Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-2
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A. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Barton, Tioga County, New York, by the regulation of site design for mobile home lots and park sites and the establishment of site installation and occupancy standards for all mobile homes located on mobile home lots in the town. B. This chapter also is intended to regulate mobile home lots and mobile home park lots in the Town of Barton, New York.
Section 97-2 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 97 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home regulations. The provision sets out that the chapter exists to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Barton residents by governing how mobile home lots and park sites are designed, installed, and occupied. It also signals that both individual mobile home lots and mobile home park lots within the town fall under the chapter's regulatory scope.
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Operators and owners of mobile home lots or mobile home parks in Barton should understand that Chapter 97, as stated in § 97-2, frames all subsequent requirements around site design, installation standards, and occupancy rules. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter to ensure their properties meet the health, safety, and welfare standards the town has established. Because § 97-2 is a purpose provision, it informs how other sections of the chapter are interpreted and applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 97-2 makes clear that Chapter 97 of Barton's Code of Ordinances was enacted with residents' health, safety, and general welfare in mind, covering both individual mobile home lots and mobile home park lots. Tenants living in these settings can point to this stated purpose when seeking to understand the protections the chapter is meant to provide. Those with concerns about conditions on their lot or in their park may wish to consult the full text of Chapter 97, contact the Town of Barton directly, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing regulations.
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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