Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-54
Design and construction
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A. General requirements. (1) Design and construction of mobile home courts shall conform to applicable zoning and building regulations and generally accepted standards for mobile home courts. (2) Open areas shall be adequate to assure privacy, natural light and ventilation for each mobile home and sufficient for essential outdoor uses. B. Stormwater drainage. (1) Mobile home courts shall have adequate facilities for the drainage of surface and subsurface water. (2) Grading of the entire property shall be such as to facilitate the safe and efficient drainage of surface water. (3) Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other sanitary drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. C. Surfacing. Walks, driveways and parking spaces shall be provided with paved and durable surfacing so as to provide safe and easy access under normal use and weather conditions. D. Overhead wires. Wires installed above driveways and parking spaces shall have a clearance of not less than 18 feet. E. Exterior lighting. Artificial lighting shall be provided to illuminate walks, driveways and parking spaces for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night. F. Maintenance. Mobile home courts shall be properly maintained so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. G. Travel or vacation trailers. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary-type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court.
Section 178-54 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes design and construction standards for mobile home courts, covering everything from stormwater drainage and surface paving to overhead wire clearance and exterior lighting. The rule requires that open areas provide adequate privacy, natural light, and ventilation for each home, and that walks, driveways, and parking areas be paved for safe use in all normal weather conditions. Overhead wires above driveways and parking spaces must maintain at least 18 feet of clearance, and occupied travel or vacation trailers are not permitted within a mobile home court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Hornell are generally expected to ensure their properties comply with all requirements of § 178-54, including maintaining proper stormwater drainage infrastructure, paved and durable surfaces on walks and driveways, and functional exterior lighting throughout the court. Compliant operators routinely verify that overhead wires above driveways and parking areas meet the 18-foot minimum clearance and that the overall property is graded to direct surface water safely away. Keeping the court free of occupied travel or vacation trailers and maintaining the property's residential character are also ongoing obligations under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Hornell may look to § 178-54 for baseline standards their court is required to meet, including adequate drainage, paved and safe walkways and driveways, proper exterior lighting, and open areas that provide privacy and ventilation. If conditions such as poor drainage, unlit pathways, or deteriorating surfaces appear to fall short of these standards, tenants can document the issues and consider reaching out to Hornell's local code enforcement or building department to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and mobile home park regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a court appears to be out of compliance with provisions like § 178-54.
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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