Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-7
Mobile homes outside of mobile home parks
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A. Public places. No mobile home or travel trailer shall be located outside, parked or allowed to remain upon any street, alley, highway or other public place, except that emergency stopping or parking when caused by mechanical failure shall be permitted upon the shoulder of any street or highway for a period of not more than 24 hours, subject, however, to any prohibition or limitation imposed by other ordinance, regulation or law. B. Prohibition. No mobile home shall be parked, placed or sited within the Town of Fort Edward outside of a licensed mobile home park. C. Existing mobile homes. Any mobile home lawfully in existence and not located in a licensed mobile home park as of the effective date of this chapter may remain in place, provided that: (1) If the owner wishes to replace an existing mobile home or relocate an existing mobile home on the same lot, he or she shall first apply to the Planning Board for site plan approval as provided for under Chapter 81 of the Town Code. Any such relocation or replacement shall meet all applicable requirements herein and the applicable zoning provisions. A replacement mobile home shall meet all requirements of § 71-6H above. If required under state laws or regulations, or if necessary in the judgment of the Planning Board to protect the health and safety of the occupants of the property and/or other properties in the area, if the existing mobile home is served by a septic system, that system shall be repaired, modified or replaced in order to meet current NYS Health Department standards and requirements prior to the siting of the replacement or relocated mobile home. (2) An applicant seeking to replace or relocate an existing mobile home shall submit a complete site plan application form and a site plan drawing to the Planning Board. The site plan drawing shall be drawn to an appropriate scale and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of Chapter 81 of the Town Code governing site plan review. The applicant shall additionally provide a description of the foundation upon which the mobile home will be placed, as well as the manufacturer's model designation (name, number, etc.) and the year of manufacture for the mobile home to be sited. (3) An existing mobile home located outside a mobile home park must be used exclusively as living quarters for not more than one family, whether seasonal or year round. D. Application procedure for replacement or relocation of pre-existing mobile home on the same lot. (1) The applicant shall submit 11 copies of the permit application and 11 copies of the plan drawn to scale as provided for under Subsection C(2) above, together with a completed short SEQRA environmental assessment form to the Town of Fort Edward Building Inspector. (2) The Building Inspector shall forward the application to the Planning Board, together with his comments. (3) At a public meeting the Planning Board shall discuss the application and review the application with the assistance of the Building Inspector and Town Engineer, if applicable. The Planning Board may engage the services of an engineer and/or other appropriately qualified professional to assist the Board in evaluating the application and any supporting materials. Fees incurred for such assistance shall be paid by the applicant. Following its review the Planning Board shall determine whether the application is complete. (4) Following the Planning Board's approval of a resolution deeming the application complete, a public notice shall be given and a public hearing shall be held by the Planning Board on the proposed mobile home. The notice shall be placed within the officially designated newspaper with a minimum of five days' notice of the public hearing. (5) Within 45 days of the close of the public hearing the Planning Board shall approve the application, or approve the application with modifications or conditions, or disapprove the application. In the event that the Planning Board disapproves the application it shall notify the owner, in writing, of the disapproval and of the reason for the disapproval. (6) The decision of the Planning Board shall be filed in the Town Clerk's office. E. No waiver of requirements. Planning Board approval for the placement or siting of a mobile home pursuant to provisions herein shall not be deemed to waive compliance with any statute, rule, regulation, code or ordinance of the State of New York, Washington County or the Town of Fort Edward, including, but not limited to, the zoning codes and health and sanitary codes of the Town of Fort Edward and/or Washington County. F. Inconsistency and supersession. If there is any inconsistency between this section and other Town of Fort Edward local laws and zoning ordinances, this section shall prevail and supersede the other provisions.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-7 establishes where mobile homes may and may not be located within the Town of Fort Edward. As a general rule, mobile homes are prohibited from being parked or sited anywhere in the town outside of a licensed mobile home park, with a narrow exception allowing emergency stops on road shoulders for up to 24 hours due to mechanical failure. Mobile homes that were lawfully in place before this chapter took effect may remain, but only as single-family living quarters, and any replacement or relocation on the same lot triggers a formal site plan review process before the Planning Board. This section supersedes other conflicting local laws but does not waive compliance with state, county, or other applicable codes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 71 § 71-7 generally ensure that any mobile home under their control is situated within a licensed mobile home park, unless it qualifies as a pre-existing, lawfully placed unit. Operators with a grandfathered mobile home who wish to replace or relocate it on the same lot typically submit a complete site plan application—including 11 copies of the application and scaled drawings, a SEQRA short environmental assessment form, and manufacturer details—to the Building Inspector for forwarding to the Planning Board. Compliant operators also account for potential costs such as professional review fees and, where required, septic system upgrades to current NYS Health Department standards before siting any replacement unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a mobile home outside a licensed mobile home park in Fort Edward should be aware that ch. 71 § 71-7 protects lawfully pre-existing units, meaning a qualifying home may remain in place as single-family living quarters. If a landlord proposes to replace or relocate the mobile home, the provision requires Planning Board approval through a public hearing process, giving occupants and neighbors an opportunity to participate. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated or who have concerns about a proposed replacement or relocation may contact the Town of Fort Edward Building Inspector's office or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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