Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: LOT DEPTH The distance, measured along the center line of the lot, between the right-of-way line of a public street, or the pavement line of a private street, and the rear lot line. LOT WIDTH The mean distance between the two side lot lines when measured perpendicular to the center line of the lot. MANUFACTURED HOME A structure transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode has a body eight feet or more wide and 40 feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and which contains the required plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. All manufactured homes built after June 15, 1976, shall meet the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards as set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. MANUFACTURED HOME LOT An area of land in a manufactured home park rented for the placement of a single manufactured home and any accessory structures incident thereto. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK A contiguous parcel of land under one ownership or management which is at least 20 acres in area and which has been planned and improved for the placement of at least 50 manufactured homes for nontransient use. MANUFACTURED HOME STAND The part of a manufactured home lot on which the manufactured home is placed and which is constructed in accordance with the standards provided in this chapter. PARK OCCUPANT A person or persons living in a manufactured home in a manufactured home park. PARK OPERATOR The person or persons responsible for on-site management and operation of a manufactured home park. PERMANENT RESIDENCE Residence for a period of more than 60 days. There is a minimum of 600 square feet of living area for new and replacement manufactured homes for use as permanent residences. SITE PLAN A drawing(s) submitted to the enforcement officer as part of the application for a permit for a manufactured home park and containing all the information required by this chapter in sufficient detail to enable the required reviews. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE Residence for any period less than 60 days.
Section 83-3 of Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 83 establishes the specific definitions that govern how terms are interpreted throughout the manufactured home park regulations. Key terms such as 'Manufactured Home,' 'Manufactured Home Park,' 'Park Operator,' and 'Permanent Residence' are given precise meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the chapter. For example, a manufactured home park must be at least 20 acres and accommodate at least 50 homes, and a permanent residence is defined as occupancy exceeding 60 days. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other requirements in the chapter.
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Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Sodus should be familiar with the definitions established in § 83-3, as these terms directly shape compliance obligations throughout Chapter 83. A compliant park operator ensures that any manufactured home installed as a permanent residence meets the 600-square-foot minimum living area requirement and, if built after June 15, 1976, conforms to HUD's National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards. Operators also maintain site plans and manage lots in accordance with the precise meanings assigned to terms like 'Manufactured Home Stand' and 'Manufactured Home Lot' under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park occupants—defined under § 83-3 as persons living in a manufactured home within a manufactured home park—benefit from the baseline standards these definitions establish, including minimum size requirements for permanent residences and federal construction standards for newer homes. Tenants who believe their home or lot does not meet the standards implied by these definitions may have grounds to raise concerns with the local enforcement officer referenced in the chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured home park law can help occupants understand how the definitions in § 83-3 connect to their broader protections under state and local regulations.
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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