Cochecton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 150-12
Waivers
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A. The Planning Board may, for good cause shown, authorize waivers from the strict interpretation of the provisions of this chapter affecting existing manufactured home parks and manufactured homes, except that it shall not waive any requirement which would otherwise require a variance of Chapter 240 , Zoning, and necessarily be handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. It shall be specifically authorized, pursuant to § 281 of the Town Law, to waive the development standards contained herein so as to accommodate the best possible design of the manufactured home park, provided the density of the manufactured home park shall not be increased beyond that presently permitted. B. Procedure for waivers. (1) The owner of an existing manufactured home park or manufactured home outside a manufactured home park may apply for a variance by filing an application with the Building Inspector, together with an application for a license setting forth the reasons for the variance. (2) Fees for waiver applications shall be established by resolution of the Town Board.
Section 150-12 of Cochecton's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which the Planning Board may grant relief from the strict application of Chapter 150's requirements for existing manufactured home parks and manufactured homes. Waivers are available for good cause and may extend to development standards in order to achieve better park design, but they cannot be used to increase density beyond currently permitted levels or to sidestep zoning requirements that fall under the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are submitted to the Building Inspector alongside a license application, and fees are set by Town Board resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of existing manufactured home parks or manufactured homes in Cochecton should be aware that § 150-12 provides a formal pathway to seek relief from Chapter 150's development standards when strict compliance would be impractical. A compliant operator pursuing a waiver files the required application with the Building Inspector, includes a license application explaining the reasons for the requested relief, and pays the fee established by Town Board resolution. Operators also take care to distinguish waiver-eligible issues from those requiring a variance under Chapter 240, Zoning, which must go before the Zoning Board of Appeals rather than the Planning Board.
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 or manufactured homes in Cochecton should know that § 150-12 limits what the Planning Board can waive — notably, it cannot approve a waiver that would increase the density of a manufactured home park beyond currently permitted levels. If a waiver is granted that appears to affect living conditions or density in ways that may impact residents, tenants can review the application on file with the Building Inspector, as the process is tied to a license application. Tenants who have concerns about how a waiver may affect their rights or housing conditions may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney for general information.
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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