Grand Island, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 225 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 225-15
Roads; driveways; parking; sidewalks; streetlights
Operative Text
A. All roadways within a manufactured home park shall remain private roads unless dedicated to a public use by Town Board resolution. B. The owner of a manufactured home park shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of any private roadway or driveway or parking area within a manufactured home park. Such owners shall be responsible for removing ice, snow or an accumulation of water on such roadways or parking areas. C. Pavement markings, traffic control signals and warning devices on such private roadways are the responsibility of the manufactured home park operator, including the cost and expense of any such markings, signals or warning devices. D. All roadways within a manufactured home park shall be given a street name, and street signs shall be erected and maintained at the manufactured home park owner's expense at each intersection. Such street signs shall be approved by the Town Highway Superintendant and shall conform as nearly as possible to street signs used on public roadways and highways within the Town of Grand Island. E. Accessibility. (1) Each manufactured home park and each manufactured home space in such park shall be easily accessible from an existing public highway. Where a manufactured home park has more than six manufactured homes, two points of entry and exit must be provided unless a large improved turnaround area for emergency vehicles is maintained. (2) All entrances and exits shall be at right angles, or nearly so, to the public highways and designed for the safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park. (3) All entrances and exits shall be free of any obstruction or growth which would impede the visibility of the driver on the public highway or street. (4) Each park shall have improved streets for the convenient access to all manufactured home spaces and other facilities. (a) All roadways shall be curbed and have a width of 28 feet from curb to curb and shall otherwise meet all Town and state specifications. (b) The street system shall be designed to permit safe and convenient vehicle circulation within a manufactured home park. (c) Streets shall intersect at right angles or nearly so or shall be of a design acceptable to the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent. (d) All streets shall have two-way traffic meeting state standard regulations. (e) Overnight on-street parking shall not be allowed. F. All roadways and sidewalks shall be adequately illuminated, and decorative fixtures shall be used where possible. These lights shall form a consistent pattern of illumination. G. Driveways. Each manufactured home space shall have a driveway constructed thereon by the manufactured home park owner prior to installation of a manufactured home and rental of a manufactured home space. The driveway shall be not less than 12 feet in width and six inches in depth and shall be constructed of suitable all-weather hard surface material on a suitable base subject to approval by the Town Engineer. (1) Each driveway shall be sufficient to accommodate at least two motor vehicles. (2) The driveway shall extend a minimum of 25 feet beyond the required setback, but in no case shall extend beyond the manufactured home stand. H. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided by the manufactured home park owner at a ratio of one parking space per three manufactured home spaces. Off-street parking facilities shall be paved and lined and shall be constructed in conformance with standards and requirements established by the Town Engineer. I. Sidewalks. (1) Manufactured home parks shall contain sidewalks throughout connecting each manufactured home space with another. The entrance steps and front door of each manufactured home shall be connected by sidewalk to the driveway or to the street sidewalk. (2) Sidewalks shall meet the Town's specifications.
Section 225-15 of Grand Island, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 225 establishes comprehensive infrastructure standards for manufactured home parks, covering private roads, driveways, parking, sidewalks, and lighting. Roads within these parks remain private unless the Town Board formally dedicates them to public use, and the park owner bears full responsibility for their construction, maintenance, snow and ice removal, signage, and traffic control. Accessibility requirements include multiple entry and exit points for larger parks, right-angle intersections, minimum road widths, and interconnected sidewalks throughout the park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Grand Island should be aware that § 225-15 places the full cost and responsibility for road upkeep, snow removal, pavement markings, traffic signals, and street signs squarely on the park owner. Compliant operators generally ensure that each home space has an approved all-weather driveway at least 12 feet wide and 6 inches deep, that off-street parking is provided at a ratio of one space per three home spaces, and that sidewalks connect each home to driveways or street sidewalks. Street signs must be approved by the Town Highway Superintendent, and roadway and sidewalk lighting must form a consistent illumination pattern using decorative fixtures where possible.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Grand Island benefit from § 225-15, which requires park owners—not tenants—to maintain private roads, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, and lighting throughout the park. If roads are left unrepaired, snow is not removed, driveways are inadequate, or sidewalks are missing or broken, these conditions may constitute violations of the park owner's obligations under this provision. Tenants who believe their park is out of compliance may consider contacting the Town of Grand Island's relevant municipal office, documenting conditions in writing, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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.
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