Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-2
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A. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Spencer, Tioga County, New York, by the regulation of site design for mobile home lots and the establishment of site installation and occupancy standards for all mobile homes located on mobile home lots in the Town. B. This chapter also is intended to regulate mobile home parks in the Town of Spencer, New York. Mobile homes shall only be allowed in mobile home parks which are established or extended pursuant to this chapter.
Section 98-2 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home regulations. The provision sets out that the chapter exists to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Spencer residents by governing how mobile home lots are designed, installed, and occupied. It also restricts where mobile homes may be located, limiting them to mobile home parks that are established or expanded in accordance with the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 98-2 of Spencer's Chapter 98, property owners and managers who wish to place or operate mobile homes in the Town of Spencer must do so within a mobile home park that has been properly established or extended under this chapter. Compliant operators ensure that their sites meet the design, installation, and occupancy standards the chapter sets forth, rather than placing mobile homes on arbitrary lots outside of a recognized park. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 98 is generally part of responsible operation in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-2 of Spencer's Chapter 98 signals that any mobile home you occupy in the Town of Spencer should be located within a mobile home park that was lawfully established or extended under this chapter. If a mobile home is situated outside of a compliant park, that may raise questions about whether the site meets the health, safety, and occupancy standards the chapter is designed to protect. Tenants who have concerns about whether their mobile home site complies with Chapter 98 may wish to contact the Town of Spencer directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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