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2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.1 - MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 7 - Penalties › Section 18700.

18700. Any person who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Any permitholder who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part shall be subject to suspension or revocation of his or her permit to operate.
Any person who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part, shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation or for each day of a continuing violation. The enforcement agency shall institute or maintain an action in the appropriate court to collect any civil penalty arising under this section.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 210, Sec. 29.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.1 - MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 8 - Inspector Conflicts of Interest › Section 18710.

18710. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Inspector” means an employee of the department who conducts inspections of mobilehome parks pursuant to this part.
(b) “Statement of economic interests” means the statements required to be filed pursuant to Section 87302 of the Government Code, including the annual statement and the statements required to be filed upon assuming office or leaving office.
(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 737, Sec. 5. (AB 319) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.1 - MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 8 - Inspector Conflicts of Interest › Section 18711.

18711. No later than January 1, 2025, the department shall, in accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000) of the Government Code) and Division 6 (commencing with Section 18104) of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, establish policies to do all of the following:
(a) Review the statement of economic interests filed by each inspector who is a designated employee for the purposes of the conflict of interest code adopted by the department pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 87300) of Chapter 7 of Title 9 of the Government Code. When reviewing a statement of economic interests pursuant to this subdivision, the department shall identify any potential conflict due to an interest in real property disclosed by the inspector. For the purposes of this section, interest in real property does not include the principal residence of the inspector or any other property that the inspector utilizes exclusively as their personal residence.
(b) Promptly notify an inspector if a required statement has not been filed or if the review of the statement of economic interests filed by the inspector indicates that the statement is incomplete or incorrect in any material aspect.
(c) After making at least two attempts at attaining compliance pursuant to subdivision (b), notify the Fair Political Practices Commission of each inspector who has not submitted a statement of economic interests.
(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 737, Sec. 5. (AB 319) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.1 - MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 8 - Inspector Conflicts of Interest › Section 18712.

18712. No later than January 1, 2025, the department shall do both of the following:
(a) Establish policies to document complaints against inspectors and the steps taken to address those complaints.
(b) Refer all complaints against inspectors alleging misconduct to the department’s equal employment opportunity officer or other individual specified in the department’s policies created pursuant to subdivision (a).
(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 737, Sec. 5. (AB 319) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18800.

18800. (a) This part shall be known, and may be cited, as the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Act.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to protect and safeguard the most vulnerable mobilehome homeowners by affording them an additional avenue to enforce violations 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).
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 774, Sec. 3. (AB 3066) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 18806.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18801.

18801. As used in this part, and for the sole purpose of investigation or pursuit of conciliation or remedy arising from a complaint alleging a violation 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), the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(b) “Homeowner” has the same meaning as specified in Section 798.9 of the Civil Code.
(c) “Management” has the same meaning as specified in Section 798.2 of the Civil Code.
(d) “Mobilehome” has the same meaning as specified in Section 798.3 of the Civil Code.
(e) “Mobilehome park” has the same meaning as specified in Section 798.4 of the Civil Code.
(f) “Mobilehome Residency Law” means the Mobilehome Residency Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 798) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code).
(g) “Program” means the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program established pursuant to this part.
(h) “Rental agreement” has the same meaning as specified in Section 798.8 of the Civil Code.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 774, Sec. 3. (AB 3066) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 18806.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18803.

18803. (a) In administering the program, the department shall contract with one or more qualified and experienced nonprofit legal services providers and refer complaints selected for evaluation pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 18802, and which are not resolved pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 18802, to those nonprofit legal services providers for possible enforcement action.
(b) The department shall only contract with a nonprofit legal services provider that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The nonprofit legal services provider has experience in handling complaints, disputes, or matters arising from the provisions of the Mobilehome Residency Law or matters related to general landlord-tenant law.
(2) The nonprofit legal services provider has experience in representing individuals in dispute resolution processes, state court proceedings, and appeals.
(3) The nonprofit legal services provider has sufficient staff and financial ability to provide for legal services to homeowners.
(c) A nonprofit legal services provider contracted with pursuant to this section shall maintain adequate legal malpractice insurance and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the state from any claims arising from the legal services provided pursuant to this part.
(d) (1) A nonprofit legal services provider contracted with pursuant to this section shall have the sole authority to determine which referred complaints will be addressed or pursued, based on the resources provided to it pursuant to the contract with the department.
(2) The nonprofit legal services provider shall inform the department of any complaints not handled due to a shortage of resources.
(e) A nonprofit legal services provider contracted with pursuant to this section shall not charge any fees to a homeowner for any services performed in connection with a complaint referred to it by the department.
(f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 774, Sec. 3. (AB 3066) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 18806.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18804.

