Members of the Oakdale City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night, Jan. 5 that will allow the city to take over enforcement of mobile home parks within city limits.

The council voted 5-0 to approve the introduction of an ordinance amending the city’s zoning code by adding a new section titled “Mobile Home Park Permitting and Enforcement.”

The ordinance declares the city’s intent to assume enforcement responsibility for mobile home parks and establishes Oakdale as a Local Enforcement Agency under state law.

Currently, the California Department of Housing and Community Development oversees the five mobile home parks located in Oakdale. According to a staff report from City Manager Jerry Ramar, state law allows cities to take on that responsibility if they meet state requirements and receive approval from the state.

Oakdale’s five mobile home parks include approximately 650 spaces. Once the ordinance takes effect and receives state approval, enforcement would be handled locally. The Oakdale Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division would respond to violations and complaints, while the Public Services Division would oversee permits and inspections.

City staff said the change would allow Oakdale to keep permit and inspection fees that are currently sent to the state, estimated at about $40,000 annually. “Additional staff time required is minimal and can be absorbed within existing Code Enforcement budgets,” the staff report states.

The ordinance is expected to take effect July 1, following a second reading by the City Council and approval by the state housing department. The city must submit required documentation to the state by May 31.

The ordinance will return to the City Council for a second reading at a future meeting.

Ackley Circle Parking

The City Council also unanimously approved an ordinance amending the city’s motor vehicle and traffic code to restrict commercial vehicle parking on Ackley Circle during youth sporting events.

The ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the Oakdale Municipal Code to prohibit parking commercial vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds or longer than 26 feet on Ackley Circle for more than 30 minutes between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Temporary parking for active loading and unloading related to events or nearby properties will be allowed, provided vehicles do not obstruct traffic or parking.

According to the ordinance, the restrictions are intended to reduce safety hazards and traffic congestion and to preserve access for families attending youth sports activities. The Public Works Department will be responsible for posting signage outlining the new restrictions.

The ordinance is scheduled to take effect 30 days after final adoption, following a second reading.