East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-3-4

Community services, utilities and maintenance

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East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-3-4
A. Streetlighting. Streetlighting shall be provided by the community operator of the mobile home community between the hours of sunset and sunrise and shall be of sufficient candlepower to adequately illuminate the community roads, driveways and walkways within the mobile home community. B. Water supply systems. (1) Potable water. The community operator shall provide each individual mobile home site within a mobile home community with an ample supply of potable water by connection to a public water supply system where available. Where a public water system is not available, a Suffolk County Health Services approved source of private water supply shall be provided. The water source shall be capable of producing to each mobile home, at all times, not less than 200 gallons per day at a minimum pressure of 20 psi, or as otherwise required by Section 902.4 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, whichever requirement is greater. (2) Water outlet. Each individual mobile home site within a mobile home community shall be provided with an external three-fourths-inch nominal valved water outlet designed for connecting a three-fourths-inch nominal female swivel hose connection for fire suppression. C. Wastewater disposal. The community operator shall provide wastewater disposal to each individual mobile home site within a mobile home community. All wastewater disposal systems must be installed and be approved by the Suffolk County Health Department and must be maintained in conformity with the Town Code. D. Solid waste collection disposal. (1) Mobile home community. In any mobile home community at which solid waste collection is not made at each individual mobile home site or in which no written agreement with the resident of the individual mobile home site exists, provided that such resident is responsible for disposal of solid waste, the community operator must provide at least one safely and conveniently located area for solid waste collection and recycling sufficient to provide for collection of solid wastes and the separation of recyclables in accordance with the Town Code. (2) Individual mobile home sites. It is the responsibility of each mobile home resident to ensure that the solid waste and recycling containers located on his individual mobile home site are screened from view from community roadways and public highways except on the days of collection. (3) Odors. Neither the community operator nor the individual mobile home site residents shall allow solid waste to accumulate and generate noxious odors. E. Mobile home community plot plan and safety information. (1) Plot plan availability. Each community operator shall maintain at the community office a community plot plan for review by agencies responsible for emergency services, including but not limited to street names, site separation lines and site numbers. Said community operator must have a phone number publicly available. (2) Marking of underground utilities. The community plot plan should depict the locations of all utility shutoffs. (3) Posting of emergency information. The following information shall be printed and prominently posted in the mobile home community, at the community office and at any community building: the phone numbers of the fire department, police department and community operator and the location(s) of the nearest public telephone, the community office and the fire extinguishing equipment. F. Roads, drainage and maintenance. (1) Road systems. Each mobile home community shall provide safe and convenient private access roads to and from each and every individual mobile home site. Entrance and exit driveways to the mobile home community shall provide for the safe and free movement to and from adjacent public roads. Such community roads and driveways shall be of sufficient width and construction to support emergency vehicles and to provide unimpeded access for said vehicles. (2) Street names and numbers. Each street name in a mobile home community shall be clearly marked by signs. Each individual mobile home site shall be marked for identification in a uniform manner clearly visible from the street serving the individual mobile home site in conformity with Chapter 188 , Numbering of Land Parcels, of the East Hampton Town Code. (3) Drainage and grading. Each mobile home community and the individual mobile home sites therein shall be properly graded and furnished with adequate and proper drainage and drainage catchment to prevent the flooding of community roadways and individual mobile home sites and to prevent runoff onto adjoining properties and roadways. (4) Screening requirements. Each mobile home community shall have natural vegetative screening sufficient to screen the community from view along all lines of public lands and highways. Such plantings shall be at least five feet in height and shall be sited, together with any fencing which may be erected along the perimeter of the community, at least 10 feet from any such public lands or highways. (5) Maintenance of common areas. All common area lawn, trees, landscaping and shrubbery shall be maintained to provide for sufficient visibility on the community roadway system and so as not to endanger individual mobile home sites or residents thereof. G. Electric. (1) Mobile home communities, including individual mobile home sites located thereon which have electrical service, shall have all electrical wiring, electrical equipment and installations designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and, if not specified therein, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the National Electric Code. (2) In the event that a new or replacement mobile home is installed at an individual mobile home site, the service capacity shall be no less than 100 amperes and in no case less than the calculated electrical load of the new or replacement mobile home being installed.
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Plain English

East Hampton Code ch. 174 § 174-3-4 sets out the infrastructure and maintenance standards that mobile home community operators must meet. It covers streetlighting from sunset to sunrise, potable water supply at minimum pressure and volume, wastewater disposal approved by Suffolk County Health, solid waste collection, emergency plot plans, road construction and drainage, vegetative screening, and electrical wiring standards. Residents also carry responsibilities, such as keeping waste containers screened from view except on collection days.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 174-3-4, compliant community operators generally maintain streetlighting throughout all hours of darkness, ensure each site receives at least 200 gallons of potable water per day at 20 psi, and keep wastewater systems approved by Suffolk County Health. Operators also post emergency contact information prominently, maintain a current plot plan at the community office, and keep roads wide enough for emergency vehicles. Solid waste collection areas, vegetative screening, and electrical installations meeting New York State and National Electric Code standards are also part of routine compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 174-3-4 gives mobile home residents the right to expect functioning streetlighting, safe potable water, approved wastewater disposal, and properly maintained roads and common areas from their community operator. Residents are also responsible for keeping their own waste containers screened from roadway view except on collection days. Those who believe their community is not meeting these standards may contact the East Hampton Town Code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with mobile home community regulations.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

East Hampton Code ch. 188
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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

East Hampton Code § 174-2-1
East Hampton Code § 174-4-1
East Hampton Code § 174-3-3
East Hampton Code § 174-2-1
East Hampton Code § 174-3-4

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§ 192-8
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§ 157-2
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