Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-10
Existing mobile homes and mobile home lots
Operative Text
Mobile homes and mobile home lots lawfully placed in the Town of Barton on the effective date of this chapter may be maintained in their existing placement unless they: A. Are moved; or B. Are improved or restored after damage, and the improvement or restoration affects 50% or more of its total floor area.
Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-10 establishes a nonconforming-use protection for mobile homes and mobile home lots that were lawfully situated in the Town of Barton when the chapter took effect. Such homes and lots may remain in place indefinitely under their existing status, but that protection ends under two specific circumstances: if the mobile home is moved, or if it undergoes improvement or restoration following damage that affects 50% or more of its total floor area. Once either triggering event occurs, the home or lot would need to comply with current chapter requirements rather than continuing under the grandfathered status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks or individual lots in Barton should be aware that § 97-10 preserves the lawful status of pre-existing placements as long as certain conditions are met. Compliant operators generally keep records documenting the placement date and condition of each mobile home to demonstrate that it predates the chapter's effective date. When a home is relocated or when post-damage repairs are planned, operators typically assess whether the scope of work meets or exceeds the 50% floor-area threshold, since crossing that threshold under § 97-10 would end the home's grandfathered status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in mobile homes in the Town of Barton may have an interest in understanding that § 97-10 protects lawfully placed homes from being displaced solely because they predate the current chapter. If a landlord proposes to move a home or undertakes substantial repairs after damage, tenants can review whether those actions trigger the loss of grandfathered status under § 97-10, which could affect the home's compliance standing. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their situation may wish to contact the Town of Barton's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home regulations.
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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