Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-38
Compliance with minimum standards
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A buffer strip shall be required along all property lines abutting a residential district or directly across a local street from any property in a residential district. Such buffer strip shall comply with at least the following minimum standards: A. It shall be of evergreen planting of such type, height, spacing and arrangement as in the judgment of the Town Board will effectively screen the activity on the lot from the neighboring residential area. Nonevergreen planting may be included to seasonably supplement planting, but not to replace it. B. The buffer strip shall be at least 20 feet in width, except where unique or extraordinary circumstances exist, larger buffer may be determined by the Town Board. C. A wall or fence of a location, height, design and materials approved by the Town Board may be required in addition to the required planting. D. The required planting and/or other improvements within the buffer area shall be properly maintained in good condition at all times throughout the continuance of the mobile home park.
Section 106-38 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances requires that any property bordering or facing a residential district across a local street must install and maintain a buffer strip along those property lines. The buffer must be at least 20 feet wide and planted primarily with evergreen vegetation arranged to visually screen the site from neighboring residences, though supplemental non-evergreen plantings are permitted. The Town Board holds authority to require additional fencing or walls and may mandate a wider buffer when unusual site conditions warrant it. All plantings and improvements within the buffer area must be kept in good condition for as long as the mobile home park operates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to § 106-38 generally ensure that a compliant evergreen buffer strip—at least 20 feet wide—is established along every property line that abuts or faces a residential district across a local street. Compliant operators coordinate with the Fishkill Town Board when selecting plant types, spacing, and arrangement, and they seek Board approval before installing any supplemental fencing or walls. Ongoing maintenance of all plantings and improvements within the buffer area is a continuous obligation that persists throughout the life of the park, not a one-time installation requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks or neighboring residential properties may have an interest in whether the buffer strip required by § 106-38 is properly installed and maintained, since the provision is designed to screen residential areas from adjacent non-residential activity. If a buffer appears to be absent, inadequate, or in poor condition, affected individuals can raise the matter with the Fishkill Town Board, which holds enforcement and approval authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates familiar with Fishkill's ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a buffer strip appears to fall short of the minimum standards.
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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