Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-53
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: (1) One hundred fifty square feet for one or two occupants. (2) Two hundred fifty square feet for three occupants. (3) Eighty square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area, and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. C. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy and shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. D. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes. E. Exits. A mobile home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 122-53 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and safety standards for mobile homes. It sets occupancy limits based on habitable floor area (excluding cooking areas), requires a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over at least half the floor area, and mandates moisture-resistant bathroom floors and private toilet facilities. Certain rooms—bathrooms, kitchens, and kitchenettes—may not be used for sleeping, and every mobile home must have both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit.
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Operators of mobile home units in Highland Falls must ensure that each unit complies with the occupancy thresholds set out in § 122-53, which ties the maximum number of residents directly to usable habitable square footage, not counting cooking areas. Compliant units feature ceiling heights of at least seven feet over 50% of the floor area, moisture-resistant bathroom flooring, and private toilet facilities. Owners also maintain two distinct, unobstructed exits—a primary and an emergency exit positioned away from each other—and ensure that kitchens, bathrooms, and similar spaces are never configured or rented for sleeping.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 122-53 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances, tenants in mobile homes have a right to live in a unit that meets minimum space, ceiling height, and sanitation standards, and that is not overcrowded beyond the square-footage-based occupancy limits. If a unit appears to fall short—for example, if exits are blocked, bathroom floors lack moisture-resistant material, or the space is overcrowded—residents may consider reporting the conditions to the Highland Falls local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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