Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 121-12
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: 150 square feet for one or two occupants; 250 square feet for three occupants; and 80 square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area, and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. C. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy and shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. D. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping rooms. E. Exits. A mobile home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 121-12 of Palmyra's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and safety standards for mobile homes. It sets occupancy limits based on habitable floor area (starting at 150 square feet for one or two occupants), requires a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over at least half the floor area, mandates moisture-resistant bathroom floors and privacy provisions, prohibits using bathrooms or kitchens as sleeping areas, and requires both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit. These rules define the baseline conditions under which a mobile home is considered legally habitable in Palmyra, N.Y.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home units subject to ch. 121 § 121-12 generally ensure that each unit's occupancy does not exceed the limits calculated from habitable floor area, excluding kitchen space from that calculation. Compliant operators maintain ceiling heights meeting the seven-foot threshold over at least 50% of the floor area, equip bathrooms and toilet rooms with moisture-resistant flooring and adequate privacy, and confirm that no kitchen or bathroom is configured or rented for use as a sleeping area. Maintaining both a clear primary exit and a remotely located emergency exit is also part of standard compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 121-12 of Palmyra's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of mobile homes a right to space that meets defined minimums — including adequate square footage per occupant, proper ceiling heights, and private, moisture-resistant bathrooms — as well as safe exit access. If a unit appears to fall short of these standards, tenants may document the conditions and consider raising the violation with the local code enforcement office in Palmyra. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when a unit does not meet the requirements of ch. 121 § 121-12.
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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