Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-9
License application requirements
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Applications for licenses shall be in duplicate and in writing signed by the applicant, accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application and by the deposit of a fee as established by resolution of the Town Board. The license application submitted to the Planning Board shall contain: A. The name and address of the applicant; if the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners; if the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers and directors. B. The name and address of the owner of the land. C. The location and complete legal description of the land that the manufactured home park will occupy. D. Two sets of engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications of the proposed park, showing: (1) Scale: one inch equals 50 feet. (2) Topography at one-foot contour intervals. (3) Watercourses and other physical features. (4) Location map showing the area within 500 feet of the proposed park and all adjacent streets. (5) Size and location of entrances and exits. A minimum of two entrances and exits shall be required for manufactured home parks. (6) The area and dimensions of the tract of land. (7) The number, location and size of all manufactured home lots, parking areas, driveways and storage areas. Overflow parking areas at a rate of one per unit, evenly and conveniently distributed, must be provided along with the construction details of same. (8) The location and width of roadways, walkways and parkways. (9) The location of service buildings and any other proposed structures. (10) The location of water and sewer lines and riser pipes. (11) Plans and specifications of the water supply and refuse and sewage disposal facilities. In all cases, such facilities and appurtenances will be owned by the permit holder. (12) Plans and specifications of all buildings to be constructed, altered or extended within the manufactured home park. (13) The location and details of lighting and electrical systems. (14) Drainage plan. (15) Proposed grading, landscaping and screening. (16) Construction detail sheets. (17) SEQRA application.
Section 235-9 of Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 establishes what must be included when someone applies for a manufactured home park license in the Town of Alden. Applications must be submitted in duplicate, signed, accompanied by an affidavit of truthfulness, and include a fee set by the Town Board. The application package submitted to the Planning Board must contain detailed information about the applicant, the land, and comprehensive engineering or architectural plans covering everything from topography and utilities to drainage, landscaping, and a SEQRA environmental review application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to develop or license a manufactured home park in Alden must assemble a thorough application package as outlined in § 235-9 before approaching the Planning Board. Compliant applicants typically prepare two complete sets of engineering and/or architectural plans drawn at the required one-inch-to-fifty-feet scale, covering all specified elements such as lot layouts, utility lines, drainage, lighting, and overflow parking at a rate of one space per unit. Applicants also ensure that water supply and sewage disposal facilities are documented and that ownership of those facilities and appurtenances is retained by the permit holder, and that a SEQRA application is included.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of or prospective residents considering a manufactured home park in Alden may find § 235-9 relevant because it sets the baseline documentation a park operator must provide before receiving a license. The required plans—covering lot sizes, parking, utilities, drainage, and access—represent commitments the operator made to the Town during the licensing process, and those records are generally available through the Town's Planning Board. Tenants who have concerns about whether a park was properly licensed or whether conditions match the approved plans may consult the Town of Alden, review public application records, 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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