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 Santa Fe
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 3. CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

  § 15. REGULATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING  

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  • A.

    REGULATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING

    (1)

    Industrialized Housing is defined in Chapter 1202 of the Texas Occupation Code.

    (2)

    Single-family or duplex industrialized housing must have all local permits and licenses that are applicable to other single-family or duplex dwellings.

    (3)

    For the purposes of this section, single-family or duplex industrialized housing is real property.

    (4)

    Any industrialized housing shall:

    (a)

    Have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for each single-family dwelling located within five hundred feet (500') of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located, as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the County;

    (b)

    Have exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia, and fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within five hundred feet (500') of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located;

    (c)

    Comply with City aesthetic standards, building setbacks, side and rear yard offsets, subdivision control, architectural landscaping, square footage, and other site requirements applicable to single-family dwellings; and

    (d)

    Be securely fixed to a permanent foundation.

    (5)

    For purposes of subsection (4), "value" means the taxable value of the industrialized housing and lot after installation of the housing.

    (6)

    Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, erect, install, or move any industrialized housing into the City shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permits. In addition to any other information otherwise required for said permits, the application shall:

    (a)

    Identify each single-family dwelling located within five hundred feet (500') of the lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located and show the taxable value for each such dwelling as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county;

    (b)

    Describe the exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia, and fenestration for each single-family dwelling located within five hundred feet (500') of the lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located;

    (c)

    Describe the permanent foundation and method of attachment proposed for the industrialized housing;

    (d)

    State the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after installation of the industrialized housing; and

    (e)

    Indicate the deed restrictions otherwise applicable to the real property on which the industrialized housing is to be located.

    (7)

    A person commits an offense if the person:

    (a)

    Fails to make an application for a permit as required by this section; or

    (b)

    Constructs, erects, installs, or moves any industrialized housing into the City which does not comply with this section.

    (See generally Texas Occupation Code Chapter 1202, especially Section 1202.253.)

    B.

    CONFLICT

    Where the provisions of other Sections of these Building Regulations shall conflict with this section, the Development Officer shall resolve the conflict.

    (Ordinance No. 09-2004 of May 13, 2004)

    C.

    FEES

    Fees shall be as determined by resolution of the Santa Fe City Council.

    (Ordinance No. 09-2004 of May 13, 2004)

    D.

    PENALTIES

    Any person, firm, or corporation who fails to comply with, or violates, any part of this section shall be subject to the penalties pursuant to Section 1 GENERAL (G) PENALTY, herein.

(Ordinance No. 09-2004 of May 13, 2004)