Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 92-6
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MOBILE HOME A movable or portable unit designed and constructed to be towed on its own chassis, comprised of a frame and wheels. A mobile home shall be construed to remain a mobile home, subject to all regulations applying thereto, whether or not wheels, axles, hitch or other appurtenances of mobility are removed and regardless of the nature of the foundation provided. A unit may contain parts that may be folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional cubic capacity as well as two or more separately towable components designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of being again separated into the components for repeated towing. Modular homes or other dwelling units that are constructed in two or more main sections and transported to and permanently assembled on a site are not considered mobile homes. MOBILE HOME PARK Any lot of record upon which two or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations. MODULAR HOME A prefabricated dwelling unit delivered to the site in two or more structural units and permanently assembled.
Section 92-6 of Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 92 establishes the definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the article. A 'mobile home' is broadly defined as a towable unit built on its own chassis and frame, and it retains that classification even if wheels, axles, or other mobility components are removed and regardless of what kind of foundation it sits on. A 'mobile home park' is any recorded lot where two or more mobile homes are used for dwelling or sleeping, whether or not residents pay for the accommodation. A 'modular home,' by contrast, is a prefabricated unit delivered in two or more structural sections and permanently assembled on-site, and it is explicitly excluded from the mobile home classification.
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Operators of mobile home parks in Champlain should be aware that § 92-6 defines the scope of what qualifies as a mobile home and a mobile home park, and those definitions determine which regulations apply to their property. A compliant operator generally ensures that any unit meeting the mobile home definition—including units with mobility components removed—is treated as subject to mobile home regulations, not exempted from them. Operators who manage prefabricated modular homes assembled permanently on-site should note that § 92-6 explicitly places those units outside the mobile home category, which may affect which local rules govern their use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in mobile home parks in Champlain should know that § 92-6 sets out the foundational definitions that determine what rules apply to their housing situation. Whether a unit's wheels or axles have been removed does not change its classification as a mobile home under this section, meaning the full set of mobile home regulations continues to apply. Tenants who are uncertain whether their dwelling is classified as a mobile home or a modular home under § 92-6—and how that classification affects their rights—may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the broader provisions of Chapter 92.
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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