Land Use & ZoningIntermediateDelaware Exam
What is 'manufactured housing' under Delaware law and how does it differ from modular housing?
AThey are the same; both are factory-built homes with identical regulations
BManufactured housing (formerly 'mobile homes') is built to HUD Code on a permanent chassisCorrect
CManufactured housing is always in mobile home parks; modular housing can be on any lot
DModular housing is used only ever for commercial buildings in Delaware; manufactured housing is used only ever for residential purposes
Why Manufactured housing (formerly 'mobile homes') is built to HUD Code on a permanent chassis Is Correct
Answer B: Manufactured housing (formerly 'mobile homes') is built to HUD Code on a permanent chassis
Manufactured homes are built to the federal HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards on a permanent chassis. Modular homes are built in factories to state/local building codes and installed on a permanent foundation.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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