Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-39
Applications for licenses and permits
Operative Text
A. Application for a construction permit or initial annual license shall be filed with the Village Clerk, accompanied by payment of such fees as may be required herein. B. Applications for an initial license shall be filed within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter. C. Applications for permits or initial licenses shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the following: (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) The location and legal description of the property on which the park is or will be located. (3) Plans and specifications of the park, including but not limited to the following: (a) The area and dimensions of the tract of land on which the park is or will be located. (b) The location of all manufactured home lots and stands. (c) The location and width of roadways. (d) The location of all utility lines in their respective detail. (e) The plans and specifications for the water supply and sewage disposal facilities. (f) Plans and specifications for any community service buildings. (g) Certification that the plans for water and sewer facilities have been approved by the New York State Department of Health. (h) Such further information as may be requested by the Village Board or designated official to enable determination of the park's compliance with this chapter. D. The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in triplicate. The Village Board, Planning Board or designated official shall inspect the application and plans and specifications. E. No permits shall be issued except in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Section 72-39 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 establishes the procedural requirements for obtaining a construction permit or initial annual license to operate a manufactured home park within the Village of Bath. Applicants must submit detailed plans and specifications—including site layout, utility lines, roadway widths, and water and sewage facilities—along with New York State Department of Health approval for water and sewer plans. All materials must be filed in triplicate with the Village Clerk, accompanied by the required fees, and no permit may be issued unless the application fully complies with the chapter and all other applicable laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of manufactured home parks in Bath should be aware that § 72-39 requires a complete, signed application to be filed with the Village Clerk before any construction permit or initial annual license is granted. A compliant operator assembles all required documentation—site plans, utility specifications, roadway details, community building plans, and written Health Department approval for water and sewer systems—and submits three copies along with applicable fees. Those seeking an initial license under this chapter are also subject to the 90-day filing window established in § 72-39(B), measured from the chapter's effective date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents and prospective residents of manufactured home parks in Bath may find § 72-39 relevant because it sets the baseline requirements a park operator must satisfy before receiving a construction permit or operating license from the Village. The provision requires that water and sewer plans carry New York State Department of Health certification, which speaks to the health and safety standards the park is expected to meet from the outset. Tenants who have concerns about whether a park was properly licensed or whether required plans were filed may consider contacting the Village Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what records are available for public review.
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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