Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-18
Drainage
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The ground surface on every mobile home site shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface and subsurface water in a safe, efficient manner to ensure freedom from stagnant pools, erosion and flooding. Plans for the collection and disposal of surface and subsurface water shall be provided and shall be subject to approval by the Town Board. Such plans shall include: A. Splash blocks or downspouts for the dispersion of roof runoff, to be installed where necessary. Splash blocks shall be at least 30 inches long and 12 inches wide and firmly embedded to prevent displacement. B. Storm sewers laid at sufficient grade to provide a minimum velocity as approved by the Town Engineer when flowing full. C. Drain lines, drain inlets and paved gutters of adequate size, design and construction to ensure positive runoff. D. Retaining walls, cribbing or other engineering structures installed and maintained where the topography has a slope of 2:1 or more to prevent erosion.
Section 106-18 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances requires that every mobile home site be graded and equipped to handle surface and subsurface water drainage safely and efficiently, preventing stagnant pools, erosion, and flooding. Operators must submit drainage plans for Town Board approval, and those plans must address specific elements including splash blocks, storm sewers, drain lines, and retaining structures on steep slopes. The provision sets minimum physical standards—such as splash blocks being at least 30 inches long and 12 inches wide—to ensure that water management infrastructure meets a defined baseline.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-18, operators of mobile home parks in Fishkill are generally expected to prepare and submit drainage plans to the Town Board before installation or modification of site drainage systems. Compliant operators typically ensure that splash blocks, storm sewers, drain inlets, and retaining walls meet the dimensional and engineering standards specified in the provision, including coordination with the Town Engineer on sewer grade and flow velocity. Maintaining these systems on an ongoing basis—particularly retaining walls on slopes of 2:1 or greater—is part of the continuing compliance picture under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-18 establishes that mobile home site residents are entitled to live on properly drained ground that is free from stagnant water, erosion, and flooding hazards. If a tenant observes standing water, erosion, or drainage infrastructure that appears inadequate or unmaintained, that condition may represent a failure to meet the standards set out in this provision. Tenants who believe their site does not comply with § 106-18 may consider contacting the Town of Fishkill's code enforcement office, reviewing their rights with a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the condition as a potential code violation through available municipal complaint channels.
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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