Section § 18500

Explanation

This law requires that anyone who wants to construct or change a park, or operate it, must first get a valid permit. This includes building new structures, changing existing structures, or planning to rent or lease park lots. It's essential to have the permit before doing any of these activities. However, the rule doesn't apply if the park is a labor camp with a valid annual operation permit.

It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following unless he or she has a valid permit issued by the enforcement agency:
(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18500(a)  Construct a park.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18500(b)  Construct additional buildings or lots, alter buildings, lots, or other installations, in an existing park.
(c)CA Health & Safety Code § 18500(c)  Operate, occupy, rent, lease, sublease, let out, or hire out for occupancy any lot in a park that has been constructed, reconstructed, or altered without having obtained a permit as required herein.
(d)CA Health & Safety Code § 18500(d)  Operate a park or any portion thereof.
This section shall not apply to any labor camp having a valid annual permit to operate.

Section § 18500.5

Explanation

If you own both a manufactured home or mobilehome and the land it sits on, you can rent it out without needing a special permit or license from any state or local agency.

Notwithstanding Section 18500, the owner of one manufactured home or mobilehome who is also the owner of the land upon which the manufactured home or mobilehome is located shall be able to rent, lease, sublease, let out, or hire out for occupancy the manufactured home or mobilehome and the land upon which the manufactured home or mobilehome is located without qualifying for or obtaining any permit or license from a state or local governmental agency required or authorized by this part.

Section § 18500.6

Explanation

This law states that if you own a manufactured home or mobile home and rent or lease the land it sits on, you don't need a special permit or license from the government to rent out, lease, or sublease the home and land. The only requirement is that you must follow the terms of any lease or rental agreement for the land.

Notwithstanding Section 18500, the owner of a manufactured home or mobilehome who is not a mobilehome park operator and who rents or leases the land upon which the manufactured home or mobilehome is located shall be able to rent, lease, sublease, let out, or hire out for occupancy the manufactured home or mobilehome and the land upon which the manufactured home or mobilehome is located, subject to lawful covenants and conditions of the lease or rental agreement governing the underlying ground upon which the manufactured home or mobilehome is located, without qualifying for or obtaining any permit or license from a state or local governmental agency required or authorized by this part.

Section § 18501

Explanation

When applying for a permit to build or rebuild, you must include a description of the site, detailed plans of the construction, and how you plan to manage water, drainage, and sewage. You also need to pay the required fees and show that you meet all local planning, health, utility, and fire regulations.

Applications for a permit to construct or reconstruct shall be accompanied by:
(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18501(a)  A description of the grounds.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18501(b)  Plans and specifications of the proposed construction.
(c)CA Health & Safety Code § 18501(c)  A description of the water supply, ground drainage and method of sewage disposal.
(d)CA Health & Safety Code § 18501(d)  Appropriate fees.
(e)CA Health & Safety Code § 18501(e)  Evidence of compliance with all valid local planning, health, utility and fire requirements.

Section § 18502

Explanation

If you're getting a permit for construction or operations related to mobilehome parks, you'll need to pay certain fees. These include construction-related permit fees set by the department, and plan check fees that are half of those construction-related fees. There's also a mandatory annual operating fee of $140 plus $7 for each lot in the park.

An extra $4 per lot fee is used for inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Part of this fee can be passed on to mobilehome owners directly. Additionally, there are fees for changing names or transferring ownership, as well as duplicate or amended permits, each costing $10. The provisions of this section are set to be repealed on January 1, 2030.

