Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-16
Temporary permit
Operative Text
A. The Planning Board may issue a temporary permit for a mobile home not located in a mobile home park upon proof by the applicant of special necessity. "Special necessity" shall consist of circumstances where a mobile home will serve as an interim dwelling when a permanent dwelling has been damaged or destroyed beyond habitability and is to be repaired or rebuilt by the applicant. B. No such interim permit shall be issued unless the applicant demonstrates the following: (1) The mobile home shall be supplied with its own potable water from a public source or a private source approved by the Monroe County Health Department. (2) Sewage disposal via a public system or one approved by the Monroe County Health Department. (3) A mobile home stand or foundation capable of maintaining the mobile home in a stable position is provided. (4) All required setbacks are maintained. C. Any mobile home located in the Town of Gates pursuant to this section shall be removed within six months from the date of the issuance of a temporary permit or upon the completion of the rehabilitation of the permanent residence, whichever shall first occur. Not more than two extensions of three months each may be granted by the Planning Board. D. An application for a temporary permit shall be made in the Building Department on forms provided by the Town of Gates. An application fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Town Board shall be paid with such application.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-16 establishes a process by which the Town of Gates Planning Board may authorize a mobile home to be placed outside of a mobile home park on a temporary basis when a permanent residence has been damaged or destroyed and is being repaired or rebuilt. The permit is time-limited, lasting no more than six months, though the Planning Board may grant up to two three-month extensions. The mobile home must meet specific standards for water supply, sewage disposal, structural stability, and setback distances before a permit can be issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-16, a temporary mobile home permit is only available in narrowly defined circumstances tied to damage or destruction of a permanent dwelling. A compliant applicant typically submits the required forms to the Building Department, pays the applicable fee, and ensures the mobile home meets all four technical requirements—potable water, approved sewage disposal, a stable stand or foundation, and proper setbacks—before placement. Operators also track the six-month permit window carefully and, if needed, apply for extensions through the Planning Board before the deadline passes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-16, a tenant whose landlord is using a mobile home as interim housing following damage to a permanent dwelling has an interest in knowing whether a valid temporary permit has been issued and whether the mobile home meets the required health and safety standards, including approved water and sewage systems. If a mobile home is being used without a proper permit or beyond the allowed time period, tenants may raise those concerns with the Town of Gates Building Department or the Planning Board. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Monroe County housing regulations can help residents understand what options may be available in situations involving unpermitted or noncompliant temporary housing.
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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