Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-65
Mobile home lots
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A. Mobile home stand. (1) A mobile home lot shall contain a mobile home stand capable of retaining the mobile home in a fixed position. (2) Mobile home stand shall be adequately compacted and at such elevation, distance and angle, in relation to the accessway, as to facilitate the safe and efficient placement and removal of the mobile home. B. Accessory structures. Accessory structures shall be of durable construction and appropriate for intended use and location. C. Patios. Patios shall be located so as to provide safe and easy access from the mobile home. D. Storage lockers. Storage lockers shall be designed to provide adequate storage facilities convenient to the mobile home. E. Utility connections. (1) A mobile home lot shall be provided with the following utility connections: (a) A water supply connection. (b) A sanitary drainage connection. (c) An electrical receptacle. (2) Utility connections, including gas connection where provided, shall be readily accessible at the mobile home stand and shall have means for safe and efficient hookup to the mobile home. (3) Water supply connection shall be located a safe distance from sanitary drainage connection and shall not be subject to surface drainage. Means shall be provided for a suitable watertight connection, without cross connection and danger of freezing. (4) Sanitary drainage connection shall be at proper location relative to the mobile home, and piping shall have a continuous grade to the point of disposal. Drainage connection shall be provided with suitable fittings to permit a watertight junction to be made with the mobile home outlet. (5) Gas connection shall provide a suitable gastight connection to the mobile home. (6) Electric system connection receptacle or terminal box shall be of an approved weatherproof type. Such receptacle shall have provision for an equipment ground.
Section 186-65 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes physical and infrastructure standards for individual mobile home lots within mobile home parks. Each lot must include a stable, properly positioned stand to hold the mobile home in place, along with connections for water, sanitary drainage, and electricity—each meeting specific safety and compatibility requirements. Accessory structures, patios, and storage lockers are also subject to durability, accessibility, and convenience standards under this provision. Gas connections, where present, must form gastight seals, and electrical receptacles must be weatherproof and grounded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Massena are generally expected to ensure that every lot complies with the stand, utility, and accessory-structure requirements set out in § 186-65. This typically means maintaining compacted, properly elevated stands; installing water, sewer, and electrical connections that are safely separated, accessible, and compatible with mobile home hookups; and ensuring that any patios, storage lockers, and accessory structures are durable and appropriately sited. Keeping utility connections—including weatherproof, grounded electrical receptacles and gastight gas fittings where applicable—in good working order is a core part of ongoing lot maintenance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting mobile home lots in Massena have an interest in knowing that § 186-65 sets baseline standards for the physical infrastructure their landlord is expected to provide, including a stable home stand, safe utility connections, and properly constructed accessory features. If a lot's water supply, drainage, electrical receptacle, or other required element appears deficient or unsafe, tenants may consider documenting the condition and raising the issue with local code enforcement or municipal authorities in Massena. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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