North Attleborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 363 § 363-2
Definitions (North Attleborough Mobile Home Parks)
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As used in these rules, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: LICENSING AUTHORITY The Board of Health of the Town of North Attleborough. MOBILE HOME A dwelling unit built on a chassis and containing complete electrical, plumbing and sanitary facilities and designed to be installed on a temporary or permanent foundation for permanent living quarters. MOBILE HOME ACCESSORY "Mobile home accessory building or structure" means any awning, cabana, ramada, storage structure, carport, fence, windbreak or porch established for the use of the occupant of the mobile home on a mobile home lot. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land provided for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants within a mobile home park or development. MOBILE HOME PAD That area of a mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of a mobile home. MOBILE HOME PARK Any parcel of land of not less than five acres, exclusive of roads and areas provided for recreation, service and other such permanent installation within the park, under single or common ownership or control, which contains or is designed, laid out or adapted to accommodate mobile homes occupied or intended for occupation as living quarters. OCCUPIED AREA The total of all the lot area covered by a mobile home and roofed mobile home accessory buildings and structures on a mobile home lot. PARK STREET A private way which affords principal means of access and egress to abutting individual mobile home lots and auxiliary buildings. PERMANENT BUILDING Any structure erected and constructed and permanently affixed to the ground it occupies within any mobile home park.
Section 363-2 of North Attleborough's Code of Bylaws (CH. 363) establishes the official definitions that govern the town's mobile home park regulations. Key terms such as 'Mobile Home,' 'Mobile Home Park,' 'Mobile Home Lot,' and 'Licensing Authority' are given specific meanings that apply throughout the entire regulatory chapter. These definitions set the boundaries for what qualifies as a mobile home park (at least five acres under single or common ownership), what structures count as accessories, and which body—the Board of Health—holds licensing authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in North Attleborough should be familiar with the precise definitions established in CH. 363 § 363-2, as these terms govern how the rest of the chapter's requirements apply to their properties. For example, the definition of 'Mobile Home Park' requires a minimum of five acres exclusive of roads and recreational areas, meaning compliant operators ensure their acreage calculations reflect that standard. The Board of Health serves as the Licensing Authority under this section, so property owners and managers generally direct licensing inquiries and compliance matters to that body.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in North Attleborough benefit from understanding the definitions in CH. 363 § 363-2, as these terms shape the protections and standards that apply to their living situation. For instance, the defined scope of a 'Mobile Home Lot' clarifies that occupants have exclusive use of their lot within the park, and the definition of 'Mobile Home Accessory' identifies which structures—such as awnings, porches, and carports—are recognized under the bylaw. Tenants who believe their rights under CH. 363 are not being observed may consider contacting the North Attleborough Board of Health, which is designated as the Licensing Authority, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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