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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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I.CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street
II.ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.Staff Announcements
2.Advisory Committee Liaison Reports
III.PUBLIC FORUM
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IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS
Manufactured Home Park Zoning Code Concepts
Review and discuss proposed development code concepts and recommendations for
establishing a new Manufactured Home Park Zone (MHPZ) designation, intended to
preserve existing parks and align Ashlan d’s code with state housing statutes and best
practices. The study session will focus on key policy choices related to density,
redevelopment flexibility, tenant protections, and design standards to inform direction prior
to drafting hearings-ready code amendments.
V.OPEN DISCUSSION
VI.ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting Date: February 10, 2026
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brandon Goldman at
planning@ashlandoregon.gov or 541.488.5305 (TTY phone number Notification at least three
business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility
to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Memo
DATE:January 27, 2026
TO:City Council, Planning Commission, Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee
FROM: Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director
RE:Manufactured Home Park Zone – Update
Thejointstudy session ofthePlanning Commission, HousingandHuman Services Advisory
Committee, andtheCityCouncilprovidesanopportunitytoreviewand discuss proposed
policyconceptsfor a newManufacturedHomeParkZone(MHPZ)andassociated
developmentcode amendments. Thissession represents a transitionfrominitialcodeaudit
andconcept development towardpolicydirectionthatwillinformthedraftingofhearings-
readyordinance amendments.
Thislegislativeprojectisfundedthrough a TechnicalAssistanceGrantfromtheOregon
Department ofLand Conservation andDevelopment(DLCD).Through a jointselection
process conductedbytheCityand DLCD, 3JConsultingwas retained toprovidetechnical
andpolicysupportforthiseffort.
Preservationofmanufacturedhomeparkswas identified as a strategicactioninAshland’s
adoptedHousingProductionStrategy(HPS).TheHPSrecognizesmanufacturedhomeparks
as a criticalsourceofnaturallyoccurringaffordablehousingandcallsforregulatorytools
thatmaintainparkviability,reduce redevelopment pressure, andsupportlong-termhousing
stabilityfor residents. Development of a stand-aloneMHPZisintendedtodirectlyimplement
thisHPSstrategybyestablishing a zoningframeworkfocused on preservation, clarity,and
compliancewithstatehousingstatutes.
As partofthiswork,theCityandconsultantteamhavebeenevaluatingAshland’sexisting
ManufacturedHousingDevelopmentregulationsinAshlandMunicipalCodeSection
18.2.3.180 (https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.2.3.180) , whichcurrentlygoverns
manufacturedhomeparkswithinresidential zones. This section hasprovidedanimportant
baselineforunderstandingexistingrequirementsandidentifyingopportunitiesfor
modernization,simplification,removalofregulatorybarriers,andalignmentwith statelaw.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT
51 Winburn WayTel: 541.488.5305
Ashland, Oregon 97520Fax: 541.552.2050
ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900
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Toinformpolicy development, theCityandconsultantteamhavebeenworkingwith a
Management Advisory Committeecomposedofmanufacturedhomepark residents, real
estate professionals, affordablehousing providers, and a representative fromtheHousing
andHuman Services Advisory Committee andPlanning Commission. Thisgrouphasassisted
in reviewing existingregulationsandidentifying issues affectingpark preservation and
resident stability.Followingthejointstudy session, themanagementadvisorycommitteewill
reconvene toincorporatepolicydirection received and assist inthe development ofdraft
codelanguage.
After thestudy session andpreparationofdraftordinance amendments, theproposed
legislativechangeswillbe presented totheHousingandHuman Services Advisory
Committee andPlanning Commission for review andrecommendation,followedbyCity
Council considerationat a futurestudysession. Publichearingsforordinanceadoptionare
tentatively anticipatedtooccur between JuneandJulyofthisyear.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT
51 Winburn WayTel: 541.488.5305
Ashland, Oregon 97520Fax: 541.552.2050
ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900
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Ashland MHPZ Code Concepts & Recommendations
January 2026
Project Purpose
The purpose of the Ashland Manufactured Dwelling Park Zone Code Development
Project is to prepare hearings-ready development code amendments to comply
with and exceed housing-related statutes and facilitate housing production,
affordability, and choice.
Amendments will include a new zoning designation for Manufactured Home Parks in
accordance with one of the City’s Housing Production Strategy to: “Maintain quality
and support preservation of existing manufactured home parks”. A new
Manufactured Home Parks zone is intended to preserve existing parks and explore
allowances for higher manufactured home densities within this designated zone.
