Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-9
Certificate of renewal
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The occupancy certificate shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually. Application for such renewal shall be filed with the enforcement officer at least 30 days prior to the application for such renewal. Upon receipt of such application, the enforcement officer shall forthwith inspect the park, and the applicant shall furnish the enforcement officer with such additional plans, records or other information which may reasonably be required by the enforcement officer. The certificate of renewal shall be forthwith issued by the enforcement officer, if the enforcement officer determines that the use, maintenance and occupancy of the park is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and any permits or certificates previously issued. The renewal fee shall be $10 for each unit occupied or physically located on the premises.
Under Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-9, an occupancy certificate for a mobile home or trailer park is valid for one year and must be renewed each year. The renewal application must be submitted to the enforcement officer at least 30 days before the certificate expires, and the officer is required to inspect the park upon receiving the application. A renewal certificate is issued when the enforcement officer finds the park's use, maintenance, and occupancy meet the chapter's requirements; the renewal fee is $10 for each unit that is occupied or physically located on the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-9 generally maintain a calendar reminder to submit the renewal application to the enforcement officer no later than 30 days before the current certificate's expiration date. Compliant operators have plans, records, and any other information the enforcement officer may reasonably request ready for the inspection that follows receipt of the application. The renewal fee of $10 per occupied or physically present unit is calculated and submitted as part of the renewal process, and operators ensure the park's use, maintenance, and occupancy remain consistent with all chapter requirements and previously issued permits or certificates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of parks covered by Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-9 have an interest in knowing that their park is required to hold a current, annually renewed occupancy certificate and that the enforcement officer must inspect the park as part of each renewal cycle. If a park appears to be operating without a valid certificate or has not undergone the required inspection, tenants may contact the local enforcement officer to inquire about the park's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options are available when a park may not be meeting the renewal requirements of § 127-9.
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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