Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 104 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 104-5
Application for permit; issuance; fees
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A. Application for permit. The application for each mobile home park permit shall be in writing and signed by the applicant. It shall state: (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) The name and address of each partner if the applicant be a partnership. (3) The name and address of each officer and director if the applicant be a corporation. (4) A complete description of the premises upon which the proposed park is to be located. (5) The name and address of the owner or owners of such premises. (6) The number of park units to be provided in the proposed park. B. Each application shall be accompanied by a set of plans and specifications, prepared and drawn to scale by a registered architect or licensed professional engineer showing the layout of the park, the location, the size and arrangement of each park unit, location of streets, location of water service and location of garbage receptacles. Where the applicant is not the owner of the premises, the application shall also be accompanied by an original or photostatic copy of the lease of the premises and a written statement signed by all the owners consenting that the premises be used for the purpose of a mobile home park. C. Filing of application. Such application shall indicate compliance by the applicant with the minimum court requirements as established by rule or regulation of the State Department of Health and of the Sanitary Code of the State of New York, and the rules of the Saratoga County Department of Health. D. Issuance of permit. The Town Clerk of the Town of Waterford, upon the written application and upon the approval of the same by the Town Board of the Town of Waterford after a public hearing thereon and upon receipt of the fee hereinafter provided, shall issue a permit to become effective from the date thereof, and to continue in force for the term specified therein but in no event longer than through the 31st day of December next succeeding for the use of the premises therein specified as a mobile home park, which permit shall specify the number of park units which may be used in said park. Such permit shall not be transferable or assignable. E. Fees. The applicant for a mobile home park shall, at the time of issuance of any such permit, pay to the Town Clerk a fee computed at the rate of $1 per park unit per annum, based upon the maximum fee for an annual permit which shall be $10.
Section 104-5 of Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 104 establishes the process for obtaining a mobile home park operating permit in the Town of Waterford. Applicants must submit a written application with detailed information about ownership, the premises, and planned park units, along with scaled plans prepared by a registered architect or licensed engineer. The Town Clerk issues the permit only after the Town Board approves it following a public hearing, and the permit is valid only through December 31st of the year it is issued, is non-transferable, and carries a fee of $1 per park unit with a maximum annual fee of $10.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to establish or run a mobile home park under Waterford, N.Y., Code ch. 104 § 104-5 generally ensure their written application includes all required ownership details, a full premises description, and professionally prepared, scaled site plans. Where the applicant does not own the premises, compliant operators also provide a copy of the lease and written owner consent. Because the permit must be renewed annually and is non-transferable, diligent operators track the December 31st expiration date and budget for the per-unit fee, capped at $10 per year, payable to the Town Clerk at issuance.
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 Waterford, N.Y., may find it useful to know that under ch. 104 § 104-5, any park operating legally must hold a valid, non-transferable permit issued by the Town Clerk following Town Board approval and a public hearing. The permit specifies the maximum number of park units authorized, which can be relevant if a park appears to be operating beyond its permitted capacity. Tenants who have concerns about whether a park is properly permitted may contact the Town of Waterford directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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