Sweden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-3
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The following words or phrases, as used in this chapter, are defined as follows: DEVELOPED ACREAGE That acreage within a development that includes roads, sidewalks and developed lots, whether or not they may be occupied, easements and recreation areas, but does not include idle land or unusable land. DEVELOPER Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation involved in the development of a mobile home park. LICENSEE Any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter. MOBILE HOME A portable unit less than five years old designed and built to be towed on its own chassis, comprised of a frame and wheels, connected to utilities and designed without a permanent foundation for year-round living. A unit may contain parts that may be folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional cubic capacity, as well as two or more separately towable components designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of being again separated into the components for repeated towing. Mobile units can be designed to be used for residential, commercial, educational or industrial purposes; excluding, however, travel trailers, motorized homes, pickup coaches and camping trailers. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned and empowered for the placement of two or more mobile homes for nontransient residential use. PERMIT A written permit issued by the Health Department permitting the construction, alteration and extension of a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter. PLANNING BOARD The duly appointed Planning Board of the Town of Sweden. PRIVATE AREA The open space that is associated with an individual parcel or lot in which a mobile home is placed. SERVICE BUILDING An individual structure on a lot used for the purpose of storage, or a community building used to house laundry and other such facilities as may be required. TOWN BOARD The Town Board of the Town of Sweden. TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk of the Town of Sweden. UNIT Any section, portion or plot of a mobile home park devoted to the use of the occupants of any individual mobile home. ZONING ORDINANCE The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Sweden, as amended.
Section 134-3 of Sweden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the mobile home park chapter. Definitions cover the physical and legal components of mobile home parks, including what qualifies as a "mobile home" (a portable unit less than five years old, towed on its own chassis, without a permanent foundation), who counts as a developer or licensee, and what constitutes a unit, private area, or service building. These definitions set the interpretive boundaries for all other requirements in the chapter, ensuring consistent application of the rules that follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of mobile home parks in the Town of Sweden should be familiar with the defined terms in § 134-3, as these definitions govern how all other provisions of Chapter 134 are applied. For example, the definition of "mobile home" limits coverage to portable units less than five years old built on their own chassis without a permanent foundation, which means certain structures may fall outside the chapter's scope entirely. Compliant operators generally ensure that their permits, licenses, and park layouts align with these defined categories, particularly the distinctions between developed acreage, private areas, units, and service buildings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in the Town of Sweden benefit from understanding the definitions in § 134-3, because these terms shape the rights and obligations that apply throughout Chapter 134. For instance, the definition of "mobile home" and "unit" determines whether a particular dwelling and its associated space fall under the chapter's protections and requirements. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living situation may find it helpful to review the full chapter, contact the Town of Sweden directly, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home park 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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