Code Concepts
This memo includes an audit of the city’s current development code provisions and
an analysis of standards relative to state residential statutes, including ORS 197.478
for manufactured home standards and related administrative rules. The audit also
includes analysis of how the code compares to other example cities that have
adopted a manufactured home park protective zone, providing best practices as the
basis for review with further opportunity for local refinement. The
“Recommendations” column identifies existing regulations that can be updated,
modified, or removed. This section is complemented by the “State Requirements /
Case Study Recommendations” column, which explains the reasoning behind the
recommendations.
The code audit evaluated the existing Ashland development regulations that relate
to manufactured housing development for both compliance with state regulations,
opportunities to enhance clarity and remove barriers to development, and
opportunities to support manufactured home developments. Specific concepts
identified in the analysis of the code and overall findings include:
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Density and Lot Standards: Current code includes minimum and maximum
density limits that may constrain redevelopment and park expansion.
Removing these limits and relying on site design and infrastructure capacity is
recommended. Reducing minimum lot size and width would increase
flexibility. Allowing the option of two small units (<400 sq ft) per lot and
increasing maximum lot coverage to 65% would be better aligned with
modern manufactured housing formats.
Setbacks and Dimensional Flexibility: Existing setback standards vary across
parent zones, creating unnecessary complexity. Simplifying to a uniform 5 ft
setback internally, or setbacks that are consistent with the fire code, would
increase clarity. Allowing encroachments such as porches and decks into
setback areas and removing references to parent zone standards are
recommended to streamline and support compact design of manufactured
home parks.
Landscaping and Open Space: Landscaping and open space standards may
act as development barriers. Simplifying requirements to 50% of unbuilt area
landscaped and a minimum 5% of total site area as open space is
recommended. Combining or cross-referencing landscaping and open space
areas could provide additional flexibility.
Redevelopment and Nonconforming Parks: Many older manufactured home
parks face challenges modernizing due to nonconforming status or aging
infrastructure. Establishing a clear redevelopment pathway, potentially
through legislative or Council approval, is recommended. Allowing
modernization or expansion of small nonconforming parks through
conditional use review and offering compliance flexibility or incentives would
encourage reinvestment without displacing residents.
Use and Design Flexibility: Allowing limited nonresidential and community-
serving uses (e.g., daycare, office, coffee shop, clubhouse) within
manufactured housing parks would support livability and integration. A
maximum cap (e.g., 20,000 sq ft or percentage of total lot area) is
recommended to ensure scale compatibility.
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Tenant and Affordability Protections: To balance redevelopment with
resident stability, tenant protection measures should be considered.
Expanding provisions similar to Ashland’s condominium tenant rights (AMC
10.115.010) could provide a model.
Code Recommendations
The following sections of the Ashland Municipal Code were reviewed for compliance
with applicable state residential statutes and with case study examples in mind, with
a focus on manufactured housing. The development code below has been
organized by the order of the code, with recommendations along with state
requirements and case study references stated below.
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Code Audit Matrix
State Requirements / Case Overall
Current Code Text
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Table 18.2.2.030 Uses Allowed by Zone
Align table with
recommendations of zones
*see current table at the end of the documentwhere manufactured home
parks and manufactured
homes are permitted.
18.2.3.170 Manufactured Home on Individual Lot
Manufactured dwellings relocated into the City shall
conform to City standards. Manufactured homes are
Keep text
permitted on individual lots, subject to all of the following
design standards.
Remove it all together. Single
family homes in the different
Per ORS 197.478 (as revised by
zones do not have a
HB 4064), jurisdictions cannot
minimum floor area, but
apply standards to
A.Floor Plan. The manufactured home shall be multi-rather are dictated by lot
prefabricated dwellings or
sectional and have an enclosed floor area of not less thanarea, height, setbacks, and
manufactured homes that are
1,000 square feet.minimum lot coverage. Keep
not also applicable to site-
the same standards for a
built homes (with limited
single-family home and
exceptions).
zone requirements in AMC
18.2.5.030.
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B.Roof. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roofThe model code does note to
with a slope not less than 3 feet in height for each 12 feet inavoid a minimum pitched roof Remove all text
width (14 degrees).standard
C.Residential Building Materials. The manufactured home
shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color,
material, and appearance are similar or superior to the
Keep text
exterior siding and roof material used on nearby residences
(e.g., horizontal wood or wood-appearance siding is
considered “superior” to metal siding and roofing).
