(a) Except as otherwise noted, the requirements of this article shall apply to the construction, use, maintenance, and occupancy of accessory buildings or structures and building components constructed or installed adjacent to units both within and outside of parks.

(b) Accessory buildings or structures or building components that are constructed and maintained in accordance with those statutes and regulations which were in effect on the date of original construction, are not subject to the requirements of subsequent regulations. An accessory building or structure or building component that is moved to a different location shall be subject to the permit to construct fee requirements of this chapter. Any alterations or additions must comply with the current provisions of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the owner of an accessory building or structure, or building component from reinstalling an accessory building or structure or building component when it is relocated. Structural plans and installation instructions, other than details of footings and foundations, are not required for reinstallation of an accessory building or structure, or building component which complied with the requirements of the regulations in effect at the time of original installation, provided the accessory building or structure, or building component:

(d) No accessory structure may be attached to or be supported by an MH-unit if the manufacturer's installation instructions prohibit attachment or transmission of loads to the unit or require freestanding structures.

(e) When the manufacturer's installation instructions are not available, accessory structures with a roof live load greater than ten (10) psf shall be freestanding. An existing awning or carport, exceeding ten (10) psf that was previously supported by the unit, may be reinstalled at the time of MH-unit installation.