Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-47
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The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Part 2 : ACCESSORY STRUCTURE A structure, the use of which is incidental to that of the mobile home and which is attached thereto or located on the same mobile home lot. "Accessory structures" include but are not limited to portable, demountable or permanent enclosures, shade structures and carports. APPROVED Approved by the administrative officer under the regulations of this Part 2 or approved by an authority designated by law or this Part 2 . COMMUNITY AREA An area or space within a mobile home court, including fences, walls and other minor constructions, which is designed for the joint use of occupants or restricted to nonresidential use. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE A structure within a mobile home court providing laundry, toilet, recreation, parking or other common facilities, including management offices and storage buildings. GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARD A specification, code, rule, guide or procedure in the field of construction of mobile homes or mobile home courts or related thereto, recognized and accepted as authoritative. HABITABLE SPACE Space used for living, sleeping, eating or cooking purposes, excluding kitchenettes, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage spaces and enclosures for equipment installations. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Mobile home electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and equipment used for living purposes, including cooking and refrigeration equipment. MOBILE HOME A movable living unit equipped with a chassis and provided with the following mechanical systems and equipment: plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking and refrigeration. See "trailer." MOBILE HOME COURT A parcel of land which has been planned and improved for the placement of two or more mobile homes. MOBILE HOME LOT A designated site within a mobile home court for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home. PATIO A paved outdoor living space designed to supplement the mobile home living area. STORAGE LOCKER An enclosed space designed to provide auxiliary general storage space for an individual mobile home. TRAILER (TRAVEL OR VACATION) A movable living unit equipped with a chassis but lacking any of the following mechanical systems and equipment: plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking and refrigeration. See "mobile home."
Section 178-47 of Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 establishes the official vocabulary used throughout Part 2 of the mobile home regulations. Each defined term — such as 'mobile home,' 'mobile home court,' 'mobile home lot,' and 'accessory structure' — carries a specific legal meaning that governs how the rest of Part 2 is interpreted and applied. The definitions draw a clear distinction between a 'mobile home,' which must include plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking, and refrigeration systems, and a 'trailer,' which lacks one or more of those systems.
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Operators and owners of mobile home courts in Hornell should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in § 178-47, since terms like 'mobile home lot,' 'mobile home stand,' 'community area,' and 'community structure' carry specific meanings that shape compliance obligations throughout Part 2. For example, a structure qualifies as an 'accessory structure' only if its use is incidental to that of the mobile home and it is attached to or located on the same lot — a distinction that can affect what improvements require approval from the administrative officer. Compliant operators generally ensure that any construction, designation of spaces, or provision of shared facilities aligns with these defined categories.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile home courts in Hornell benefit from understanding the definitions in § 178-47, because those terms define the scope of protections and standards that apply to their lot, stand, accessory structures, and shared community areas under Part 2. For instance, knowing the distinction between a 'mobile home' and a 'trailer' can be relevant when questions arise about what mechanical systems a unit is required to have. Tenants who believe a term is being misapplied in a way that affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance for context.
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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