Grand Island, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 225 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 225-23
Variances and exceptions
Operative Text
A. Where there are practical difficulties, unusual circumstances or design innovations involved, the Town Planning Board may recommend and the Town Board may grant variances from any of the provisions and regulations of this chapter, except those related to Erie County Health Department or New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requirements. B. Requests for a variance shall be in writing from the owner or manager of a manufactured home park. C. In considering a request for variance, the reviewing boards shall be guided by the circumstances of the situation and the intent of the applicant and shall act as to protect the best interests of the community.
Grand Island Code ch. 225 § 225-23 establishes a process by which the Town Planning Board and Town Board may grant variances from the manufactured home park regulations in Chapter 225 when practical difficulties, unusual circumstances, or design innovations are present. Variances cannot be granted from requirements tied to Erie County Health Department or New York State Department of Environmental Conservation standards. The reviewing boards are directed to weigh the specific circumstances and the applicant's intent against the broader interests of the community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 225-23, owners or managers of manufactured home parks in Grand Island who face practical difficulties or unusual site conditions may submit a written variance request to the Town Planning Board. A compliant operator documents the specific circumstances or design innovations that make strict compliance with Chapter 225 impractical, while understanding that no variance can relieve obligations imposed by the Erie County Health Department or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Operators generally present their case clearly so the reviewing boards can evaluate community impact alongside the applicant's intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 225-23 governs how variances to manufactured home park regulations in Grand Island can be approved, which means changes to park layout or operations that deviate from Chapter 225 standards must go through a formal review process involving the Town Planning Board and Town Board. Residents of a manufactured home park have an interest in that community-interest standard, since the boards are required to protect the best interests of the community when evaluating any variance request. Tenants who believe a variance was improperly granted or that health and environmental standards are being bypassed may contact the Erie County Health Department, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how to raise concerns.
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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