Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-6
Recreational vehicle parks; seasonal campgrounds
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A. It shall be unlawful, within the Village of Fair Haven, for any person or persons to construct, operate, expand, or change/alter a recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground without first securing a special permit pursuant to Article VIII § 150-40 , of the Zoning Law of the Village of Fair Haven and in further compliance with the regulations of this chapter. B. Any applicant for a recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground special permit shall submit a plan that is in compliance with federal, state and county requirements for operation and maintenance. (1) The Planning Board shall not recommend approval of any recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground which fails to show compliance with the following standards. (2) No permit for establishment of a recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground shall be issued until a site plan showing the following information is supplied to the Planning Board: (a) Recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground shall comply with the New York State law pertaining to the establishment of said parks § 233 of the Real Property Law. (b) Entrance, exits and walkways. [1] A recreational vehicle and seasonal campground shall have a paved entrance road at least 24 feet wide. All other roads shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. [2] Each road shall be named and noted upon signs at each intersection. [3] Each campsite shall be assigned a permanent number which shall be clearly visible from the road. [4] The campground owner is responsible for submitting an entrance sign design that is in compliance with Article VI, Signs, § 150-18 of the Village of Fair Haven Zoning Law. A sign area larger than 24 square feet will not be permitted. (c) Electric lighting and other outdoor utilities. [1] Appropriate streetlighting shall be installed on interior roads and at each intersection of said roads. [2] All public utilities shall be installed and underground, i.e., water, electric and sewer. (d) Recreational vehicle park and seasonal campground maintenance plan. [1] The park owner(s) shall submit a landscape plan for the park, which includes the margin areas, for approval by the reviewing agency. The planting, as listed in this plan, and the maintenance of grass areas, trees and shrubs, including removal of dead plant materials, shall be the responsibility of owner(s). [2] Every road within the park shall be maintained in good repair while in operation and shall be usable at all times by occupants of the park and necessary fire, police, ambulance, and public utility maintenance vehicles. The owner(s) shall be responsible for providing and paying all the cost of such maintenance and necessary snow removal. [3] At least one framed service building shall be constructed to provide adequate storage of all equipment, tools, and materials necessary for park maintenance. [4] Recreational vehicles are not to be used as a permanent residence. (e) Approved method and plan of water dispersal. (f) Approved method and plan of sewage disposal. (g) Approved method and plan of stormwater disposal. (h) Approved method and plan of garbage disposal. (3) Names of the owner and operator of recreational vehicle park/seasonal campground are required for the special permit. (4) The provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) shall be followed prior to issuance of a special permit.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-6 establishes that no recreational vehicle park or seasonal campground may be constructed, operated, expanded, or altered within the Village of Fair Haven without first obtaining a special permit. The permit process requires submission of a detailed site plan demonstrating compliance with federal, state, and county standards, including road dimensions, utilities, lighting, landscaping, and waste disposal methods. The provision also mandates compliance with New York State Real Property Law § 233 and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) before any permit is issued.
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Under Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-6, operators and owners of recreational vehicle parks or seasonal campgrounds generally secure a special permit through the Village Planning Board before beginning or modifying operations. Compliant operators typically prepare a comprehensive site plan covering paved entrance roads of at least 24 feet wide, underground utilities, adequate streetlighting, a landscape maintenance plan, and approved methods for water, sewage, stormwater, and garbage disposal. Owners also ensure that recreational vehicles are not used as permanent residences and that all roads remain passable for emergency and utility vehicles at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and occupants of recreational vehicle parks or seasonal campgrounds in Fair Haven should be aware that ch. 91 § 91-6 sets baseline standards for the facilities where they stay, including road safety, lighting, underground utilities, and waste disposal. If conditions at a park appear to fall short of these requirements — such as poorly maintained roads or inadequate utilities — occupants may consider raising concerns with the Village of Fair Haven or its Planning Board, which oversees compliance with this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help individuals understand what options may be available when a park appears to be operating outside the terms of its special permit.
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