Clarkson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 94 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 94-34
Patios, steps and skirting
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A. Each park unit shall be provided with a patio with a minimum width of eight feet (the width being the smaller of two dimensions) and a total area of at least 160 square feet. The patio shall be constructed of durable materials such as concrete or patio blocks and shall be so located as to give access to the mobile home. Specifications for patio construction shall be included in the site plan. B. Entrance steps as needed shall be installed at all doors leading to the inside of the mobile home. Such steps shall be constructed of materials intended for permanence, weather resistance and attractiveness and shall be equipped with handrails which will provide adequate support for users, the step design to be in accordance with the Building Code. C. All mobile home units shall have enclosed lower skirting of a permanent, solid, noncombustible material applied in a workmanlike manner approved by the Zoning Officer.
Section 94-34 of Clarkson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 94 establishes physical standards for patios, entrance steps, and skirting at mobile home park units. Each unit must have a patio of at least 160 square feet (with a minimum width of eight feet) built from durable materials like concrete or patio blocks. Entrance steps at all doors must be permanent, weather-resistant, and fitted with handrails meeting the Building Code, and the lower perimeter of each unit must be enclosed with a permanent, solid, noncombustible skirting material installed in a workmanlike manner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Clarkson must ensure every unit site complies with § 94-34 by providing a properly sized and constructed patio, code-compliant entrance steps with handrails, and approved noncombustible skirting. Patio specifications should be incorporated into the site plan submitted for approval, and skirting installations require sign-off from the Zoning Officer. Compliant park managers typically document materials used and maintain records of Zoning Officer approvals to demonstrate ongoing adherence to these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 94-34 of Clarkson's Code of Ordinances, residents of mobile home park units are entitled to a properly constructed patio, safe entrance steps with handrails, and enclosed noncombustible skirting around their unit. If these features are absent, substandard, or deteriorating, tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the local Zoning Officer or relevant municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and mobile home park regulations can help residents understand the options available to them when these standards are not met.
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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