Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-13
Regulations for mobile homes not in mobile park
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A. Location. (1) No mobile home shall be located on any individual lot in the Town of Sullivan unless and until a permit has been obtained from the Town Board of the Town of Sullivan therefor and in accordance with the conditions specified herein. (2) Such permits for individual trailers on individual lots will be permitted in Agricultural Zones only as specified in Chapter 275 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Sullivan as it may be amended from time to time. (3) Such individual trailer applicants shall also comply with regulations of this chapter with regards to water supply and sanitary systems. B. Restriction on number of mobile homes. Not more than one such mobile home shall be permitted to park or otherwise locate on such separate lot or parcel of land other than in a mobile park. C. Duration of stay. No mobile home shall be permitted to remain upon any premises other than in a mobile park for a longer period than four weeks in every 12 months except the time may be extended by action of the Town Board. D. Location of mobile home on lot. Each mobile home shall not be parked or otherwise located nearer than six feet in the side line of any lot or parcel of land nor within 30 feet of the street line of such premises.
Section 179-13 of Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 establishes rules for mobile homes placed outside of licensed mobile home parks. A permit from the Town Board is required before any mobile home may be placed on an individual lot, and such placement is restricted to Agricultural Zones as defined in Chapter 275 of the Town's Zoning Code. Only one mobile home may occupy a given lot, it must be set back at least six feet from side lot lines and 30 feet from the street line, and it generally may not remain on the premises for more than four weeks in any 12-month period unless the Town Board grants an extension.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Sullivan, N.Y., who wish to accommodate a mobile home outside a licensed park must first secure a permit from the Town Board under § 179-13 before any placement occurs. Compliant operators confirm that the parcel is zoned Agricultural under Chapter 275, ensure that water supply and sanitary systems meet the chapter's standards, and verify that the unit observes the required six-foot side-line and 30-foot street-line setbacks. Because § 179-13(C) limits stays to four weeks per 12-month period, operators who anticipate a longer duration typically seek a formal extension from the Town Board in advance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Individuals living in or planning to occupy a mobile home on an individual lot in Sullivan, N.Y., should be aware that § 179-13 grants the Town Board authority over permits, zoning eligibility, and duration of stay. If a mobile home is placed without a proper permit, in a non-Agricultural Zone, or in violation of setback or time-limit requirements, those conditions may affect the legality of the occupancy arrangement. Tenants who believe a placement does not comply with § 179-13 may wish to contact the Town of Sullivan directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinance enforcement.
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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