Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-7
Mobile homes located outside of mobile home parks
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A. Restrictions. (1) No mobile home or recreational vehicle shall be parked or allowed to remain upon any street, highway, or other public place, except that emergency stopping or parking, when caused by mechanical failure, shall be permitted upon the shoulder of any street or highway for a period of not more than 72 hours, subject, however, to any prohibition or limitation imposed by other regulations or laws. (2) Site and building specifications. (a) No mobile home shall hereafter be parked or otherwise be placed within the Town of Nichols outside a licensed mobile home park unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the Town of Nichols Code Enforcement Officer. (b) No permit shall be issued unless the Town of Nichols Code Enforcement office or his agent has inspected the sewage disposal system before it is buried, a fee determined in the same manner as that of residential construction has been paid, and the mobile home and the mobile home site meet the following requirements: [1] Each mobile home must be placed upon an individual lot in compliance with Chapter 194 , Zoning, and also all pertinent subdivision regulations. [2] No portion of any mobile home shall be closer than 40 feet to any boundary of the land on which it is situated. [3] The gross floor area of the mobile home should not be less than 470 square feet. [4] Each mobile home shall be set upon a foundation constructed of materials to manufacturer's specifications for installation of units. [5] Each mobile home shall be set back at least 75 feet from the center line of any public street or road. [6] Water wells shall be installed at least 100 feet from a septic tank and 150 feet from all wastewater distribution systems, and septic tanks shall be installed at least 100 feet from water wells, and wastewater distribution systems shall be installed at least 150 feet from water wells. These qualifications shall apply to all adjacent property septic tanks, wells and wastewater distribution systems. [7] The sewage disposal system shall meet the requirements of the New York State Department of Health regulating the placement of mobile homes on individual sites. (c) The mobile home foundation shall be enclosed by a skirt securely fastened and extending from the outside wall of the mobile home to ground level around the entire perimeter of the mobile home. The skirt shall be constructed of sturdy wood, plastic, masonry, or metal material capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions over extended periods of time. No skirt shall be required where a perimeter foundation is employed. (d) In the case of a mobile home to be occupied by one or more grandparents, parents, children, or grandchildren of the owner or owners of a lot on which such owner or owners reside, a permit may be issued even if such lot is less than one acre in area and/or its dimensions are such that the forty-foot side lot restrictions or the seventy-five-foot setback restrictions, or both, cannot be met. Such permit shall automatically expire when the mobile home is no longer occupied by one or more parents, children, or grandchildren of the owner or owners of the lot on which the mobile home is located or such owner or owners no longer reside on such lot. B. This section shall take effect and be in force on August 1, 1984.
Section 132-7 of the Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances governs where and how mobile homes may be placed outside of licensed mobile home parks within the Town of Nichols. Mobile homes and recreational vehicles are generally prohibited from remaining on public streets or highways, with a narrow exception for emergency mechanical breakdowns lasting no more than 72 hours. Any mobile home placed on private land outside a licensed park must receive a permit from the Town Code Enforcement Officer, and the home, its site, and its utility systems must satisfy a detailed set of dimensional, structural, and sanitary requirements before that permit can be issued. A limited family-use exception allows relaxed lot-size and setback standards when the mobile home will be occupied by close relatives of the property owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Nichols who wish to place a mobile home outside a licensed mobile home park must first secure a permit from the Town of Nichols Code Enforcement Officer as required by § 132-7. Compliant operators generally ensure that the sewage disposal system is inspected before burial, that applicable fees are paid, and that the home and site satisfy all dimensional requirements — including the 40-foot side boundary setback, the 75-foot street centerline setback, and the minimum 470-square-foot floor area. Operators also typically verify that water wells and septic systems meet the separation distances specified in § 132-7(A)(2)(b)[6] and that the home is skirted or set on a perimeter foundation in accordance with § 132-7(A)(2)(c).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or considering a mobile home outside a licensed park in Nichols should be aware that § 132-7 establishes specific standards — including foundation, skirting, setback, and sanitation requirements — that the site must meet before a permit is lawfully issued. If a mobile home was placed without a proper permit or does not meet the code's specifications, that may constitute a violation that can be raised with the Town of Nichols Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants seeking to understand their rights in relation to these requirements may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or a housing attorney familiar with New York municipal code enforcement.
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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