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Department: Planning and Development
Posted:  1/10/2005 11:35:00 AM

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QUESTION
What are the regulations for putting a mobile or manufactured home on my property in rural Linn County?

ANSWER
Please be aware that a mobile home and a manufactured home have different definitions and are subject to different zoning regulations.

In general, a manufactured home is one that was built after June 15, 1976 in compliance with federal standards.  A manufactured home will bear a "HUD seal" (Housing and Urban Development) certifying that it is in compliance with the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.  A manufactured home is considered a single family dwelling, and any single family dwelling must meet the following requirements:

a. Have a minimum width dimension of twenty-two (22) feet for its main body;

b. Have continuous and complete foundation and footing for its main body;

c. Have for the exterior wall covering either:

  1. Wood or masonary finish, or the appearance thereof; and/or
  2. Vertical or horizontal grooved siding or lap siding or the appearance thereof.

A mobile home is not considered a manufactured home by definition, and is only permitted in a mobile home park.

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