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Franklin County commissioners discuss fixing mobile home park development rules

The county is considering acreage and unit limits for manufactured/mobile home parks and clarifying HUD compliance rules for mobile homes.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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At an April 14 meeting, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners discussed correcting internal conflicts in Section 3-147 of the county code covering manufactured/mobile home parks, aiming to set clear development thresholds. Figures discussed included a 6-acre minimum, a 10-acre maximum, and a maximum of 50 units.

SourcesApril 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 5:00 PM . Minutes

At an April 20 meeting, the board also discussed entry standards for mobile homes and HUD compliance. A county official stated that under state guidelines, homes cannot be rejected based solely on age, but compliance with HUD standards implemented June 15, 1976, may be required.

SourcesApril 20, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 2:00 PM. Minutes

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Mobile home entry standards and HUD compliance requirements

He stated that, under state guidelines, homes cannot be rejected based solely on age; however, compliance with HUD standards implemented June 15, 1976, may be required.

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MinutesApril 20, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 2:00 PM. MinutesHe stated that, under state guidelines, homes cannot be rejected based solely on age; however, compliance with HUD standards implemented June 15, 1976, may be required.
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Manufactured/mobile home park development standard corrections under Section 3-147 (acreage and unit density limits)

Correct internal conflicts in Section 3-147 for manufacture home parks by establishing clear development threshold.

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MinutesApril 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 5:00 PM . MinutesCorrect internal conflicts in Section 3-147 for manufacture home parks by establishing clear development threshold.

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