Item B: Ordinance Concerning Manufactured Dwelling Park Regulations

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455.630 or any unit identified as a recreational vehicle by the manufacturer. Manufactured dwelling park. Any place where 4 or more manufactured dwellings or manufactured homes 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. “Manufactured dwelling park” does not include a lot or lots located within a subdivision being rented or leased for occupancy by no more than 1 manufactured dwelling per lot if the subdivision was approved by the city, but does include a “manufactured home park.” Manufactured dwelling park closure. The termination of rental agreements by the park owner so that the park owner can either close the park or convert the park to a different use. Manufactured dwelling park owner or park owner. The owner, lessor, sub-lessor or manager of a manufactured dwelling park. Moving/relocation expenses. A sum of money as established in subsection (8) of this section and administrative rules issued hereunder that is intended to compensate affected tenants for losses incurred as a result of a manufactured dwelling park conversion or closure. Permit. A manufactured dwelling park closure permit issued by the city manager under this section 2.1086. Rental agreement. All written or oral agreements, and valid rules and regulations adopted under ORS 90.262 embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a manufactured dwelling or manufactured dwelling space. (1) 2 Intent. It is the intent of these provisions to mitigate the adverse effects of displacement on affected tenants [in] of manufactured dwelling parks that will close or convert to a different use. (2) 3 Scope of Regulations. This [S]section 2.1086 [of this code] shall be applicable to [the conversion of a] manufactured dwelling park closures and conversions. [to a different use or use if the park is: (a) Located in an area designated for non-residential use(s) in the Metropolitan Area General Plan or applicable neighborhood refinement plans; or (b) Zoned primarily for non-residential uses; or (c) Located in whole or in part in the 100 year flood plain as shown on the Federal Insurance Administration Flood Insurance Rate Map.] (3) 4 Limitations. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may close L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070611\S070611B.doc