Fees as applicable shall be submitted for permits, as follows:
(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(a) Fees for a permit to conduct any construction subject to this part as determined by the schedule of fees adopted by the department.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(b) Plan checking fees equal to one-half of the construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit fees, except that the minimum fee shall be ten dollars ($10).
(c)Copy CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)
(1)Copy CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)(1) An annual operating permit fee of one hundred forty dollars ($140) and an additional seven dollars ($7) per lot.
(2)Copy CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)(2)
(A)Copy CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)(2)(A) An additional annual fee of four dollars ($4) per lot shall be paid to the department or the local enforcement agency, as appropriate, at the time of payment of the annual operating fee. All revenues derived from this fee shall be used exclusively for the inspection of mobilehome parks and mobilehomes to determine compliance with the Mobilehome Parks Act (Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200)) and any regulations adopted pursuant to the act.
(B)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)(2)(A)(B) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the health and safety of mobilehome park occupants are matters of public interest and concern and that the fee paid pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be used exclusively for the inspection of mobilehome parks and mobilehomes to ensure that the living conditions of mobilehome park occupants meet the health and safety standards of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Therefore, notwithstanding any other law or local ordinance, rule, regulation, or initiative measure to the contrary, the holder of the permit to operate the mobilehome park shall be entitled to directly charge one-half of the per-lot additional annual fee specified herein to each homeowner, as defined in Section 798.9 of the Civil Code. In that event, the holder of the permit to operate the mobilehome park shall be entitled to directly charge each homeowner for one-half of the per-lot additional annual fee at the next billing for the rent and other charges immediately following the payment of the additional fee to the department or local enforcement agency.
(3)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c)(3) The additional annual fee authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 18804 shall be paid to the department at the time of payment of the annual operating fee to the department or local enforcement agency, as appropriate.
(d)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(d) Change in name fee or transfer of ownership or possession fee of ten dollars ($10).
(e)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(e) Duplicate permit fee or amended permit fee of ten dollars ($10).
(f)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.

Section § 18502

Explanation

This section outlines the fees for various permits related to construction and operation. First, if you're doing construction, you'll pay fees according to a fee schedule. Plan checking fees are half of what you'd pay for permits, but at least $10. Annual operating permits cost $140, with an extra $7 for each lot. Changing the name on a permit or transferring ownership costs $10 each. Getting a duplicate or amended permit also costs $10. Note, these fees will be in effect starting January 1, 2030.

Fees as applicable shall be submitted for permits, as follows:
(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(a) Fees for a permit to conduct any construction subject to this part as determined by the schedule of fees adopted by the department.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(b) Plan checking fees equal to one-half of the construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit fees, except that the minimum fee shall be ten dollars ($10).
(c)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(c) An annual operating permit fee of one hundred forty dollars ($140) and an additional seven dollars ($7) per lot.
(d)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(d) Change in name fee or transfer of ownership or possession fee of ten dollars ($10).
(e)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(e) Duplicate permit fee or amended permit fee of ten dollars ($10).
(f)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2030.

Section § 18502.5

Explanation

This law establishes the Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Revolving Fund in California's State Treasury. Money collected from mobilehome and special occupancy parks will go into this fund to support the activities of the state department in managing these parks.

The department is allowed to set fees for permits and activities conducted under this statute, but the total annual fees collected shouldn't exceed the department's costs.

Any proposed fee increase must be announced 45 days in advance to key legislative bodies, and the State Auditor can review it to ensure it's reasonable.

The fund shouldn't hold more money than is needed for a year of department operations; if it does, fee reductions should follow.

(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502.5(a)  There is hereby established in the State Treasury the Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Revolving Fund into which funds collected by the department pursuant to this part and Part 2.3 (commencing with Section 18860) shall be deposited. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation, to the department for expenditure in carrying out the provisions of this part and Part 2.3 (commencing with Section 18860). The department shall by January 1, 2003, establish procedures that permit the identification of revenues received by the fund and expenditures paid out of the fund as they relate to mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502.5(b)  Notwithstanding any maximum fees set by this part, the department may, by regulation, set fees charged by the department for all permits and for the department’s activities mandated by this part. The fees shall be set with the primary objective that the aggregate revenue deposited in the Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Revolving Fund by or on behalf of mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks shall not, on an annual basis, exceed the costs of the department’s activities mandated by this part, and the aggregate amount deposited into the fund by or on behalf of recreational vehicle parks shall not, on an annual basis, exceed the costs of the department’s activities mandated by Part 2.3 (commencing with Section 18860).
(c)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502.5(c)  No proposed increase in fees may be effective any sooner than 45 days after written notification thereof is provided to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the State Auditor. Upon receipt of the notification, the State Auditor may prepare a report to the Legislature that indicates whether the proposed increase is appropriate and consistent with this part.
(d)CA Health & Safety Code § 18502.5(d)  The total money contained in the Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Revolving Fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not exceed the amount of money needed for the department’s operating expenses for one year for the enforcement of this part and Part 2.3 (commencing with Section 18860). If the total money contained in the fund exceeds this amount, the department shall make appropriate reductions in the schedule of fees authorized by this section, Section 18870.3, or both.

