Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-18
Streets
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All manufactured home parks shall be provided with safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public streets or roads to each manufactured home lot. A. All streets shall be provided with a smooth, hard and dense surface which shall be durable and well-drained under normal use and weather conditions. Street surfaces shall be maintained free of cracks and holes, and their edges shall be protected by suitable means to prevent raveling and shifting of the base. B. Street surface drainage and overland surface drainage adjacent to streets shall be conveyed by shallow ditches to stormwater drains, dry wells or natural drainage systems. C. Grades of all streets shall not be more than 8%. Short runs with a maximum of 12% may be permitted, provided that traffic safety is assured. D. Street intersections should generally be at right angles. Offsets at intersections and intersection of more than two streets at one point should be avoided. E. Street lighting shall be designed to produce a minimum of 0.1 footcandle at street level throughout the system. Potentially hazardous locations shall be individually illuminated with a minimum of 0.3 footcandle. F. The street system shall provide convenient circulation by means of minor streets and properly located collector streets. Dead-end streets shall be limited in length to 1,000 feet and shall be provided with adequate turnarounds to be approved by the Planning Board. G. Pavement widths. (1) The entrance street connecting the manufactured home park streets with a public road shall have a minimum pavement width of 24 feet. (2) Minor internal streets serving less than 40 lots with no on-street parking shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet. (3) Where on-street parking is provided, parallel parking lanes a minimum of seven feet in width shall be provided.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-18 establishes detailed physical standards for streets within manufactured home parks, covering surface quality, drainage, grades, lighting, layout, and pavement widths. Streets must be smooth, durable, and well-drained, with lighting levels meeting specified footcandle minimums and dead-end streets capped at 1,000 feet. The rules set minimum pavement widths ranging from 20 to 24 feet depending on the street's function and whether on-street parking is provided.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Bath are generally expected to construct and maintain all internal streets in compliance with the surface, drainage, grading, lighting, and width standards set out in ch. 72 § 72-18. Ongoing maintenance obligations include keeping street surfaces free of cracks and holes, protecting edges against raveling, and ensuring lighting meets the 0.1 footcandle minimum system-wide and 0.3 footcandle at hazardous locations. Dead-end streets must not exceed 1,000 feet and require turnarounds approved by the Planning Board before use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Bath have an interest in knowing that § 72-18 of the local code sets enforceable minimum standards for the streets within their community, including surface condition, drainage, lighting, and layout. If streets appear to fall below these standards—such as persistent potholes, poor drainage, or inadequate lighting—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured-home-park law can help residents understand what options may be available when street conditions appear non-compliant.
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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