Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-10
Installation and skirting of mobile home units
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A. At the time of the installation of the mobile home on the site, the tires and wheels and, if possible, the hitch shall be removed, and the unit shall be securely blocked, leveled, tied down and connected to the required utility systems and support services. B. Within 90 days from the date of the installation of a mobile home on the site, the mobile home shall be completely skirted. Materials used for skirting shall provide a finished exterior appearance, shall be of similar character and appearance as the mobile home and shall be of nonflammable material. C. Expandable rooms and other extensions to a mobile home shall be of nonflammable materials and shall be installed in the same manner as mobile home units and likewise skirted.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-10 establishes installation and finishing standards for mobile homes placed on a site. At the time of installation, tires, wheels, and if feasible the hitch must be removed, and the unit must be blocked, leveled, tied down, and connected to required utilities. Within 90 days of installation, the mobile home must be fully skirted with nonflammable materials that match the home's exterior character; any expandable rooms or extensions are subject to the same nonflammable-material and skirting requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home sites in Gates, N.Y. subject to ch. 120 § 120-10 generally ensure that each unit is properly blocked, leveled, tied down, and connected to utilities at the time of placement, with tires, wheels, and hitch removed as required. Compliant operators also track the 90-day skirting deadline from each unit's installation date and verify that skirting materials are nonflammable and visually consistent with the mobile home's exterior. The same material and installation standards apply to any expandable rooms or additions attached to a unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home sites in Gates, N.Y. have an interest in knowing that § 120-10 of ch. 120 sets baseline installation and finishing standards meant to ensure safe, properly secured, and aesthetically consistent placement of their homes. If a unit has not been skirted within 90 days of installation, or if skirting or extensions appear to use flammable or mismatched materials, that may represent a code compliance issue worth documenting. Tenants can raise concerns about potential violations with the appropriate Gates municipal code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local mobile home regulations.
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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