Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-16
Landscaping and screening
Operative Text
A. Landscaping and screening will be required to the extent needed to provide for screening of objectionable views, adequate shading and suitable setting for manufactured homes and other facilities. B. Visual screening, where required, will be a solid fence six feet high, maintained in good condition and free of all advertising. Planted screens in lieu of such fence shall consist of evergreens not less than six feet in height. C. Screening may be required where appropriate for objectionable views such as laundry drying yards, refuse collections stations, accessory uses and adjacent properties. D. Landscaping will be required in appropriate size, quantity and character to provide an attractive setting for the mobile home and accessory facilities, to provide privacy, to minimize glare and to afford shade. E. Existing natural vegetation shall be protected to the extent possible where such is suitable for preservation.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-16 establishes landscaping and screening standards for manufactured home communities. The rule requires that visual barriers—either a solid six-foot fence or evergreen plantings of equal height—be installed where needed to block objectionable views, such as laundry areas or refuse stations. Landscaping must be of appropriate size and character to create an attractive setting, provide privacy, reduce glare, and offer shade, while existing natural vegetation should be preserved wherever suitable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Bath are generally expected to comply with ch. 72 § 72-16 by assessing the site for areas that may require screening or landscaping. Where visual screening is mandated, compliant operators typically install and maintain a solid six-foot fence free of advertising, or plant evergreens of at least six-foot height as an alternative. Routine maintenance of both fencing and plantings, along with efforts to protect existing natural vegetation, reflects the ongoing nature of the obligations this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home communities in Bath may look to ch. 72 § 72-16 when concerns arise about inadequate screening of refuse areas, laundry yards, or other objectionable views near their homes. If landscaping or screening appears to fall short of what the ordinance requires, tenants can document the conditions and raise the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Bath. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available for addressing non-compliance.
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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