Construction of the same
material is not required for
other housing types, but rather Align or reference AMC
D.Garages and Carports. If the manufactured home has a
section AMC 18.4.2.030.E notes 18.4.2.030.D and E for Garage
garage or carport, the garage or carport shall be
that Building materials and and Building Materials
constructed of materials like those used on the house.
paint colors should be standards.
compatible with the
surrounding area.
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(4) A local government may
not subject manufactured
homes or prefabricated
structures within an urban
growth boundary, or the land
upon which the homes or
structures are sited, to any
applicable standard that
would not apply to a
detached, site-built single-
E. Thermal Envelope. The manufactured home shall be family dwelling on the same
certified by the manufacturer to meet the thermal envelope land, except: (a) As necessary
requirements equivalent to those for a single-family to comply with a protective
Keep- an exception for
dwelling constructed under the building code. Evidence measure adopted pursuant to
requirements for
demonstrating that the manufactured home meets “Super a statewide land use planning
manufactured homes
Good Cents” energy efficiency standards, or equivalent goal; or (b) To require that the
standard, is deemed to satisfy the exterior thermal envelope manufacturer certify that the
certification requirement. manufactured home or
prefabricated structure has an
exterior thermal envelope
meeting performance
standards which reduce levels
equivalent to the performance
standards required of single-
family dwellings constructed
under the Low-Rise Residential
Dwelling Code as defined in
ORS 455.010.
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Update text. Remove “The
manufactured home shall be
placed on excavated and
The following standards are no
back-filled……. the height
F.Placement. The manufactured home shall be placed onlonger authorized by statute
above grade”. Replace with
an excavated and back-filled foundation and enclosed atunless they also apply to site-
“The manufactured home
the perimeter such that it complies with the applicablebuilt homes: minimum floor
shall conform with building
building code requirements, including the height abovearea, foundation standards,
code requirements in
grade, and the minimum set-up standards of the adoptedminimum roof slope, exterior
chapter 18.4 and the
state Administrative Rules for Manufactured Dwellings, OARsiding and roof color and
minimum set-up standards
918.materials, and garage or
of the adopted state
carport requirements.
Administrative Rules for
Manufactured Dwellings, OAR
918.”
Keep text but also note that
manufactured homes shall
Reference DLCD Model Flood
comply with and meet FEMA
Hazard Management
requirements and AMC
G.Floodplain. Manufactured homes shall comply withOrdinance. Section 5.2.3.4
15.10.080. Manufactured
chapter 18.3.10 Physical and Environmental Constraints.Manufactured Dwellings and
homes must also meet the
AMC 15.10.080 Provisions for
same flood protection
Flood Hazard Protection.
requirements as a “stick
built” or typical housing.
Keep Text, although may
H.Foundation Skirt. The foundation area of theRemove requirements for
need to remove vinyl siding
manufactured home shall be fully skirted with concrete,specific foundation design.
as an option. Solid materials
horizontal wood, or vinyl siding, or other materials, pursuant(NOTE: manufactured
such as masonry, concrete,
to applicable building codes.dwellings may still be subject
or treated wood are in the
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to HUD foundation and skirting HUD requirements section.
requirements). Also include metal siding as
a viable option for fire safety
promotion.
I. Design Features. The manufactured home shall Keep text. Two design
incorporate at least two of the single-family design features features are also required for
in section 18.2.5.090. single family units.
Remove any requirements for
site-built dwellings (except as
J. Prohibited. The manufactured home shall not be located
allowed within historic districts Keep text
in a designated historic district.
or adjacent to designated
historic landmarks).
18.2.3.180 Manufactured Housing Developments
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to encourage the
The section “to encourage
most appropriate use of land for manufactured housing
design standards which will
development purposes, to encourage design standards Remove “pleasing
create pleasing appearances”
which will create pleasing appearances, to provide sufficient appearances” term from this
does not align with clear and
open space for light, air, and recreation, to provide adequate statement.
objective standards” in ORS
access to manufactured housing sites, and to refer
197A.400.
minimum utility service facilities to appropriate City codes.
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B. General Provisions.
1. Manufactured housing development may be located or
relocated only in R-1-3.5 and R-2 zones.
2. No manufactured housing developments may be located,
relocated, or increased in size or number of units within any
other zone.
