Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Sullivan, Madison County, by the more efficient regulations of mobile home parks and the occupancy of mobile homes.
Section 179-2 of Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 179 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home park regulations: to protect the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of Sullivan residents in Madison County. The provision frames the entire chapter as a tool for more efficient oversight of both mobile home parks as physical developments and the people who occupy mobile homes within them. It does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the interpretive foundation for all rules that follow in Chapter 179.
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Operators of mobile home parks in the Town of Sullivan should understand that every substantive requirement in Chapter 179 flows from the public-welfare goals stated in § 179-2. Compliant park operators generally align their management practices—maintenance standards, occupancy procedures, and site conditions—with the health, safety, and general welfare objectives that anchor the chapter. Familiarity with this foundational purpose can help operators interpret ambiguous provisions elsewhere in Chapter 179 in a way consistent with the town's regulatory intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 179-2 signals that Chapter 179 of Sullivan's Code of Ordinances exists, in part, to protect the welfare of people living in mobile homes and mobile home parks. Tenants who believe conditions in their park fall short of health or safety standards may find that this stated purpose supports their position when raising concerns with town officials or relevant local bodies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Madison County or New York State mobile home regulations can help residents understand how § 179-2's purpose clause relates to specific protections available under the chapter.
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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