Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-17
Skirting
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Each mobile home owner shall be required to enclose the bottom portion of the mobile home with a metal, vinyl, painted pressure-treated wood or other water-resistant material, properly ventilated, within 60 days of placement on the mobile home stand. No skirt shall be required where a perimeter foundation (masonry eight inches in width) fully encloses the area between the mobile home and ground level.
Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-17 requires that the space beneath a mobile home be enclosed with an approved skirting material—such as metal, vinyl, or water-resistant wood—that is properly ventilated. This enclosure must be completed within 60 days of the home being placed on its stand. The requirement is waived if a masonry perimeter foundation at least eight inches wide already fully encloses the area between the home and the ground.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks subject to Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-17 generally ensure that each resident or home owner installs compliant skirting within the 60-day window following placement. Acceptable materials include metal, vinyl, painted pressure-treated wood, or other water-resistant options, and the installation must include proper ventilation. Maintaining records of placement dates and skirting inspections helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-17, mobile home owners are responsible for installing approved skirting within 60 days of placement, though this obligation does not apply if a qualifying masonry perimeter foundation is already in place. If there is a dispute about whether an existing foundation meets the eight-inch masonry standard, tenants or homeowners may wish to review the ordinance directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with mobile home regulations. Understanding this provision can also be relevant when negotiating responsibilities with a park operator or responding to a compliance notice.
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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