Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-24
Screening
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Manufactured housing parks located adjacent to existing manufacturing, business or single-family land uses shall be screened from said uses by an evergreen fencing of sufficient height (generally about six feet) or other effective screening in order to create an effective visual barrier or by vegetative growth which will attain a height and density equal to the evergreen fence in three years.
Under Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-24, manufactured housing parks that sit next to manufacturing, business, or single-family properties are required to have a visual barrier separating them from those neighboring uses. The barrier can take the form of an evergreen fence roughly six feet tall, another equally effective screening structure, or vegetation that will grow to a comparable height and density within three years. The rule is aimed at ensuring a meaningful visual separation between the housing park and adjacent land uses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured housing parks in Groton should ensure that any boundary shared with manufacturing, business, or single-family land uses is equipped with compliant screening as described in ch. 127 § 127-24. A compliant operator typically installs an evergreen fence of approximately six feet, selects an alternative screening method of equivalent effectiveness, or plants vegetation documented to reach the required height and density within three years. Keeping records of the screening type installed and any vegetation growth plans can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured housing parks in Groton may have an interest in whether their park meets the screening requirements set out in ch. 127 § 127-24, particularly if they live near a manufacturing facility, business, or single-family neighborhood. If adequate screening appears to be absent, tenants can look into raising the issue with the local code enforcement or zoning office in the Town of Groton. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and land-use codes can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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