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Chapter 13-7 — P-M-H Mobile Home Park District

Hercules Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hercules

Sec. 13-7.100 Specific Purposes.

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 13-5.100, the specific purposes of the mobile home park district are to:

  1. Reserve appropriately located areas for mobile home parks.

  2. Provide for reasonable densities consistent with sound standards of public health and safety.

  3. Assure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each mobile home coach.

  4. Provide for adequate open space, landscaped areas, and community recreation.

  5. Establish standards for mobile home park traffic circulation and parking facilities. [Ord. 544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 7.100.]

Sec. 13-7.200 Review of Plans and General Conditions.

Plans for all new and expanded development and uses shall be submitted to the Community Development Director as per Section 13-40.300. The following general conditions shall apply to all areas designated for mobile home park use within this Chapter.

  1. All new and expanded residential development shall apply for an administrative or conditional use permit. Administrative use permit review of new mobile homes, additions and remodels shall be limited to conformance with development regulations specified or referenced within this Chapter.

  2. All new and expanded development except for additions and remodels shall also be subject to Chapter 13-42, Design Review.

  3. Mobile home parks shall require a planned development plan as per Chapter 13-48. [Ord. 544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 7.200.]

Sec. 13-7.300 Performance Standards.

The standard performance standards for development specified in Chapter 13-31 shall be met. In addition, the following specific performance standards shall be met:

  1. Residential streets shall be designed in relation to the needed capacity and the adjoining housing patterns while discouraging through traffic on local streets.

  2. New residential areas shall be designed to avoid conflict with major streets or thoroughfares, and should provide access to transit facilities to encourage safe and convenient alternatives to the private auto.

  3. Mobile home parks shall be developed with a balance of open space, landscaping, and recreational amenities and should be easily accessible to commercial and recreational areas and public transportation.

  4. Each mobile home shall be equipped with skirting, or provided with a support pad which is recessed to give the appearance of the mobile home being located on grade.

  5. A common recreation area which should include a recreation building shall be provided within the park for the use of all residents and their guests. A total of 200 square feet of common recreation area shall be provided for each mobile home space.

  6. Landscaping and Screening.

A. The exterior boundaries of the mobile home park shall appear similar to planned residential developments and shall be compatible in design with any neighboring residential areas, and shall be screened by a decorative wall or fence with a minimum 5-foot-wide landscaped area provided along the interior of the wall or fence.

B. A 10-foot landscaped area between any adjoining public street or property and the screening wall or fence shall be provided.

C. One tree shall be provided for each mobile home coach in addition to landscaping in common recreation areas or landscaped buffers.

D. All areas not used for access, parking, circulation, structures, and services shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire site shall be maintained in good condition.

  1. No sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display of any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in the provisions regulating signs. [Ord. 544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 7.300.]

Sec. 13-7.400 Land Use Regulations.

All new and expanded development and uses that are allowed in the mobile home park district are identified in Table 13-7.1. The following uses may be allowed subject to compliance with Chapter 13-49 and approval by the Community Development Director. Use permits, administrative or conditional, are required for all new and expanded mobile home park development.

Single story detached accessory structures under 100 square feet and 10 feet tall are exempt from use permit requirements in the mobile home park district. Minor utilities such as public street lighting and traffic signals, electrical distribution lines, telephone lines, cable lines, and underground water, sewer and drainage mains and pipes that are necessary to support legally established uses are exempt from use permit requirements.

Table 13-7.1 Land Use Regulations: P-M-H Mobile Home Park District

P-M-H See Also

P-M-H See Also
Residential Uses
Mobile Home Park C
Mobile/Manufactured Home A
Family Daycare Home (14 or fewer children) P
Caretaker and Employee Units A
Accessory Uses and Structures A(1)
Key to Land Use Regulations
A
Administrative Use Permit Required
C
Conditional Use Permit Required
P
Permitted Use
—
Use Not Allowed
(1)
Facility or use is directly related to the		 primary use of site.

[Ord. 544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 7.400.]

Sec. 13-7.500 Property Development Regulations.

The development regulations presented in Table 13-7.2 establish basic site and design requirements for residential zoning districts. All regulation standards are minimum amounts unless otherwise stated.

Table 13-7.2 Property Development Regulations: P-M-H Mobile Home Park District

P-M-H See Also
Site Area (ac) 20
Density (Units/Acre) 7
Lot Size (sq ft) (PDP)
Lot Frontage (ft) (PDP)
Lot Depth (ft) (PDP)
Setbacks(1)
Front (ft) 15
Rear (ft) 15
Side (ft) 15
Corner Side (ft) 15
Distance Between Units 10
Maximum Site Coverage 70%
Landscaping Minimum (PDP)
P-M-H See Also
Building Height 30 feet
Parking Chapter 13-
32
Common recreational area/Usable open
space		 200 sq ft per unit
Key to Land Use Regulations
(1) Minimum setbacks unless lesser setbacks are approved as part of a planned
development plan.
(PDP) As per an approved planned development plan.

[Ord. 544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 7.500.]