18804. (a) There is hereby established in the State Treasury the Mobilehome Dispute Resolution Fund. The fund shall receive all moneys derived pursuant to this part. Moneys in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of implementing this part.
(b) (1) Beginning January 1, 2019, and each subsequent year thereafter, the department shall assess upon, and collect from, the management of a mobilehome park subject to the Mobilehome Residency Law an annual registration fee of ten dollars ($10) for each permitted mobilehome lot within the mobilehome park. The department shall collect the registration fee at the same time as the annual operating permit fee imposed under the Mobilehome Parks Act (Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200)).
(2) The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of the fee imposed by this section is to cover the costs of the department incident to the investigation of mobilehome parks for purposes of enforcing the Mobilehome Residency Law.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law or local ordinance, rule, regulation, or initiative measure to the contrary, within 90 days from payment of the registration fee to the department, management may pass on all or a portion of the amount of the annual registration fee assessed under this section to the homeowners within the mobilehome park and may collect the amount or portion thereof from the homeowner with the rent payment and other charges due, except that management shall not aggregate or include the fee in the rent nor shall the amount exceed ten dollars ($10) per mobilehome space annually. The annual registration fee shall appear as a separate line item in the bill and shall be accompanied by a clear written description of the purpose of the charge to homeowners, along with contact information for the department.
(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 774, Sec. 3. (AB 3066) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 18806.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18805.

18805. (a) The department shall include all of the following information in the annual report submitted pursuant to Section 50408:
(1) The amount of registration fees collected pursuant to Section 18804 and the amount expended on the program.
(2) The total number of complaint allegations received, the total number of complaint allegations processed, and the total number of complaint allegations referred to another enforcement agency or to a nonprofit legal services provider.
(3) The type of complaint allegations received.
(4) To the extent possible, the outcome of each complaint received by the program.
(5) Activities completed by a nonprofit legal services provider contracted with pursuant to the program.
(6) The most common complaint allegations.
(7) Recommendations for any statutory or administrative changes to the program.
(b) The department shall additionally report the information required pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) to the task force convened pursuant to Section 18400.3.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 736, Sec. 2. (AB 318) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 18806.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.2 - Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program › Section 18806.

18806. This part shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 736, Sec. 3. (AB 318) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Part 2.2, commencing with Section 18800.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 1 - General › Section 18860.

18860. This part shall be known and may be cited as the Special Occupancy Parks Act.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 1 - General › Section 18861.

18861. (a)  The provisions of this part insofar as they are substantially the same as existing statutory provisions relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments.
(b)  The provisions of Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) shall govern the construction, installation, maintenance, use, and occupancy of a mobilehome, manufactured home, mobilehome accessory building or structure, commercial coach, factory-built home, or permanent building in a special occupancy park.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.

18862. “Accessory building or structure” is any awning, cabana, ramada, storage cabinet, storage building, private garage, carport, fence, windbreak or porch, or any residential building or structure established for the use of the occupant of a recreational vehicle on a lot.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.1.

18862.1. “Approved” when used in connection with any material, appliance, or construction, means meeting the requirements for obtaining the approval of the department.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.3.

18862.3. “Building standard” means building standard as defined in Section 18909.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.5.

18862.5. “Camping cabin” means a relocatable hard sided shelter with a floor area less than 400 square feet (37 square meters) without plumbing that is designed to be used within a recreational vehicle park only by a camping party. A camping cabin may contain an electrical system and electrical space conditioning equipment complying with the electrical and mechanical regulations adopted pursuant to this part and supplied by the lot service equipment. A camping cabin may be installed or occupied only in special occupancy parks, as defined by Section 18862.43, or in state parks and other state property pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5001) of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.7.

18862.7. “Camping party” means a person or group of not more than 10 persons occupying a campsite or “camping cabin” for not more than 30 days annually.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.9.

18862.9. “Campsite” is an area within an incidental camping area occupied by a camping party.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.11.

18862.11. “Commercial coach” as used in this part has the same meaning as defined in Section 18001.8.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.13.

