Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: LOT DEPTH The distance, measured along the center line of the lot, between the right-of-way line of a public street or the pavement line of a private street and the rear lot line. LOT WIDTH The mean distance between the two side lot lines when measured perpendicular to the center line of the lot. MOBILE HOME A detached, single-family dwelling unit with any or all of the following characteristics: A. Manufactured as a relocatable dwelling unit intended for year-round occupancy and for installation on a site without a basement. B. Designed to be transported after manufacture on its own chassis and connected to utilities after placement on a mobile home stand. C. Designed to be installed as a single-wide or double-wide unit with only incidental unpacking and assembling operations. D. Designed and manufactured as the type of unit which would require, after January 15, 1974, a seal as provided for in the State Code for Construction and Installation of Mobile Homes. E. Any structure identified as manufactured housing under the 1980 Housing and Community Development Act must meet the definition of mobile home as provided by this chapter. MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT Intended to be generic, it includes mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions and mobile home condominiums. MOBILE HOME LOT An area of land in a mobile home park rented for the placement of a single mobile home and any accessory structures incident thereto. MOBILE HOME PARK A contiguous parcel of land under one ownership which is at least 20 acres in area and which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile home for nontransient use. MOBILE HOME STAND The part of a mobile home lot on which the mobile home is placed and which is constructed in accordance with the standards provided in this chapter. PARK OCCUPANT A person or persons living in a mobile home in a mobile home park. PARK OPERATOR The person or persons responsible for on-site management and operation of a mobile home park, including but not limited to the owner. SITE PLAN A drawing or drawings submitted to the enforcement officer as part of the application for a permit for a mobile home park and containing all the information required by this chapter in sufficient detail to enable the required reviews.
Section 69-3 of Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 69 establishes the specific definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the mobile home park regulations. Terms such as "mobile home," "mobile home park," "park operator," and "site plan" carry precise meanings under this section, which shape how all other provisions in the chapter are applied. For example, a mobile home park must be at least 20 acres under single ownership, and a mobile home must meet specific design and manufacturing criteria, including compliance with post-1974 state sealing requirements.
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Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Goshen should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 69-3, as these terms establish the baseline for compliance with the rest of Chapter 69. A compliant park operator ensures that the property meets the 20-acre minimum under single ownership, that each mobile home lot is properly designated for a single unit, and that site plans submitted to the enforcement officer contain all information required by the chapter. Understanding the distinction between terms like "park operator" and "park occupant" as defined in § 69-3 helps clarify the respective responsibilities that apply throughout the regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park occupants living in a mobile home park in Goshen benefit from knowing how § 69-3 defines their status and the physical standards that govern the space they rent. The definition of "mobile home lot" in this section, for instance, establishes that a rented lot is intended for a single mobile home and its accessory structures, which can be relevant when questions arise about lot use or conditions. Tenants who believe conditions in their park may not conform to the standards referenced in Chapter 69 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the local enforcement officer for guidance.
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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