Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-8
Location and area requirements
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A manufactured home community shall be located in an established Manufactured Home Community District and shall consist of an area of not less than 10 acres.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-8, a manufactured home community must be situated within a designated Manufactured Home Community District and must encompass a minimum of 10 acres. This rule establishes baseline geographic and zoning prerequisites for any such community to legally exist within the jurisdiction. Communities that do not meet both conditions—proper zoning district placement and minimum acreage—do not conform to this standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of manufactured home communities in Manchester, N.Y. should be aware that § 217-8 requires any such community to be located within an officially designated Manufactured Home Community District and to cover at least 10 acres. Compliant operators typically verify zoning classification and total acreage before acquiring or developing land for this purpose. Consulting with the local planning or zoning office is a common step to confirm that a proposed site satisfies both requirements under ch. 217.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home communities in Manchester, N.Y. may find it relevant that § 217-8 sets minimum standards for where and how large a community must be, which can affect the legal standing of the community where they live. If a community appears to be operating outside a designated Manufactured Home Community District or on fewer than 10 acres, tenants may have grounds to raise concerns with local zoning or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a community does not appear to meet the requirements of ch. 217.
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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