Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 220-10
Variances
Operative Text
Where the Town Board finds that carrying out the strict letter of this chapter would cause a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the Board may, upon petition of a licensee, grant that licensee a variance to the provisions contained herein. Such variance shall be subject to such conditions and safeguards that the Board determines would provide the minimum relief necessary, maintain the spirit and intent of this chapter and not impair the general health and welfare of the residents of the manufactured home community and the neighboring community.
Section 220-10 of Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 establishes a variance process for manufactured home community regulations. When strict application of the chapter's requirements would create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship for a licensee, the Town Board has the authority to grant relief from those requirements. Any variance granted must include conditions and safeguards designed to provide only the minimum relief needed while preserving the chapter's overall purpose and protecting the health and welfare of both the manufactured home community and surrounding neighborhoods.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a licensee operating a manufactured home community under ch. 220, § 220-10 provides a formal avenue to seek relief when complying with a specific provision would create a genuine practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. A compliant operator pursuing a variance typically submits a petition to the Town Board documenting the nature of the hardship and proposing conditions that would maintain the spirit of the chapter. Operators should be prepared for the Board to attach conditions or safeguards to any variance it grants, as the provision expressly limits relief to the minimum necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 220-10 of ch. 220 means that the Town Board can modify certain regulatory requirements for a manufactured home community licensee, but only under conditions designed to protect residents' health and welfare. Tenants in a community where a variance has been granted may want to review the conditions attached to that variance, as those safeguards are intended to preserve their protections. Residents who believe a granted variance is harming their community's health or welfare may consider contacting the Southampton Town Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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