3. No manufactured housing developments may be located 1. Keep text – unless
within the Historic District Overlay. Portland offers a 50% density expanding to more zones,
4. Manufactured housing developments shall be subject to bonus to manufactured perhaps R-1 or R-3, is wanted
regulations of this chapter and shall be located only on sites dwelling parks that dedicate at (especially if allowed density
approved for use under the provisions of such chapter. No least 50% of their units as is increased in parks)
person shall establish, operate, manage, maintain, alter, or affordable to households 2. Remove.
enlarge any manufactured housing development contrary earning no more than 60% of 3. Keep
to the provisions of this ordinance. area median income (AMI). 4. Keep
5. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, all 5. Keep
manufactured housing developments shall conform to the
regulations of ORS 446, together with such administrative
rules as may be adopted from time to time, except where
such regulations are exceeded by the requirements of this
chapter, in which case the more stringent requirements shall
apply.
The Portland case study notes Keep text? This could be a
that if a protective zone was good place to speak about
C. Procedure for Approval. The procedure for approving a
applied and the owner is redevelopment potential
manufactured home development is the same as for the
proposing a change in use, and process for MHPs. If
Performance Standards Option (Outline Plan and Final Plan),
that it would then become a pursued, it may require a
pursuant to chapter 18.3.9.
Type III land use approval to legislative change or a
change the use. Council approval.
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D.Manufactured Housing Development Design Standards.
1.Keep text.
1.Minimum Court Size. A manufactured housing
2.Refer to “Manufactured
development shall occupy a site of not less than one acre in
Dwelling Park” for a definition
size.We will need full confirmation
of minimum units and
2.Density. The maximum density permitted shall be eightabout proposed densities.
proximity.
manufactured housing units per acre of developed court Case Study densities are a
Density for a manufactured
area. Manufactured housing, which is 14 feet wide or less, or range:
home park will need to be
which is less than 800 square feet in size will count as 0.75 Portland: 29 units per acre or 1
changed - create no
units for this calculation. space per 1,500 sqft.
min/max of density and let
3.Manufactured Housing Sites or Lots. All manufactured Bellingham: No density limits –
other requirements
housing sites or lots must be at least 2,000 square feet in limited by height, setbacks,
determine the size of lots
size, at least 35 feet wide, and at least 40 feet deep. open space, etc.
and units on that lot.
4.Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage of any individual Fort Collins: Density between 6
3.Consider reducing size of
manufactured housing lot or site shall be 65 percent in the and 12 units per acre.
lots and consider removing
R-2 zone and 55 percent in the R-1-3.5 zone. In addition, the
or reducing dimensional
general lot coverage requirements of the parent zone shallConsider density transfer
requirements (width &
also be complied with for the entire project site.options, although they may
depth).
5.Setbacks.not be viable for the city.
4.Consider standardizing lot
a.Exterior Setbacks. Manufactured housing sites along the
coverage across all zones to
exterior boundary of the court shall have the same setbacks*if the ‘no density’ approach is
65%.
as required in the parent zone, and no less than a minimumconsidered this could allow
5.Consider changing
of five feet from a property boundary line.Ashland to provide an
internal setbacks to 5 ft on
b.Interior Front Yard Setbacks. There shall be a front yard onincentive to property owners
all sides – or the fire code
each manufactured home lot or space of at least ten feet.without opening up a 'takings'
setback requirement.
c.Interior Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. There shall be sideissue.
Consider allowing porches or
or rear yards of at least five feet. There shall be a minimum
decks to be built over the
separation of ten feet between manufactured housing units.
setback area, although they
6.Street Standards. Public streets shall comply with the
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design standards contained in chapter 18.4.6. Private streets must comply with fire code
shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width, and constructed to specifications.
the same standards as specified for an alley. A private street a.Exterior Setbacks- keep
may be a dead-end street no more than 300 feet in depth b.Consider changing interior
from a higher order road. Adequate turn-around shall be setbacks to comply with
provided according to standards established by the building code / fire code
Planning Commission. standards.
