Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-40
Construction permit
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An application for a construction permit, change of a mobile home or new placement of a mobile home shall be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-40, any work involving a construction permit, a change to an existing mobile home, or the new placement of a mobile home requires a formal application to be submitted to the designated local official — either the Code Enforcement Officer or the Building Inspector. This rule establishes the administrative gateway through which such projects must pass before proceeding. It applies to both new installations and modifications to existing mobile homes within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating mobile home parks or placing mobile homes in Manchester, N.Y. should be aware that ch. 217 § 217-40 requires a formal application to be filed with the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector before undertaking construction, making changes to an existing mobile home, or placing a new mobile home. Compliant operators typically initiate this process well in advance of any planned work to allow time for review and approval. Maintaining records of submitted applications and any correspondence with the reviewing official is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-40, tenants living in or around mobile homes have an interest in knowing that any construction, modification, or new placement of a mobile home is supposed to go through an official permitting process with the Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector. If work appears to be occurring without the required application or permit, tenants may inquire with the local Code Enforcement Office about whether proper approvals were obtained. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what recourse may be available if unpermitted work affects their housing conditions.
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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