Raynham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 230 § 230-2
Definitions (Raynham Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks)
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[Amended 5-16-2022 ATM by Art. 26] In this bylaw, the following terms, unless a contrary meaning is required by the context or is specifically prescribed, shall have the following meanings: MOBILE HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight body feet or more in width and is 40 body feet or more in length, and a minimum of 320 square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. MOBILE HOME PARK An area approved by the Board of Health under the provisions of this bylaw for the location of three or more mobile homes.
Raynham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 230 § 230-2 establishes the working definitions used throughout the town's mobile home bylaw. A 'mobile home' is defined as a transportable structure meeting specific size thresholds—at least eight feet wide, forty feet long, and 320 square feet—built on a permanent chassis and intended for use as a dwelling with a permanent foundation and utility connections. A 'mobile home park' is defined as an area that has received Board of Health approval under this bylaw for the placement of three or more such mobile homes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to CH. 230 § 230-2 generally ensure that any structure they designate as a mobile home meets all stated dimensional and construction criteria, including the minimum width, length, square footage, and chassis requirements. Those seeking to establish or operate a mobile home park typically obtain approval from the Raynham Board of Health before placing three or more mobile homes on a site, as the definition of a 'mobile home park' is tied directly to that approval. Keeping documentation that each unit satisfies the bylaw's definitional thresholds is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in structures or communities covered by CH. 230 § 230-2 may find it useful to understand whether their home and the community it sits in meet the bylaw's definitions, since those definitions determine which protections and regulations apply. If a tenant believes their housing situation is being mischaracterized—for example, a park operating without Board of Health approval—tenant-rights organizations and the Raynham Board of Health can be resources for understanding available options. Familiarity with the definitions in § 230-2 can also be relevant when raising questions about the legal status of a dwelling in any formal proceeding.
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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