7.Sidewalk Standards. Every manufactured housingc.Consider changing interior
development shall have a permanent pedestrian walkwaysetbacks to comply with
at least 48 inches wide connecting all manufacturedbuilding code / fire code
housing units to public or private streets, common openstandards.
spaces, parks, and commonly owned buildings and facilities.6.Keep, although add that
8.Utilities. Provisions for electric, water, and sanitary serviceprivate streets serving
shall be made in accordance with established Citymanufactured home parks
procedures and law, including number, size, quality, anddo not count towards
location of fixtures, connections, and facilities. Telephonerequired ‘lots’ served.
and electric lines shall be placed underground.(Currently three lots are the
9.Landscaping.maximum amount that a
a.All areas of the development not occupied by pavedprivate street can serve.)
roadways, pathways, parking areas, or not occupied by7.Change to “Every
other facilities shall be landscaped. Areas that containmanufactured housing
significant natural vegetation may be left in a natural state,development shall have a
if approved on the final landscaping plans.permanent pedestrian
b.Manufactured housing developments located in an R-1-walkway at least 48 inches
3.5 zone shall have 45 percent of the entire site landscaped.wide within public rights of
Developments located in the R-2 zone shall have 35 percentway. Private streets must be
of the entire site landscaped.ADA compliant when
10.Fencing. Fencing shall comply with all fencingconnecting all
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requirements as per section 18.4.4.060. manufactured housing units
11. Common Open Space. All developments are required to to public or private streets,
provide a minimum of five percent of the total lot area in common open spaces,
common open space. parks, and commonly owned
12. Play Area. If the manufactured housing development buildings and facilities”
accommodates children less than 14 years of age, a 8. Keep
separate general play area a minimum of 2,500 square feet 9. Review/revise landscaping
in size, or 100 square feet of play area per unit, whichever is standards - make sure that
greater, shall be provided. this is not an additional
requirement for a MHP - 50%
of the unbuilt area can be
landscaped
10. Keep
11. Combine with 12
12. Combine with 11 and keep
at 5% of the total area for
open space.
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E. Manufactured Housing Unit Standards. All manufactured
housing units located in approved manufactured housing
developments shall comply with all of the following 1. Consider reducing or
requirements. eliminating the minimum
1. Manufactured housing units shall be a minimum of 650 square footage requirement
square feet in size. for manufactured housing
2. Manufactured housing units shall be at least 12 feet wide. units from 650 square feet to
3. Manufactured housing units shall have the Oregon 400 square feet or less, with
Department of Commerce “Insignia of Compliance.” The the option to allow up to two
Building Official shall inspect the manufactured housing unit units per lot when both units
and occupancy shall be approved only if the Building Official are 400 square feet or
has determined that the manufactured housing unit has a smaller to support greater
valid insignia of compliance and has not deteriorated density and flexibility.
Review Portland's unit
beyond an acceptable level of compliance. 2. Consider changing to 10
standards to review sq ft,
4. Manufactured housing units shall be placed on feet in width or having no
width, etc.
permanent foundations, with wheels and hitches removed, standard and letting setback
be fully skirted or bermed, and shall have no uncovered requirements determine size.
openings except for vents of sufficient strength to support 3. Keep
the loads imposed by the manufactured housing unit, based 4. Keep
on accepted engineering design standards, as approved by 5. Keep
the Building Official. 6. Keep
5. Manufactured housing units shall be provided with City 7. Many new manufactured
water, sewer, electricity, telephone, and storm drainage, with homes do not need a large
easements dedicated where necessary. patio or deck – consider
6. Manufactured housing units shall comply with the removing this requirement.
thermal envelope requirements for heat loss required by the 8. Keep
building code for single-family detached homes.
7. Manufactured housing units shall have a deck or patio
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area adjacent to the home. The deck or patio shall be
constructed of a permanent material and shall be at least
80 square feet in size, with a minimum width of eight feet in
its least dimension.
8. Notwithstanding the above, any manufactured home
legally located within the Ashland Urban Growth Boundary
prior to July 1, 1990, may be relocated to an approved
manufactured home development, subject to a fire and life
safety inspection by the Building Official.
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F. Storage and Temporary Occupancy of Manufactured
Homes.
1. A no-charge permit from the Staff Advisor is required for
the storage of any manufactured housing unit on the home
premises of the owner for any length of time when not used
for living purposes; provided, however, that all units so stored
Keep text
shall abide by the yard requirements for accessory buildings
in this chapter.
2. No manufactured housing unit shall be stored on a public
street except for temporary maneuvering purposes.
3. For temporary occupancy of a manufactured housing
unit, see subsection 18.2.2.030.H.3.
