Southport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 352 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 352-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Southport, Chemung County, by the more efficient regulations of mobile home parks and the occupancy of mobile homes.
Section 352-2 of Southport's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 352, which governs mobile home parks and mobile home occupancy within the Town of Southport, Chemung County. The provision frames the chapter's regulations as tools for promoting public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. It does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the interpretive foundation for all rules that follow within the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Southport should understand that every substantive requirement in Chapter 352 flows from the public-welfare purpose declared in § 352-2. Compliant operators generally approach the chapter's rules as a unified framework aimed at health, safety, and community well-being, rather than treating individual provisions in isolation. Familiarity with this stated purpose can help property managers contextualize how local officials are likely to interpret and apply the chapter's more specific regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 352-2 signals that Chapter 352 exists to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of people living in mobile home parks in Southport. Tenants in these communities can point to this declared purpose when seeking to understand the intent behind specific rules in the chapter. Those who believe a park's conditions fall short of the standards the chapter is designed to uphold may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or contact the appropriate Town of Southport authority 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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