Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-59
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: (1) One-hundred and fifty square feet for one or two occupants. (2) Two-hundred and fifty square feet for three occupants. (3) Eighty square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area; and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. C. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy, and shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. D. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes. E. Exits. A mobile home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 186-59 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and safety standards for mobile homes. It sets occupancy limits based on habitable floor area (excluding cooking areas), requires a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over at least half the floor area, and mandates that bathrooms and toilet rooms have privacy provisions and moisture-resistant floors. The provision also prohibits using bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, or kitchenettes as sleeping spaces, and requires every mobile home to have both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile homes subject to § 186-59 generally ensure that the number of residents does not exceed what the habitable square footage allows under the tiered formula — 150 sq ft for one or two occupants, 250 sq ft for three, and 80 additional sq ft per occupant beyond that. Compliant operators also maintain ceiling heights of at least seven feet over 50% of the floor area, keep bathrooms and toilet rooms equipped with moisture-resistant flooring and privacy features, and ensure that no cooking or bathroom space is used for sleeping. Maintaining clear, unobstructed primary and emergency exits — positioned away from each other — is also a standard part of compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 186-59, residents of mobile homes in Massena have a right to living conditions that meet minimum space, ceiling height, sanitation, and exit safety standards. If a mobile home appears to be overcrowded beyond the square-footage thresholds, lacks proper exits, or has bathrooms being used as sleeping quarters, these conditions may constitute code violations. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, contact the local code enforcement office in Massena, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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