Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Town of Marlborough by the proper regulation of mobile homes and mobile home parks. Standards enacted herein for the siting of mobile homes outside of mobile home parks are designed to assure that such mobile homes will be compatible in appearance with site-built housing that has been or may be constructed in adjacent or nearby locations. Such aesthetic considerations are necessary to protect property values and promote the general welfare.
Section 102-2 of Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home regulations. The chapter aims to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare by setting standards for mobile homes and mobile home parks. A specific focus is placed on ensuring that mobile homes placed outside of designated parks are visually compatible with nearby site-built housing, with the stated rationale of preserving property values and community welfare.
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Operators and owners of mobile homes or mobile home parks in Marlborough should understand that Chapter 102, Section 102-2 frames all subsequent regulations around health, safety, and aesthetic compatibility. Compliant operators generally ensure that mobile homes sited outside of mobile home parks are designed or situated to harmonize in appearance with adjacent or nearby site-built housing. Familiarity with this stated purpose helps property managers anticipate how specific standards elsewhere in Chapter 102 will be interpreted and applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes or mobile home parks in Marlborough should be aware that Section 102-2 sets the foundational goals of Chapter 102, including protections related to health, safety, and general welfare. This purpose provision can be relevant context when evaluating whether specific rules under the chapter are being applied consistently with their intended goals. Tenants who believe regulations are being applied in ways that conflict with these stated purposes may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for more specific standards.
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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