Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 175-5
Temporary mobile home; special permit
Operative Text
A. Special home construction mobile home permit. The Board of Appeals may, after public hearing, issue or renew a special home construction mobile home permit to a mobile home owner desiring to locate a mobile home on lands owned by the mobile home owner during the course of actual construction of a separate permanent dwelling on said lands. Such temporary special permit shall not be issued unless the applicant is the holder of the building permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer for the construction of a permanent dwelling on said lands. Such temporary special permit shall be for a term not exceeding one year and may not be renewed more than one one-year period. No renewal shall be granted unless the building permit is in effect and active construction is being carried on thereunder. The wheels and tires of such mobile home shall not be removed. The Board of Appeals shall have the power to impose such conditions to the granting of such special permit as it deems necessary in order that the surrounding lands may be adequately safeguarded and that the spirit and intent of Chapter 265 , Zoning, may be preserved. B. Special agricultural temporary mobile home permit. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Board of Appeals may, after public hearing, issue or renew a special agricultural temporary mobile home permit to a mobile home owner provided that the following conditions are met: (1) The mobile home is used as a temporary farm employee dwelling upon lands owned by the employer. (2) The mobile home owner, and/or occupant, shall be regularly employed by or engaged in agriculture on the premises on which the mobile home is located. (3) If the mobile home owner is an agricultural employee, such special permit shall expire upon termination of such employment and the mobile home shall be immediately removed from the premises. C. Expiration of special permit. Upon the expiration or revocation of such special permit, such mobile home shall be removed from the premises forthwith. D. Other conditions. (1) Such special permit shall be in addition to the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Town of Elbridge, except that dwelling square footage area requirement for such temporary mobile home use may be waived. (2) The mobile home shall be supplied with potable water from a public water supply or one approved by the County Health Officer. An adequate and safe sewage disposal, approved by the County Health Officer, shall be provided. (3) The mobile home shall be provided with a mobile home stand or foundation capable of containing the mobile home in a stable position. The size of such stand shall be suitable for the mobile home it is to contain. Such stand or foundation shall be a reinforced concrete or masonry set below frost line. The mobile home stand or foundation shall be provided with anchors or tie-downs capable of securing the stability of the mobile home. The anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the stand or foundation and shall be securely attached to the mobile home. (4) The mobile home shall be provided with skirts to cover the space between the mobile home and the ground, which skirts shall be of permanent material finished to conform to the mobile home. (5) All fuel storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely placed, concealed from view, and shall not be less than five feet from any mobile home exit. (6) Application for permit. Written application for a mobile home permit shall be filed with the Town Clerk and shall state: (a) Name of applicant. (b) Make, year and serial number of mobile home. (c) Street, number or other description of the exact location of the property on which the mobile home is to be located, together with the name and address of the owner of the mobile home and the owner of the property. (d) A location survey must be submitted with the application to demonstrate compliance with this chapter and with Chapter 265 , Zoning, including setback, sideline and lot area requirements for the zone within which the mobile home is to be placed. (e) Such other information and written approvals as may be requested by the enforcement officer to determined compliance with this chapter. (7) Fees. The applicant shall pay a fee with the application to be determined by resolution of the Town Board. (8) Permit period. A temporary mobile home permit, if issued, shall be effective from the issuance date to the succeeding May 31. (9) Occupancy of such mobile home shall not be permitted until the enforcement officer has issued a certificate of occupancy to the applicant attesting to compliance of the above.
Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-5 establishes two types of temporary mobile home permits that the Board of Appeals may issue after a public hearing: one for landowners actively constructing a permanent home on their property, and one for agricultural employees living on their employer's land. Both permit types are time-limited, carry detailed physical and safety requirements for the mobile home itself, and expire or are revoked when the qualifying circumstances end. Once a permit expires or is revoked, the mobile home must be removed from the property promptly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 175 § 175-5, property owners and agricultural employers who wish to host a temporary mobile home must obtain a special permit from the Board of Appeals before occupancy begins. Compliant operators generally maintain an active building permit (for the construction permit type), ensure the mobile home meets all structural, utility, and safety standards—including approved water supply, sewage disposal, anchoring, skirting, and fuel storage placement—and remove the mobile home as soon as the permit expires or the qualifying condition ends. Fees are set by Town Board resolution and must accompany the written application filed with the Town Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Occupants of temporary mobile homes permitted under ch. 175 § 175-5 should be aware that lawful occupancy cannot begin until the enforcement officer issues a certificate of occupancy confirming that all conditions of the permit have been met. Agricultural employee occupants should note that their permit expires upon termination of employment, at which point the mobile home must be removed from the premises. Individuals with questions about permit status, conditions, or their rights under this provision may wish to contact the Town of Elbridge's Code Enforcement Officer or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing regulations.
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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