G. Nonconforming Manufactured Housing Developments.
1. Keep text. Either in this
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 18.1.4,
section or in a new section,
Nonconforming Situations, manufactured housing
the owners could
development and an individual manufactured housing unit
demonstrate financial
utilized for living purposes on the effective date of this
From stakeholder interviews: burden or hardship during
ordinance or of amendments thereto, which do not conform
Consider nonconforming the review of a conditional
to the regulations of this chapter, shall be deemed to be
mobile home parks and ways use permit. The goal is to
nonconforming and may be continued, subject to the
to bring them into bring the park into
following regulations:
conformance without compliance without
1. Routine maintenance and repairs may be performed
triggering all upgrades at requiring them to address
within the manufactured housing development or upon
once. every issue in the park. The
individual manufactured housing units.
conditional use process
2. No nonconforming manufactured housing development
should consider the positive
shall be enlarged, remodeled, or modernized except in
impacts on the health and
conformance with all requirements of this chapter, except
safety of park residents
that an area of less than two acres for a development to be
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enlarged, remodeled, or modernized may be approved without mandating full
through the conditional use permit procedure contained in compliance.
this ordinance. 2. Keep text
3. No manufactured housing unit shall be located on the site 3. Keep text
of, or substituted for, a nonconforming manufactured 4. Keep text
housing unit, the use of which has been discontinued, except
within a manufactured housing development holding a
certificate of sanitation issued by the Board of Health, State
of Oregon, issued prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Relocation of existing units within the Ashland Urban Growth
Boundary is exempted as provided in subsection
18.2.3.180.E.8.
4. If a nonconforming manufactured housing development
holding a certificate of sanitation issued by the Board of
Health, State of Oregon, ceases operation for a period of six
months or more, said development shall be considered
abandoned and shall be reinstituted only in conformance
with the requirements of this chapter.
H. Special Conditions. For the mitigation of adverse
impacts, the City may impose conditions, including, but not
limited to, requiring view-obscuring shrubbery, walls, or
Keeptext
fences, and requiring retention of specified trees, rocks,
water ponds or courses, or other natural features. (Ord. 3229
§ 3, amended, 12/19/2023; Ord. 3191 § 4, amended, 11/17/2020)
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Consider adding a tenant
protection policy, similar to
Bellingham. Expand on the
Tenants’ Rights for Condos
code section (AMC 10.115.010)
to MHs. This could apply to
all parks, even those not in a
MHPZ (i.e. Lower Pines which
is in a CFA).
From Bellingham case study: Oregon’s first right of refusal
Tenant protections is 14 days, if we use
(BMC 20.10.033) Bellingham as an example,
we could add a longer time
NEW
Partner with CASA Oregon and needed for purchase. (BMC
ROC USA to support resident-20.10.033(B) “If the MHP
owned manufactured home owner accepts the
communities. organization’s proposal, the
organization shall have 120
days in addition to the 60-
day notice period in which to
obtain any necessary
financing or guarantees and
to close on the purchase. If
no qualified tenant
organization exists at the
time the MHP owner gives its
notice of sale, the
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homeowners may form one
for the purpose of
considering whether to
exercise the purchase
opportunity.”)
Consider adding non-
residential community
serving buildings (manager
office, common kitchen, club
house, childcare, storage,
coffee shop? etc.) to be
permitted with review in the
From Fort Collins case study: MHP Zone.
NEW
community-serving buildings
Consider an allowance for a
percentage of the overall lot
to be used for commercial or
mixed-use dev. - similar to
landscaping (up to 20,000 sq
ft- range or sq ft based on
lot size
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18.3.9.020 Applicability
Change text to:
“Developments exercising
the Performance Standards
option, including
developments that are
required to apply the option
pursuant to this ordinance,
Developments exercising the Performance Standards option, shall meet the provisions of
including developments that are required to apply the this chapter and all other
option pursuant to this ordinance, shall meet the provisions applicable sections of this
of this chapter and all other applicable sections of this ordinance; except that
Consistency – reference
ordinance; except that developments subject to this chapter developments subject to this
manufactured housing and
are not required to meet the minimum lot size, lot width, lot chapter are not required to
cottage housing
depth, and setback standards of part 18.2, and other meet the minimum lot size,
standards as specifically provided by this chapter. The lot width, lot depth, and
Performance Standards option may be used to divide setback standards of
residential and non-residential zoned land. part 18.2, and other
standards as specifically
provided by this chapter. The
Performance Standards
option may be used to divide
residential and non-
residential zoned land, or to
approve cottage housing
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developments and
manufactured housing
developments.”
