Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 653 § 653-2
Definitions (Plainville Mobile Home Parks)
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The following words as used in these rules and regulations, unless a different meaning is required by the context or is specifically prescribed, shall have the following meanings: 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 BUILDING Any awning, cabana, ramada, storage structure, carport, fence, windbreak, porch, or similar structure established on mobile home lot for use of the occupant of the mobile home. 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. 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 lot or tract of land upon which three or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling purposes are located including any buildings, structures, fixtures, and equipment used in connection with mobile homes. OCCUPIED AREA The total of all area covered by a mobile home and roofed mobile home accessory buildings on a mobile home lot. PARK STREET A private way which affords principal means of access to a mobile home lot or permanent building. PERMANENT BUILDING Any structure erected and constructed and permanently affixed to the ground it occupies within any mobile home park.
Section 653-2 of Plainville, Massachusetts's Code of Bylaws (CH. 653) establishes the official vocabulary used throughout the town's mobile home park regulations. Terms such as "mobile home," "mobile home lot," "mobile home park," and "occupied area" are given precise meanings that govern how all other rules in the chapter are interpreted. These definitions set the boundaries for what qualifies as a regulated structure, space, or use within a mobile home park context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Plainville should be familiar with the definitions established in CH. 653 § 653-2, as these terms determine how the rest of the chapter's requirements apply to their properties. For example, the distinction between a "mobile home lot," a "mobile home pad," and the "occupied area" affects how space, setbacks, and accessory structures are measured and regulated. Compliant park operators generally ensure that their site layouts, structures, and records align with these defined terms to avoid misclassification under the bylaw.
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 Plainville benefit from understanding the definitions in CH. 653 § 653-2, because these terms shape what protections and standards apply to their homes and lots. For instance, knowing what qualifies as a "mobile home accessory building" or a "mobile home lot" can be relevant when questions arise about permitted structures or exclusive-use rights. Tenants who believe a dispute hinges on how these terms are applied may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for context.
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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