Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-4
Permits
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A. Application. All applications for permits shall be made to the Building Inspector, the administrative office, hereunder and shall contain the following information: (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) The interest of the applicant in the proposed mobile home court. (3) The location and legal description of the mobile home court. (4) Complete engineering plans and specifications of proposed mobile home court showing all of the following: (a) The area and dimensions of the tract of land. (b) The number, size and location of all mobile home lots. (c) The location and width of roadways and walkways. (d) The location of service buildings and any other proposed structures. (e) The location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes. (f) Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the mobile home court. (g) Plans and specifications of water supply and refuse and sewage disposal facilities. (h) The location and details of lighting and electrical systems. (i) Plans and specifications for recreation space as hereinafter provided. B. Procedure. Upon receipt of an application in conformity with the foregoing procedure, the approval of the sewage disposal and water supply system by the County Health Department and the payment of the fee hereinafter provided for, the Building Inspector shall issue a permit valid for one year or until the first day of January next succeeding the date of the issuance, whichever period is shorter. C. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the granting or refusal of any permit or by an order, decision, requirement or determination of the Building Inspector may appeal to the Town Board of Appeals within 10 days therefrom. The notice of appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Town Clerk and shall be served personally upon the Building Inspector. Such notice of appeal shall specify the granting or refusal of a permit or the order, decision, requirement or determination from which the appeal is taken, the date on which such was made and the nature of the relief sought. Any such appeal shall be taken, heard and determined in accordance with the provisions of the Town Law and rules and regulations of the Town Board of Appeals.
Section 84-4 of Ellicott's Code of Ordinances establishes the permit process for mobile home courts, covering what information must be submitted in an application, how the Building Inspector processes and issues permits, and how decisions can be challenged. A permit, once issued, is valid for one year or until the following January 1st, whichever comes first. Anyone who disagrees with a permit decision or a related order from the Building Inspector has 10 days to file a written appeal with the Town Clerk and serve notice on the Building Inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to establish or modify a mobile home court in Ellicott must submit a detailed application to the Building Inspector under § 84-4, including engineering plans, site layouts, utility specifications, and recreation space plans. County Health Department approval of sewage and water systems is a prerequisite before a permit can be issued, so coordinating with that agency early in the process is a standard part of compliance. Because permits issued under § 84-4 expire after one year or on the next January 1st—whichever is sooner—operators generally track renewal timelines carefully to avoid lapses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 84-4 governs the permitting of mobile home courts in Ellicott, which means the court where a tenant lives should have gone through a formal approval process involving engineering, utility, and health reviews. If a tenant believes a permit was improperly granted or that a Building Inspector decision affects their interests, § 84-4(C) provides a formal appeal path: a written notice must be filed with the Town Clerk and personally served on the Building Inspector within 10 days of the decision. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York Town Law procedures.
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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