Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 125-3
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section: MANUFACTURED HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. It shall include what was formerly defined as "dwelling, mobile home." MANUFACTURED HOME LOT A designated site of specific total land area which is located within a manufactured home park for the accommodation of one manufactured home and its occupants. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK Any parcel of land which is planned and improved for the placement of two or more manufactured homes which are used as dwellings and for occupancy of more than 90 consecutive days. MANUFACTURED HOME STAND A durable surface located on a manufactured home lot which is to be used for the placement of and is capable of supporting a manufactured home. TRAILER CAMP Any parcel of land which is planned and improved for the placement of two or more travel trailers which are used as temporary living quarters and for occupancy of not more than 90 consecutive days. TRAVEL TRAILER Any portable vehicle which is designed to be transported on its own wheels, which is designed and intended to be used for temporary living quarters for travel, recreational or vacation purposes and which may or may not include one or all of the accommodations and facilities included in a manufactured home.
Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 § 125-3 establishes the official definitions that govern the entire manufactured home and trailer camp chapter. Key terms—including 'manufactured home,' 'manufactured home lot,' 'manufactured home park,' 'manufactured home stand,' 'trailer camp,' and 'travel trailer'—are given precise meanings that distinguish permanent or long-term residential structures from temporary recreational vehicles. A central distinction drawn by § 125-3 is occupancy duration: manufactured home parks are associated with stays exceeding 90 consecutive days, while trailer camps are limited to stays of 90 days or fewer. These definitions control how all other provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks and trailer camps in Athens, N.Y. should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 125-3, because those definitions determine which regulatory requirements apply to a given property. A manufactured home park—designed for occupancy exceeding 90 consecutive days—carries different obligations than a trailer camp, which is limited to shorter-term stays. Compliant operators generally ensure that their facilities, lots, and stands are described and documented in terms consistent with the § 125-3 definitions, since misclassification of a property type can affect permitting, zoning, and operational requirements throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in manufactured homes or trailers in Athens, N.Y. benefit from understanding the definitions in § 125-3, because the category their dwelling falls into—manufactured home, manufactured home park, or trailer camp—determines which protections and rules apply to their tenancy. For example, a resident occupying a site for more than 90 consecutive days is likely situated in a manufactured home park rather than a trailer camp, which may affect their rights under the broader chapter. Tenants who believe their housing situation has been misclassified may wish to review the full chapter, consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York manufactured housing law, or contact the relevant local code enforcement office for clarification.
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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