Mobile Home Site, Park and Subdivision Design Criteria. Guidelines for Improving the Mobile Home Living Environment (Task IV C)

摘要

Mobile homes can be placed on individual lots, arranged on a tract of land with lots rented to residents (mobile home park), arranged on lots which are sold to residents (mobile home subdivision), or arranged on a tract of land under common ownership (mobile home condominium). Of these, the subdivision seems to generate the greatest pride in appearance. Most mobile homes on individual lots are found in small towns and rural areas and generally conform to the same zoning and appearance standards applied to conventional dwellings. The greatest problems in living environment come when groups of mobile homes are arranged on a tract of land. The characteristics which affect the livability of these groupings are the amount and arrangement of exterior space, surrounding land use, existing natural features, landscaping, roads and parking, utility distribution systems and the tie of mobile homes to the site, accessories, and community facilities. A series of design suggestions illustrate ways these elements can be combined to create pleasant mobile home communities. Imaginative site planning, privacy fences, landscaping, and well - designed laundry and community facilities all enhance the area. Mobile home communities are quite compatible with townhouse developments or other moderate density housing and should be included in a community's overall housing plans. These guidelines contain drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and draft local zoning codes and site standards.