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  1. Chapter 13-1 — Title, Components and Purposes
  2. Chapter 13-10 — Public/Quasi-Public District
  3. Chapter 13-10 — Public/Quasi-Public District
  4. Chapter 13-11 — CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District
  5. Chapter 13-11 — CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District
  6. Chapter 13-12 — HTC Historic Town Center District
  7. Chapter 13-12 — HTC Historic Town Center District
  8. Chapter 13-13 — I-R Industrial Residential Mixed-Use District
  9. Chapter 13-13 — I-R Industrial Residential Mixed-Use District
  10. Chapter 13-14 — PC-I Planned Commercial Industrial Mixed-Use
  11. Chapter 13-14 — PC-I Planned Commercial Industrial Mixed-Use D…
  12. Chapter 13-15 — PC-R Planned Commercial Residential Mixed-Use …
  13. Chapter 13-15 — PC-R Planned Commercial Residential Mixed-Use …
  14. Chapter 13-16 — PO/RD Planned Office-Research and Development …
  15. Chapter 13-16 — PO/RD Planned Office-Research and Development …
  16. Chapter 13-17 — WC Waterfront Commercial District
  17. Chapter 13-17 — WC Waterfront Commercial District
  18. Chapter 13-18 — NTC New Town Center District
  19. Chapter 13-18 — NTC New Town Center District
  20. Chapter 13-2 — Organization, Applicability and Interpretation
  21. Chapter 13-2 — Organization, Applicability and Interpretation
  22. Chapter 13-20 — H Historic Overlay District
  23. Chapter 13-20 — H Historic Overlay District
  24. Chapter 13-21 — F Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
  25. Chapter 13-21 — F Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
  26. Chapter 13-22 — Refugio Creek Overlay District
  27. Chapter 13-23 — School-Park Overlay District
  28. Chapter 13-23 — School-Park Overlay District
  29. Chapter 13-24 — Special Study Area Overlay District
  30. Chapter 13-24 — Special Study Area Overlay District
  31. Chapter 13-25 — Scenic Road and Highway Overlay District
  32. Chapter 13-25 — Scenic Road and Highway Overlay District
  33. Chapter 13-26 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  34. Chapter 13-26 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  35. Chapter 13-27 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  36. Chapter 13-27 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  37. Chapter 13-28 — Central Hercules Plan Regulating Code
  38. Chapter 13-28 — Central Hercules Plan Regulating Code
  39. Chapter 13-29 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  40. Chapter 13-29 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  41. Chapter 13-30 — Property Development Standards
  42. Chapter 13-30 — Property Development Standards
  43. Chapter 13-31 — Performance Standards
  44. Chapter 13-31 — Performance Standards
  45. Chapter 13-32 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
  46. Chapter 13-32 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
  47. Chapter 13-34 — Sign Regulations
  48. Chapter 13-34 — Sign Regulations
  49. Chapter 13-35 — Specific Land Use Requirements
  50. Chapter 13-35 — Specific Land Use Requirements
  51. Chapter 13-36 — Two-Unit Development
  52. Chapter 13-36 — Two-Unit Development
  53. Chapter 13-40 — Administration, Applications and Fees
  54. Chapter 13-40 — Administration, Applications and Fees
  55. Chapter 13-41 — Certificates of Occupancy
  56. Chapter 13-41 — Certificates of Occupancy
  57. Chapter 13-42 — Design Review
  58. Chapter 13-42 — Design Review
  59. Chapter 13-43 — Enforcement
  60. Chapter 13-43 — Enforcement
  61. Chapter 13-44 — Hearings, Appeals and Judicial Review
  62. Chapter 13-44 — Hearings, Appeals and Judicial Review
  63. Chapter 13-45 — Minor Exceptions
  64. Chapter 13-45 — Minor Exceptions
  65. Chapter 13-46 — Minor Modifications
  66. Chapter 13-47 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Signs
  67. Chapter 13-47 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Signs
  68. Chapter 13-48 — Planned Development Plans
  69. Chapter 13-48 — Planned Development Plans
  70. Chapter 13-49 — Specific Plans
  71. Chapter 13-49 — Specific Plans
  72. Chapter 13-5 — Application of Zone District Regulations
  73. Chapter 13-5 — Application of Zone District Regulations
  74. Chapter 13-50 — Use Permits
  75. Chapter 13-50 — Use Permits
  76. Chapter 13-51 — Variances
  77. Chapter 13-51 — Variances
  78. Chapter 13-52 — Zoning Amendments
  79. Chapter 13-52 — Zoning Amendments
  80. Chapter 13-53 — Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Dis…
  81. Chapter 13-53 — Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Dis…
  82. Chapter 13-6 — Residential Districts
  83. Chapter 13-6 — Residential Districts
  84. Chapter 13-60 — Definitions
  85. Chapter 13-60 — Definitions
  86. Chapter 13-7 — P-M-H Mobile Home Park District
  87. Chapter 13-7 — P-M-H Mobile Home Park District
  88. Chapter 13-8 — Commercial Districts
  89. Chapter 13-8 — Commercial Districts
  90. Chapter 13-9 — Industrial District
  91. Chapter 13-9 — Industrial District

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