mobile home located on a mobile home site shall be
connected with the City of Melville sewage and water system.
ii.
No eaves trough, rainwater conductor or gutter pipe shall be
built or constructed so as to permit or cause the water from the
roof on any building to flow into the sanitary sewers of the City
of Melville or upon adjoining property.
a. the construction of basements or cellars for mobile homes
shall conform to the National Building Code and City
Bylaws. Where provisions for a means of egress is not
provided within the mobile home, such means of egress
must be provided as described in subsection 6 "B".
b. additions will be installed as per same foundation plan as
original mobile home. An addition containing a means of
egress from a basement or cellar must have dimensions
not less than Ninety-Six (96) square feet and be within not
more than Five (5) feet from the main exit of the addition.
c. no room of a mobile home intended for use as living or
sleeping quarters shall be constructed in any cellar, as
defined in the National Building Code.
d. finished foundation walls shall extend not less than Eight
(8) inches above finished ground level.
(b)
Anchoring is required in accordance with the National Building Code.
(c)
All attached and accessory structures shall require a building permit and
shall comply with the requirements of the National Building Code and
the Building Bylaw of the City of Melville. All attached or ancillary
structures such as porches, sun room additions, skirting and storage
facilities shall be factory prefabricated units or of an equivalent quality
and shall be painted or pre-finished so the design and construction will
complement the main structure.
(d)
All mobile homes shall be provided with skirting extended from the
bottom of the mobile home unit to the ground with adequate provision to
compensate for vertical movement and shall comply with CSA - Z240
standard and the National Building Code.
(e)
Mobile homes shall be provided with steps, landings and handrails to all
entrances in accordance with the National Building Code.
(f)
The area of the lot surrounding the mobile home and additions or
extensions shall be graded to direct surface water away from the
structure as provided by the Building Inspector as per CSA - Z240
standard.
7. PENALTIES
All penalties as per City of Melville Building Bylaw.
8. THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
(a)
The City of Melville shall:
i.
Administer and enforce this bylaw;
ii.
Keep proper records of all applications received, permits and
orders issued, inspections and tests made, and shall retain
copies of all papers and documents connected with the
administration of his duties;
(b)
The Building Inspector and/or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may:
i.
Enter any building or premises at any reasonable hour for the
purpose of administering or enforcing this bylaw.
ii.
Cause a written notice to be delivered to the owner of any
property directing him to correct any condition where in the
opinion of the Building Inspector that condition constitutes a
violation of this bylaw.
iii.
Direct that tests of materials, devices, construction methods,
structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made or
sufficient evidence of proof be submitted at the expense of the
owner where such evidence or proof is necessary to determine
whether the material, device, construction or foundation
condition meets the requirements of this bylaw. Revoke (or
recommend to Council the revocation of) or refuse to issue a
permit where in his opinion the results of the tests are not
satisfactory;
iv.
Revoke a permit or direct that work be stopped when there is a
violation of any of the conditions under which the permit is
issued and such revocation of permit or work ordered stopped
shall be given to the owner or his agent in writing by personal
service or by ordinary registered mail, postage prepaid, mailed
to the address given on the application for the permit.
v.
Revoke (or recommend to Council the revocation of) a permit
where there is a violation of any provision of this bylaw.
9. MOBILE HOME PARK FEES
(a)
The owner or operator of the trailer park is responsible for remitting a
monthly trailer fee to the City of Melville, which will be calculated based
on the fees prescribed in Schedule "AA" of this Bylaw and invoiced to
the owner or operator by the end of each month.
(b)
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2022.
(c)
That Bylaw No. 06/2014 is hereby repealed.
INTRODUCED and READ A FIRST TIME this 6th day of December, 2021 A.D.
READ A SECOND TIME this 6th day of December, 2021 A.D.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED by consent of members present this 6th Day of
December, 2021 A.D.
Mayor
City Manager
SCHEDULE "A"
The monthly trailer or mobile home fee shall be determined by applying the following
formula:
Average Taxable Assessed Value:
Year 1
(2022)
Year 2
(2023)
Year 3
(2024)
Year 4
(2025)
Year 5
(2026)
$53,284
$66,604
$79,925
To be determined
due to revaluation
To be determined due
to 2025 revaluation
Municipal:
(Average Taxable Assessed Value / 1,000) X Previous Year Mill Rate X Multi-Family Mill Rate Factor
12 months
Library:
(Average Taxable Assessed Value / 1,000) X Previous Year Library Mill Rate X Multi-Family Mill Rate Factor
12 months
School:
(Average Taxable Assessed Value / 1,000) X Previous Year School Mill Rate X Multi-Family Mill Rate Factor
12 months