Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-17
Utilities and service facilities
Operative Text
A. The following utilities and service facilities shall be provided in each mobile home park which shall be in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the Columbia County Department of Health, the New York State Department of Health and the Sanitary Code of New York State. (1) An adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by pipes to all mobile home lots and buildings within the park to meet the requirements of the park. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with proper water connections. (2) Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a sewer, which shall be connected to the mobile home situated on the lot, to receive the waste from the shower, tub, flush toilets, lavatory and kitchen sink in such home. The sewer shall be connected to a public or private sewer system so as not to present a health hazard. Sewer connections in unoccupied lots shall be so sealed to prevent the emission of any odors and the creation of breeding places for insects. (3) Metal garbage cans with tight-fitting covers shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit the disposal of all garbage and rubbish. The cans shall be kept in sanitary condition at all times. The cans shall be located no further than 200 feet from any mobile home lot. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as may be necessary to ensure that such cans shall not overflow. B. Unless adequate laundry facilities are available within three miles of the park, laundry facilities shall be provided at strategic location or locations for the convenience of the occupants of the mobile homes. Such facilities shall be equipped with at least one washing machine and one dryer per 16 mobile homes. Such facilities shall be housed in a permanent structure or structures which shall be adequately lighted, heated, ventilated and sanitarily maintained. C. Other service buildings shall be provided as deemed necessary for the normal operation of the park. However, such buildings shall be maintained by the owner or manager of the park in a clean, sightly and sanitary condition. D. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with weatherproof electric service connections and outlets which are a type approved by an appropriate third-party, state-certified electrical inspection person or agency.
Section 219-17 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline utility and service requirements for mobile home parks. Each lot must be connected to piped drinking water, a properly sealed sewer system, and weatherproof electrical service approved by a certified inspector. The park as a whole must provide adequate garbage collection, and laundry facilities must be available either on-site or within three miles, with a minimum ratio of one washer and one dryer per 16 homes. All service buildings must be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Valatie are generally expected to maintain compliance with § 219-17 by ensuring every lot has functioning water, sewer, and electrical connections that meet Columbia County and New York State Department of Health standards. Compliant park managers typically keep garbage receptacles within 200 feet of each lot, collect refuse frequently enough to prevent overflow, and ensure all cans remain in sanitary condition. Where laundry facilities are required under § 219-17(B), operators generally maintain the required washer-and-dryer ratio and keep those structures properly lit, heated, ventilated, and clean.
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 Valatie are entitled under § 219-17 to functioning water, sewer, and electrical connections on their lot, as well as accessible garbage disposal and, where applicable, on-site laundry facilities. If any of these utilities or services are absent or inadequate, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with the Columbia County Department of Health or the New York State Department of Health, which are referenced in the provision as the relevant regulatory authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to fall short of these standards.
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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