City of Charlotte MHP: Manufactured Home Park District Regulations
The City of Charlotte MHP: Manufactured Home Park District is intended to accommodate manufactured home communities with a district size between 2 and 40 acres. These developments must dedicate at least 10% of their total area to recreational facilities and maintain a minimum 20-foot separation between all manufactured homes. Within the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District, individual home stands must be at least 2,000 square feet and provide direct access to internal drives that are a minimum of 20 feet wide.
District Purpose and Scope
The MHP: Manufactured Home Park District is categorized by the City of Charlotte as a Special Purpose and Overlay Zoning District [Section 14.1]. Its primary purpose is to provide specific locations for the development and maintenance of manufactured home parks, ensuring they are designed with adequate infrastructure, open space, and internal circulation [Section 14.8.A].
MHP District Dimensional and Perimeter Standards
Developments within the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District must adhere to strict district-wide bulk and setback requirements to ensure proper buffering from surrounding uses.
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum District Area | 2 acres |
| Maximum District Area | 40 acres |
| Minimum District Lot Width | 250 feet |
| Minimum Front Perimeter Setback | 30 feet |
| Minimum Side Perimeter Setback | 30 feet |
| Minimum Rear Perimeter Setback | 30 feet |
Perimeter setbacks are measured from the overall property line of the manufactured home park [Section 14.8.C.1].
Manufactured Home Stand Requirements
Within the park, each individual manufactured home is placed on a "stand." The City of Charlotte requires these stands to meet the following dimensional standards:
| Stand Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum Stand Area | 2,000 square feet |
| Minimum Stand Width | 35 feet |
| Maximum Manufactured Home Height | 24 feet |
| Minimum Separation Between Homes | 20 feet (measured between eaves) |
| Minimum Front Setback (from internal drive) | 20 feet |
Only one manufactured home is permitted per stand, and every stand must front onto an internal access drive [Section 14.8.D].
Design and Structure Standards
The City of Charlotte mandates specific physical requirements for structures located within the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District to maintain community quality and safety:
- Recreational Facilities: At least 10% of the total park area must be dedicated to recreational use for residents, such as community buildings, gardens, or swimming pools [Section 14.8.C.2].
- Internal Access: All internal access drives must be at least 20 feet wide to handle anticipated traffic [Section 14.8.C.3].
- Home Completion: The area beneath every home must be fully enclosed with durable skirting within 60 days of placement [Section 14.8.E.1].
- Structure Requirements: All wheels, axles, and towing apparatus must be removed from the manufactured home upon placement. Additionally, the home must be at least 12 feet in width along the majority of its length [Section 14.8.E].
- Pedestrian Access: A sidewalk is required to connect the home's door or porch to its associated driveway, garage, or carport [Section 14.8.D.4].
Individual Lot Provisions (Outside of Parks)
The City of Charlotte allows for one manufactured home or single-family dwelling on an individual lot within the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District that existed prior to June 1, 2023, provided it is not part of a larger park. Such lots must abut a public street and are subject to the siting standards of the N1-C Zoning District [Section 14.8.F.1].
| N1-C Siting Standard | Requirement for Individual MHP Lots |
|---|---|
| Minimum Front Setback | 17 feet |
| Minimum Corner Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 30 feet |
Parking and Infrastructure
Off-street parking in the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District is regulated under the City of Charlotte's Tier 1 parking standards [Section 19.2.A.1].
- Vehicle Parking: A minimum of one parking space is required per manufactured home site. There is no maximum parking limit for this district [Table 19-1].
- Bicycle Parking: There are no minimum bicycle parking requirements for the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District [Table 19-3].
- Utilities: While most City of Charlotte zoning districts require new utility lines to be buried, the MHP: Manufactured Home Park District is specifically exempted from the requirement to install electrical power lines underground [Section 34.4.A].
Sections Cited
- Section 14.1: Special Purpose & Overlay Zoning Districts Purpose and Intent
- Section 14.8.A: MHP District Purpose
- Section 14.8.C: Manufactured Home Park Standards
- Section 14.8.D: Manufactured Home Stand Standards
- Section 14.8.E: Manufactured Home Standards
- Section 14.8.F: Standards for Individual Lots in MHP
- Section 19.2.A: Vehicle Parking Space Tier System
- Table 19-1: Vehicle Parking Requirements
- Table 19-3: Bicycle Parking Requirements
- Table 4-2: Neighborhood 1 Zoning Districts Building Siting Standards
- Section 34.4.A: Required Underground Utility Lines