Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-3
Mobile home park management responsibilities
Operative Text
In addition to the procedure and regulations for special permits required under Chapter 150 , Zoning, every mobile home park shall be subject to the following licensing regulations: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any mobile home park within the limits of the Town of Fishkill unless he holds a valid license issued annually by the Town Board in the name of such person for the specific mobile home park. All applications for licenses shall be made to the Town Board, which shall issue a license upon compliance by the applicant with the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder and of other applicable legal agreements. B. Application for original licenses shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application and by the deposit of a fee as provided for in Chapter 68 , Fees, for each mobile home site. C. Licenses shall be valid for a period of one calendar year only. The fee for the renewal of a license shall be 1/2 of the original license fee. D. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the Town Board within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any mobile home park. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such mobile home park. Upon application in writing for transfer of the license and deposit of a fee as provided for in Chapter 68 , Fees, the license shall be transferred if the mobile home park is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter, regulations issued hereunder and any regulations of the Dutchess County Department of Health. E. Whenever, upon inspection of any mobile home park, the Town Board or its authorized agent finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this chapter, regulations issued hereunder or regulations of the Dutchess County Department of Health, the Town Board shall give notice in writing to the person to whom the license was issued that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice by the Town Board, the license shall be suspended. At the end of such period, the Town Board or its authorized agent shall reinspect such mobile home park, and if such conditions or practices have not been corrected, it shall suspend the license and give notice in writing of such suspension to the person to whom the license is issued. Upon receipt of notice of such suspension, such person shall cease operation of such mobile home park. F. The Town Board is hereby authorized and directed to make such inspections as are necessary to determine satisfactory compliance with this chapter and regulations issued hereunder, and it shall be the duty of the mobile home park management to permit the Town Board or its authorized agent to inspect the register containing a record of all residents of the mobile home park. G. A temporary license, upon written request therefor, shall be issued by the Town Board for every mobile home park in existence upon the effective date of this chapter, permitting the mobile home park to be operated during the period ending 180 days after the effective date of this chapter in accordance with such conditions as the Dutchess County Department of Health may require. The fee for a temporary license shall be 1/2 of the original license fee.
Section 106-3 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances establishes a licensing framework for all mobile home parks operating within the Town of Fishkill. Parks must hold a valid annual license issued by the Town Board, and operating without one is unlawful. The provision also sets out rules for license applications, renewal fees, ownership transfers, inspections, and the process by which a license may be suspended if violations are not corrected within a specified timeframe.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-3, operators of mobile home parks in Fishkill are expected to obtain and maintain a valid annual license from the Town Board, paying the applicable per-site fee as referenced in Chapter 68. Compliant operators notify the Town Board in writing within 24 hours of any change in ownership or control and cooperate with inspections, including providing access to the resident register. When the Town Board issues a written notice of violation, operators in good standing address identified conditions within the timeframe specified in that notice to avoid license suspension.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-3 requires that any mobile home park operating in Fishkill hold a current, valid license from the Town Board, meaning residents have a basis to inquire whether their park is properly licensed. If a park is found to have conditions violating applicable provisions, the Town Board has authority to initiate a suspension process, which can be a relevant factor for residents experiencing habitability or compliance concerns. Tenants who believe their park may be operating unlawfully or in violation of this chapter may consider contacting the Fishkill Town Board or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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