Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 220-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MANUFACTURED HOME A structure transportable in one or more sections that, in the traveling mode, is eight feet (2,438 mm) or more in width or 40 feet (12,192 mm) or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 square feet (29.7 m2) minimum, and that was built on or after June 15, 1976, on permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. The term "manufactured home" shall also include any structure that meets all of the requirements of this definition except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974 as amended. The term "manufactured home" shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle, nor a travel trailer designed for temporary dwelling use. MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY A parcel of land under single ownership, planned and improved for the placement of two or more manufactured homes as dwelling units. MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY OPERATOR A person or entity engaged in the business of running, operating or conducting the business of a manufactured home community. MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY OPERATOR'S LICENSE The authorization issued by the Town Board under the provisions of this chapter to a person or entity to operate a manufactured home community. MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION Construction which is required for the installation of a manufactured home, including the construction of the foundation system, required structural connections thereto and the installation of on-site water, gas, electrical and sewer systems and connections thereto which are necessary for the normal operation of the manufactured home. MANUFACTURED HOME LOT A designated site of specific land area, located within the manufactured home community for the exclusive use of a single manufactured home and its occupants. MANUFACTURED HOME STANDARDS The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. MOBILE HOME A movable or portable dwelling unit that was built prior to June 15, 1976, with or without a label certifying compliance with NFPA, ANSI or a specific state standard, and that was designed and constructed to be towed on its own chassis comprising frame and wheels connected to utilities; and designed and constructed without a permanent foundation for year-round living, excluding travel trailers.
Section 220-3 of Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 establishes the official definitions that govern the entire chapter on manufactured home communities. Key terms defined include 'manufactured home' (a factory-built dwelling of specified dimensions constructed on or after June 15, 1976, meeting federal HUD standards), 'manufactured home community' (a single-ownership parcel planned for two or more such homes), and related terms covering operators, licenses, installation, lots, and standards. The section also distinguishes 'mobile homes'—units built before June 15, 1976—and explicitly excludes self-propelled recreational vehicles and travel trailers from the definition of manufactured home.
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Operators and owners of manufactured home communities in Southampton should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in § 220-3, since every regulatory requirement in ch. 220 turns on whether a structure or parcel qualifies under these terms. A compliant operator ensures that homes placed in the community meet the post-June 15, 1976 construction date and HUD certification criteria that define a 'manufactured home,' and maintains awareness that pre-1976 units are classified separately as 'mobile homes' under the same section. Licensing, lot designation, and installation requirements throughout the chapter all reference these definitions, so accurate classification of each unit is a routine part of community management.
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Residents of manufactured home communities in Southampton benefit from understanding the definitions in § 220-3, because the protections and requirements of ch. 220 apply specifically to dwellings and communities that meet these defined terms. If a dispute arises over whether a unit or community qualifies under the chapter—affecting rights related to lot use, installation standards, or operator licensing—tenants can reference § 220-3 to clarify which rules apply. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand how these definitions interact with broader state and local protections.
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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