Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-33
Action on application; issuance of special permit; expiration of permit
Operative Text
A. The Town Planning Board shall hold and give notice of a public hearing upon such application by publishing said notice in the official Town newspapers at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. Any rescheduled hearing shall require due notice just as the initial hearing. B. Within 45 days after said hearing, the Town Board shall either deny the application for a special permit or shall refer such application to the Town Planning Board. The applicant or his representative shall present engineering plans, Health Department approvals and other approvals, as required by this chapter to the Planning Board, and may be requested to attend Planning Board meetings in order to ensure compliance with all of the provisions and requirements of this chapter. C. Upon a determination by the Planning Board that the applicant has fully complied with all such provisions and requirements, the Planning Board shall recommend, in writing, the final approval of the application to the Town Board. Such approval by the Planning Board shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of a special permit to the applicant by the Town Board. Upon receipt of such final approval by the Planning Board, the Town Board shall direct the Town's Code Enforcement Officer to issue the special permit to the applicant. D. Said mobile home park permit shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance, but may be renewed for an additional period of one year if it can be shown that there has been substantial progress in the construction, alteration and/or extension of said mobile home park.
Section 98-33 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 establishes the process by which a special permit for a mobile home park is reviewed, approved, and issued. A public hearing must be publicly noticed and held, after which the Town Board has 45 days to deny the application or send it to the Town Planning Board for further review. The Planning Board evaluates whether all requirements have been met and, if satisfied, recommends final approval in writing to the Town Board, which then directs the Code Enforcement Officer to issue the permit. The permit is valid for 12 months and may be renewed for one additional year if substantial construction progress is demonstrated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a mobile home park special permit under Spencer Code § 98-33 generally prepare complete engineering plans and any required Health Department or other agency approvals before presenting them to the Planning Board. Compliant applicants remain available to attend Planning Board meetings as requested and track the 45-day window following the public hearing during which the Town Board must act. Because the permit issued under § 98-33 expires after 12 months, operators who anticipate needing more time document construction progress carefully to support a renewal request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-33 of Spencer's Code of Ordinances requires that a public hearing be held and noticed before a mobile home park special permit can move forward, giving community members an opportunity to participate in the process. Residents of or prospective residents in a mobile home park may find it useful to know that the permit is time-limited to 12 months and subject to renewal conditions, which can affect the status and legality of a park's operation. Those with concerns about whether a park is operating under a valid permit issued through the § 98-33 process may contact the Town's Code Enforcement Officer or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinance requirements.
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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