Wheatfield, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, protection and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Wheatfield in the following manner: A. By the regulation of mobile homes in courts and the requirement that all mobile home courts be properly licensed in the Town of Wheatfield by the Town Board. B. By the requirement that mobile home courts can be established only in accordance with the plans for the same, as approved by the Town Board, after review and recommendation by the Town Planning Board. C. By the promulgation of standards and regulations for the design and operation of mobile home courts.
Section 114-2 of Wheatfield's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 114, which governs mobile home courts in the Town of Wheatfield. The chapter aims to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of town residents by requiring that mobile home courts be licensed, developed according to approved plans, and operated under established design and operational standards. This provision does not itself impose specific duties but sets the framework under which all subsequent regulations in the chapter operate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 114-2, operators and prospective developers of mobile home courts in Wheatfield should understand that the entire regulatory framework of Chapter 114 flows from this stated purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Compliant operators generally ensure their courts are properly licensed by the Town Board, developed in accordance with Town Board-approved plans following Planning Board review, and operated in conformance with the design and operational standards promulgated under this chapter. Familiarity with this foundational purpose helps operators interpret and apply the more specific requirements found throughout Chapter 114.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114-2 signals that residents of mobile home courts in Wheatfield are among the people this chapter is designed to protect, with the Town Board holding authority over licensing and plan approval for these communities. Tenants who have concerns about whether a mobile home court is properly licensed or operating in accordance with approved standards may look to Chapter 114 as the governing framework and consider contacting the Town of Wheatfield directly for information. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help residents understand how this purpose provision connects to the specific protections and standards found elsewhere in Chapter 114.
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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