Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-18
Utilities and facilities
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A. The following utilities and service facilities shall be provided in each mobile home park which shall bear the stamp of approval of the Broome County Department of Health. (1) An adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by pipes to all mobile home lots and buildings within the park to meet the requirements of the park. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with proper water connections. (2) Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a sewer, which shall be connected to the mobile home situated on the lot, to receive the waste from the shower, tub, flush toilets, lavatory and kitchen sink in such home. The sewer shall be connected to a public sewer system or one approved by the Broome County Health Department, so as not to present a health hazard. Sewer connections in unoccupied lots shall be so sealed to prevent the emission of any odors and the creation of breeding places of insects. (3) A storm drainage plan designed to convey all stormwater into natural watercourses and to maintain the park area free from standing pools of water. (4) Garbage cans with tight-fitting covers shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit the disposal of all garbage and rubbish. The cans shall be kept in sanitary condition at all times. The cans shall be located no further than 200 feet from any mobile home lot. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as may be necessary to ensure that such cans shall not overflow. Such trash collection areas shall be screened by opaque fencing and plantings. B. Unless adequate commercial laundry facilities are available within three miles of the park, laundry facilities shall be provided at a strategic location or locations for the convenience of the occupants of the mobile homes. Such facilities shall be equipped with at least one washing machine and one dryer per 10 mobile home lots. Such facilities shall be housed in a permanent structure or structures which shall be adequately lighted, heated, ventilated and sanitarily maintained. C. Other service buildings shall be provided as deemed necessary for the normal operation of the park. Such buildings shall be maintained by the owner or manager of the park in a clean, sightly and sanitary condition. D. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with weatherproof electric service connections and outlets which are a type approved by the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters. E. Each mobile home park shall be provided with at least two public telephones at the service building. F. Individual mailboxes shall be provided and clustered attractively and located at service building. G. Fire hydrants shall be installed where feasible within the capacity of the existing municipal water system.
Section 48-18 of Chenango's Code of Ordinances establishes the baseline utilities and service facilities that every mobile home park must provide. These requirements cover piped drinking water, sewer connections tied to an approved system, stormwater drainage, garbage collection, laundry facilities (unless commercial laundry is nearby), electrical service, public telephones, mailboxes, and fire hydrants. All utility and service infrastructure must carry the stamp of approval from the Broome County Department of Health, ensuring that public health and safety standards are met throughout the park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Chenango must ensure that every lot meets the full suite of infrastructure requirements set out in § 48-18, including approved water and sewer connections, sealed sewer caps on vacant lots, and a functioning stormwater drainage plan. Compliant park managers keep garbage cans within 200 feet of each lot, screened by opaque fencing and plantings, and collected frequently enough to prevent overflow. Owners are also responsible for maintaining laundry facilities (at least one washer and dryer per 10 lots if no commercial laundry exists within three miles), weatherproof electrical connections approved by the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters, clustered mailboxes, public telephones at the service building, and fire hydrants where the municipal water system permits.
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 Chenango are entitled under § 48-18 to a range of utilities and facilities—including piped potable water, a properly connected sewer, garbage receptacles within 200 feet, laundry access, approved electrical outlets, public telephones, and individual mailboxes—all subject to Broome County Department of Health approval. If any of these required utilities or facilities are absent or in disrepair, tenants may document the conditions and consider raising the deficiency with the Broome County Department of Health or the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 48-18.
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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