Albion Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-4

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Albion Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-4
A. Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word "structure" shall include the word "building"; the word "used" shall include "arranged," "designed," "constructed," "altered," "converted," "rented," "leased" or "intended to be used," and the word "shall" is mandatory and not optional. B. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and administration of this chapter: GOVERNING BODY The Board of Trustees of the Village of Albion. MOBILE HOME A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on a site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein and shall be constructed in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR Part 3280 , April 1, 1993. MOBILE HOME LOT A parcel of land for the placement of a single mobile home and the exclusive use of its occupants. MOBILE HOME PARK A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned for the placement of mobile homes, appurtenant structures or additions. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of an individual lot which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home, appurtenant structures or additions. PERSON Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association or corporation or other entity. SERVICE BUILDING A structure housing sanitary, operational, office, recreational, maintenance and other facilities built to conform to required standards. SEWER CONNECTION Pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the drain outlet of the mobile home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer riser pipe of the sewer system serving the mobile home park. SEWER RISER PIPE That portion of the sewer lateral which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point at each mobile home lot. STREET LINE All measurement referring to public streets or highways shall be made from the center line of said street or highway. WATER CONNECTION All pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system within the mobile home. WATER RISER PIPE That portion of the water service pipe which extends vertically to the ground elevation and terminates at a designated point of each mobile home lot. WATER SERVICE PIPE Consists of all pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances from the water main of the park distribution system to the water outlet of the distribution system within the mobile home.
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Plain English

Section 179-4 of Albion Village's Code of Ordinances Chapter 179 establishes the foundational vocabulary and grammatical rules that govern how the entire chapter is read and applied. It clarifies that terms like 'used' carry a broad meaning encompassing arrangements, designs, conversions, rentals, and leases, and that 'shall' signals a mandatory requirement rather than a suggestion. The section also provides precise technical definitions for key terms—such as mobile home, mobile home park, mobile home lot, and associated utility connections—that set the scope of the regulations that follow.

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For Property Managers

Operators of mobile home parks in Albion Village should be familiar with the definitions established in § 179-4, as these terms set the boundaries for compliance obligations throughout Chapter 179. For example, the definition of 'mobile home' references HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 CFR Part 3280), meaning units placed in a park are generally expected to meet those federal construction benchmarks. Understanding terms like 'mobile home stand,' 'sewer riser pipe,' and 'water riser pipe' helps operators correctly configure individual lots and utility infrastructure in line with the chapter's requirements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Residents of mobile home parks in Albion Village benefit from the definitional framework in § 179-4, which shapes how their rights and protections under Chapter 179 are interpreted. Because 'used' is defined broadly to include 'rented' and 'leased,' provisions throughout the chapter generally apply to tenants occupying lots under rental or lease arrangements. Tenants who believe a park's infrastructure or lot conditions may not align with the standards implied by these definitions can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the Village of Albion's governing body, the Board of Trustees, for guidance on how the chapter applies.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

24 C.F.R. Part 3280
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Albion Village Code § 179-12
Albion Village Code § 179-11
Albion Village Code § 179-7
Albion Village Code § 179-20
Albion Village Code § 179-4

Related Rules

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LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
§ 14.545
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§ 14.546
SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

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