Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-13
General site requirements
Operative Text
The manufactured home park shall in all respects be suitable for residential use. It shall not create hazards to the health and safety of the residents. It shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, dust, noise, odors, soil subsidence or the probability of flooding or erosion. The soil, groundwater level, drainage, rock formations and topography shall not create hazards to property or to the health and safety of the residents.
Section 72-13 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 establishes baseline environmental and physical standards that a manufactured home park must meet. The site must be genuinely suitable for residential living, free from hazards such as smoke, dust, noise, odors, soil subsidence, flooding risk, and erosion. Underlying conditions—including soil quality, groundwater levels, drainage patterns, rock formations, and topography—must not pose threats to property or to the health and safety of residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Bath, N.Y. are expected to evaluate and maintain their sites in accordance with § 72-13, which covers a broad range of environmental and physical conditions. Compliant park operators typically conduct assessments of drainage, soil stability, groundwater levels, and topography before development and on an ongoing basis, and they take steps to address any conditions that could introduce smoke, dust, noise, odors, or flood and erosion risk. Documenting site conditions and any remediation efforts is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with these general site requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-13 of Bath's manufactured home park ordinance gives residents a basis to raise concerns when site conditions—such as flooding, erosion, poor drainage, or exposure to smoke, dust, or noise—affect their health, safety, or property. Tenants who believe their park does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local code enforcement or municipal authority in Bath, N.Y. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to fall short of the general site requirements outlined in this provision.
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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