Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-3
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A. For the purpose of this chapter, words and terms used herein shall be interpreted as follows: (1) Words used in the present tense include the future. (2) The singular includes the plural. (3) The word "person" includes a corporation, partnership and, as well, the individual. (4) The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel." (5) The term "shall" is mandatory. (6) The words "used or occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged or designed to be occupied." B. Any word or term not defined herein shall be used with a meaning of standard usage. C. Unless a contrary intention clearly appears, the following words and phrases shall have, for the purpose of this ordinance, the meanings given in the following clauses: CAMPGROUND (CAMPSITE) A dedicated area set aside for camping and which typically charges a fee for use. Campgrounds consisting of dedicated campsites typically feature a few (sometime no) improvements, and many just consist of open pieces of ground where a camper can pitch a tent or may be able to park a recreational vehicle or recreational trailer. MANUFACTURED HOME A factory-manufactured dwelling unit built on or after June 15, 1976, and conforming to the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR Part 3208 , 4-1-1993, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight feet (2,438 millimeters) or more in width or 40 feet (12,192 millimeters) or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 square feet (29.7 square meters) minimum, constructed on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. The term "manufactured home" shall also include any structure that meets all the requirements of this definition except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the national Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974, as amended. The term "manufactured home" shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle. The term "manufactured home" shall not include modular homes. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK Any lot on which three or more manufactured homes are parked or located, and for which use of said premises are offered to the public or to any person for a fee of any type, including cost sharing or time sharing. MOBILE HOME A factory-manufactured dwelling unit built prior to June 15, 1976, with or without a label certifying compliance with NFPA, ANSI or a specific state standard, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight feet (2,438 millimeters) or more in width or 40 feet (12,192 millimeters) or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 square feet (29.7 square meters) minimum, constructed on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. The term "mobile home" shall not include travel trailers or any self-propelled recreational vehicle. MODULAR HOME A home built to New York State Building Code standards, comprised of two or more sections, each of which is transported separately to an intended building site, with installation of heating system and application of siding coming after erection of the home, and which when fully erected is nearly indistinguishable from a conventionally built home. NONCONFORMING USE shall have the same meaning as set forth in Chapter 150 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Fair Haven. PERMANENT RESIDENCE A place where a person maintains a fixed, permanent and principal home and to which he, wherever temporarily located, always intends to return. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE A vehicle such as a park model, camper or motor home used for traveling and/or recreational activities. A recreational vehicle is not intended for use as a permanent residence. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK Any parcel or tract of land under the control of any person, organization, or governmental entity wherein two or more recreational vehicle, recreational park trailer or other camping unit sites are offered for use by the public or members of an organization.
Section 91-3 of Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 91 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the chapter governing manufactured homes, mobile homes, campgrounds, and related land uses. It sets out how common grammatical conventions apply (for example, that 'shall' is mandatory and that singular terms cover plural situations) and provides precise definitions for terms such as 'manufactured home,' 'mobile home,' 'modular home,' 'recreational vehicle,' and 'manufactured home park.' Any word not defined here is to be read according to its standard everyday meaning, ensuring consistent interpretation throughout the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks, recreational vehicle parks, or campgrounds in Fair Haven should be familiar with the specific definitions in § 91-3, because the distinctions between a 'manufactured home,' a 'mobile home,' and a 'modular home'—or between a 'manufactured home park' and a 'recreational vehicle park'—directly determine which regulatory requirements apply to a given property. For instance, a manufactured home park is defined as a lot where three or more manufactured homes are located and offered to the public for any fee, including cost-sharing arrangements. Compliant operators generally ensure that the classification of their property and the units on it aligns with the definitions in § 91-3 before applying for permits or making representations to the village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks, mobile home communities, or recreational vehicle parks in Fair Haven benefit from understanding the definitions in § 91-3, because the category into which their dwelling falls—manufactured home, mobile home, or recreational vehicle—shapes what protections and obligations apply under Chapter 91. For example, a 'permanent residence' is defined as a fixed, principal home to which a person always intends to return, a distinction that may be relevant to how a resident's occupancy is treated under the ordinance. Tenants who believe their housing situation is being misclassified under § 91-3 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full Code of the Village of Fair Haven for additional context.
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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