Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-20
Landscaping
Operative Text
A. Lawn and ground cover shall be provided on those areas not used for the placement of mobile homes and other buildings, walkways, roads and parking areas. B. Planting shall be provided to the extent needed in order to provide for the screening of objectionable views, adequate shade and a suitable setting for the mobile homes and other facilities. (1) Screen planting shall be provided to screen objectionable views. Views which shall be screened include laundry facilities, other nonresidential uses, garbage storage and collection areas and all abutting yards of adjacent properties. (2) Other planting shall be provided along those areas within the park which front upon existing public highways and streets to reduce glare and provide pleasant outlooks for the living units. C. Grass or ground cover shall be provided on all areas subject to erosion.
Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 § 48-20 establishes landscaping standards for mobile home parks, requiring that open ground areas be covered with lawn or ground cover, that plantings be used to screen objectionable views and provide shade, and that vegetation be maintained wherever erosion is a concern. Specific screening requirements apply to laundry facilities, garbage areas, non-residential uses, and neighboring properties. Plantings along public roads and streets are also required to reduce glare and improve the visual environment for residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 § 48-20 generally maintain continuous lawn or ground cover on all unpaved, unbuilt areas and install screening plantings around laundry facilities, garbage collection zones, non-residential uses, and property boundaries adjacent to neighboring parcels. Compliant parks also include plantings along frontages facing public highways to manage glare and enhance the outlook from living units. Erosion-prone areas receive particular attention, with ground cover established and maintained to prevent soil loss.
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, N.Y., are protected by the landscaping standards set out in ch. 48 § 48-20, which entitle them to a park environment with adequate screening from objectionable views, shade plantings, and erosion control. If a park appears to lack required screening around garbage areas, laundry facilities, or neighboring properties, or if bare eroding ground is present, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park regulations can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation