Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-26
Walkways
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A. Each manufactured home stand shall be provided with a walkway leading from the stand to the street or to a driveway or parking space connecting to a paved street. Such walkway shall be provided with a smooth, hard surface and shall have a minimum width of three feet. B. All common walkways shall be provided with a smooth, hard surface and shall have a minimum width of three feet.
Under Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-26, every manufactured home stand must be connected to a street, driveway, or parking area by a walkway that has a smooth, hard surface and is at least three feet wide. The same surface and width standards apply to all shared or common walkways within the manufactured home community. This rule establishes a baseline accessibility and safety standard for pedestrian pathways throughout such developments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Groton should ensure that each individual home stand has a compliant walkway meeting the smooth, hard-surface and minimum three-foot-width requirements set out in ch. 127 § 127-26. Common walkways serving shared areas of the community must meet the same construction standards. Routine inspections of all walkways — both individual stand connections and shared paths — 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.
Under ch. 127 § 127-26, residents of manufactured home communities in Groton are entitled to walkways that are smooth, hard-surfaced, and at least three feet wide, both at their individual home stand and along shared community paths. If a walkway does not meet these standards, tenants may consider documenting the condition and raising the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Groton. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing regulations can also help residents 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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