Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-6
Placement of mobile homes and housing
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A. No mobile homes or housing shall be placed anywhere in the City of Lackawanna except in a mobile home court as defined herein. B. No recreational vehicles, coaches, house trailers (travel or vacation), buses, boats or boat and trailer combinations may be parked on City streets, stored or left standing in the front yard of any lot containing a one-family or multifamily residence in the City of Lackawanna. C. Notwithstanding Subsection B above, recreational vehicles, coaches, house trailers (travel or vacation), buses, boats or boat and trailer combinations may be allowed to be parked within the driveway of any lot containing a one-family or multifamily residence in the City of Lackawanna between May 1 and October 31. Furthermore, any of the aforementioned vehicles described in this subsection must be in good working order and legally registered in accordance with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles regulations to remain so parked. D. No recreational vehicles, coaches or house trailers (travel or vacation), buses, boats or boat and trailer combinations may be allowed to be parked or stored within lots containing one-family or multifamily residence in the City of Lackawanna between November 1 and April 30, except in accordance with Subsection E below. E. This section does not apply to the rear portion of any lot described herein, provided that said boat, trailer, or other vehicles described in Subsection B above are parked or stored more than 10 feet from any one-family or multifamily residence in the City of Lackawanna. F. At no time shall any person live or sleep, permanently or temporarily, in any of the aforementioned vehicles in Subsection B while they are parked or stored within any portion of the lot or driveway. G. In addition to restrictions set forth in this section, no vehicle longer than 240 inches, inclusive of load and bumper, or wider than 84 inches or higher than 84 inches, as measured from the underside of the tire to the top of the vehicle, shall be parked on any City street, stored or left standing in the front yard of any lot containing a one-family or multifamily residence in the City of Lackawanna. H. The provisions of Subsection G shall not apply to vehicles engaged in making pickups, deliveries or rendering services in or upon any property adjacent or abutting the street where said vehicles are parked.
Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-6 establishes where mobile homes and certain vehicles may be placed or stored within the City of Lackawanna. Mobile homes may only be located in designated mobile home courts, and recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and similar vehicles face strict rules about where and when they can be parked on residential lots or city streets. Seasonal rules allow driveway parking between May 1 and October 31 for vehicles that are registered and in working order, while rear-yard storage is permitted year-round as long as the vehicle is kept at least 10 feet from any residence. At no time may anyone live or sleep in such a vehicle while it is parked on a residential lot or driveway.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating one-family or multifamily residences in Lackawanna should be aware that § 154-6 governs what vehicles tenants and occupants may store on the property. Compliant operators generally communicate to residents that recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and similar vehicles may only be parked in driveways during the May 1–October 31 window and must be legally registered and in good working order during that period. Year-round rear-yard storage is permitted under § 154-6(E) provided the vehicle is kept more than 10 feet from any residence, and operators typically ensure no occupant uses any such vehicle as a living space while it is on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 154-6, tenants living in one-family or multifamily residences in Lackawanna have a defined set of rights and limitations regarding vehicles they may keep on the property. Residents may park qualifying recreational vehicles, trailers, or boats in the driveway from May 1 through October 31 if the vehicle is registered and in good working order, and may store such vehicles in the rear yard year-round as long as they remain at least 10 feet from the residence. Tenants who believe a violation of this section is affecting their housing situation may wish to contact the City of Lackawanna's code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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