Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-5
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No mobile home, as defined in this chapter, shall be placed or maintained upon any lands or premises within the Town of Mamakating, nor shall any mobile home be occupied within the Town of Mamakating, except as permitted by this chapter, and no application for a permit for a mobile home park shall be filed by an applicant or accepted by the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamakating unless: A. In the case of mobile home parks: (1) The mobile home park plans shall have been presented to the Town of Mamakating Planning Board for its prior approval as to location, compatibility with Town of Mamakating Master Plan development and compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and (2) After enactment of a zoning ordinance of the Town of Mamakating, a building permit for special use shall have first been obtained as required by such zoning ordinance. B. In the case of mobile homes outside of mobile home parks: (1) No new mobile home applications shall be permitted. (2) Mobile homes placed within the Town of Mamakating pursuant to previously validly issued mobile home permits shall be permitted to remain in their original location. (3) Existing mobile homes may be relocated on the same lot or replaced, provided that such relocation or replacement mobile homes meet the requirements of this chapter, the bulk requirements in the Town Zoning Ordinance for a one-family dwelling in the appropriate zone, and all provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regulating mobile homes. A report from a New York State P.E. must be submitted either stating that the existing septic system is suitable for the new unit or providing a recommendation as to what improvements would be required. In the case of a replacement, the original mobile home must be removed from the lot.
Section 131-5 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances establishes the baseline compliance requirements for placing, maintaining, or occupying a mobile home anywhere within the Town of Mamakating. Mobile home parks must receive Planning Board approval for location and compatibility with the Town Master Plan, and a special-use building permit is required once a zoning ordinance is in effect. For mobile homes outside of parks, no new individual permits are allowed; however, homes operating under previously valid permits may stay in place, and existing units may be relocated on the same lot or replaced if they satisfy the chapter's requirements, applicable zoning bulk standards, and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, along with a licensed P.E. report on the septic system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks subject to § 131-5 generally ensure that park plans are submitted to the Mamakating Planning Board for prior approval covering location, Master Plan compatibility, and chapter compliance before any permit application is filed with the Town Clerk. Once a zoning ordinance is in effect, obtaining a special-use building permit is part of the standard compliance path. Owners of individual mobile homes outside parks should be aware that no new permits are issued under § 131-5, and any relocation or replacement of an existing unit requires meeting zoning bulk standards, state building code requirements, and submission of a New York State licensed P.E. report addressing the adequacy of the existing septic system.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 131-5, residents of mobile homes in Mamakating that were placed under previously valid permits have a recognized right to remain at their original location, which can be relevant if a question arises about a home's lawful status. Tenants in mobile home parks or individual units who believe a placement or occupancy situation may not comply with this provision can contact the Town of Mamakating directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home law. Because § 131-5 also intersects with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, tenants who have concerns about habitability or code compliance may have additional avenues through state-level housing agencies.
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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