Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-7
House trailers
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A. Restrictions. No person shall use or park any trailer coach, house car or automobile trailer for living or sleeping quarters within the Town of Ogden except as hereinafter provided. (1) The Town Clerk, upon written application and receipt of a fee as set from time to time by the Town Board accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises, may issue to the owner or operator of a house trailer a license to park or locate such house trailer on said premises, to continue in force for a period of 15 days from the date of issuance. (2) The Town Clerk, upon written application and receipt of a fee as set from time to time by the Town Board, may issue to the owner or operator of a house trailer located on the premises owned by the applicant to whom has been issued a building permit for the construction of a residence a license to park or locate such trailer on such premises to continue in force for a period of six months from the date of issuance. (3) The application for such license shall state the name and address of the applicant, the name and make of the house trailer, the state and year of registration and the street and number where located, and, if made pursuant to Subsection B, proof of ownership of the lot or parcel of land shall be submitted. (4) Not more than one such house trailer shall be permitted to park or locate on each separate lot or parcel of land. Such house trailer shall not be parked or located nearer than 10 feet to the side line of any lot or parcel of land nor within 30 feet of the street line of such premises.
Section 181-7 of Ogden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 181 generally prohibits using trailer coaches, house cars, or automobile trailers as living or sleeping quarters anywhere in the Town of Ogden, with limited exceptions. The Town Clerk may issue short-term licenses—either a 15-day permit with the property owner's written consent, or a six-month permit for someone who owns the land and holds a building permit for a residence under construction. Any licensed trailer must be placed at least 10 feet from a side lot line and 30 feet from the street line, and only one trailer is allowed per lot or parcel.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Ogden should be aware that § 181-7 makes it unlawful to allow a trailer coach, house car, or automobile trailer to be used for living or sleeping on their premises without a valid license issued by the Town Clerk. A compliant property owner who consents to a temporary trailer placement provides written consent as part of the license application process and ensures the trailer meets the required setbacks—10 feet from side lot lines and 30 feet from the street line. Operators who hold a building permit for a new residence and wish to use a trailer on-site during construction typically apply for the six-month license option available under § 181-7 and pay the applicable fee set by the Town Board.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 181-7 of Ogden's Code of Ordinances, individuals living or sleeping in a trailer coach, house car, or automobile trailer within the Town of Ogden generally do so only under a license issued by the Town Clerk, and the absence of such a license may expose occupants to enforcement action. Tenants or occupants in this situation may want to verify whether a valid license exists for their specific trailer placement and whether the property meets the required setbacks and single-trailer-per-lot limits. Those with questions about their rights or the status of a license can contact the Ogden Town Clerk's office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how § 181-7 may apply to their circumstances.
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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