New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-15
Variances
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A. Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this chapter, the Town Planning Board shall have the power to vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or provisions of this chapter so that the spirit of said chapter shall be observed, public welfare and safety secured and substantial justice done, provided that the variations and modifications granted are consistent with applicable state or federal regulations. B. Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity which shall hereafter acquire an ownership interest in an existing manufactured home park or RV park shall deliver his name and address to the Town Clerk within 10 days of acquisition of such interest. The Town Clerk shall then issue an amended permit which shall indicate the new ownership interest.
New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 § 105-15 establishes two distinct rules. First, it authorizes the Town Planning Board to grant variances from the strict requirements of Chapter 105 when literal compliance would create practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship, so long as any relief granted still aligns with state and federal regulations and serves the public welfare. Second, it requires anyone who acquires an ownership interest in an existing manufactured home park or RV park to notify the Town Clerk within 10 days, after which the Clerk issues an updated permit reflecting the new ownership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 105-15, operators and new owners of manufactured home parks or RV parks in New Berlin should be aware that a change in ownership triggers an affirmative reporting obligation: the incoming owner must deliver their name and address to the Town Clerk within 10 days of acquiring any ownership interest. Compliant operators typically maintain records of ownership transfers and act promptly to initiate the amended-permit process with the Town Clerk. Separately, if a specific Chapter 105 requirement creates genuine practical difficulty, § 105-15 also provides a formal variance pathway through the Town Planning Board, which evaluates requests against the chapter's overall intent and applicable state and federal standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-15 of New Berlin's Code of Ordinances ch. 105 gives residents of manufactured home parks and RV parks a basis for knowing who legally holds an ownership interest in their park, since new owners are required to register with the Town Clerk and an amended permit must be issued. If a change in park ownership occurs and no updated permit appears to have been filed, tenants may inquire with the Town Clerk's office to verify compliance with this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured-home-park law can help residents understand how ownership-transparency requirements like § 105-15 may relate to broader protections available under state law.
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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