Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-3
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: DENSITY The number of mobile homes or mobile home lots per gross area. DEVELOPER The person, firm, association or corporation and/or agent thereof who or which files application for the development of a mobile home park. HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Broome County Health Department. LICENSE A document issued by the Town Board or a person officially designated by the Town Board permitting the construction, alteration or expansion of a mobile home development. LOT AREA The total land space reserved for the exclusive use of the occupants of a mobile home. MOBILE HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. Every mobile home shall have a manufacturer's label which certifies that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the home is in compliance with all applicable federal construction and safety standards. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land for the placement of the mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK A tract of land and any mobile homes, vehicles, buildings or other structures thereon pertinent to its use, any part of which may be occupied by persons for living purposes other than recreation, traveling or vacationing. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual mobile home lot which has been improved and reserved for the placement of the mobile home. MODULAR HOME A factory-manufactured home incorporating structures or components designed for residential occupancy, constructed by a method or system of construction whereby the structure or component is wholly or in substantial part manufactured in a manufacturing facility and is intended for permanent installation on a building site. Every factory-manufactured home or component shall bear an insignia of approval issued by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. PARK MANAGER The person who has charge, care or control of the mobile home development. PARK OWNER The person, firm, corporation or association thereof who or which owns a mobile home development. PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board of the Town of Chenango. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE A single-axle or multiple-axle non-self-propelled structure mounted on wheels or otherwise capable of being made mobile for the purpose of travel, recreational and vacation use, including but not limited to travel trailers, mobile homes, motor homes, tent trailers, boats and boat trailers and horse trailers and self-propelled motor homes or campers. TOWN BOARD The governing legislative body of the Town of Chenango.
Section 48-3 of Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 48 establishes the official definitions that govern how terms are interpreted throughout the mobile home park regulations. Key terms such as "mobile home," "mobile home park," "mobile home lot," "modular home," and "recreational vehicle" are each given specific, bounded meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the chapter. These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by the chapter's rules, distinguishing, for example, between a mobile home and a modular home based on construction method and required certifications.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of mobile home parks in Chenango should be familiar with the definitions in § 48-3, because the meanings assigned there control how every other provision in Chapter 48 applies to their property and activities. For instance, a compliant park owner understands the distinction between a "mobile home lot" and a "mobile home stand," and ensures that structures on the property meet the specific size and certification thresholds that define a "mobile home" or "modular home" under this section. Developers filing applications with the Town Board or Planning Board of the Town of Chenango typically reference these definitions to confirm that their proposed development falls within the chapter's regulatory framework.
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 benefit from understanding the definitions in § 48-3, because those definitions determine whether a particular dwelling, lot, or park is subject to the protections and requirements of Chapter 48. For example, whether a structure qualifies as a "mobile home" under this section—based on its dimensions, chassis, and manufacturer's label—can affect what rules apply to the occupancy arrangement. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 48 alongside these definitions.
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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