Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-57
Mobile home lots
Operative Text
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 connections 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 connections 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 connections shall be at proper location relative to the mobile home, and piping shall have a continuous grade to the point of disposal. Drainage connections shall be provided with suitable fittings to permit a watertight junction to be made with the mobile home outlet. (5) Gas connections shall provide a suitable gastight connection to the mobile home. (6) Electric system connection receptacles or terminal boxes shall be of an approved weatherproof type. Such receptacles shall have provision for an equipment ground.
Section 149-57 of Oswego'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 graded stand to hold the mobile home securely, along with durable accessory structures, safely accessible patios, convenient storage lockers, and complete utility hookups for water, sewer, electricity, and gas where applicable. The utility connections must be designed to prevent cross-contamination, freezing, gas leaks, and electrical hazards, ensuring safe and efficient attachment to any mobile home placed on the lot.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Oswego are generally expected to ensure that every lot meets the full infrastructure checklist set out in § 149-57, covering the compacted and properly angled mobile home stand, durable accessory structures, accessible patios, and convenient storage lockers. On the utility side, compliant park operators typically maintain water supply connections safely separated from sanitary drainage, watertight and freeze-resistant water fittings, continuously graded sewer piping, gastight gas connections, and weatherproof electrical receptacles with equipment grounding. Routine inspections of each lot's utility connections and structural components help demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 149-57's requirements.
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 Oswego have an interest in knowing that § 149-57 sets minimum physical and utility standards their lot is supposed to meet, including a stable home stand, safe utility hookups, and properly constructed accessory features. If a lot appears to lack required connections, shows signs of cross-connection between water and sewer lines, has exposed or non-weatherproof electrical receptacles, or otherwise falls short of these standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the City of Oswego's code enforcement office to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available under § 149-57 when lot conditions are substandard.
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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