Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-5
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: LICENSE A license issued to January 1 annually to operate a mobile home park within the Town of Cambria. MOBILE HOME A transportable, single-family dwelling which may be towed and which is affixed to real estate, used for nontransient residential purposes and for which conforms with current American Standards Association codes for plumbing, heating and electrical systems. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land within a mobile home park for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned for the placement of mobile homes, appurtenant structures or additions. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions, also called the "pad." PERMIT A building permit to construct, alter or extend any mobile home park, issued by the Building Inspector in accordance with Article III . PERSON Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation, or other entity. SERVICE BUILDING A structure housing sanitary, operational, office, recreational, maintenance and other facilities, built to conform to required standards. SEWER CONNECTION Pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the drain outlet of the mobile home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer riser pipe of the sewer system serving the mobile home park. SEWER RISER PIPE That portion of the sewer lateral which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point at each mobile home lot. TEMPORARY LICENSE A license to operate a mobile home park in existence at the time of enactment of this chapter which does not conform to the standards established in this chapter. WATER CONNECTION All pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within the mobile home. WATER RISER PIPE That portion of the water service pipe which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point at each mobile home lot. WATER SERVICE PIPE All pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances from the water main of the park, distribution system to the water outlet of the distribution system within the mobile home.
Section 127-5 of Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 establishes the official definitions that govern the entire mobile home park regulatory chapter. Key terms—such as "mobile home," "mobile home park," "mobile home lot," "license," and various infrastructure components like sewer and water connections—are given specific, bounded meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the chapter. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all licensing, permitting, and operational requirements that follow in Chapter 127.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Cambria should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in § 127-5, because terms like "mobile home," "mobile home lot," and "mobile home park" carry specific legal meanings that determine which properties and structures fall under the chapter's requirements. For example, a compliant operator ensures that any dwelling marketed as a mobile home meets the American Standards Association codes for plumbing, heating, and electrical systems as referenced in this section. Understanding the distinction between a standard "license" and a "temporary license"—the latter applying to pre-existing parks that do not yet conform to current standards—is also relevant to ongoing compliance obligations under Chapter 127.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Cambria benefit from knowing that § 127-5 defines the terms used throughout Chapter 127, including what qualifies as a "mobile home lot" and what infrastructure components—such as sewer connections and water riser pipes—are formally recognized under the code. These definitions can be relevant when a dispute arises about the scope of a landlord's obligations or the boundaries of a tenant's exclusive lot use. Tenants who believe conditions in their park may not align with the standards referenced in Chapter 127 may wish to consult local code enforcement authorities or a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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