18862.13. “Conditional permit” means a construction, reconstruction, or operation permit issued by the enforcement agency which may prescribe conditions on the use or occupancy of a special occupancy park, subject to the provisions of this part.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.15.

18862.15. “Department” is the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.17.

18862.17. “Enforcement agency” is the Department of Housing and Community Development, or any city, county, or city and county that has assumed responsibility for the enforcement of this part pursuant to Section 18865 and Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) pursuant to Section 18300.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.19.

18862.19. “Incidental camping area” is any area or tract of land where camping is incidental to the primary use of the land for agriculture, timber management, or water or power development purposes, and where two or more campsites used for camping are rented or leased or held out for rent or lease. The density of usage shall not exceed 25 camping parties within a radius of 265 feet from any campsite within the incidental camping area.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.21.

18862.21. “Lease” is an oral or written contract for the use, possession, and occupation of property. It includes rent.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.23.

18862.23. “Lot” means any area or tract of land or portion of a special occupancy park, designated or used for the occupancy of one manufactured home, mobilehome, recreational vehicle, tent, camp car, or camping party.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.25.

18862.25. “Manufactured home” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 18007.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.27.

18862.27. “Mobilehome” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 18008.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.29.

18862.29. “Mobilehome park” shall have the same meaning as used in Section 18214.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.30.

18862.30. “Occupant” and “resident” shall be interchangeable and shall include “occupant,” “resident,” “tenant,” or “guest” as used in Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 799.20) of the Civil Code.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.31.

18862.31. “Park” means any special occupancy park.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.33.

18862.33. “Permanent building” means any permanent structure, other than factory-built housing, under the control and ownership of the special occupancy park owner or operator that is not on a lot.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.35.

18862.35. “Plan checking agency” means a private entity employing at least one architect or engineer licensed by the state to perform the review of plans and specifications for the construction of special occupancy parks, including buildings and permanently constructed fixtures, utility systems, streets and other regulated facilities, for the purpose of determining compliance with the applicable provisions of this part and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The plan checking agency shall submit to the department a list of all personnel performing plan checking reviews, including the individual’s name, California architect or engineer license number and expiration date, and a summary of qualifications.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.37.

18862.37. “Recreational vehicle” as used in this part has the same meaning as defined in Section 18010.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.39.

18862.39. (a) “Recreational vehicle park” is any area or tract of land, or a separate designated section within a mobilehome park where two or more lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision, cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate owners or users of recreational vehicles, camping cabins, or tents.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), employee housing that has obtained a permit to operate pursuant to the Employee Housing Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 17000)) and that both meets the criteria of Section 17021.6 and is comprised of two or more lots or units held out for lease or rent or provided as a term or condition of employment shall not be deemed a recreational vehicle park for the purposes of the requirement to obtain an initial or annual permit to operate or pay any fees related thereto required by this part.
(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 520, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.41.

18862.41. “Rent” is money or other consideration given for the right of use, possession, and occupation of property.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.43.

18862.43. “Special occupancy park” means a recreational vehicle park, temporary recreational vehicle park, incidental camping area, or tent camp.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.45.

18862.45. “Special purpose commercial coach” as used in this part has the same meaning as defined in Section 18012.5.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.47.

18862.47. (a)  “Temporary recreational vehicle park” is any area or tract of land where two or more lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease to owners or users of recreational vehicles and that is established for one operation not to exceed 11 consecutive days, and is then removed.
(b)  Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an area or tract of land zoned for agricultural purposes where two or more lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease to accommodate owners or users of 12 or fewer recreational vehicles for the purpose of housing agricultural employees shall not be deemed a temporary recreational vehicle park for the purposes of the requirement to obtain an initial or annual permit to operate or pay any fees related thereto required by this part.
(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 814, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 18862.49.

18862.49. “Tent” is any enclosed structure or shelter fabricated entirely or in major part of cloth, canvas, or similar material supported by a frame.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Findings and Purposes › Section 18863.

18863. The Legislature finds and declares that increasing numbers of Californians own and use recreational vehicles for recreation, vacations, and temporary housing. Because these vehicles are highly mobile and use various facilities throughout the state, there is a need for consistent and uniform statewide regulations for special occupancy parks to assure their health, safety, and general welfare, and a decent living environment.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Findings and Purposes › Section 18863.1.

