Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-3
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A. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MOBILE HOME A detached dwelling unit with any or all of the following characteristics: (1) Manufactured as a relocatable dwelling unit intended for year-round occupancy and for installation on a site without a basement or permanent foundation. (2) Designed to be transported, after manufacture, on its own chassis and connected to utilities after placement on a mobile home stand. (3) Any similar portable structure mounted or designed for mounting on wheels and used or intended for use for dwelling purposes, except recreational or camping-type trailers. MOBILE HOME LOT An area of land in a mobile home park clearly defined by markers at each of its corners intended for the purpose of the placement thereon of a mobile home and any permitted accessory structure incident thereto. MOBILE HOME PARK A tract of land of not less than five contiguous acres, under the same ownership, with all necessary facilities and services in accordance with a site development plan meeting all the requirements of this chapter and which is intended for the express purpose of providing a satisfying living environment for mobile home residences on a long-term occupancy basis of not less than six months. MOBILE HOME STAND That part of a mobile home lot on which the mobile home is placed. PARK OCCUPANT A person or persons living in a mobile home in a mobile home park. PARK OPERATOR The person or persons to whom a mobile home park license is issued. B. "Person," "lot area," "lot depth," "lot width," "site plan" and other terms which are defined in Chapter 190 , Zoning, or Chapter 161 , Subdivision of Land, shall have the meanings set forth therein.
Section 120-3 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 120 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire chapter on mobile home parks. Key terms such as 'Mobile Home,' 'Mobile Home Lot,' 'Mobile Home Park,' 'Mobile Home Stand,' 'Park Occupant,' and 'Park Operator' are each given specific meanings that apply throughout the chapter. The provision also cross-references definitions from Chapter 190 (Zoning) and Chapter 161 (Subdivision of Land) for terms not defined here, ensuring consistency across the town's regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-3 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 120, the person or persons to whom a mobile home park license is issued are formally designated as the 'Park Operator,' a term that carries regulatory significance throughout the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that their park meets the definition of a 'Mobile Home Park'—meaning a tract of at least five contiguous acres under the same ownership, with required facilities, and intended for long-term occupancy of not less than six months. Operators also typically familiarize themselves with the cross-referenced definitions in Chapter 190 and Chapter 161, as those terms carry over into this chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-3 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 120 formally defines 'Park Occupant' as a person or persons living in a mobile home within a mobile home park, establishing the category of residents to whom the chapter's protections and rules apply. Understanding these definitions can help residents identify whether their living situation falls within the chapter's scope—for example, whether the property qualifies as a 'Mobile Home Park' under the five-acre, long-term-occupancy criteria. Residents who have questions about how these definitions affect their rights may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the related provisions in Chapter 190 and Chapter 161 of the Gates Code of Ordinances.
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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