Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-6
Siting of mobile homes
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A. The following minimum distances shall be maintained when providing specific locations of mobile homes as related to each other within the court: (1) Laterally (the side of a mobile home facing the side of the next): 20 feet. (2) Longitudinally (the end of a mobile home facing the end of another): 20 feet. (3) Perpendicularly (the end of one mobile home facing the side of another): 20 feet. In cases of nontrapezoidal design, these minimum distances may be reduced if the final configuration of mobile homes does not interfere with the provision of space for patios, walkways or storage; but in no case shall two mobile homes be closer than 15 feet from each other. B. The following minimum distances shall be maintained when providing specific locations of mobile homes within the court and with respect to service or storage buildings: (1) Laterally, the side of a mobile home and a building: 25 feet. (2) Longitudinally, the end of a mobile home and a building: 15 feet. C. The minimum setback from the street line (clear zone rather than pavement) shall be 10 feet. The maximum setback shall be five feet additional to the minimum established by the owner of the court. D. The minimum distance between a mobile home and a parking space for motor vehicles shall be 10 feet. E. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary-type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court.
Section 84-6 of Ellicott's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum spacing requirements for mobile homes within a mobile home court, covering distances between homes (generally 20 feet, with a 15-foot floor in certain non-standard layouts), between homes and service or storage buildings (15–25 feet depending on orientation), from street lines (10 feet minimum), and from parking spaces (10 feet). The provision also caps how far back from the street a home may be set, limiting the maximum setback to five feet beyond whatever minimum the court owner establishes. Additionally, § 84-6 prohibits occupied travel trailers, vacation trailers, or other temporary living units from being placed in a mobile home court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Ellicott must lay out individual home sites in compliance with the spacing grid established by § 84-6, ensuring that no two homes are placed closer than 20 feet apart in any orientation—or, in non-standard court designs, no closer than 15 feet under any circumstances. Compliant operators also maintain the required clearances between homes and any service or storage buildings, keep home placements within the prescribed setback band from the street line, and ensure at least 10 feet of separation between each home and any motor vehicle parking area. Court managers generally document their site plans to demonstrate that no occupied temporary units—such as travel or vacation trailers—are present on the property, as § 84-6 expressly prohibits such use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Ellicott are entitled to the spacing protections set out in § 84-6, which are designed to preserve access, safety, and usable outdoor space around each home. If a tenant believes that homes, buildings, or parking areas have been placed in violation of these distance requirements, or that temporary living units are being occupied in the court contrary to the provision, that concern can generally be raised with the local code enforcement or zoning authority in Ellicott. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization or housing attorney to better understand how § 84-6 applies to their specific court's layout and what remedies 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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