Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-5
Applicability to existing manufactured home parks
Operative Text
Every manufactured home park as defined in this chapter in existence on June 19, 1967, shall be permitted to continue in operation of its existing facilities but such park must be licensed under the terms of this chapter pursuant to application made under § 120-5, but the physical requirements of the plan, manufactured home lots and layout for such park may be varied by the Town Board from strict conformity in the event the improvements existing on the premises on June 19, 1967, make full compliance impossible or the existing provisions respecting such use and occupation are adequate to the existing health and safety requirements.
Section 217-5 of Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 addresses manufactured home parks that were already operating as of June 19, 1967. Such parks are allowed to keep running their existing facilities, but they must still obtain a license under the chapter's terms. If the physical layout or improvements in place on that date make full compliance with current standards impossible, the Town Board has authority to relax certain physical requirements—such as lot dimensions and park layout—so long as existing conditions adequately protect health and safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks covered by § 217-5 are generally expected to apply for a license under § 120-5 regardless of how long the park has been in operation. Compliant operators typically document the physical conditions that existed on June 19, 1967, and present that information to the Town Board when seeking a variance from strict layout or lot requirements. Maintaining records of the park's original configuration and any health-and-safety measures in place can support a request for modified compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 217-5 establishes that even older, pre-1967 manufactured home parks in Manchester, N.Y., must be licensed, meaning residents have a basis to verify that their park holds a valid license under ch. 217. If a park is operating without the required license or without Town Board approval for any physical variances, tenants may raise that non-compliance when interacting with local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand what options are generally available when a park appears to be out of compliance with § 217-5.
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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