Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-5
Setback from plot lines and street lines
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Every mobile home located within the Village, except in a prescribed mobile home park, shall be set back at least five feet from all plot lines and at least 30 feet from all street lines.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-5, any mobile home situated within the Village outside of a designated mobile home park must maintain a minimum distance of five feet from all plot lines and at least 30 feet from all street lines. This rule establishes physical placement boundaries intended to ensure spacing between mobile homes and adjacent properties or public roadways. Mobile homes located within an officially prescribed mobile home park are not subject to these particular setback requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers placing or maintaining a mobile home in the Village of Highland Falls outside a prescribed mobile home park must ensure compliance with the setback distances established under ch. 139 § 139-5. A compliant operator generally verifies that the mobile home is positioned no closer than five feet to any plot line and no closer than 30 feet to any street line before placement or occupancy. Maintaining accurate site surveys and documentation of the home's placement relative to property and street boundaries is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 139 § 139-5, tenants residing in a mobile home outside a prescribed mobile home park in Highland Falls have an interest in knowing whether their home has been placed in conformance with the required setbacks from plot lines and street lines. If a mobile home appears to be improperly sited, a tenant may consider contacting the Village's local code enforcement or zoning office to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local zoning and housing codes can also help residents understand what options may be available when setback requirements are not met.
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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