East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-1-2
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND/OR BUILDING A separate, nonhabitable structure or building that is located on an individual mobile home site. APPLICANT Owner of a freestanding mobile home or the owner of a mobile home community, or the designated agent of either. CERTIFICATION A notarized statement of the applicant certifying that the spacing between mobile homes and mobile homes and accessory structures meets the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter. COMMUNITY BUILDING Any nonresidential building used for mobile home community purposes, not including an accessory structure. COMMUNITY OFFICE The location in the mobile home community where the site plan and register are kept and emergency phone numbers and community notices are posted. COMMUNITY OPERATOR The person or entity who has charge, care or control of a mobile home community and who is authorized to make decisions regarding health and safety issues at said mobile home community on 24 hours notice. Said person or entity may be the owner of the mobile home community or a person or agent designated by such owner. COMMUNITY ROADS, DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS Private ways within the mobile home community which afford principal means of access to individual mobile home sites and any community buildings and which provide access to a public street. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE A list that sets forth a time schedule for connection of identified conditions, not to exceed three years. CONDITION A specific circumstance that is not in compliance with one or more provisions of this chapter and that has been granted a time schedule for compliance as a provision of a permit renewal. FREESTANDING MOBILE HOME A mobile home which exists at the time of the adoption of this revised chapter, is located on a separate and single parcel and is not associated with a mobile home community. See § 255-11-10 of this Town Code which prohibits the future placement of a mobile home on a separate and single parcel. INDIVIDUAL MOBILE HOME SITE A designated space within a mobile home community used for the accommodation of one mobile home, its accessory structures, buildings and equipment, for the exclusive use of the occupants. INSPECTOR Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Ordinance Enforcement Officer or other individuals duly designated by the Town Board. MOBILE HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, that, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet; is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities; contains therein plumbing, heating, cooking, refrigeration and electrical systems; and has a seal of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development attached to its siding or preexists the adoption of said seal, examples being house trailers permitted under Chapter 141 prior to its deletion and replacement by this chapter. MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY An area of land under single ownership which has been planned and improved for the placement in designated spaces of two or more mobile homes for dwelling purposes and which includes appurtenant facilities and accessory services for residents only. A "mobile home community" shall include the terms "mobile home court" or "mobile home park." See § 255-11-10 of the Town Code regarding permitted use district zones for mobile home communities. PLOT PLAN A plan of a mobile home community, drawn to scale, depicting the location of the individual mobile home sites and all community buildings, roadways and utility shutoffs. STORAGE STRUCTURE A building utilized for storage and not designed or used as habitable space. TONGUE An attachment for towing a mobile home that protrudes beyond the mobile home body.
Section 174-1-2 of East Hampton's Code of Ordinances Chapter 174 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the mobile home community regulatory framework. Terms such as 'mobile home,' 'community operator,' 'freestanding mobile home,' and 'individual mobile home site' are given precise meanings that govern how all other provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied. The definitions also draw distinctions between habitable and non-habitable structures, between community-wide facilities and individual sites, and between freestanding mobile homes and those located within a planned community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and operators of mobile home communities in East Hampton should be familiar with the specific definitions established under § 174-1-2, as these terms set the scope of compliance obligations throughout Chapter 174. For example, the definition of 'community operator' requires that a designated person or entity be reachable and authorized to make health and safety decisions on 24 hours' notice, and the 'community office' must maintain the site plan, register, emergency contacts, and community notices. Operators should also note that the definitions of 'certification' and 'compliance schedule' carry procedural weight when applying for or renewing permits under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home communities in East Hampton benefit from understanding the definitions in § 174-1-2, because these terms shape the rights and protections that apply throughout Chapter 174. For instance, the definition of 'individual mobile home site' clarifies that each designated space is for the exclusive use of its occupants, and the 'community operator' definition establishes that a responsible party must be available to address health and safety concerns. Tenants who believe conditions at their community do not meet chapter standards may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant Town of East Hampton enforcement office, which under § 174-1-2 may include the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, or Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
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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