Clarence, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-4
Permit required; application
Operative Text
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend any manufactured home park unless he holds a valid permit issued by the Town Board in the name of the person for which the specific construction, alteration or extension is proposed. This section does not apply to the replacement of manufactured homes in a manufactured home park already in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter. B. All applications for permits shall be made to the Town Board and shall contain the following: (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) Interest of the applicant in the manufactured home park. (3) The location and legal description of the manufactured home park, including a map showing the physical characteristics of the property (i.e., topography, vegetation and wetlands). (4) Complete plans and specifications of the proposed park showing: (a) The area and dimensions of the tract of land. (b) The number, location and size of all manufactured home lots. (c) The locations and size of service buildings and other proposed structures. (d) The location and width of roadways and walkways. (e) The location and size of water and sewer lines and riser pipes. (f) Plans and specifications for all buildings constructed within the manufactured home park. (g) Plans and specifications of the water supply, refuse disposal and sewer disposal facilities. (h) Proposed lighting and electrical systems. (i) The phasing of the development, if any. (j) Any and all information as may be required by the Town Board, Planning Board and Engineer. C. All applications shall be accompanied by a fee as set by the Town Board. The Town Board, upon review by the Planning Board and Town Engineer, whose fee shall be paid by the developer, shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove such application and shall report its reasoned decision to the applicant. When, upon review of the application, the Town Board and Building Inspector are satisfied that the proposed plan meets the requirements of this chapter, a permit shall be issued. D. Public improvements. No improvements shall be installed or constructed until a public improvement permit therefor has been obtained per Chapter 121 , Public and Private Improvements, of the Code of the Town of Clarence. E. Stop-work order. A stop-work order may be issued by the Building Inspector, requiring that all construction stop immediately, if construction of improvements is not as approved in the permit process.
Section 135-4 of Clarence, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 makes it unlawful to construct, alter, or extend a manufactured home park in the Town of Clarence without first obtaining a valid permit from the Town Board. The permit application must include detailed plans, specifications, and supporting information about the site, infrastructure, and proposed development phasing. Once the Town Board, Planning Board, and Town Engineer are satisfied that the proposal meets chapter requirements, a permit is issued — and no public improvements may begin until a separate public improvement permit is also secured under Chapter 121. The Building Inspector retains authority to issue a stop-work order if construction deviates from what was approved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to § 135-4 of Clarence, N.Y., Code ch. 135 generally prepare and submit a comprehensive permit application to the Town Board before breaking ground on any new, altered, or expanded manufactured home park. Compliant applicants typically assemble all required materials — including site maps, utility plans, building specifications, and phasing schedules — and pay the applicable fees, including the Town Engineer's review fee. Operators also obtain a separate public improvement permit under Chapter 121 before installing infrastructure, and ensure that all construction proceeds strictly in accordance with the approved permit to avoid a stop-work order from the Building Inspector.
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 Clarence, N.Y., may find § 135-4 of Code ch. 135 relevant when a park owner undertakes construction, alteration, or expansion work, since that work is required to be permitted and conducted in accordance with approved plans. If construction appears to be proceeding without a permit or contrary to an approved plan, tenants can inquire with the Town of Clarence Building Inspector, who holds authority under this section to issue stop-work orders for non-compliant construction. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with New York manufactured home park law can help residents understand what recourse may be available if unpermitted or non-conforming work affects their homes or community.
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.
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