Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-2
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Whenever used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless a different meaning appears from the content, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: FAMILY UNIT A group of persons, related by blood, marriage, or commitment, sharing one dwelling and constituted by no more than four adults and the unemancipated children of such adults. MANUFACTURED HOME As defined in Article 21-B of the Executive Law, as follows: a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width and 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 permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. The term shall include any structure that meets all of the requirements of this subdivision except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under Title 42 of the United States Code, except that such term shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK Any plot of land upon which two or more manufactured homes, which are occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located or which is offered to the public for the location of two or more occupied manufactured homes, regardless of whether a charge is made for such accommodations. PERSON Includes persons, partnership, firms, company, corporations, tenants, owners, lessees or licensees and agents or assigns. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Any factory-manufactured structure, either self-propelled or movable by other vehicles, transportable in one section, which is less than eight feet in width and less than 40 feet in length, which is built upon a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a temporary dwelling, without permanent foundation, and may include plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained herein. UNIT A section of ground in a manufactured home park of not less than 2,000 square feet designed for location and accommodation of an occupied manufactured home and its tow vehicle, for use by a single-family unit.
Section 137-2 of Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter governing manufactured home parks. It sets out precise meanings for terms such as 'Family Unit,' 'Manufactured Home,' 'Manufactured Home Park,' 'Person,' 'Recreational Vehicle,' and 'Unit,' so that all subsequent rules in the chapter are interpreted consistently. Notably, a manufactured home is distinguished from a recreational vehicle primarily by size, permanence of design, and federal certification standards, while a 'Unit' within a park must be at least 2,000 square feet. These definitions shape how every other requirement and restriction in the chapter applies.
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Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Chittenango should be familiar with the definitions in § 137-2, since every regulatory obligation in ch. 137 is interpreted through these terms. For example, understanding the distinction between a 'Manufactured Home' and a 'Recreational Vehicle' helps operators determine which structures may lawfully be placed in a park and which may not. Compliant park operators also ensure that each 'Unit' meets the minimum 2,000-square-foot standard and that occupancy aligns with the 'Family Unit' definition, which caps adult occupants at four plus their unemancipated children.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Chittenango benefit from understanding the definitions in § 137-2, because these terms determine how their rights and protections under ch. 137 are applied. For instance, the definition of 'Family Unit' may affect who is recognized as a lawful occupant of a dwelling, and the definition of 'Unit' sets a minimum space standard for the plot a home occupies. Tenants who believe a park operator is applying these definitions incorrectly may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from a housing attorney to understand 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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