Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community and to protect and preserve the environmental character and real property values in the Town of Sodus through regulation of the planning, design, layout, construction and continued operation of manufactured home parks.
Section 83-2 of Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 83 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's manufactured home park regulations. The provision frames the entire chapter as a tool for protecting public health, safety, and general welfare, while also safeguarding the environmental character and property values of the Town of Sodus. It signals that all subsequent rules in the chapter are grounded in these community-wide goals, covering everything from initial planning and design through ongoing park operation.
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Operators and developers of manufactured home parks in Sodus should understand that Chapter 83, as stated in § 83-2, is built around health, safety, welfare, and property-value preservation. Compliant operators generally approach planning, design, layout, construction, and continued operation with these foundational purposes in mind, since regulators may evaluate decisions against these stated goals. Familiarity with this purpose clause can help property managers anticipate how the town is likely to interpret and apply the more specific requirements found elsewhere in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-2 makes clear that Chapter 83 exists, in part, to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of people living in manufactured home parks in Sodus. Residents who believe park conditions fall short of those standards may find this purpose clause relevant when raising concerns with town officials or seeking guidance from a tenant-rights organization. Because § 83-2 frames the entire chapter's intent, it can provide useful context when navigating any specific rule or dispute arising under Chapter 83.
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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