Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-40
Recreational areas and open spaces
Operative Text
A. Every mobile home park shall have a recreational area for the public use of persons living in the park. The minimum size of such area shall be 5,000 square feet, plus 200 square feet per mobile home furnished by the applicant. B. The Planning Board, as a condition of approval, may establish such conditions on the use and maintenance of open spaces as it deems necessary to assure the preservation of such open spaces for their intended purposes.
Section 97-40 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 97 requires every mobile home park to set aside a dedicated recreational area for residents, with a baseline of 5,000 square feet plus an additional 200 square feet for each mobile home in the park. The Planning Board is authorized to attach conditions to any approval that govern how open spaces are used and maintained, ensuring those areas remain available for their intended purpose. This rule applies at the park level and shapes how land within a mobile home park must be allocated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of mobile home parks in Barton must plan for a compliant recreational area under § 97-40, calculating the required minimum acreage by starting at 5,000 square feet and adding 200 square feet for every mobile home unit proposed. When seeking Planning Board approval, operators should be prepared to accept conditions on the ongoing use and upkeep of open spaces, as the Board may impose such requirements as part of its approval. Maintaining documentation of how recreational and open-space areas are designated and managed can support continued compliance with any conditions attached to the approval.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Barton have a right to access a recreational area sized according to the formula set out in § 97-40, which guarantees a meaningful minimum amount of open space relative to the number of homes in the park. If a park appears to lack the required recreational area or if open spaces are being used in ways that conflict with conditions set by the Planning Board, tenants may consider raising the issue with the Barton Planning Board or a local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what options may be available under Chapter 97.
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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