LaGrange, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-1
Regulation; definitions
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A. Regulation. Within the Town of LaGrange, a mobile home may be used or occupied as a dwelling when located within a mobile home park established, licensed and conducted in accordance with this chapter. B. Definitions. Certain words used in this chapter are hereinafter defined and explained. Other words used in this chapter shall have the meanings commonly attributed to them. INTERNAL STREET A paved road within the boundaries of the mobile home park. LICENSE, MOBILE HOME PARK A written license issued by the Town Clerk allowing a person to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder. MOBILE HOME A transportable single-detached dwelling for one family suitable for year-round occupancy and containing the same water supply, waste disposal and electrical convenience as immobile housing. A mobile home is designed and built to be towed on its own chassis, comprised of a frame and wheels, and is connected to utilities and designed without a permanent foundation for year-round living. A unit may contain parts that may be folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional cubic capacity, as well as two or more separately towable components designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of being again separated into the components for repeated towing. A mobile home is not to be confused with a travel trailer which is towed by an automobile, can be operated independently of utility connections, is limited in width to eight feet, in length to 35 feet and is designed to be used principally as a temporary vacation dwelling. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of a mobile home lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions. PERMIT A written permit issued by the Zoning Administrator permitting the construction, alteration and/or extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder. PERSON Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A district shown upon the Zoning Map of the Town of LaGrange and established in accordance with Zoning § 240-33 , Planned Development District, for the purpose of authorizing a mobile home park. RIGHT-OF-WAY That portion of designated land set aside for the installation of utilities and/or sidewalks, curbs, gutters or other unrestricted uses. SERVICE OR RECREATIONAL BUILDING A structure housing operational, office, recreational, park maintenance and other facilities built to conform to required local standards.
Section 156-1 of LaGrange's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational rules for mobile home use within the Town of LaGrange: a mobile home may only be used as a dwelling when it is situated inside a properly established, licensed, and operated mobile home park. The section also supplies a set of defined terms — including 'mobile home,' 'mobile home park,' 'mobile home lot,' and related concepts — that govern how the rest of Chapter 156 is interpreted. Notably, the definition distinguishes a mobile home from a travel trailer, which is treated as a temporary vacation dwelling rather than a permanent residence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and prospective operators of mobile home parks in LaGrange should be aware that § 156-1 sets the definitional and regulatory foundation for the entire licensing and permitting framework under Chapter 156. A compliant park operator generally holds both a written license issued by the Town Clerk and any required permits from the Zoning Administrator before operating or expanding a facility. Understanding the precise definitions in § 156-1 — particularly the distinctions between a mobile home lot, a mobile home stand, and a mobile home park — helps operators structure their facilities and documentation in alignment with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents living in or considering a mobile home in LaGrange, § 156-1 establishes that lawful mobile home dwelling is tied to residence within a properly licensed mobile home park, meaning the park itself must meet the Town's licensing standards under Chapter 156. The definitions in this section, especially the distinction between a mobile home and a travel trailer, can be relevant if questions arise about whether a particular unit qualifies for the protections and standards the chapter provides. Tenants who have concerns about whether their park is properly licensed or whether their unit meets the definition of a mobile home under § 156-1 may wish to contact the Town of LaGrange directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home regulations.
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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