Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-7
Courts, homes, recreational vehicles and house trailers in zoning districts; nonconforming uses
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A. Mobile home courts are specifically prohibited in all zoning districts. Mobile home courts in existence shall be treated as nonconforming uses. The courts in existence shall be restricted to the number of mobile home lots in use in August 1962. B. Mobile homes for occupancy are specifically prohibited in all zoning districts. Mobile homes shall be treated as nonconforming uses, except that individual mobile homes in existence shall be allowed to be replaced with newer and different models of mobile homes. C. Recreational vehicles and house trailers for occupancy or dwelling purposes are specifically prohibited within the limits of the Village of Ellenville. Any storage of unoccupied recreational vehicles and house trailers shall be in the rear yard of a lot in accordance with § 171-8C of the Property Maintenance Law. D. In the event of a fire or other catastrophe which causes a residence to become temporarily uninhabitable, the usual occupants of said residence may be permitted to occupy a mobile home, recreational vehicle, or house trailer on the same premises temporarily. Said permission shall be conditioned upon an application being made to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellenville for such permission and the Board of Trustees granting said permission upon the recommendation of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for a specific period of time not to exceed six months.
Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 § 142-7 prohibits mobile home courts, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and house trailers from being used as permanent dwellings anywhere in the Village of Ellenville. Mobile home courts and individual mobile homes that existed before this rule are treated as nonconforming uses, meaning they may continue under specific restrictions—courts cannot expand beyond the number of lots in use in August 1962, though individual mobile homes may be replaced with newer models. A narrow temporary exception exists when a home becomes uninhabitable due to fire or catastrophe, allowing occupants to live in a mobile home, RV, or house trailer on the same property for up to six months, subject to Board of Trustees approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-7, property owners and managers in Ellenville should be aware that placing any mobile home, recreational vehicle, or house trailer on a lot for occupancy purposes is generally prohibited across all zoning districts. Operators of pre-existing mobile home courts must ensure they do not exceed the number of lots that were in use in August 1962, and operators of individual mobile home sites may replace units with newer models but should not expand beyond the nonconforming use's established scope. When a tenant's primary residence becomes uninhabitable due to a fire or catastrophe, a compliant operator typically works with the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and applies to the Board of Trustees for temporary permission before allowing any mobile home or RV to be placed on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-7 of Ellenville's Code of Ordinances means that tenants generally cannot use a mobile home, recreational vehicle, or house trailer as a permanent dwelling anywhere in the village. If a tenant lives in a pre-existing mobile home, that use is recognized as nonconforming and may continue, and the mobile home may even be replaced with a newer model—but the use cannot be expanded. Tenants who believe their housing situation may be affected by this provision, or who face displacement due to a fire or other catastrophe and need temporary accommodation, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Village of Ellenville's Board of Trustees to understand what options exist under § 142-7.
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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