Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-3
Definitions
Operative Text
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: EXTERIOR SIDING MATERIALS Where specified, traditional site appearance shall be achieved through the use of exterior siding materials, such as clapboard, shingles and shakes, which may be fabricated from metal or other synthetic materials manufactured to closely resemble these traditional siding materials. Such "exterior siding materials" may include masonry, wood board and batten and textured exterior plywood, but shall not include artificial masonry or simulated board and batten made of metal. FROST WALL A masonry foundation wall extending below the ground surface, supported by footings extending below the frost line. GRADE BEAM That part of the foundation system which supports the exterior wall of the superstructure; commonly designed as a beam which bears directly on the column footings or may be self supporting. The "grade beam" is located at the ground surface and is well-drained below. MOBILE HOME or HOUSE TRAILER Any structure fourteen (14) feet wide or less, adaptable to be moved by a power connected thereto and so designed as to permit occupancy thereof for dwelling or sleeping purposes or for the conduct of any business, profession, occupation or trade or for storage, and provided with any combination of the following mechanical systems and equipment: plumbing, heating, electrical, cooking and refrigeration. Such structure has a steel frame attached to the underside and may or may not have axles and wheels affixed to the frame. Such "mobile home" or "house trailer" shall be in conformity with the New York State Code for the Construction of Mobile Homes, March 13, 1974, as amended, and such certificates of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as may supersede such code. MOBILE HOME PARK or TRAILER PARK Any plot of ground upon which two (2) or more mobile homes or house trailers occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes or any of the purposes noted above are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations. PERSON Includes a person, partnership, firm, company, corporation, tenant, owner, lessee or licensee or their agents, heirs or assigns. SKIRTING Material used to close the vertical space between ground level and the underside of the exterior perimeter of the mobile home or house trailer. "Skirting" shall rest on a frost wall and, if made of other than masonry material, must be recommended by the New York State Manufactured Housing Association and approved by the Building Inspector.
Section 102-3 of Marlborough, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout the mobile home and trailer park regulations. It clarifies what qualifies as acceptable exterior siding, foundation elements, mobile homes, trailer parks, and skirting materials, setting the interpretive baseline for all other requirements in the chapter. Notably, mobile homes must conform to New York State construction codes and any superseding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, and skirting must rest on a frost wall and, if non-masonry, receive approval from the Building Inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Marlborough should be familiar with the definitions in § 102-3, since these terms govern how compliance is measured throughout Chapter 102. A compliant operator ensures that skirting on each unit rests on a proper frost wall and, when non-masonry materials are used, obtains the required recommendation from the New York State Manufactured Housing Association and approval from the Building Inspector. Operators also verify that any mobile home placed in the park meets the New York State Mobile Home Construction Code and applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development certification standards referenced in § 102-3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Marlborough benefit from the standards set out in § 102-3, which define the minimum construction and material requirements that apply to their homes and the park itself. If a tenant believes that skirting, foundation elements, or the home itself does not meet the definitions and standards described in § 102-3—such as the frost wall requirement or HUD certification—they may raise that concern with the local Building Inspector. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how these definitions interact with other provisions of Chapter 102 and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation