Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-11
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None of the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the following: A. The business of mobile home or travel trailer sales, except where the units are used as living quarters. B. The storage of mobile home or travel trailers, not being used for living purposes, within a building. C. A mobile home or trailer located on the site of a work project which is used solely as an office or storage house in connection with the work project, provided that it is removed within 30 days after completion of such project. D. A sectional house (modular home) which is prefabricated in sections, transported to the building site, then fastened together and placed on a permanent and enclosed masonry foundation and which contains a minimum of 720 square feet of living space. E. The Town Board, upon petition, may grant a variance to the requirements of this chapter, but only upon a showing of undue hardship.
Section 181-11 of Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 181 carves out several categories of mobile homes and trailers that are not subject to the chapter's general regulations. Sales operations, stored units not used for living, temporary on-site work trailers removed within 30 days of project completion, and qualifying modular homes on permanent masonry foundations with at least 720 square feet are all exempt. Additionally, the Town Board retains authority under § 181-11(E) to grant individual variances when a petitioner demonstrates undue hardship.
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Operators and property managers working with mobile homes or trailers in Ogden should be aware that § 181-11 identifies specific situations where Chapter 181's requirements simply do not apply. A compliant operator generally confirms whether a unit falls into one of the enumerated categories—such as a temporary work-site trailer removed on schedule or a modular home meeting the foundation and square-footage criteria—before assuming the chapter's rules govern it. Where a situation does not fit a listed exemption, operators may petition the Town Board under § 181-11(E) for a variance by demonstrating undue hardship.
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 or modular unit in Ogden should know that § 181-11 determines whether Chapter 181's protections and requirements even apply to their dwelling. If a unit is claimed to be exempt—for example, as a modular home on a permanent foundation—tenants can review whether it genuinely meets the criteria set out in § 181-11(D), such as the 720-square-foot minimum and enclosed masonry foundation. Tenants who have questions about whether an exemption is being applied correctly may contact the Town of Ogden directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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