I'm not an expert on building codes, but here are my assumptions based on what I've read thus far regarding zoning for residential properties: 1. The structur

I'm not an expert on building codes, but here are my assumptions based on what I've read thus far regarding zoning for residential properties: 1. The structure built on top of the permanent foundation must comply with the building codes of the municipality that the permanent foundation is located in. This requires obtaining permit(s) before bolting the structure onto the foundation. 2. The municipal planning department will have some definition for what would be a legally permissible foundation and what constitutes "bolting down." There are many companies that specialize in the building of mobile and manufactured homes that are compliant with state- and local-level building codes. But it's very important that people do their proverbial homework, making sure that the mobile/manufactured home does truly comply with the regulations of the intended permanent location.