Southport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 352 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 352-11
Fees and expenses
Operative Text
A. Fees. The Town Clerk shall receive a fee of $1 per year per each and every lot contained within a given mobile home park with a minimum fee of $50 per year for each license or renewal license issued by him; provided that if the original license be issued on or after April 1, the fee shall be 3/4 of the fee herein provided for; and if issued on or after July 1, the fee shall be 1/2 of the fee herein provided for and if issued on or after October 1, the fee shall be 1/4 of the fee herein provided for. B. Payment of expenses. That in addition to the aforesaid fee the applicant shall also pay for expenses, if any, for the investigation conducted pursuant to § 352-7 as therein provided, and the applicant shall also pay for the cost of publication for the public hearing held pursuant to § 352-7 of this chapter and shall provide proof of payment, all of which must be paid before any license will be issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter.
Section 352-11 of Southport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 352 establishes the fee structure for mobile home park licenses issued by the Town Clerk. The base annual fee is $1 per lot within the park, with a minimum of $50 per year, and the fee is prorated on a quarterly basis depending on when in the year the original license is issued. Beyond the licensing fee itself, applicants are also responsible for covering any investigation costs and the cost of publishing the required public hearing notice before a license can be granted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 352-11, operators seeking a mobile home park license or renewal in Southport should be prepared to pay the per-lot annual fee to the Town Clerk, keeping in mind the $50 minimum and the prorated schedule that reduces the fee if the original license is issued after April 1, July 1, or October 1. In addition to the base fee, compliant operators generally account for any investigation expenses incurred under § 352-7 and the cost of the public hearing publication. Proof of payment for all applicable costs must be submitted before the Town Clerk will issue the license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 352-11 is part of the licensing framework that governs mobile home parks in Southport, N.Y., and it ensures that park operators bear the financial costs of obtaining and renewing their operating licenses. Residents of mobile home parks may find it relevant that a valid license — supported by payment of fees and investigation costs under § 352-11 — is a prerequisite for a park to legally operate under ch. 352. Tenants who have questions about whether their park holds a current license may wish to contact the Southport Town Clerk's office or consult 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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