Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-4
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A. No manufactured home shall be placed upon a separate lot without issuance of a zoning permit under terms of the Zoning Law of the Village of Fair Haven. B. No manufactured home shall be occupied until a certificate of occupancy certifying that the manufactured home has been installed and is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter is issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. C. All individual lots upon which manufactured homes are placed shall comply with the standards set forth in the Zoning Law of the Village of Fair Haven. D. All manufactured homes placed on individual lots shall conform to the standards set forth in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Such standards govern compliance with applicable federal standards; placement on manufactured home stand; connection to utilities; provision of the appropriate support, anchoring, and stabilizing systems; porches, stairways and landings; provision of clearance with other structures. E. All manufactured homes shall be skirted in an attractive manner. F. All manufactured homes intended to be used as a permanent residence shall meet the minimum square footage of 960 square feet. G. All manufactured homes and mobile homes currently existing within the Village of Fair Haven shall be unaffected by the terms of this chapter with the following exceptions: (1) If the location of a currently existing manufactured home or mobile home is changed to a new location within the Village of Fair Haven, the manufactured home or mobile home shall comply with all the terms of this chapter and all other laws of the Village of Fair Haven at its new location. (2) All manufactured homes or mobile homes lawfully existing on or before July 31, 2014, within the Village of Fair Haven shall be deemed a nonconforming use and shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of Chapter 150 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Fair Haven, including, but not limited to the provisions in Article VII of Chapter 150 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Fair Haven.
Section 91-4 of Fair Haven's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline requirements for manufactured homes placed on individual lots within the Village. Before a manufactured home can be placed, a zoning permit is required, and before it can be occupied, the Code Enforcement Officer must issue a certificate of occupancy confirming the home meets all installation and compliance standards. Homes must also meet New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards, be properly skirted, and—if used as a permanent residence—contain at least 960 square feet. Homes that existed before these rules took effect are generally grandfathered, though they become subject to full compliance if relocated, and those lawfully existing on or before July 31, 2014 are treated as nonconforming uses under Chapter 150 Zoning provisions.
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Under § 91-4, operators placing a manufactured home on an individual lot in Fair Haven must secure a zoning permit before placement and obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Code Enforcement Officer before allowing any occupancy. Compliant operators ensure the home meets New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards—covering utility connections, anchoring, support systems, and accessory structures like porches and landings—and that the exterior is skirted in an attractive manner. For homes intended as permanent residences, operators confirm the unit meets the 960-square-foot minimum, and if an existing home is relocated anywhere within the Village, it must come into full compliance with § 91-4 and all other applicable Village laws at its new location.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 91-4 provides tenants with assurance that any manufactured home they occupy in Fair Haven should have both a valid zoning permit and a certificate of occupancy issued by the Code Enforcement Officer before move-in. Tenants in homes that were lawfully in place on or before July 31, 2014 should be aware those homes carry nonconforming-use status under Chapter 150 Zoning, which may affect future changes to the property. Tenants who have concerns about whether their home meets the requirements of § 91-4—such as proper installation, skirting, or minimum square footage—may contact the Village's Code Enforcement Officer or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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