Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-14
Lot size and density
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Each manufactured home lot shall meet the following minimum requirements: A. Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet. B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet. C. Front yard depth from internal street, measured from the edge of the pavement: 20 feet. D. Yard depth from public streets: 50 feet from the edge of the pavement and 15 feet from any other park boundary. E. Manufactured home stands shall be located so that the manufactured home units shall be separated from other units or structures by at least 25 feet, excluding storage buildings and garages, which may be within six feet of other manufactured homes or structures, or three feet from the lot line.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-14 establishes minimum physical standards for individual lots within manufactured home parks. Each lot must contain at least 5,000 square feet of area and be at least 50 feet wide, with specified setback distances from internal streets, public streets, and park boundaries. Manufactured homes themselves must be placed so that at least 25 feet of open space separates them from other units or structures, with a narrower allowance for storage buildings and garages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Bath, N.Y. are expected to lay out and maintain lots in compliance with the dimensional minimums set out in ch. 72 § 72-14. Compliant park operators typically verify that each lot meets the 5,000-square-foot area requirement, the 50-foot width, and all applicable setback distances before placing or leasing a home on that lot. Placement of manufactured home stands is also reviewed to confirm the required 25-foot separation between units, and that any storage buildings or garages fall within the permitted proximity rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Bath, N.Y. have an interest in knowing that § 72-14 of ch. 72 sets enforceable minimum lot and spacing standards for the park where they live. If a lot appears to fall short of these standards—such as insufficient separation between homes or inadequate setbacks—tenants may consider contacting the local code enforcement office to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can also help residents understand what options may be available when lot standards are not met.
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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