Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-14
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Mobile homes and mobile home stands shall not be installed closer than 90 feet from the center line of any state highway or highway formerly designated as a turnpike road nor closer than 75 feet from the center line of any road or highway and no closer than 25 feet from any side lot line. Secondary additions, carports and individual storage structures shall be subject to the same setback requirements.
Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-14 establishes minimum distance requirements—commonly called setbacks—for mobile homes and their associated structures within mobile home parks. A mobile home or its stand must be placed at least 90 feet from the centerline of a state or former turnpike highway, at least 75 feet from the centerline of any other road or highway, and at least 25 feet from any side lot line. These same setback distances apply equally to secondary additions, carports, and individual storage structures attached or adjacent to the mobile home.
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Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Spencer, N.Y. subject to ch. 98 § 98-14 generally ensure that every mobile home stand is laid out and surveyed before installation to confirm compliance with the three distinct setback thresholds. Compliant park operators also apply those same distances when approving tenant requests to add carports, storage sheds, or secondary additions, since the ordinance treats those structures identically to the home itself. Maintaining accurate site plans that document centerline measurements for all adjacent roads and highways is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-14, residents of mobile home parks have an interest in knowing that their home and any attached or adjacent structures were placed in conformance with the setback rules established by this provision. If a tenant believes a home or structure was installed in violation of these distances, they may raise the issue with the local code enforcement office or municipal authority responsible for administering ch. 98. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what documentation to request and what avenues exist for reporting potential violations.
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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