Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 653 § 653-3
General provisions (Plainville Mobile Home Parks)
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A. No mobile home park shall be established, developed, or operated in the Town of Plainville, nor shall any existing mobile home park be altered, modified, or extended, unless a license therefor has been granted by the Board, acting with the advice of the Planning Board. No such license shall be granted except in conformance with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Chapter 500 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Plainville. B. No mobile home trailer, or like structure shall be used for living quarters anywhere in the Town of Plainville except on those locations licensed therefor, unless in case of an emergency or disaster if it is so proclaimed by the Board of Selectmen. Such temporary permits shall be administered by the Board.
Section 653-3 of Plainville's Code of Bylaws establishes that mobile home parks in Plainville may only be established, altered, or operated under a license granted by the Board, in consultation with the Planning Board, and in conformance with Massachusetts General Law and local zoning rules. Additionally, mobile home trailers or similar structures may only be used as living quarters at locations that have been specifically licensed for that purpose. The sole exception is a temporary permit issued during a formally proclaimed emergency or disaster, which is administered by the Board.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of mobile home parks in Plainville must secure a license from the Board—acting with Planning Board advice—before establishing, modifying, or extending any park, as required under CH. 653 § 653-3. Compliant operators ensure their parks conform to applicable Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 500 Zoning provisions before and during operation. Allowing residents to use mobile home trailers as living quarters at unlicensed locations falls outside what this provision permits, except under a Board-administered emergency permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 653 § 653-3, residents living in mobile home trailers in Plainville have a right to occupy only those locations that hold a valid license issued by the Board. If a tenant believes their park is operating without the required license, or that their living situation may be affected by licensing status, they can raise this as a concern with the Plainville Board of Selectmen or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Temporary living arrangements in unlicensed locations are only permissible when the Board of Selectmen has formally proclaimed an emergency or disaster and the Board has issued a temporary permit.
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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