Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 163-8
Individual mobile homes
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A. No mobile home shall be parked within the Town of Saugerties without a permit except in an authorized park unit in a licensed mobile home park. B. With a permit, a mobile home may be placed within the Town of Saugerties as follows: (1) A mobile home may be located on an unoccupied lot for the purpose of a permanent residence, provided such lot shall have a minimum area of 40,000 square feet, that the mobile home is located at least 50 feet from any property line or any right-of-way (other than a utility easement) and at least 100 feet from any adjacent dwelling. Within three months after the installation of the mobile home, the area beneath the mobile home shall be provided with a curtain wall fully enclosing the entire area of the unit. If the property on which the mobile home is to be located is within a sewer district and the lot is serviced by the municipal sewer system, the lot need not have a minimum area of 40,000 square feet, but the mobile home must still comply with the setback requirements. (2) A mobile home may be placed on a lot already occupied by a dwelling for the purpose of a permanent residence, provided that the lot shall have an area of at least 60,000 square feet and the mobile home shall be not less than 50 feet from any property line or from any right-of-way (other than a utility easement), not less than 75 feet from any adjacent dwelling on the lot to be occupied and not less than 100 feet from any other dwelling. Within three months after the installation of the mobile home, the area beneath the mobile home shall be provided with a curtain wall fully enclosing the entire area of the unit. If the property on which the mobile home is to be located is within a sewer district and the lot is serviced by the municipal sewer system, the lot need not have a minimum area of 60,000 square feet, but the mobile home must still comply with the setback requirements. (3) Any owner of land who intends to build or rebuild a dwelling house upon a parcel of land located within the Town of Saugerties, and who has obtained a building permit therefor, may place a mobile home upon such land to be used as a residence during the construction of said dwelling for a maximum period of one year, with no renewals permitted. Upon the expiration of this period, the mobile home shall be vacated and removed from the premises. (4) A mobile home may be located by an owner or lessee of land or a contractor engaged by the owner or lessee of land located within the Town of Saugerties for use as a field office or dressing room for workmen on construction sites, survey projects and upon other similar work projects. Within 30 days after the construction project is complete, the mobile home must be vacated and removed from the premises. Such a mobile home may not be used for dwelling purposes. (5) Mobile homes exhibited for sale and uninhabited as living quarters may be placed on property within the Town of Saugerties on a lot with no dwelling. One such mobile home in a sales lot may be used as a sales office, provided the owner thereof and/or the owner of the premises upon which it is displayed shall install and use a sewage disposal system at least equal to that required by a two-bedroom dwelling. (6) A mobile home uninhabited as living quarters may be located on a lot occupied by an existing dwelling, provided that it is not less than 50 feet from any right-of-way (other than a utility easement) or property line and not less than 100 feet from any adjacent dwelling. A permit issued under this section shall expire six months after issuance and may not be renewed. (7) A mobile home may be located on a lot without a dwelling for use as storage or office space, provided it is not less than 50 feet from any right-of-way (other than a utility easement) or property line and not less than 100 feet from any adjacent dwelling. C. All mobile homes are required to have tie-downs. D. Other regulations. In addition to the foregoing, each mobile home is to comply with any applicable sections of the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Code and any applicable regulations of the State of New York or the County of Ulster.
Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-8 establishes that individual mobile homes placed anywhere within the Town of Saugerties generally require a permit, with the only exception being units sited inside a licensed mobile home park. Permitted placement is divided into several distinct categories—permanent residences on vacant or occupied lots, temporary construction-period housing, contractor field offices, sales display units, uninhabited storage or office units—each carrying its own minimum lot size, setback distances, and time limits. All mobile homes, regardless of use, must have tie-downs installed and must comply with applicable New York State Uniform Building and Fire Code requirements and any relevant Ulster County regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-8, operators and landowners who wish to place a mobile home outside a licensed park generally secure the appropriate permit before installation and confirm that the specific use category—permanent residence, temporary construction housing, field office, sales display, or storage—matches the intended purpose. Compliant operators verify that lot area and setback requirements are met for the applicable category, install required curtain walls within three months where permanent residential use is involved, and remove units promptly when time-limited permits expire. Tie-downs are required on all units, and compliance with the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Code and applicable Ulster County regulations is expected throughout the permit period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saugerties, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-8 provides that a mobile home used as a permanent residence must meet specific lot-size and setback standards, and that the land on which it sits must be properly permitted—facts that can be relevant to a tenant's understanding of whether their housing arrangement is lawfully established. If a tenant has concerns about whether a mobile home they occupy was placed in compliance with permit, setback, curtain-wall, or tie-down requirements, they may consider contacting the Town of Saugerties building or zoning office to inquire about permit status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how local code compliance intersects with their occupancy rights under this provision.
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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