§ 8-155. General requirements.

(a)

Skirting, as described below is required before a final certificate of occupancy will be issued.

(1)

Skirting shall be designed or arranged to provide continuous ventilation in accordance with current Florida Building Residential Code.

(2)

Approved skirting material shall be arranged so as to prevent the passage of a four-inch sphere at any point and shall be constructed of the following materials:

a.

Aluminum designed for use as skirting;

b.

Masonry units;

c.

Concrete;

d.

Pressure treated wood;

e.

Stucco;

f.

Vinyl panel or vinyl decorative panels designed for use as skirting; and

g.

Pressure treated or vinyl plastic lattice.

Exception: Specific application of material not listed above may be reviewed by the building code administrator or representative.

(b)

Combination/mating of additional units. The joining together of two or more homes or sections of homes, when not originally manufactured and identified as matching units or designated as an expansion unit as designed by the mobile home manufacturer, shall be prohibited.

(c)

Use of recreational vehicles. Recreational vehicles, including travel trailers, camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes, shall not be used as permanent quarters, dwelling units, or permanent habitable area in the unincorporated areas of the county.

(d)

Park trailers. Park trailers may only be sited in designated recreational vehicle parks, and mobile home parks.

( Ord. No. 2015-8, § 5, 4-28-2015 )