Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-3
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This chapter shall apply to mobile homes and travel trailers used or intended to be used for year-round or temporary dwelling accommodations in mobile home and travel trailer parks. Unless otherwise noted, the term "park" as used in this chapter shall refer to both mobile home and travel trailer parks.
Section 249-3 of Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 249 defines the reach of the chapter's rules: they cover mobile homes and travel trailers that are used, or intended to be used, as year-round or temporary living spaces within mobile home and travel trailer parks. The word 'park' throughout the chapter refers to both types of facilities unless the text specifically says otherwise. This scoping provision sets the boundaries for which properties and residents the rest of the chapter's requirements govern.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home or travel trailer parks in Riverhead should understand that Chapter 249, beginning with § 249-3, applies to their facilities regardless of whether residents occupy units year-round or only temporarily. Compliant park operators familiarize themselves with every subsequent provision in the chapter, knowing that the term 'park' encompasses both mobile home parks and travel trailer parks. Reviewing the full chapter in light of this broad scope helps operators identify which operational standards, permits, and conditions apply to their specific property type.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in or temporarily occupy a mobile home or travel trailer within a Riverhead park, § 249-3 confirms that Chapter 249's protections and requirements extend to your situation, whether your stay is year-round or short-term. Tenants can reference this scoping provision when determining whether other sections of the chapter—such as those addressing conditions, fees, or park rules—apply to their dwelling. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Riverhead ordinances can help residents understand how the full chapter's provisions relate 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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