18863.1. The Legislature finds and declares that the standards and requirements established for construction, maintenance, occupancy, use, and design of parks should guarantee park occupants or residents maximum protection of their investment and a decent living environment. At the same time, the standards and requirements should be flexible enough to accommodate new technologies and to allow designs that reduce costs and enhance the living environment of park occupants or residents.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Findings and Purposes › Section 18863.2.

18863.2. The Legislature finds and declares that inclusion of specific standards within a statute often precludes the rapid and flexible action needed to correct substandard conditions, and that it is desirable to delete outdated requirements, and to add new and useful requirements designed to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of park occupants or residents or to encourage use of new technologies in the development of parks.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Findings and Purposes › Section 18863.3.

18863.3. The Legislature finds and declares that the specific requirements relating to construction, maintenance, occupancy, use, and design of parks are best developed by the department in accordance with the criteria established by this part. Placing this responsibility with the department will allow for modifications of specific requirements in a rapid fashion and in a manner responsive to the needs of park occupants or residents and owners.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Findings and Purposes › Section 18863.4.

18863.4. (a)  It is the purpose of this part to accomplish both of the following:
(1)  Assure protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of all park occupants or residents.
(2)  Allow modifications in regulations adopted pursuant to this part in a manner consistent with the criteria established in this part.
(b)  The regulations adopted by the department pursuant to the authority granted in this part shall provide equivalent or greater protection to occupants or residents of parks than the statutes and regulations in effect prior to January 1, 1978.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.05.

18865.05. (a)  This part shall also apply to any portion of a mobilehome park that is also a special occupancy park, as defined in Section 18862.43.
(b)  The department shall not charge an owner of a park that is both a special occupancy park and a mobilehome park more than one annual operating permit fee pursuant to Sections 18502 and 18870.2.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.1.

18865.1. Any person may file an application with the governing body of any city, city and county, or county for a conditional use permit for a special occupancy park. The governing body, or the planning commission if designated by the governing body, shall hold a public hearing on any such application. Notice of the time and place of the hearing, including a general explanation of the matter to be considered and including a general description of the area affected, shall be given at least two weeks before the hearing and shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the city, city and county, or county, as the case may be. When any hearing is held on an application for a conditional use permit for a special occupancy park, a staff report with recommendations and the basis for such recommendations shall be included in the record of the hearing. The decision of the governing body shall be final and the reasons for the decision shall be included in the record.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.3.

18865.3. The department shall adopt regulations for special occupancy parks which shall take into consideration any special conditions as location, physical environment, density of usage, type of operation, type of vehicles to be accommodated, and duration of occupancy. These regulations shall establish requirements that are determined by the department to be reasonable and necessary for the protection of life and property.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.4.

18865.4. This part does not apply to any park or camping area owned, operated, and maintained by any of the following:
(a)  The federal government.
(b)  The state.
(c)  Any agency or political subdivision of the state.
(d)  Any city, county, or city and county.
(e) Any nonprofit entity under temporary, permanent, or emergency use, as determined by local government through an enabling ordinance.
(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 15, Sec. 5. (AB 83) Effective June 29, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.5.

18865.5. (a)  This part does not apply to any apartment house, hotel, or dwelling that is subject to Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910).
(b)  This part does not apply to electric, gas, or water facilities owned, operated, and maintained by a public utility.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.6.

18865.6. (a)  This part is not intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part, if the alternate use has been approved.
(b)  The department may approve any alternate use if it finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent to that prescribed in this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, and for the protection of life and health.
(c)  Whenever there is evidence that any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction does not conform to the requirements of this part and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part, or in order to substantiate claims for alternates, the department may require proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the owner or his or her agent.
(d)  The department shall notify the appropriate enforcement agency and plan checking agency of its findings.
(e)  This section is not applicable to local regulations authorized by this part.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.7.

18865.7. (a)  The department shall evaluate the enforcement of this part and regulations adopted pursuant to this part by each city, county, or city and county that has assumed responsibility for enforcement.
(b)  In performing this evaluation, the department shall have the following authority:
(1)  To examine the records of local enforcement agencies and to secure from them reports and copies of their records at any time. However, if the department requires duplication of these records, it shall pay for the costs of duplication.
(2)  To carry out any investigations it deems necessary to ensure enforcement of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Application and Scope › Section 18865.8.