18.3.9.030 PSO-Overlay
Include additional
conditions, citing
manufactured home
developments:
D. Development Outside PSO-Overlay. If a parcel is not in a Consistency reference for
“5. The property is proposed
PSO overlay, then development under this chapter may only manufactured homes in this
for development as a
be approved if one or more of the following conditions exist. section
manufactured housing
development consistent with
the standards in
section 18.2.3.180.”
18.3.9.040 Review Procedures and Criteria
Update text to: “A proposed
A. Outline Plan. A proposed outline plan shall accompany
outline plan shall
applications for subdivision approval under this chapter. For
Reference manufactured accompany applications for
developments of fewer than ten lots, the outline plan may be
homes and cottages for subdivision approval under
filed concurrently with the final plan, as that term is defined
consistency this chapter. For
in subsection 18.3.9.040.B.4. For developments of ten or more
developments of fewer than
lots, prior outline plan approval is mandatory.
ten lots, or for manufactured
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housing developments or
cottage housing
developments regardless of
the number of lots, the
outline plan may be filed
concurrently with the final
plan, as that term is defined
in subsection 18.3.9.040.B.4.
For developments of ten or
more lots, other than
manufactured housing
developments or cottage
housing developments, prior
outline plan approval is
mandatory.”
18.6.1.030 Definitions
Manufactured Home: A structure constructed for movement
on the public highways that has sleeping, cooking, and
plumbing facilities, that is intended for human occupancy,
DLCD Model code definition Keep, it is the same as DLCD
that is being used for residential purposes, and that was
recommendations definition.
constructed in accordance with federal manufactured
housing construction and safety standards and regulations
in effect at the time of construction.
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Mobile Home: A structure constructed for movement on the
public highways that has sleeping, cooking, and plumbing
facilities, that is intended for human occupancy, that is
DLCD Model code definition Keep, it is the same as DLCD
being used for residential purposes, and that was
recommendations definition.
constructed between January 1, 1962, and June 15, 1976, and
met the construction requirements of Oregon mobile home
law in effect at the time of construction.
Use DLCD Definition-
Use DLCD recommended code Manufactured dwelling. A
NEW definition for “Manufactured residential trailer, mobile
Dwelling” home, or manufactured
home.
Use DLCD Definition-
Prefabricated dwelling. A
prefabricated structure, as
Use DLCD recommended code
defined in ORS 455.010, that
NEW definition for “Prefabricated
is designed for residential
Dwelling”
occupancy in accordance
with Ashland’s building
regulations.
Use DLCD Definition-
M.
Manufactured dwelling park.
Manufactured Housing Development: A subdivision or park
Update definition to match
Any place where four or
comprised of manufactured homes occupied for dwelling
DLCD definition.
purposes, regardless of whether a charge is made for such
more manufactured
accommodation.
dwellings, prefabricated
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dwellings, or recreational
vehicles are located within
500 feet of one another on a
lot, tract, or parcel of land
under the same ownership,
the primary purpose of
which is to rent or lease
space or keep space for rent
or lease to any person for a
charge or fee paid or to be
paid for the rental or lease or
use of facilities or to offer
space free in connection
with securing the trade or
patronage of such person. A
manufactured dwelling park
does not include a lot or lots
located within an approved
subdivision being rented or
leased for occupancy by one
manufactured dwelling per
lot.
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Recreational Vehicle. A
vehicular-type camping unit
certified by the
manufacturer as complying
with ANSI A1 19.2 or A1 19.5,
Update definitions for
Oregon Revised Statutes,
NEW recreational vehicle – use
and primarily designed to
Sutherlin’s definition
provide travel and
destination RVing that either
has its own motive power or
is mounted on or towed by
another vehicle.
Table 18.2.2.030 -Uses Allowed by Zone
NEW C-1 &
R-1R-1-3.5R-2R-3RR WR E-1M-1Special Use Standards
MPHZ C-1-D
Manufactured Home on S S S S S N N N N N Sec. 18.2.3.170 and not allowed
Individual Lot in Historic District Overlay
Manufactured Housing S N S CU+S N N N N N N Sec. 18.2.3.180
Development
1 KEY: P = Permitted Use; S = Permitted with Special Use Standards; CU = Conditional Use Permit Required; N = Not Allowed.
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