Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-63
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A. Design and construction. (1) Design and construction of mobile home courts shall conform to applicable zoning and building regulations and generally accepted standards for mobile home courts. (2) Open areas shall be adequate to assure privacy, natural light and ventilation for each mobile home and sufficient for essential outdoor uses. B. Stormwater drainage. (1) Mobile home courts shall have adequate facilities for drainage of surface and subsurface water. (2) Grading of the entire property shall be such as to facilitate the safe and efficient drainage of surface water. (3) Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary. C. Surfacing. Walks, driveways and parking spaces shall be provided with paved and durable surfacing so as to provide safe and easy access under normal use and weather conditions. D. Overhead wires. Wires installed above driveways and parking spaces shall have a clearance of not less than 18 feet. E. Exterior lighting. Artificial lighting shall be provided to illuminate walks, driveways and parking spaces for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night. F. Maintenance. Mobile home court shall be properly maintained so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. G. Travel or vacation trailers. No occupied travel or vacation trailer or other form of temporary-type living units shall be permitted in a mobile home court.
Section 186-63 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline physical and operational standards for mobile home courts. The rule covers a broad range of site conditions, including design and construction conformance with zoning and building codes, adequate stormwater drainage systems, paved and durable surfacing for walks and driveways, minimum 18-foot clearance for overhead wires above driveways, nighttime exterior lighting, and ongoing property maintenance. It also prohibits occupied travel or vacation trailers and other temporary living units from being located within a mobile home court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Massena are generally expected to keep their properties in continuous compliance with the full range of requirements set out in § 186-63. This means ensuring that drainage infrastructure is functional, that all walks, driveways, and parking areas are paved and maintained, that overhead wires above vehicle areas maintain at least 18 feet of clearance, and that exterior lighting adequately covers pedestrian and vehicle pathways at night. Compliant operators also take care that no occupied travel trailers or temporary living units are permitted on the property, and that the overall site retains its residential character through regular upkeep.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Massena may look to § 186-63 as a baseline for the physical conditions their court is required to maintain, including safe drainage, properly surfaced walkways and driveways, adequate lighting, and a well-maintained residential environment. If conditions at a mobile home court appear to fall short of these standards — such as poor drainage, inadequate lighting, or the presence of occupied temporary units — tenants may consider raising these concerns with the local code enforcement or municipal authority in Massena. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available under local ordinance.
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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