Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-20
Soil and ground cover
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Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of any manufactured housing park shall be paved, surfaced with crushed stone or other solid material or protected with grass or plant material capable of preventing erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust. Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with at least one tree of no less than two inches' caliper. All proposed landscaped areas shall be clearly indicated on the plan, and the type of treatment (grass, shrubs, ground cover, etc.) shall be specified. The manufactured home lot, except for pad and driveway and other accessory buildings, shall be adequately covered or landscaped by or with grass, shrubs, gardens and trees.
Section 127-20 of Groton's manufactured housing park code establishes ground-cover and landscaping standards for all parts of a manufactured housing park. Every exposed ground surface must be paved, covered with crushed stone or similar solid material, or protected with vegetation capable of preventing erosion and controlling dust. Each individual lot must include at least one tree of no less than two inches in caliper, and all areas outside the pad, driveway, and accessory structures must be adequately covered with grass, shrubs, gardens, or trees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured housing parks in Groton should ensure that every exposed ground surface throughout the park complies with the surface-treatment requirements of § 127-20, whether through paving, crushed stone, or erosion-controlling vegetation. Site plans submitted for approval must clearly identify all landscaped areas and specify the type of treatment proposed for each. Each lot must be equipped with at least one tree meeting the two-inch caliper minimum, and lot areas beyond the pad, driveway, and accessory structures must be kept adequately landscaped with grass, shrubs, gardens, or trees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured housing parks in Groton have an interest in knowing that § 127-20 entitles each lot to at least one tree of no less than two-inch caliper and requires that lot areas outside the pad, driveway, and accessory structures be adequately landscaped. If a park appears to lack required ground cover or trees, a tenant may consider raising the issue with local code enforcement authorities in Groton or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York manufactured-housing regulations. Documenting conditions with photographs and written records is a common first step that tenants use when pursuing a potential code-compliance concern.
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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