Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CONSTRUCTION PERMIT A written permit issued by the Village of Groton authorizing the construction of a manufactured housing park when the plans for said park are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws and have received required reviews and approvals. DWELLING UNIT One or more rooms located within a dwelling and providing complete living accommodations for one family, including cooking and bathroom facilities and an independent entrance. If there is more than one such unit in a building, each unit shall be separate from and independent of the other units. FRONT SETBACK LINE A line marking the minimum distance back from a road right-of-way in which a manufactured home will be allowed to be located. MANUFACTURED HOME LOT A parcel of land for the placement of a single manufactured home and permissible secondary structure incident to it, including such open spaces as are used in connection with such manufactured home. MANUFACTURED HOME LOT WIDTH The mean distance measured of the front lot line and between the two side lot lines. MANUFACTURED HOME OR DWELLING A self-contained, one-family dwelling unit that has the following characteristics: A. Manufactured as a movable or portable dwelling for year-round occupancy and for installation on a masonry or concrete foundation, or a manufactured house stand, or piers, with or without a basement or cellar. B. Designed to be transported on its own chassis and wheels and connected to utilities after placement on a stand, foundation or piers. C. May contain parts that can be folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional living space. D. May be constructed in two or more separately towable components designed to be jointed into one integral unit capable of being again separated into components for repeated towing. E. Designed and built in accordance with current federal standards of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK A parcel of land which is designed and improved for the placement of manufactured homes for nontransient use and which is offered to the public for the purpose of supplying accommodations for two or more manufactured homes. MANUFACTURED HOUSING STAND A stand of durable material capable of supporting a manufactured home regardless of weather as described in The NCSBCS Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, NCSBCS A225.1-1987. OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE Written authorization to occupy a manufactured housing park which has been constructed in compliance with, and which continues to comply with, the terms of the construction permit. PERMANENT RESIDENCE Residence for a period of 60 days or more. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY The line marking the outer boundary of a roadway. SECONDARY STRUCTURES Expandable rooms, enclosed patios, garages or structural additions, patios, carports and individual storage facilities shall be included as part of the manufactured home in determining separation and clearance. SIDE LOT LINE A line marking minimum distance from the side lot lines. SINGLE OWNERSHIP OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK The ownership of a parcel of land by a partnership, a corporation or a person or by two or more persons jointly or in common. It is intended that any such lot shall not consist of the aggregate or any combinations of separate parcels owned separately by different owners. STAND AREA That part of the manufactured home lot which is reserved for the placement of the manufactured house stand and is located so as to permit the required separations specified in § 127-23C of this chapter. STORAGE Refers to the long-term placement of articles not in use. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Residence for a period less than 60 days.
Section 127-3 of Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 establishes the official definitions that govern the entire manufactured housing park chapter. Terms such as "manufactured home," "manufactured home lot," "occupancy certificate," and "permanent residence" carry specific technical meanings under this section that apply whenever those words appear elsewhere in the chapter. For example, a "permanent residence" is defined as occupancy of 60 days or more, while a "temporary residence" is less than 60 days — a distinction that can affect which rules apply to a given occupant. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other requirements in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of manufactured housing parks in Groton should be familiar with the definitions in § 127-3, as these terms control how the rest of Chapter 127 is applied to their property. Key operational concepts — such as what qualifies as a "manufactured home," what constitutes a "secondary structure," and how "single ownership" is defined — directly shape permitting, lot layout, and compliance obligations throughout the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that their construction permits, occupancy certificates, and lot configurations align with these defined terms before proceeding with development or modifications.
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 benefit from understanding the definitions in § 127-3, because these terms determine how their rights and protections under Chapter 127 are interpreted. For instance, the distinction between "permanent residence" (60 days or more) and "temporary residence" (less than 60 days) may affect which provisions of the chapter apply to a given living arrangement. Tenants who believe a park operator is not complying with the chapter's requirements may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority familiar with Groton's ordinances.
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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