Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 92-4
Standards; compliance; exceptions
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A. All mobile homes shall be in compliance with standards equal to or more stringent than the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Manufactured Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR 3280 (1976), and any amendments or revisions thereto. The sole acceptable means of showing proof of such compliance shall be the presence of a permanent certification label affixed to the mobile home by the manufacturer which shall state that the construction of the mobile home is in compliance with such standards. B. All mobile homes shall be at least 12 feet wide. C. All mobile homes not located in a mobile home park shall be placed on a permanent foundation extending below the frost line, or upon a reinforced concrete slab at least four inches thick which extends the full length and width of the mobile home which is placed upon it. D. Exception. Such a foundation or slab shall not be required for a mobile home allowed by temporary permit in accordance with § 92-5 of this article. The purpose of such exception shall be to provide temporary living quarters while a residential structure is being constructed. E. Anchors and tie-downs. (1) The mobile home shall be provided with anchors or tie-downs capable of securing the stability of the mobile home. Anchors/tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the foundation or concrete slab. (2) All mobile homes shall be connected to the slab or foundation using metal chains, cables, straps or brackets approved by the chief Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code enforcement official, his/her deputy or his/her assistant. F. Each mobile home shall be provided with skirting to screen the space between the mobile home and the ground. Such skirting shall be of nontransparent durable material such as wood, stone, cement block or vinyl and shall not consist of wire mesh, bales of hay or transparent plastic. Such skirting shall be installed within 90 days of occupancy. G. Any existing mobile home may be replaced with a mobile home of larger size without obtaining a variance, provided that a permanent concrete slab as required by Subsection C above is placed beneath the full length and width of the larger mobile home. H. Tires, pieces of metal, boards, cement blocks, bricks and similar loose objects shall not be placed upon a roof, except for a temporary six-month period. I. All residential units must comply with the Clinton County Water and Sewer Regulations.
Section 92-4 of Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 establishes a set of construction, placement, and maintenance standards that mobile homes in the jurisdiction must meet. These requirements cover federal HUD certification, minimum width, foundation or slab specifications, anchoring systems, skirting materials, and roof conditions. A narrow exception under subsection D allows temporary placement without a permanent foundation when a residential structure is being built on the same property, subject to a temporary permit under § 92-5.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home properties in Champlain should ensure that every unit placed on their land carries the manufacturer's permanent HUD certification label as required by § 92-4(A), since no alternative proof of compliance is recognized. Compliant operators generally verify that each home is at least 12 feet wide, is set on an approved permanent foundation or reinforced concrete slab, and is equipped with anchors or tie-downs at each corner using metal chains, cables, straps, or brackets approved by the chief Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code enforcement official. Skirting of an approved nontransparent durable material must be installed within 90 days of occupancy, and loose objects such as tires or boards may not remain on a roof beyond a six-month temporary period under § 92-4(H).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes in Champlain can look to § 92-4 to understand the baseline standards their unit is expected to meet, including proper HUD certification, adequate anchoring, compliant skirting installed within 90 days of occupancy, and connection to Clinton County Water and Sewer systems. If a unit appears to fall short of these standards—for example, lacking proper skirting or foundation—tenants may raise these conditions with local code enforcement authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Tenants in units operating under a temporary permit should be aware that the foundation exception under § 92-4(D) is specifically limited to situations where a permanent residential structure is under construction nearby.
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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