East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-5
Application for license; processing
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A. Every person, firm or corporation desiring a license to conduct a trailer camp within the Town of East Fishkill shall first make application in writing for such license to the Town Clerk. Said application shall state the name and address of the applicant, the nature and extent of his interest in the business for which a license is desired and whether he is the owner of the property, and if not the owner, the name, address and written consent, duly acknowledged, of the owner, and shall give a legal and concise description of the property to be used. Said application shall also state the number of units therein and such information as may be required by the Town Clerk or other proper officers of the Town of East Fishkill, County of Dutchess and State of New York. Such application shall be accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale, which must clearly show the extent and area to be used for automobile, trailer or house cars and the location of all of the proposed sanitary conveniences, toilets, washrooms, laundry buildings, slop sinks, garbage disposal and the proposed method of sewage disposal or removal and the plan for water supply and lighting. B. Such application shall indicate compliance with the minimum requirements as set by the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health, the Dutchess County Health Department and the Sanitary Code of the State of New York. There shall be endorsed thereon the approval of the Health Department and Planning Board. Such application shall be accompanied by the written consents, duly acknowledged, of the owners of 50% of lands within a radius of 2,500 feet of the boundaries of the lands proposed to be used. Such application shall be accompanied by an investigation fee in an amount as set from time to time by the Town Council. C. The Town Clerk shall submit said application and plan to the Building Inspector, who shall examine the same and inspect the property, application and plan and either approve or disapprove the same, and if the same is approved, such approval shall be endorsed upon the application, and if disapproved, the application shall be endorsed accordingly, together with the reason or reasons for such disapproval. The Town Clerk shall thereafter refer said application and all documents submitted therewith to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which shall within 90 days hold a public hearing on such application. If approved, such Zoning Board of Appeals shall direct the Town Clerk to issue a license, and if disapproved, shall give the reason for such action.
East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-5 establishes the full application process required before anyone may operate a trailer camp within the Town of East Fishkill. An applicant must submit a written application to the Town Clerk that includes ownership details, a scaled site plan showing sanitary facilities and utilities, neighbor consent from owners of at least 50% of lands within 2,500 feet, and an investigation fee. The application then moves through review by the Building Inspector and ultimately a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, which must act within 90 days and either directs issuance of a license or states reasons for denial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to establish a trailer camp under ch. 131 § 131-5 generally prepare a thorough written application well in advance, since the process involves multiple layers of review — the Town Clerk, Building Inspector, relevant health departments, Planning Board, and finally the Zoning Board of Appeals. A compliant applicant assembles a scaled site plan covering sanitary conveniences, sewage disposal, water supply, and lighting, and secures written, acknowledged consent from owners of at least 50% of lands within a 2,500-foot radius of the proposed site. Operators also budget for the investigation fee set by the Town Council and ensure that state and county health department approvals are endorsed on the application before submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents or prospective residents of a trailer camp in East Fishkill, ch. 131 § 131-5 means that any camp operating in the town should have gone through a formal public licensing process, including a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Because that hearing is a matter of public record, individuals can request documentation from the Town Clerk to verify whether a camp holds a valid license and whether required health and sanitary approvals were obtained. Those with concerns about a camp's compliance may consider contacting the Town Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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