Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-9
Existing mobile home parks
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The mobile home parks in existence prior to the enactment of this article are exempted from the provisions contained herein. However, any changes to them must have the permission of the Town Board, and any addition will be considered to be a new mobile home park and such be regulated by this article. The term "in existence" shall be deemed to mean in active operation, not in planning or preparation for operation.
Under Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-9, mobile home parks that were actively operating before this article took effect are generally not subject to its requirements. However, this exemption is not unconditional: any changes to an existing park require Town Board approval, and any expansion or addition is treated as an entirely new mobile home park subject to full regulation under the article. The phrase 'in existence' is defined narrowly to mean active operation at the time of enactment, excluding parks that were merely in planning or preparation stages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks covered by Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-9 should be aware that the grandfathered exemption applies only to parks that were actively operating—not merely planned—before the article's enactment. Compliant operators generally seek Town Board approval before making any changes to an existing park and treat any new additions as separate, fully regulated mobile home parks under the article. Maintaining clear documentation of a park's operational status at the time of enactment is a practice commonly associated with preserving a grandfathered exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Kingston Town should know that § 254-9 of ch. 254 determines whether their park operates under a grandfathered exemption or is subject to the full requirements of the article. If a park was not actively operating at the time the article was enacted—or if additions have been made without Town Board approval—those portions of the park may be subject to the article's full regulatory framework. Tenants who have questions about their park's regulatory status may find it helpful to consult the Kingston Town Board, review public records, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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