Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-31
Nonresidential uses
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A. No nonresidential uses shall be permitted in any manufactured home park except such uses that are required for direct servicing of park residences and/or the management and maintenance of the park. B. This shall not prohibit the sale of manufactured homes located on manufactured home stands.
Section 72-31 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 restricts the types of activities that may take place within a manufactured home park. Commercial or other nonresidential uses are generally not allowed, with narrow exceptions for services that directly support park residents or that relate to the park's own management and maintenance. The rule also makes clear that selling manufactured homes situated on their stands within the park is not prohibited by this restriction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-31, operators of manufactured home parks in Bath, N.Y. are generally expected to limit on-site activities to those that directly serve residents or support the park's day-to-day management and upkeep. A compliant park operator typically avoids hosting unrelated retail, commercial, or industrial tenants on park grounds. The explicit carve-out in § 72-31(B) means that transactions involving the sale of manufactured homes already placed on stands within the park are treated as permissible under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-31 of Bath's Code of Ordinances establishes that the land within a manufactured home park is intended primarily for residential use and park-related services, which can affect the character and quiet enjoyment of the community. If a tenant believes a nonresidential operation in their park falls outside the narrow exceptions recognized by § 72-31, they may consider raising the matter with local code enforcement or the Village of Bath's relevant municipal office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can also help residents understand what options may be available under 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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