Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-15
Adequate foundation required
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The area of the mobile home stand shall be improved to provide an adequate foundation for the placement and tie-down of the mobile home, thereby securing the superstructure against uplift, sliding, rotation and overturning. The stand should provide for practical placement on and removal from the lot of the mobile home and retention of the home on the lot in satisfactory relationship to its surroundings. The following specific requirements shall be met: A. There shall be a longitudinal gradient of 0%, 5% and an adequate crown or cross-gradient for surface drainage. B. The location of each mobile home stand shall be at such elevation, distance and angle in relation to the park roadways and the accessway to the mobile home that placement and removal of the mobile home is practical. C. The mobile home stand shall not heave, shift or settle unevenly under the weight of the mobile home due to frost action, inadequate drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the superstructure. D. The mobile home stand shall be provided with anchors and tie-downs such as cast-in-place concrete deadmen, eyelets embedded in concrete foundations or runways, screw augers, arrowhead anchors or other devices securing the stability of the mobile home.
Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-15 establishes that every mobile home stand in a mobile home park must be built on a foundation strong enough to keep the home stable against forces like wind uplift, sliding, and overturning. The stand must be graded properly for drainage, positioned so the home can be moved in and out practically, and equipped with anchors or tie-downs—such as concrete deadmen, screw augers, or arrowhead anchors—to hold the structure securely in place. The ground beneath the stand must also resist heaving, shifting, or uneven settling caused by frost, poor drainage, or vibration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to ch. 106 § 106-15 generally ensure that each stand is graded with a longitudinal slope between 0% and 5% and has adequate cross-drainage before a home is placed. Compliant park managers install approved anchoring systems—such as cast-in-place concrete deadmen, embedded eyelets, or screw augers—at every stand and verify that the ground conditions will not cause uneven settling over time. Routine inspections of stand conditions, drainage performance, and tie-down integrity are characteristic of operations that stay in conformance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Fishkill should be aware that § 106-15 of the local code entitles them to a properly engineered stand with adequate drainage and anchoring systems designed to keep their home stable. If a stand appears to be heaving, settling unevenly, or lacks proper tie-downs, that condition may represent a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local or state channels are available for raising such concerns.
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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