Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 125-10
Manufactured homes located outside of manufactured home parks
Operative Text
A. Regulation of manufactured homes. (1) No occupied manufactured home shall be parked or allowed to remain upon any street, highway or other public place, except that emergency stopping or parking when caused by mechanical failure shall be permitted upon the shoulder of any street or highway for a period of not more than 72 hours, subject however to any prohibition or limitation imposed by other regulations or laws. (2) No occupied manufactured home shall hereafter be parked or otherwise placed within the Town of Athens outside a permitted manufactured home park, except as provided in Subsections B and C . B. Manufactured home permits. (1) The owner of land, as provided for in Subsection A(1) , must file an application for a permit with the Town Clerk. (2) Each application for a manufactured home permit shall be in writing and signed by the applicant. This application must state and be accompanied by the following: (a) The name and address of the applicant. (b) The location and description of the land. (c) A plan drawn to scale of not smaller than one inch equals 20 feet. This plan must show the boundaries of the land, the location of the manufactured home on the land, the location and plan for the proposed water supply and sewage disposal systems and the location of adjacent properties and structures. (d) A certified or photostatic copy of the deed to the land which indicates that the applicant is the owner of such land. (e) A fee as set from time to time by the Town Board by resolution. (3) The Town Clerk shall transmit the application to the Town Code Enforcement Officer. Upon receipt, the Code Enforcement Officer shall review the application's compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the requirements of the New York State Department of Health. The Code Enforcement Officer shall then transmit the application, along with his or her written findings, to the Town Board. (4) The Town Board shall review the application and the findings of the Code Enforcement Officer and, by resolution, indicate its approval or disapproval. (5) The Town Clerk shall notify the applicant of the decision of the Town Board and issue a permit to the applicant if the application was approved. (6) If the application was disapproved, the applicant shall have the right to appear before the Town Board for a hearing. C. Individual manufactured home requirements. (1) Any manufactured home parked or placed outside a duly permitted manufactured home park shall have an adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes and a sewage disposal system. Both systems shall satisfy the requirements of the New York State Department of Health. (2) All applicable provisions of Chapter 180 , Zoning, including the minimum lot size and yard requirements, shall be complied with. (3) Foundation for the manufactured home shall conform as outlined in § 125-7D . (4) Not more than one occupied manufactured home shall be placed or parked on any parcel of land which is located outside a permitted manufactured home park. D. Existing manufactured homes. (1) A manufactured home which is lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this chapter but not located in a manufactured home park may be continued to be used as living quarters by its occupants, provided that: (a) The owner of the land shall register such manufactured home with the Town Clerk within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter. Such registration shall be accompanied by a description of the parcel of land and shall, in effect, constitute a permit. (b) It meets the requirements of Subsection C(1) . (2) If the owner of the land desires to substitute a manufactured home of superior construction or improve the facilities for the existing manufactured home, such owner shall file an application for a permit. Such application shall comply with the provisions of Subsection B of this section with respect to the application procedure and requirements and meet the requirements of Subsection C(1) and (2) of this section.
Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 § 125-10 establishes where and how manufactured homes may be placed outside of designated manufactured home parks within the Town of Athens. Occupied manufactured homes generally cannot be parked on public streets or highways, nor placed on private land outside a permitted park, unless a specific permit is obtained or a narrow emergency exception applies. Homes that were lawfully in place before this chapter took effect may continue to be used as residences, provided the landowner registers them with the Town Clerk within 30 days and the home meets applicable health and sanitation standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 § 125-10, landowners who wish to place a manufactured home on their property outside a permitted park must submit a written permit application to the Town Clerk, including a scaled site plan, proof of ownership, and a fee set by the Town Board. The application is reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer for compliance with this chapter and New York State Department of Health requirements before the Town Board votes on approval or disapproval. Compliant operators also ensure that water supply and sewage disposal systems meet state health standards, that zoning requirements such as minimum lot size are satisfied, and that no more than one occupied manufactured home is placed on a single parcel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 § 125-10 provides that occupants of a manufactured home lawfully in place before this chapter's enactment have the right to continue using it as living quarters, so long as the landowner registered it with the Town Clerk and the home meets water and sewage standards. If a permit application is denied, the applicant has the right to appear before the Town Board for a hearing, which may be a relevant avenue for those affected by a disapproval. Tenants who believe their housing situation may be affected by this provision can consult local tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney to better understand how the registration and permitting requirements may apply to their circumstances.
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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