Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-6
Roadways
Operative Text
A. Entrance road. The entrance road connecting the mobile home park streets with a public road shall have a pavement width of at least 24 feet, with shoulders five feet in width on each side of the pavement. All necessary permits will be obtained from state, county and local authorities. B. Internal streets. (1) All internal streets shall have a minimum width of at least 20 feet and a minimum shoulder on each side of five feet. (2) Culs-de-sac shall be provided in lieu of closed-end streets. The turnaround area of such culs-de-sac shall have an outside roadway diameter of at least 90 feet. (3) All access and internal streets shall be constructed of blacktop or equivalent of the same and shall be designed, graded and leveled so as to permit the safe passage of emergency and other vehicles at a speed of 15 miles per hour. (4) Each street shall be named and each mobile home lot therein will be given a permanent number which shall be affixed to the mobile home and shall be visible from the street. C. Lighting. Streets should be satisfactorily illuminated from dusk to dawn, with such lighting meeting the recommendations of the utility company, subject to approval of the Planning Board.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-6 establishes physical and operational standards for roadways within mobile home parks. Entrance roads must be at least 24 feet wide with 5-foot shoulders, while internal streets must be at least 20 feet wide with matching shoulders, built of blacktop or equivalent material, and designed to allow safe passage of emergency vehicles at 15 mph. Dead-end streets are prohibited in favor of culs-de-sac with a minimum 90-foot outside diameter, every street must be named, every lot must carry a permanent visible number, and streets must be illuminated from dusk to dawn in accordance with utility company recommendations and Planning Board approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Richmond, N.Y. subject to ch. 137 § 137-6 generally ensure that entrance and internal roads meet the specified width, shoulder, and surface requirements before the park opens and as part of ongoing maintenance. Compliant operators obtain all required state, county, and local permits for road construction, install named street signs and permanent lot numbers visible from the street, and maintain dusk-to-dawn lighting that meets utility company recommendations and has received Planning Board approval. Keeping documentation of permits, construction specifications, and lighting approvals on file supports a clear record of compliance with § 137-6.
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 an interest in the roadway standards set out in ch. 137 § 137-6, which are intended to ensure safe access for emergency vehicles and adequate lighting throughout the park. If streets appear to fall below the required widths, lack proper surfacing, are missing named signs or visible lot numbers, or are inadequately lit, tenants may raise these conditions with local code enforcement or the municipality's planning or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what avenues — including formal complaints under § 137-6 — may be available.
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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