Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-7
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: (1) One hundred fifty square feet for one or two occupants. (2) Two hundred fifty square feet for three occupants. (3) Eighty square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 § 84-7 establishes how many people may lawfully occupy a mobile home based on the home's habitable floor area, excluding kitchen space. A home needs at least 150 square feet for one or two occupants, 250 square feet for three, and an additional 80 square feet for each person beyond three. The rule also flatly prohibits using bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, or kitchenettes as sleeping areas, regardless of the home's overall size.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 84 § 84-7, operators of mobile home parks or rental mobile homes in Ellicott, N.Y., generally ensure that each unit's habitable floor area — not counting kitchen space — meets the tiered square-footage thresholds before allowing a given number of occupants to move in. Compliant operators also confirm that no lease arrangement or informal agreement results in bathrooms or kitchen spaces being used for sleeping. Keeping floor-plan records and conducting periodic inspections are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance with these space requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 84-7 of Ellicott's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of mobile homes a right to living space that meets minimum square-footage standards and protects them from being placed in sleeping arrangements that rely on bathrooms or kitchen areas. If a tenant believes their home is overcrowded beyond the code's limits, or that they are being required to sleep in a prohibited space, they may document the conditions and raise the violation with the appropriate local code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options are generally available under provisions like ch. 84 § 84-7.
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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