Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-10
Recreational areas and open spaces
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A. Every mobile home park shall have a minimum of 8,000 square feet of recreation area for the public use of persons living in the park and no less than 200 square feet per mobile home. This is not to include streets, roads and parking areas. B. The Town Board, as a condition of approval, may establish such conditions on the ownership, location, use and maintenance of open spaces and recreational areas as it deems necessary to assure the preservation of such open spaces and areas for their intended purposes. C. Design of such areas and spaces shall be appropriate for intended use and location.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-10 establishes minimum recreational space requirements for mobile home parks, setting a baseline of 8,000 square feet of recreation area for residents' collective use, plus at least 200 square feet per individual mobile home. Streets, roads, and parking areas do not count toward these minimums. The Town Board is also authorized to attach conditions to park approvals governing how open spaces and recreational areas are owned, located, used, and maintained, and all such areas must be designed appropriately for their intended purpose and setting.
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Operators of mobile home parks in Richmond, N.Y. subject to ch. 137 § 137-10 generally ensure that dedicated recreational space meets both the 8,000-square-foot aggregate floor and the 200-square-foot-per-unit requirement, keeping streets, roads, and parking lots out of those calculations. Compliant operators also review any Town Board conditions attached to their approval and structure ownership, maintenance, and use arrangements for open spaces accordingly. Thoughtful design of recreational areas—matched to the intended activities and the site's physical context—is part of meeting the standard the ordinance sets.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Richmond, N.Y. have a right under ch. 137 § 137-10 to a minimum amount of recreational and open space that is separate from roadways and parking areas. If a park appears to fall short of these minimums or if open spaces are being used or maintained in ways that conflict with Town Board approval conditions, tenants may raise those concerns with the relevant local code enforcement or municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available to them.
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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