Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-12

Mobile home park plan regulations

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Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-12
The following minimum requirements shall be maintained at all times: A. The park shall be located on a well-drained site properly graded to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water. B. Mobile home spaces shall be provided consisting of a minimum of 5,000 feet for each space which shall be at least 35 feet wide at the narrowest point. There shall be no more than an average of eight spaces per acre in the mobile home park. C. The minimum size of any mobile home park shall be at least five acres. D. Space for the parking of one automobile must be provided for each mobile home space adjacent to it. E. All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 20 feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public street or highway. F. Walkways of not less than two feet wide shall be provided to the service buildings. G. All roadways and walkways within the park shall be of suitable grade and have a tar and stone surface. H. All driveways and walkways within the park shall be lighted at night with electric lamps of such candle power and so situated as may be directed by the Planning Board. I. It is recommended that the design of the park not be barracks-like in nature and not designed on the gridiron pattern with identical rectangular spaces. The angling of spaces and the clustering of mobile homes around culs-de-sac could be considered. Should this latter type of design be hampered by the minimum size of 5,000 feet and space width of 35 feet, the Town Board, upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, shall have the authority to waive those two requirements. J. All spaces shall have a patio convenient to the entrance of each mobile home of a minimum size of 180 square feet. K. It is recommended that consideration in each instance be given to the construction of all utilities underground and the Town Board, upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, may require that all utilities be underground. L. Each park plan shall be provided with approved sewer and water connections in existing public sanitary sewer and water systems of the Town or of any district therein if available. M. Each mobile home space must be supplied with sufficient pure running water from approved water service facilities or a sufficient supply of pure water must be available in conveniently located building from approval type of water faucets or drinking fountains, and no drinking fountain shall be placed in any toilet room. N. Each park plan shall be provided with service buildings in which shall be installed water closets, placed in separate compartments properly separated from any other water closet, each compartment being not less than three feet wide enclosed with proper partitions in the ratio of one water closet for ever 15 females or less, and one water closet for every 20 males or less, in addition to one urinal for every 30 males or less. No licensee shall accommodate at any time, mobile homes occupied by persons of either sex in excess of the minimum toilet facilities for such sex in such park plan. O. Each service building shall contain for each sex one lavatory or wash basin and one shower or tub for every 20 persons or less and one stop sink or basin for each 60 persons or fractions thereof. P. Each service building shall contain reasonable laundry facilities in a room properly separated from the toilet facilities of such building. Q. The requirements set forth in Subsections N , O and P of this section shall not apply to the occupants of mobile home spaces which are completely equipped with private toilet facilities connected directly in approved sanitary systems in making the determinations set forth in said subsections. R. No mobile home shall discharge waste liquids except that the discharge outlet is connected through a proper trap to an approved sewer, septic tank or septic well, and no flush toilets in any mobile home shall be used unless the discharge outlet is connected through to a sewer or septic tank, and no chemically treated toilet waste shall be disposed of, except directly to a sewer. S. Every tourist or mobile home park shall be under the management of the licensee who must be of good reputation and character, and who shall manage such park plan from an office located on the premises; there shall be maintained in such office a bound book containing a record of the names of all persons accommodated at the park their home addresses, the license number and make of their automobile or other vehicle; such record shall be available at all times for inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer and any police officer. It shall be the duty of the licensee of any park plan: (1) To provide for the collection and removal of garbage and any other waste material and must provide metal, or equivalent, garbage cans with tight fitting covers in quantity adequate to permit disposal of garbage and rubbish. The garbage cans shall be located not further then 300 feet from any mobile home space. The cans shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times and the garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of at least every seven days or as frequently as may be necessary to insure the garbage cans shall not overflow. (2) To prohibit the placing or storage of unsightly material or vehicle of any kind. (3) To provide for cleaning, painting, repairing and disinfecting all buildings. (4) To take such other measures which shall be deemed necessary by the Health Officer to preserve the health, comfort and safety of all persons accommodated in the park plan and of the general public. (5) To prevent the committing of any nuisance in the park premises and to report immediately to the proper authorities all acts of a disorderly character committed by any person or persons inside the park and to that end maintain proper policing thereof. (6) To report to the Health Officer all cases of communicable diseases or suspected cases of communicable diseases affecting any inhabitant of the park. (7) To provide underground storage for any handling of gasoline. (8) To comply with the National Electrical Code with respect to electric wiring and equipment. T. No addition is to be built, erected or maintained in connection with any mobile home other than the usual awning or similar weather protective structure. U. Every park shall be equipped at all times with fire-extinguishing equipment in good working order, of such type, size and number and so located within the park as to satisfy applicable reasonable regulations of the Fire Department. No open fires shall be permitted at any place which may endanger life or property. No fires shall be left unattended at any time. V. An electrical outlet supplying at least three-wire service with 220 volts and 100 ampere capacity entrance shall be provided for each mobile home space.
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Plain English

Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 § 179-12 establishes a comprehensive set of minimum physical, sanitary, and operational standards that must be maintained at all times in mobile home parks within the Town of Sullivan. The rule covers site drainage, space dimensions, road and walkway construction, lighting, utility connections, sewage disposal, service building facilities, fire safety, and park management recordkeeping. These requirements apply continuously—not just at the time of initial approval—and touch on everything from the minimum five-acre park size to the specific ratio of toilet facilities per occupant.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 9, 2026

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For Property Managers

Operators of mobile home parks in Sullivan should be familiar with every subsection of ch. 179 § 179-12, as compliance is an ongoing obligation rather than a one-time approval hurdle. A compliant park operator generally maintains proper site drainage, ensures each space meets the 5,000-square-foot and 35-foot-width minimums, keeps roadways and walkways lit and properly surfaced, and manages service buildings with the required ratios of toilet, lavatory, and shower facilities. Operators also typically keep an up-to-date bound register of all occupants available for inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer, arrange regular garbage collection, and ensure all waste discharge is connected to approved sewer or septic systems as required under § 179-12.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Residents of mobile home parks in Sullivan are entitled to live in a park that continuously meets the minimum standards set out in ch. 179 § 179-12, including properly maintained sanitary facilities, adequate lighting, safe roadways, fire-extinguishing equipment, and lawful waste disposal. If conditions in a park appear to fall short of these standards—such as inadequate toilet facilities, poor drainage, or failure to collect garbage—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and bringing them to the attention of the Town's Code Enforcement Officer, who is authorized to inspect park records and premises under this section. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to be out of compliance with § 179-12.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Sullivan Code § 179-7
Sullivan Code § 179-7

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