Section § 18503

Explanation

This section outlines that a government department must create a fee schedule for various permits related to construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. These fees need to be paid to the agency in charge of enforcement. Moreover, the fees should align with the standards set in recognized codes like the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code.

The department by administrative rule and regulation shall establish a schedule of fees relating to all construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and installation permits. The fees shall apply to and be paid to the enforcement agency. Fees established for construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits shall be reasonably consistent with the current edition of the Uniform Building Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

Section § 18504

Explanation

If you are supposed to get a permit as required by this chapter or Chapter 5 and you don't do it, you'll have to pay double the normal fees.

Any person responsible for obtaining any of the permits required by this chapter, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18600), or the regulations adopted pursuant to either of these chapters, who fails to obtain those permits, shall pay double the fees prescribed in this chapter, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18600), or the regulations adopted pursuant to either of these chapters, as applicable.

Section § 18505

Explanation

This law explains that after a new park is built, or more lots are added to an existing one, the local enforcement agency must notify the state department to issue an operating permit. When the application for the permit is approved, it allows people to use the new facilities. One copy of the approved permit application goes to the applicant, and another copy is sent to the department.

A permit to operate shall be issued by the department following notification by the local enforcement agency of completion of construction of a new park or additional lots to an existing park. The local enforcement agency shall, by approving the application for a permit to operate, authorize occupancy of the newly constructed facilities. Upon approval by the local enforcement agency, one copy of the permit application shall be provided to the applicant and one copy shall be forwarded to the department.

Section § 18506

Explanation

The enforcement agency issues permits to operate mobile home or RV parks. If a park's previous permit was suspended, it cannot get a new one until all issues are fixed. Parks existing before September 15, 1961, cannot be denied permits if they followed the law that was replaced by current regulations.

Permits last for 12 months, and how and when to pay is determined by the department. The invoice must inform park operators about related laws covering mobile homes and RV parks. Late permit applications are penalized: 10% extra if late by 30 days, or 100% extra if 60 days or more late, and these must be paid before a new permit is issued.

A permit to operate shall be issued by the enforcement agency. A copy of each permit to operate shall be forwarded to the department. A permit to operate shall not be issued for a park when the previous operating permit has been suspended by the enforcement agency until the violations which were the basis for the suspension have been corrected. Any park which was in existence on September 15, 1961, shall not be denied a permit to operate if the park complied with the law which this part supersedes. A permit to operate shall be issued for a 12-month period and invoiced according to a method and schedule established by the department. The invoice shall provide notice of the Mobilehome Residency Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 798) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code) and the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law (Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 799.20) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code), as applicable to the park. Any permit application returned to the enforcement agency 30 days after the due date shall be subject to a penalty fee equal to 10 percent of the established fee. The penalty fee for submitting a permit application 60 or more days after the due date shall equal 100 percent of the established permit fee. The penalty and the established permit fee shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit, and the fee and 100 percent penalty shall be due upon demand of the enforcement agency for any park which has not applied for a permit.

Section § 18507

Explanation

If you buy or become the new operator of a park, you must inform the enforcement agency of any changes in the park's ownership, name, or possession. This notification must be in writing and completed within 30 days of the change, along with submitting the necessary fees. The agency will then update its records and issue an amended permit to operate.

If a park's ownership or name changes before finishing construction, no extra fee for the construction permit is needed, as long as the new owner follows previously approved plans. However, if there are significant changes to the plans, the new owner must submit a fresh application with new plans and pay the relevant fees.

(a)CA Health & Safety Code § 18507(a)  The enforcement agency shall be notified by the new owner or operator of any park of any change in the name or ownership or possession thereof. The notice shall be in written form and shall be furnished within 30 days from and after any such change in name or transfer of ownership or possession. The notice shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees to the enforcement agency. Following receipt of the notice and fee, the enforcement agency shall record the change of ownership or possession and shall issue an amended permit to operate, except as provided in Section 18506.
(b)CA Health & Safety Code § 18507(b)  In case of any change in name or transfer of ownership or possesion prior to completion of construction, no additional fee for a construction permit is required, provided the new owner completes construction in accordance with prior enforcement agency approved plans and specifications. However, if there is any substantial deviation from the approved plans and specifications, a new application for a permit to construct shall be submitted, accompanied by revised plans and specifications and the appropriate fees.

