East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BUILDING INSPECTOR The Building Inspector of the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. CAMP UNIT The lot or space in any trailer camp which shall be assigned to or used and occupied by any one house trailer. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Dutchess County Department of Health. MOBILE HOME or HOUSE TRAILER Any dwelling unit or residence on wheels, skids, rollers, flatbed trailer or other trailer, with or without its own motive power designed to be used for human habitation or for carrying persons or property, including such units as arrive at a site of use as a dwelling more or less complete and ready for occupancy except for unpacking and assembly operations and placing on temporary or semipermanent or permanent foundations and connecting to utilities. Any addition to such house trailer shall, for the purpose of this chapter, be deemed to be a part of such house trailer. The terms "mobile home" and "house trailer" are intended to be used entirely interchangeably in this chapter. PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board of the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk of the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. TRAILER CAMP, TRAILER PARK or MOBILE HOME PARK Any lot, piece or parcel of ground whereon two or more house trailers are located or parked otherwise than for the purpose of loading, unloading or discharge or entrance of occupants or passengers. As used in this chapter, the terms "trailer camp," "trailer park" and "mobile home park" are entirely interchangeable and mean one and the same thing. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. ZONING ORDINANCE The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.
Section 131-3 of East Fishkill's Code of Ordinances establishes the official definitions that govern the entire trailer camp and mobile home chapter. Key terms such as "mobile home," "house trailer," "camp unit," and "trailer camp" (also called "trailer park" or "mobile home park") are given specific, interchangeable meanings that apply consistently throughout Chapter 131. The section also identifies the local bodies — including the Building Inspector, Planning Board, Department of Health, and Zoning Board of Appeals — whose roles are referenced elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of trailer camps or mobile home parks in East Fishkill should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 131-3, since terms like "mobile home," "house trailer," and "trailer camp" carry precise legal meanings that apply throughout Chapter 131. Compliant operators generally ensure that any structures or additions attached to a house trailer are treated as part of that trailer for regulatory purposes, as the section explicitly requires. Understanding which local bodies — such as the Building Inspector and the Planning Board — are referenced in these definitions helps operators anticipate which authorities oversee their facilities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks or trailer camps in East Fishkill benefit from knowing that § 131-3 defines the terms used throughout Chapter 131, including what qualifies as a "mobile home" or "house trailer" and what constitutes a "trailer camp" or "mobile home park." These definitions can be relevant when questions arise about whether a particular dwelling or site falls under the chapter's protections and requirements. Tenants who believe a dispute involves the interpretation of these terms may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 131 for context.
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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