Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-23
Density, lot size and setbacks
Operative Text
A. No more than six manufactured homes shall be permitted for each gross acre of land in the park. B. Each manufactured home lot shall contain a minimum of 5,000 square feet with a minimum width of 50 feet. C. No manufactured home shall be erected or maintained closer than: (1) Ten feet to any side or rear lot line; (2) Twenty feet to the nearest pavement edge of any park street or common parking area; or (3) Fifty feet to any park boundary line abutting the right-of-way of a public road. D. Expandable rooms, enclosed patios, garages or other structural additions, patios, carports and individual storage facilities shall be included as part of the manufactured home.
Section 127-23 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes physical spacing and size standards for manufactured home parks. The rule caps density at six homes per gross acre, sets a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet with at least 50 feet of width, and requires specific clearance distances between a home and lot lines, park streets, and public road boundaries. Any structural additions—such as expandable rooms, enclosed patios, garages, or carports—are counted as part of the manufactured home itself for purposes of these measurements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Groton must design and maintain their properties in compliance with the density, lot size, and setback standards set out in § 127-23. A compliant park keeps no more than six homes per gross acre, ensures each lot meets the 5,000-square-foot and 50-foot-width minimums, and maintains the required clearances from lot lines, internal streets, and public road boundaries. Because § 127-23 treats structural additions like garages and enclosed patios as part of the home, operators generally account for those additions when verifying that setback distances are maintained.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-23 gives residents of manufactured home parks in Groton enforceable standards regarding how closely a home—including any attached additions—may be placed to lot lines, park streets, and public road boundaries, as well as minimum lot dimensions. If a resident believes a home or addition has been placed in violation of these spacing or size requirements, that concern can generally be raised with the local code enforcement or zoning office in Groton. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing law can also help residents understand how § 127-23 applies to their park's layout.
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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