Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-6
Temporary permit for special necessity
Operative Text
The Town Board may issue a temporary permit for one manufactured home not located in a manufactured home park upon proof to such Board of special necessity by reason of employer-employee relationship between the owner of a farming operation and his tenant, where said owner desires to have the employee reside on such farm. Such temporary permit shall be renewable by the Town Board each year and shall not be transferable or assignable. In such cases, the Town Board shall find that the following regulations will be complied with before such temporary permit will be issued or renewed: A. The manufactured home shall be located to the rear of the principal residence on the same lot and shall not be on its own independently owned lot. B. The manufactured home shall be supplied with its own potable water from a public source. C. An adequate and safe sewage disposal system, approved by the Town Board, shall be provided. D. The manufactured home shall be provided with a manufactured home stand or foundation capable of containing the manufactured home in a stable position. The size of such stand shall be suitable for the manufactured home it is to contain. Such stand or foundation shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications outlined in § 83-21 of this chapter. E. The home stand or foundation shall be provided with anchors or tie-downs capable of securing the stability of the manufactured home. Anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the stand or foundation. F. The manufactured home shall be provided with skirting to screen the space between the manufactured home and the ground. Such skirting shall be installed within 90 days of occupancy and shall be of a material which shall provide a finished exterior appearance.
Section 83-6 of Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 establishes a process by which the Town Board may grant a temporary, non-transferable permit allowing a single manufactured home to be placed outside a manufactured home park when a farming operation owner needs an employee to live on the farm. The permit must be renewed annually and is conditioned on the home meeting specific siting, utility, structural, and aesthetic standards. These requirements cover placement behind the principal residence, potable water supply, sewage disposal, a proper stand or foundation, anchoring, and skirting installation within 90 days of occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-6, a farming operation owner seeking to house an employee in an on-site manufactured home must apply to the Town Board and demonstrate the employer-employee necessity before any permit is issued. Compliant operators generally ensure the home is sited behind the principal residence on the same lot, connected to an approved water and sewage system, placed on a properly sized and anchored stand or foundation meeting § 83-21 specifications, and fitted with skirting within 90 days of occupancy. Because the permit is non-transferable and requires annual renewal, operators typically maintain documentation of the ongoing employment relationship and compliance with each condition listed in § 83-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-6 provides that a manufactured home placed on a farm under this permit must meet specific habitability and safety standards, including an approved sewage system, potable water, a stable and anchored foundation, and skirting — giving occupants a baseline set of conditions the home must satisfy. If a tenant believes these conditions are not being met, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the Sodus Town Board, which is the body responsible for issuing and renewing permits under § 83-6. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand what options may be available when permit conditions appear to go unmet.
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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