18865.8. (a)  The department may delegate all or any portion of the authority to enforce this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to this part, or to enforce specific sections of this part or those regulations, to a local building department or health department of any city, county, or city and county where the department is the enforcement agency, if all of the following conditions exist:
(1)  The delegation of authority is necessary to provide prompt and effective recovery assistance or services during or immediately following a disaster declared by the Governor.
(2)  The local building department or health department requests the authority and that request is approved by the governing body having jurisdiction over the local building department or health department.
(3)  The department has determined that the local building department or health department possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to administer the delegated responsibilities.
(b)  The delegation of authority shall be limited to the time established by the department as necessary to adequately respond to the disaster, or the time period determined by the department, but in no case shall the period exceed 60 days. The delegation of authority may be limited to specific geographic areas or specific mobilehome parks or recreational vehicle parks at the sole discretion of the department.
(c)  Local building departments and health departments acting pursuant to subdivision (a) may charge fees for services rendered, not to exceed the department’s approved schedule of fees associated with the services provided. The department may also reimburse these local departments if funds are received for the activities undertaken pursuant to subdivision (a), but no obligation for reimbursement by the department shall accrue unless funds are allocated to the department for this purpose.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.

18866. (a)  The department shall enforce this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part, except as provided in Section 18865.
(b)  The officers or agents of the enforcement agency may do either of the following:
(1)  Enter public or private property to determine whether there exists any park to which this part applies.
(2)  Enter and inspect all parks, wherever situated, and inspect all accommodations, equipment, or paraphernalia used in connection therewith, including the right to examine any registers of occupants maintained therein in order to secure the enforcement of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to this part.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.1.

18866.1. Enforcement agencies responsible for the enforcement of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to this part shall maintain all records on file of special occupancy park inspections.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.2.

18866.2. Any notice of violation of this part, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, issued by the enforcement agency shall be issued to the appropriate persons designated in Section 18867 and shall include a statement that any willful violation is a misdemeanor under Section 18874.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 239, Sec. 8. (SB 562) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.3.

18866.3. The owner or operator of a park shall abate any nuisance in the park within five days, or within such longer period of time as may be allowed by the enforcement agency, after he or she has been given written notice to remove the nuisance. If he or she fails to do so within that time, the district attorney of the county in which the park, or the greater portion of the park, is situated shall bring a civil action to abate the nuisance in the superior court of the county in the name of the people of the State of California.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.4.

18866.4. In any action or proceeding to abate a nuisance in a park, proof of any one of the following facts is sufficient for a judgment or order for the abatement of the nuisance, violation, or operation of the park:
(a)  A previous conviction of the owner or operator of a violation of this part or Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) or a regulation adopted pursuant to this part or Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) that constitutes a nuisance or failure on the part of the owner or operator to correct the violation after the conviction.
(b)  The violation is the basis for the proceeding.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.5.

18866.5. (a)  If any park or portion thereof governed by this part is constructed, altered, converted, used, occupied, or maintained in violation of this part, the regulations adopted pursuant to this part, or any order or notice issued by the enforcement agency that allows a reasonable time to correct the violation, the enforcement agency may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
(b)  The superior court may make any order for which application is made pursuant to this part.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.3 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement, Actions, and Proceedings › Section 18866.6.

18866.6. (a)  No enforcement agency shall approve any park fronting upon any coastline, shoreline, river, or waterway or upon any lake or reservoir owned in whole or part by any public agency, including the state, unless the city, county, or city and county having jurisdiction over the property has determined that reasonable public access by fee or easement from public highways exists to the coastline, shoreline, river, waterway, lake or reservoir.
(b)  Any public access route or routes required to be provided by the owner shall be expressly designated on a map filed with the county recorder of the county in which the park lies, and the map shall specify the name of the owner of, and particularly describe the property involved, and designate the governmental entity to which the route or routes are dedicated. A governmental entity shall accept the dedication within three years after the recordation or the dedication shall be deemed abandoned.
(c)  Any public access required pursuant to this section need not be provided through or across the park if the city, county, or city and county having jurisdiction has made a finding that reasonable public access is otherwise available within a reasonable distance from the park. Any such findings shall be set forth on the recorded map required by this section.
(d)  Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a park owner to improve any access route or routes that are primarily for the benefit of nontenants, nonoccupants, or nonresidents of the park.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)