Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-6

A. Application requirements. (1) Written application for a permit for a mobile home park shall be filed with the enforcement officer of the Town of Goshen, who shall immediately submit said application to the Town Planning Board for a recommendation. No permit for a mobile home park shall be issued by the enforcement officer until the Town Planning Board has given written authorization in accordance with the provisions of this section and appropriate forms. (2) Applications for mobile home park permits shall include the following: (a) Name and address of each applicant, if an individual, or all partners, if a partnership, and the name and address of the principal officers and shareholders, if a corporation. (b) Name and address of the owner of land upon which the mobile home park is to be located. (c) Location map. (d) Sketch drawing or drawings of the proposed mobile home park indicating how it is to be designed so as to be in conformity with the requirements of §§ 69-7 and 69-8 of this chapter. (e) If a public sewerage system is not to be used, a community sewage disposal system shall be provided. Such community system must be approved by the Orange County Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Town Engineer. If it is deemed advisable for a special consultant to be retained by the Town, all costs will be borne by the applicant. (f) Sketch plans or written descriptions of all buildings, streets, parking areas, recreation and open spaces and landscaping to be constructed or provided within the mobile home park. (g) An indication of existing topography and drainage patterns, including wet or swampy areas. This shall include a contour map. (h) A copy of all contemplated park rules, regulations and covenants; a list of management and tenant responsibilities, a written statement of any entrance and exit fees, any utility connection fees or any security deposits to be charged. (i) A statement indicating whether or not the proposed park is within a water district, and, if not, the proposed method of obtaining a public water supply. (j) Compliance with the environmental quality review procedures as adopted and amended by the Town Board. (k) Such further information as the developer may feel is necessary to describe intent and ability to comply with the environmental, health and safety standards of this chapter. (l) The cost of the mobile home permit will be $500 plus $25 per lot and any Town engineering fees incurred. B. Procedure for approval and issuance of permit. The application for a mobile home park permit shall be filed in duplicate with the enforcement officer and the following procedure shall apply: (1) The enforcement officer shall refer one copy of the application to the Town Planning Board for review of the layout and design of the proposed park. Such Town Planning Board shall be made within the general terms and requirements of the standards set forth in this chapter. (2) Within 45 days from the receipt of an application for a permit, the Town Planning Board shall make a written recommendation to the Town Board to approve, approve with conditions or deny the application for such permit, except that the time may be extended through mutual consent of the Planning Board and the applicant. Failure of the Town Planning Board to make such recommendation shall constitute a recommendation for approval. (3) Within 30 days from receipt of the Town Planning Board recommendation, the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on said application, which hearing shall be duly advertised in accordance with Town law. (4) Within 45 days from the date of the public hearing, the Town Board shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the application and instruct the enforcement officer to issue a temporary permit. Issuance of a temporary permit is authorization for the applicant to proceed with final plans for the mobile home park, incorporating the conditions attached to said temporary permit. (5) Final plans for the proposed mobile home park or, if construction is to be staged, that portion of it to be constructed initially shall be submitted to the Town Planning Board for review within one year from the date of issuance of the temporary permit. If such submission is not made within such time, the temporary permit shall automatically expire unless the Town Board shall extend the temporary permit upon application by the applicant. (6) The Town Planning Board shall determine if the conditions imposed by the Town Board have been met and shall be concerned with such things as the appropriateness and quality of the overall site plan in terms of the effective use of the site, the suitability of proposed landscaping, the usefulness of proposed recreation areas and the general visual character of the park. In addition, the Town Planning Board shall determine that the plans comply with the requirements of §§ 69-7 and 69-8 of this chapter. (7) Within 45 days from the receipt of the Town Planning Board recommendation for final approval, the Town Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the proposed plan, and if approved, instruct the enforcement officer to issue a permit for construction. C. Renewal of permits. The permit shall be valid for a period of one year. Upon application by the owner and payment of the required fees, the enforcement officer shall issue a renewal permit for an additional one-year period. If the mobile home park has not been constructed in accordance with approved plans and all conditions attached thereto, or if a violation of this chapter shall be found, or if an unapproved change shall have taken place, the permit will not be renewed until said mobile home park has been brought into compliance. In such case, the enforcement officer shall serve an order upon the holder of the permit in accordance with the provisions of §§ 69-10 through 69-14 of this chapter. D. Permits for existing mobile home parks. (1) The owner of any mobile home park existing prior to the adoption of this chapter shall apply for a mobile home park permit within one year from the date of adoption of this chapter, and such permit shall be subject to renewal every year thereafter. Upon initial application, the enforcement officer shall issue a temporary permit valid for one year and shall serve notice on the park owner of any violations of this chapter which might exist. (2) No permit for a mobile home park existing at the time of enactment of this chapter shall be renewed until violations cited by the enforcement officer have been corrected or the notice has been modified by the Town Planning Board and a renewal has been authorized. E. Fees and bonds. (1) Prior to the issuance of a permit for a mobile home park or the renewal of any such permit, the owner of the park shall pay to the Town such fees as indicated by this chapter and other applicable fees. (2) A performance bond as set by the Town Board will be posted by the applicant. (3) A maintenance bond as set by the Town Board shall be posted by the applicant.