Section § 18508

Explanation

Any time you have a permit for building or using something, it needs to be displayed where everyone can easily see it.

Permits for construction and operation shall be posted in a conspicuous place.

Section § 18509

Explanation

If you get a permit to build or rebuild something, it expires automatically after six months if you haven't finished the work within that time. However, the agency in charge can give you more time if it seems reasonable.

All permits as required in this chapter for construction or reconstruction shall automatically expire within six months from the date of issuance thereof in those cases where the construction or reconstruction has not been completed within said period; provided, however, that the enforcement agency may extend expiration date of said permit for a reasonable time.

Section § 18510

Explanation

If someone with a permit breaks the rules related to that permit, the authority in charge can suspend the permit. But, if it’s a park that was around before September 15, 1961, they can't suspend the permit for any violations that didn't break the old laws replaced by the current ones.

If any person who holds a permit to operate violates the permit or this part, the permit may be suspended by the enforcement agency. This section does not, however, authorize the suspension of a permit of any park existing on September 15, 1961, for any violation of this part which was not a violation of the law which this part supersedes.

Section § 18511

Explanation

If someone who holds a permit is found violating any rules or conditions of the permit or related legal codes, the enforcement agency will send them a notice explaining what has been violated. The permit holder has 30 days from the notice date to fix these issues, or their permit might be suspended.

The enforcement agency shall issue and serve upon the permittee a notice setting forth in what respect the provisions of the permit or this code have been violated, and shall notify him that unless these provisions have been complied with within 30 days after the date of notice, the permit shall be subject to suspension.

Section § 18512

Explanation

This law section explains that when a notice needs to be served regarding a permit, it must be done in two ways: one copy should be posted in a visible spot on the premises covered by the permit, and another copy should be mailed via registered mail, with return receipt requested, to the permit holder's address as listed on the permit.

The notice shall be served by posting at least one copy in a conspicuous place on the premises described in the said permit, and by sending another copy by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the person to whom the permit was issued at the address therein given.

Section § 18513

Explanation

If someone with a permit gets a notice under Section 18511, they can ask for a hearing about it. They need to send a written request to the enforcement agency explaining why they want the hearing, and they must do this within 10 days of getting the notice.

Any permittee receiving a notice issued pursuant to Section 18511 may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before an authorized representative of the enforcement agency. The permittee shall file with the enforcement agency a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor within 10 days of the date of mailing of such notice.

Section § 18514

Explanation

When an enforcement agency gets a petition, they must set a hearing date and let the person who sent the petition know when and where it will happen. During this hearing, the person can explain why the notice they received should be changed or canceled.

Upon receipt of such petition the enforcement agency shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show cause, if any, why such notice should be modified or withdrawn.

Section § 18515

Explanation

This law requires a hearing to start within 10 days of filing a petition. However, if the person who filed the petition has a valid reason, they can ask the enforcement agency to delay the hearing for a reasonable amount of time beyond those 10 days.

Such hearing shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the day on which such petition was filed. Upon application of the petitioner the enforcement agency may, however, postpone the date of such hearing for a reasonable time beyond such 10-day period, if in its judgment the petitioner has submitted a good and sufficient reason for such postponement.

Section § 18516

Explanation

After a hearing, the enforcement agency will decide to keep, change, or cancel a notice based on whether the rules in this part have been followed.

After such hearing the enforcement agency shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice, depending upon its findings as to whether the provisions of this part have been complied with.

Section § 18517

Explanation

If someone doesn't follow the instructions in a notice within 30 days of it being mailed and posted, the agency in charge can put the person's permit on hold.

If the requirements of the said notice have not been complied with on or before the expiration of 30 days after the mailing and posting of the notice, the enforcement agency may suspend the permit.

Section § 18518

Explanation

If you've followed all the rules and provided proof to the enforcement agency, they'll either reinstate your existing permit or issue a new one.

Upon compliance by the permittee with the provisions of this part and of the notice, and submission of proof thereof to the enforcement agency, the enforcement agency shall reinstate the permit or issue a new permit.