Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-5
License required for manufactured home park; application; fee
Operative Text
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate, or permit to be established, maintained or operated, on any property owned or controlled by him, a manufactured home park within the Village of Chittenango without having first secured a license therefor in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such license shall expire on January 1 following the date of issuance but may be renewed under the provisions of this chapter for additional periods of one year. B. The application for such license, or the renewal thereof, shall be filed with the Village Clerk and should be accompanied by the appropriate fee as hereinafter provided. An application for renewal of such license should be filed no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the existing license. If such application should be filed prior to the expiration of such license but less than 30 days prior thereto, a surcharge of $500 shall be paid with the application fee. C. The application shall be verified by the applicant and shall contain: (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) The nature and extent of his interest in the business for which a license is desired. (3) Whether or not applicant is the owner of the real property for which the license is desired, and if not, the name and address of the owner thereof. (4) If applicant is not the owner of real property for which the license is desired, the application shall be accompanied by a duly verified statement of the owner of the real property that the applicant is authorized by him to construct or maintain the manufactured home park and to make application for a license therefor. (5) A description of the premises on which the manufactured home park is or will be located as will readily identify and definitely locate the same. (6) The number of units to be contained in said proposed manufactured home park. (7) The names and addresses of owners of all manufactured homes then located in the manufactured home park. (8) The year, make, model and location of all manufactured homes then located in the park. (9) A statement verifying that all manufactured homes located in the park have been installed in accordance with the laws, codes and regulations of the State of New York existing at the time of installation of such homes. (10) Such other information as may reasonably be required. D. The application shall be accompanied by two copies of the manufactured home park plan, drawn to scale and prepared by a civil engineer or land surveyor duly licensed by the State of New York, showing in detail the following: (1) The extent and area to be used for park purposes. (2) Roadways, driveways and sidewalks. (3) Locations of sites of units. (4) Separate location of parking facilities for automobiles and tow vehicles. (5) Location of sanitary conveniences, including toilets, washrooms, laundries and utility rooms. (6) Plan for water supply (application for water). (7) Plan for supplying electricity to units and for lighting of park, roadways and sidewalks. E. The Village Clerk shall immediately submit said application and plan to the Board of Trustees, who shall examine the same in detail, inspect the property and promptly recommend approval or disapproval of the application to the Village Clerk. The prompt action of the Board shall cause the application to be considered and acted upon at its next regularly scheduled meeting. If the Village Board shall approve such application, it shall endorse its written approval with the date thereof on the written application and it shall thereupon direct the Village Clerk to issue the license, whereupon such license shall be issued by such Clerk. If the application is disapproved by the Village Board, then the Village Clerk shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of such disapproval, together with the reason or reasons therefor, and such notification of disapproval shall be accompanied by a refund of the portion of the fee paid by the applicant as shall be in excess of $10. Any person deeming himself aggrieved by the action of the Village Board may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction. F. The license fees for manufactured home parks shall be as set, from time to time, by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village.
Section 137-5 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances requires that anyone who wants to establish, maintain, or operate a manufactured home park within the Village of Chittenango must first obtain a license from the Village. The license runs until January 1 following issuance and must be renewed annually, with renewal applications submitted to the Village Clerk at least 30 days before expiration — late filers (but still before expiration) face a $500 surcharge. The application process involves detailed documentation, a scaled site plan prepared by a licensed engineer or surveyor, and review and approval by the Village Board of Trustees, with disapproved applicants retaining the right to seek relief in court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Chittenango should be aware that § 137-5 makes it unlawful to run such a park without a valid license. Compliant operators typically file renewal applications with the Village Clerk at least 30 days before January 1 each year to avoid the $500 late-filing surcharge, and they keep on file all required documentation — including a scaled site plan by a New York-licensed civil engineer or land surveyor, verified statements about ownership and authorization, and records of all manufactured homes in the park. License fees are set periodically by Board of Trustees resolution, so operators generally monitor for fee changes as part of their annual renewal process.
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 may find it relevant that § 137-5 requires the park operator to hold a current, Village-issued license to legally maintain the park. If a park appears to be operating without a valid license, tenants can inquire with the Village Clerk's office about the park's licensing status, as the Clerk is the official record-keeper for these licenses. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured home park law can help residents understand what options may be available if a park is found to be operating out of compliance with this chapter.
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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