W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-1 et seq. § §64-40-7
Location, Space and Layout
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§64-40-7. Location, Space and Layout. 7.1. General requirements. 7.1.a. Ground and paved surfaces in all parts of manufactured home communities shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner. 7.1.b. The area of a manufactured home community shall be large enough to accommodate water supply systems and sewage treatment systems where applicable. 7.2. Space requirements. 7.2.a. Manufactured homes including their porches, canopies, and similar appurtenances, shall be separated from other manufactured homes and from other buildings and structures by the following spacing distances: 7.2.a.1. Ten (10) feet side to side; 7.2.a.2. Eight (8) feet end to side; 7.2.a.3. Six (6) feet end to end; 7.2.a.4. All accessory buildings or structures shall be located to meet the following spacing distances: 7.2.a.4.A. Three (3) feet from adjacent accessory building or structure, and 7.2.a.4.B. Five (5) feet from adjacent lot if constructed of combustible materials. 7.2.b. In no event shall any manufactured home site contain less than 3000 square feet or 4,500 square feet for double wide manufactured homes. 7.2.c. The owner of each manufactured home shall place a marker in a visible location on or near the manufactured home. The identification marker shall be clearly visible and at least four (4) inches in height. 7.2.d. An occupied manufactured home shall not be permitted in a manufactured home community, unless the manufactured home is situated on an approved manufactured home stand. 7.2.e. All manufactured homes shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet from any manufactured home community property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least ten (10) feet from other manufactured home community property boundary lines. 7.2.f. There shall be at least ten (10) feet of space between a manufactured home and any manufactured home community street, common parking area, or other common use areas. 7.3. Manufactured home stands. Manufactured home stands shall be maintained to prevent heaving, shifting, or uneven settling under the weight of the manufactured home due to frost action, drainage, vibration, or forces acting on the superstructure of the manufactured home. 7.4. Streets, roads and walkways. The manufactured home community operator shall maintain all streets, roads and walkways in good repair.
West Virginia Code of State Rules § 64-40-7 establishes physical layout and spacing standards for manufactured home communities. It sets minimum distances between homes, accessory structures, property boundaries, and community streets, and requires that sites meet minimum square footage thresholds. The rule also mandates proper drainage, visible identification markers on each home, approved home stands, and well-maintained roads and walkways throughout the community.
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Under W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-7, compliant community operators ensure that all lots are graded for proper drainage and that each manufactured home site meets the minimum square footage requirements—3,000 square feet for single-wide and 4,500 square feet for double-wide homes. Operators maintain required separation distances between homes, accessory structures, and property boundaries, and keep all streets, roads, and walkways in good repair. Confirming that every occupied home sits on an approved stand and that each home displays a clearly visible identification marker at least four inches tall are also standard practices under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 64-40-7 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules gives residents of manufactured home communities certain baseline protections regarding the physical layout of their community, including minimum lot sizes, spacing between homes, and properly maintained roads and walkways. If a resident believes their community is not meeting these standards—such as inadequate drainage, insufficient spacing, or a missing approved home stand—they may raise these conditions as potential regulatory violations. Tenants can contact the West Virginia Department of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint processes under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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