Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town of Stillwater and of its inhabitants by establishing specific requirements and regulations governing the occupancy and maintenance of manufactured homes and manufactured home parks.
Section 134-2 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's rules governing manufactured homes and manufactured home parks. The provision frames the chapter as a health, safety, and general welfare measure aimed at protecting both community property and residents. It sets the foundation for the specific occupancy and maintenance requirements that follow elsewhere in Chapter 134.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Stillwater should understand that Chapter 134, as stated in § 134-2, is grounded in health, safety, and general welfare principles. Compliant operators typically ensure that their parks meet the occupancy and maintenance standards that flow from this purpose statement throughout the rest of the chapter. Keeping facilities in good repair and in line with the chapter's requirements reflects the community-protection goals articulated in § 134-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured homes and manufactured home parks in Stillwater have an interest in the protections that § 134-2 establishes as the guiding purpose of Chapter 134. The provision signals that the chapter's rules are designed with the health, safety, and welfare of inhabitants in mind, which can be relevant context when raising concerns about park conditions. Tenants who believe those standards are not being met may consider contacting the Town of Stillwater directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with manufactured housing regulations.
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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