Item 3: PH on Ordinance Concerning Manufactured Dwelling Park Closures

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The notice of intent to close and the closure application all lien holders notice of intent to close the park 365 must be posted at the park in a conspicuous place. days prior to the intended closure date. If the permit is issued, a park owner must notify all If an owner closes a manufactured dwelling park to affected tenants, in writing, of the decision. convert the park to a subdivision under ORS 92.830 to 92.845 the owner may terminate a rental agreement by The City must notify all property owners within 100 feet of giving the tenant not less than 180 days notice in park of the decision to issue a closure permit. writing. Appeal Rights The permit decision can be appealed within ten days of No appeal rights. permit issuance. Counseling The park owner is required to hire a housing counselor to No housing counselor required. Assistance assist residents with moving and with any relocation assistance claims. Compensation If the Manufactured Home can be moved from the park, Landlord must pay each resident in advance of moving the resident shall receive, at the resident’s option, either: a. $5,000 for a single-wide MH 1. Actual moving costs for a location within 60 b. $7,000 for a double-wide miles, using the most direct and economical route c. $9,000 for a triple or larger (retroactive payment, after moving); or 2. A flat amount (paid in advance of the closing) at Payments in are to be adjusted annually per CPI by the following rate: OHCS. Payments are not taxable income to the a. $11,000 for a single wide home resident. b. $17,000 for a double wide home c. $21,000 for a triple wide home These amounts shall be periodically adjusted by the City Manager to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. If the Manufactured Home cannot be moved, for whatever reason, the resident shall receive (paid in advance of closing), at the resident’s option, either: 1. A payment equal to the real market value, of the